As human beings, there are many things to endure: emotionally, physically, and mentally. Women are able to experience the greatest gift of all: pregnancy. The growth and development of a life, something we created, within a woman's body. If allowed, it can be the most magical moment of your life. It can be difficult to embrace this if you are not in ideal circumstances. You have to remember that during the journey it is important to use any support system available: mine was his father. The only thing that kept me going was knowing we would be a family. Our story may have gone a little differently than most, but that's okay. As long as the two of us were happy, nothing else mattered. Personally, my little bundle of joy was unplanned. Her dad, Ryan, and I hadn't been together long before we got our little surprise. We have been subjected to more violent reactions than any prospective parent should endure. Luckily, our families were excited to hear about their first grandchild. Feelings of nervousness, excitement, and fear overwhelmed us. Insecurities about what I had done with my life and where it was going left me unsettled. For the most part, I felt there was nothing worth sharing with my son. Ryan had traveled and taken risks, while I had accomplished very little. Working all the time has left me with no major hobbies or talents. It all made me feel like a not-so-normal first-time parent. He worked hard to convince me otherwise. Of course everyone gave advice. I never knew so many people were experts in parenting! No one could prepare us for the months ahead. I am convinced that love got us through the difficult times. My first trimester was the worst. My hormones exploded: I cried about everything. ...... middle of paper ...... precious thing in our life. None of us could have imagined anything more spectacular. I'm pretty sure our hearts grew a little bigger that day. Whether a pregnancy is planned or not, it is certainly a fascinating adventure. No one could ever prepare for the experience. Being lucky enough to have someone who stuck around, I feel like I don't know what I would do without him. Giving birth is an amazing achievement and I was able to share it with him. Welcoming a child into the world and feeling complete once they are here is indescribable. For tired days, mornings full of giggles and childlike smiles are worth it. Every second of the day is spent waiting for the moment to pack up and go home. Having my little girl was the best thing that ever happened to us. All I knew is that I now had the people I loved most together. We are a family now.