Celebrating Mother’s Day!

Bachelor Nation fan favorite Caila Quinn Burrello became a mom on March 30 when she and her husband Nick Burrello welcomed their daughter Teddi into their lives.

Since welcoming Teddi, Caila has been sharing her and Nick’s life as new parents on social media with her hundreds of thousands of followers.

And now, Caila is stopping by to chat with BachelorNation.com exclusively about her very first Mother’s Day.

Check out Caila’s full interview below!

Bachelor Nation: First of all, major congrats on becoming a first-time mom! We’re so excited for you, Caila. What does being a mom mean to you?

Caila Quinn Burrello: Thank you so much! Being a mom means waking up every morning and getting to hold your new best friend in your arms.

BN: That’s so sweet. What is your ideal way to celebrate Mother’s Day this year?

CQB: My ideal way to celebrate Mother’s Day would be to take a walk with our tiny family through Zilker Park in Austin. We love taking our cavapoo Ash to the dog park, so maybe we’ll bring a picnic basket and hang out for a few hours — with no plans at all.

BN: That sounds like a perfect little day. How has motherhood changed you?

CQB: Being a mom has definitely made me more chill! I don’t know how to describe it, but I look forward to all of the moments of motherhood. When she cries or needs a diaper changed — I just think to myself how lucky I am to get to be the one to be there for her. I’ve always dreamt of being a mom and really can’t believe that this chapter is finally here.

BN: Awww, and you’re already such an amazing mama! What has surprised you most about motherhood?

CQB: It’s only been a few weeks, but I am most surprised by how attentive Nick is as a father. I always knew I’d jump up in the middle of the night to take care of our baby, but to see my partner be as loving, patient, and eager to learn — it’s been really exciting. We are a team, and being parents has really brought us closer together.

BN: How incredible — we love to hear that. Do you have any advice yet for fellow new parents?

CQB: My best piece of advice would be to communicate as much as possible before you have your baby and set boundaries together. When it comes to expectations, roles as parents, and how you both envision your extended family visiting — have these discussions during the nine months you are pregnant even if it feels tough. This way you both feel heard, respected, and on the same page as your move forward as first-time parents. And this also gives you time to communicate those boundaries with your parents, in-laws, and extended family — and no one feels surprised or slighted since you’ve already had all of these discussions prior. We like to call this “conflict prevention,” and it really just enforces you and your partner being a team together!

BN: What amazing advice! Thank you for sharing that. How do you think your kid would describe you as a mom if she could?

CQB: Teddi can barely lift her head up, but with a few weeks under my belt as a new mom, I think she would describe me as “caring, attentive, and present.”

BN: You definitely are all of those things! What is your favorite part of motherhood so far?

CQB: My favorite part of motherhood is when it’s just the two of us awake in the early hours of the morning. I sit on the back deck with her and just watch the sunrise and I chat with her as her eyes try with all of their might to stay awake after a feeding.

BN: Those moments are so precious and special. As a mom, what do you hope your children learn from you?

CQB: I hope my children learn to be thankful for every day together. I think living with gratitude is so important, and I don’t take for granted any bit of time we get together as a new family.

BN: We couldn’t agree more. What is your proudest moment as a mom?

CQB: My proudest moment as a mom would be making it through labor. After 14 hours of labor and pushing for four hours, we made the decision to have a C-section, but I’m still proud that I at least tried to deliver vaginally. (Sorry if that’s TMI, I just thought I would give up sooner.)

BN: Not TMI at all! That’s incredible, and we’re so happy you did what was best for you and Teddi. Would you let your child watch your Bachelor Nation journey one day?

CQB: This is a HILARIOUS question! I would have to discuss that with Nick first, for sure. I imagine she will see it one day — when she is 16 or 18 years old — but I don’t think we will even mention it to our kids when they are young.

BN: Totally makes sense! And last but not least, we know Teddi is still so young, but what are you most looking forward to doing with her in the future?

CQB: I am most looking forward to traveling with our kids! Nick and I fell in love through our travels, and we definitely want to pass along that love of adventure. We are planning on getting her passport when she turns 3 months old! So excited!