I recall the first time someone wished me a happy mother's day.  My child was not even born, but it felt so wonderful to be seen.  It has been my experience that most mother's own their new role, even before their little one is born and, at times, even before they are pregnant.  Sure we can't completely experience or know what each child will bring us, because pregnancy is filled with surprises, but we are embracing this new world of motherhood.