Can you get better with motherhood?

[Beach Mama]

I have learnt to laugh at so many little things.
I have become more selfless than I ever thought possible.
I have come to appreciate and love the person that my DH is more than I ever did before..... we have become closer and although I would never have a baby to repair a marriage, in our case it did help us both heal.
I haven't felt emotions so intensely ever before in my life..... and so many all at the same time! Such wonder, sadness, happiness, joy, ecstacy, frustration and love all at the one time!
I have learnt to like myself and to be proud of myself as a person, and in particular as a brilliant mother (most of the time!)

[Chocaholic]

I have learnt that there is nothing better than the smile of your child.
I understand why a mother will give up everything to see her child light up with joy.
I have learnt that the most precious gift in the world is a hug from your child just because they love you.

[LimeSlice]

I have learnt that I can cry,anywhere, anytime, just by thinking of my daughter! lol
She has taught me to appreciate each day so much more than I have ever done.
She has taught me how real the fear of loss really is, and to understand why we fight so hard to hang on
I have learnt that I actually have maternal instincts, I can actually be a good mummy, even though I doubt it every day!
I have leant that men truly do love the curve(and hang) of the breastfeeding breast *thanks god for that!*
Oh and what chloe and Sarah said - I don't think Ive been so dizzy sice I was 7 lol

[morgan78]

I have learnt to be patience and not throw temper tantrums

I wouldnt have ever understood that it was possible to love someone more than life itself and become such a lioness in protecting her.

Most definately.
And there is nothing better than the smile/hug of a child first thing in the morning no matter what time it is.

What a great thread

[Cricket]

I have learned that I can function on two hours of sleep!

Parenting causes "soul growth". You must be selfless, patient, understanding, considerate, generous, and kind to be a mother, and those are traits that will make you a much better person.

[tiggerandpooh]

what a brilliant thread.

each of my three children have taught me something different.... My first, Laura taught me what unconditional love really is, my second, Nathan, taught me how to play, and that its ok to live in your imagination for the day (me robin, to his batman, wendy to his bob the builder ) and my third, Aston has taught me how to forgive, and that love really can heal a broken heart.

but i think the biggest thing i have learnt from all three of them is what a privledge it is to be a part of their lives.

and in answer to the question of the thread - Yes I have definately become a better person through motherhood.