Maxine Bahns: "Madison Has Awakened My Senses"

Maxine Bahns was made for motherhood! The 38-year-old actress and accomplished triathlete is also new mom to 8-month-old daughter Madison Rose and says "life couldn’t be any better." Maxine opened up to Celebrity Baby Scoop about life with a textbook angel baby, staying in great shape while training for triathlons, her unexpected quick delivery (that her husband missed!), and her journey toward her acting career alongside ex-boyfriend Ed Burns.

CBS: You are mom to 8-month-old daughter Madison Rose. Tell us how motherhood has changed your life. Any surprises? What's your favorite part? Tell us about Madison's personality? What kinds of things does she do to make you laugh?

MB: "Motherhood has been amazing! I can’t believe how easy it is. Every one said “your life will never be as easy and you won’t sleep anymore.” Well, my baby sleeps 12 hours every night and she is super easy and has made my relationship with my husband so much richer. We just laugh with her and watch each other in her. Seriously, it couldn’t be any better. Madison and I go to swim class and it is so inspiring to see her kicking and splashing. I get to experience everything for the first time with her and I have been given the gift of seeing life with a whole new perspective. Four days a week I have been going to the pool to swim 1-2 miles each time, forgetting to appreciate the water, the sun, the freedom. She has definitely awakened my senses."