When Meghan McCain envisioned what it would be like to become a mother, she could never have imagined the profound sense of fulfillment she now feels. The star of "The View" has shared how becoming a parent with her husband, Ben Domenech, has far exceeded her wildest expectations since the arrival of their daughter Liberty in late September.
Motherhood: A Journey Beyond Expectations
Speaking candidly via Instagram, the 35-year-old expressed her overwhelming emotions about motherhood, calling it "euphoria." In a heartfelt caption accompanying a picture of her new "Mama" necklace, she revealed, "All the clichés have come true and exceeded well beyond my wildest expectations. It is, without a doubt, the best thing I have ever done in my entire life, and I am completely in awe of our daughter." Meghan's words paint a vivid picture of the profound impact her daughter has had on her life.
View this post on InstagramMotherhood is euphoria. All of the cliches have come true and exceeded well beyond my wildest expectations ~ it is hands down the best thing I have ever done in my entire life and I am completely in awe of our daughter. Having Liberty is like observing my entire heart live and exist outside of my body. She is a little wildcat ~ beautiful, strong, alert, already so full life and spirit… I only wish I had done this sooner. Thank you to my love Ben for giving me this gift and taking the leap on this wonderful and petrifying adventure together. I love our little family and I have never felt so blessed, present and grateful. This is the first time since my Dad passed that the part of my heart that broke off and left with him no longer feels missing…. Thank you to all who have respected my protectiveness, boundaries and privacy during pregnancy and now first steps into motherhood. I know it is unorthodox given the public life I have chosen. It’s all a work in progress and I will continue to share what I can as I (and Ben) are comfortable. And thank you for all the incredible words, blessing and kindness that have been extended to all of us, I am beyond grateful and humbled. ♥️
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Watching Liberty Grow: A Heartfelt Experience
Meghan described the experience of watching her daughter grow as akin to "observing [her] entire heart live and exist outside of [her] body." She affectionately referred to Liberty as a "little wildcat," highlighting her beauty, strength, and alertness. "She is already so full of life and spirit," Meghan wrote, adding that she wishes she had embarked on this journey sooner.
Ben Domenech: A Partner in Parenthood
Meghan extended heartfelt gratitude to her husband, Ben Domenech, praising him for being a supportive partner in this "wonderful and petrifying adventure." She marveled at how Ben had given her the gift of parenthood and how they had taken this leap together. "I love our little family and I have never felt so blessed, present, and grateful," she expressed.
Reconnecting with Her Late Father
Since the birth of her daughter on September 28, Meghan feels closer to her late father, John McCain, who passed away in August 2018 after a battle with brain cancer. She noted that this is the first time since his passing that the part of her heart that felt broken no longer feels missing. "This connection with Liberty has brought a profound sense of healing and completeness," she revealed.
Concluding her heartwarming post, Meghan thanked her fans for respecting her boundaries and privacy during this transformative time. Acknowledging the unique challenges of balancing public life with motherhood, she promised to continue sharing as she and Ben feel comfortable. "Thank you for all the incredible words, blessings, and kindness extended to all of us. I am beyond grateful and humbled," she concluded.
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Meghan and Ben first shared the exciting news of their impending parenthood in late March. At the time, the Emmy Award nominee explained her decision to take extra precautions amid the coronavirus pandemic. "Although this isn't how I expected to announce my pregnancy, both we and our families are excited to share the news with you all," she wrote on Instagram. "For the safety of our baby and myself, I will be joining the millions of Americans who are self-isolating as a precaution to prevent the spread of COVID-19. As a result, I will be appearing on The View from home via satellite."
Meghan and Ben are poised to be incredible parents, embarking on this beautiful journey together with love and gratitude!
