My prayer for new moms.

I hope you read all the books, yet follow your heart and instincts first...

that you lean on your friends and not push them away out of pride or fear...

please forgive yourself for all the mistakes you are about to make...

believe that you know what's best for you child even though someone will always disagree with you...

trust in yourself and conquer the problems head on...

listen to those who have been there before instead of trying to know all...

know that the long nights will end and (believe it or not) you will actually miss them...

have faith in your husband, he really is trying, but is more terrified than you could ever imagine...

there's always tomorrow and twice does not a habit make...

envelope yourself in the emotions instead of fighting them away...

cry all day if you need to and laugh at every single turn...

hold them tight before they push you away...

you need not impress anyone but the woman in the mirror...

and know that you are never alone.

Amen.