Alysia Reiner: "Motherhood Has Been Amazing"

Alysia Reiner and her husband, fellow actor David Alan Basche, just became first-time parents to daughter Livia last December. While Livia's entrance caused a "massive shift in [their] familial universe," the 39-year-old Sideways star said there's nothing quite like Liv's "very generous smiles, giggles and babbles."

Alysia sat down with Celebrity Baby Scoop for an exclusive look into her "whirlwind life" which includes appearing on TV shows such as 30 Rock and Law & Order, promoting her newest film Speed Grieving which she created, produced and starred in, and of course making all of Liv's food from scratch!

CBS: Your daughter Livia is turning 1 this December. How has the first year of motherhood been? How has your life changed?

AR: "Motherhood has been amazing. I truly had no idea of my capacity to love until I met Livia. Everyone says that, and I feel like a cliche, but it's so true. Having said that, I'll also say the first few months are rough, and if you're a new momma going through it, the change in your life/body/marriage/identity are cosmic. Don't underestimate hormones either! Be kind to yourself, and give yourself a break - both mentally and actually - whenever you can.

I had a wonderful post-natal doula named Patty who kept saying 'happy Momma, happy family.' It's SO HARD in the beginning to take care of yourself, you just want to take care of this wonderous creature, but truly the best way to take care of her is to take care of yourself too.
Click below to read Alysia's birth story - Livia was almost born in the car! - and hear all about her deeply personal film, Speed Grieving....