As Lissa said, the hope of holding our daughter/son one day is what keeps me going. Learning about China, including China's rich history, language, and culture can take up a lot of free time
Not to mention, all of the books out there on childcare (I'm a first time mom). I can't wait to decorate the nursery and buy those first clothes. All of these things make me feel like I am doing something for my child and hopefully I will be a better parent for it.
Mary