As I sit here, gently rocking my daughter Cecilia to sleep, I find myself reflecting on these past five months and the quiet, wondrous ways she has changed me. She’s small enough to rest on my chest, yet her presence fills the entire room. She’s the softest, most cuddly little soul — and still, somehow, she already knows who she is.
Each morning, she greets me with a smile and each night, she cups my face with tiny hands as if to say, I’m here, you’re mine, we’ve got each other.
And in those tender moments, I can’t help but wonder: how does she see me? Who am I in her big beautiful brown eyes?
So every night, as the house falls quiet, I ask myself — what has Cecilia taught me?
She’s taught me to be brave.
For as long as I can remember, I’ve lived carefully — cautious, my mother would say. I map out every choice, always trying to stay two steps ahead of fear. I never thought of myself as brave.
But they say God gives you what you need, and I think He gave me Cecilia.
I was afraid of giving birth — and yet Cecilia came into the world gently, like a whisper, and showed me that some things don’t need to be feared.
I was afraid I wouldn’t know how to be a mother — but in the sleepless nights and bleary-eyed mornings, in the lullabies and the quiet courage, she’s made me brave, even during the thick of sleep regressions when I thought I couldn’t do it anymore.
I’ve always struggled to speak up, to claim space. But now I have someone worth raising my voice for — and Cecilia makes me brave enough for us both.
I used to flinch at the idea of needles, of pain — even piercing my ears felt too scary. But Cecilia faces it all with wonder and resilience, so why shouldn’t I?
The truth is, I’ve always had bravery inside me. Cecilia just came along and gave it a name.
My daughter, Cecilia, has taught me how to be brave — not by making me someone new, but by helping me remember the strength that was always there.
What Has Your Baby Taught You?
Motherhood has a way of changing us in the most unexpected ways — sometimes quietly, sometimes all at once.
I’d love to hear from you:
What has your baby taught you?
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Ceci Knows Best 