Instead, I was thrown into the lion’s den of motherhood without a manual and no idea that ‘happily ever after’ isn’t always so clear.

What they don’t tell you, is that meshed with those euphoric moments, there are also moments of sadness, frustration, loneliness, confusion, guilt, and so much more. An exuberant joy descends upon you and transcends you into the most euphoric state, beginning the moment that baby is placed in your arms, and from that moment, you shall never feel sadness again. Words like, ‘unconditional love,’ ‘amazing,’ ‘pure bliss,’ are thrown around to describe that moment you become a mother, and it’s true you do feel all these amazing feelings. They tell you that having a baby is the most magical time in your life.