I expected it to be all-consuming but I didn't expect what all-consuming feels like. Everytime I look at my DS I just almost burst. He's 19months old and the feeling of bursting with love is as strong as ever. I was talking to some older ladies (in their late 60's/70's) the other week and they told me that the all-consuming-bursting-with-love feeling never goes away. I was so thankful to hear that.