I am certain there is no greater feeling in this world then the first time you see your child, YOUR baby. The first time you see their little head, squinty eyes, and feel their incredibly smooth, brand new skin and realize this tiny human came from you! The first moment they look into your eyes, confused by the sudden jolt from the warm, cozy womb to the harsh light and cold of their new world is a moment you know you’ll remember forever. I have been blessed to have experienced this amazing moment three times, and each time, I have been drawn to tears by the sheer miracle that is life! Looking into their dark eyes, meeting this new, little person for the first time, is a moment that can be matched by none! From the second we are brought into the world we are adapting and adjusting to environment, stimuli and natural, physical changes. The way a baby sniffs out their mother’s scent, trying to find food is instinctual and reminds me of how natural birth is, even if the delivery wasn’t exactly “natural”.  Just watching a newborn, is a great reminder that we have natural instincts built-in. Newborns wail and alter the pitch and volume of their cry to get what they need like food, attention and love. They snuggle-in close to hear their mother’s heartbeat to feel reassured and safe. Becoming a mother is a huge re-awakening to tuning into my instincts. I’ve learned to trust these instincts and follow them, but I question why we lose so much of our ability to identify our natural instincts along the way of life? Why do we question what we already know? Why do we question ourselves when the answer always lies within? Why do we start to “mess” with nature and fight what’s natural? We are products of our surroundings, that’s for sure, but I think that coming back to ourselves and trusting what we already know and feel is such a great way to reconnect with who we really are. The next time you see a baby, watch a little closer and notice what they already know… pure and simple!