Becoming a mother is an experience unlike any other, but nothing compares to the first time you see your partner holding your child. The author writes, “At this moment, there are so many feelings: joy, relief, surprise, pride, love, excitement, fulfillment, and so many different reactions: smiles and tears. Times of complete silence and intense bliss. This is a lovely moment that makes you cry every single time, every single time.

See more of her lovely “First Moment” pictures below: This was the first time my husband held his son after a protracted battle with infertility. —Jen

“My assistance dog is come to meet my infant since I’m a single mother. Throughout my labor and delivery, he was present. Elizabeth L. M.

I’ll never forget this, truly the best moment of my life so far.”

Becoming a mother is an experience unlike any other, but nothing compares to the first time you see your partner holding your child. Seeing the person you love the most with your child, regardless of how your baby came into this world or how this small being was born, is something special.

“I love birth photography and the stunning images it creates. I treasure every memory I have of the birth of my child that I would not have had if a photo hadn’t been taken.

“After a very long and challenging birth, I had to go to recovery without Everleigh for the first hour of her life. Daddy stepped up to the plate and they’ve had the most amazing band ever since.”—Rebekah N.

“When you fall in love with your husband all over again and deeper than you ever thought – the second you see them love someone your love created.”—Lisa O.

“I thought she’d be a real daddy’s girl from the start, and a year later, she’s still that and so much more! Watching my husband connect with our baby immediately after her birth made me fall in love with him all over again.”—Kate G.

“Our daughter Morgan was born at 35 weeks. Her dad was the first person to actually see her. I was so out of it due to the anesthesia from the c-section.”—Tierra H.