Sometimes, you have to take a moment to reflect
Reflect on where you started
Reflect on the journey that has gotten you to this place
Reflect on every valley you have crossed and every mountain you have climbed
You have to take a moment to be proud of the person you were then and the person that you are now
Then, take a moment to just stare at your baby and study him (or her) from the top of their head down to their toes
Study the sparkle in their eyes
The curl of their hair
The fullness of their smile
The length of their arms and legs
Remember where they started
Remember how small they were
Remember the journey from there to here
Reflect on every surgery, procedure and scar
And be damn proud of who they are today
Remember every battle that was hard fought and won
Reflect on every challenge, set back and loss
For these are all the of moments that has made you who you are
Never forget how strong, resourceful, capable and resilient you are
And never forget that your baby is too
