Deborah Tannen Quotes

The first time you hold your baby in your arms, I mean, a sense of strength and love washes over you. It washed over me and I never thought that possible.

I cannot even begin to express how happy my baby's birth has made me.

It's terrifying, that unconditional love you have for a child. I still wonder if she really came from me, from my womb. It's a miracle. I don't understand it. I live it very intensely.

Everybody always tells you what an awesome and unique experience being a parent is. Words can never do the feeling justice.

I have no name: I am but two days old. What shall I call thee? I happy am, Joy is my name. Sweet joy befall thee!

I knew it was going to be the most extraordinary thing in my life, but how powerful it is, you can never know until you have a baby.

It's the most amazing feeling to hold your child in your arms.

In 1953, Mom and Dad, living in Toronto, discovered, to their shock, that Mom was expecting. I was born in June 1954. My parents, thrilled, showered me with love.

The joy and happiness it gives you or the emotions you go through when you hold your child in your arms for the first time are indescribable! I really thought that there was going be this moment when a ray of light from heaven would come pouring in, background music would start playing with angels singing, but none of that happens!

I can't stop staring at my beautiful new baby.

You can only have one first born child. You may love all your children deeply and with passion, but there is something unique about the first born.

I want to be here, for my family. I want to be here for my baby. I want to see the birth of my baby.

Birth is such an emotional thing.

I'll never forget the blooming happiness that spread in me like the sun coming up when Lydia's obstetrician poked me awake: 'Congratulations... you have a fine son.'

All parents remember the moment when they first held their children - the tiny crumpled face, an entire new person, emerging from the hospital blanket.

Meeting my daughter for the first time was the most special moment of my life. They laid Julia on my chest in the delivery room, and my heart completely melted. She was just so peaceful.

Motherhood is filled with magical little moments that bring you immense joy.

The joy I get while listening to my daughter, Poonthendrel, speak is incomparable. I've listened to several other kids speak but have never enjoyed it as much as I have enjoyed listening to my daughter.

I came into this world the way every person on the planet does - with clenched fists.

Becoming a mother has been the best experience of my life, and I wouldn't trade it for anything.

When my daughter was born, I said: 'I feel like I know what I've been waiting my whole life to be.'

I am very lucky. I have known wonderful romantic love in my life but to actually see this little creature and find him to be the most beautiful creature in the world. I know all mothers and fathers feel that way.

All babies are beautiful.

Carrying a baby is the most rewarding experience a woman can enjoy.

It's much worse to read criticism about your son than yourself.