Dear child of mine, we are soon to meet! What a weird time this is just waiting for you to make your appearance.
Your due date has been and gone - as has Independence Day which we were hoping you would redeem with a birth day. Our renovations are complete (hallelujah) and dad and I have been putting together your cot and changing table and getting everything ready for when we get to bring you home.
I am currently tired and grumpy and quite frankly, have had quite enough of being pregnant thank you! But I also know that I should be treasuring this time when you are safe and warm inside me. This world is big and scary and I know it will hurt you sometimes.
And then I remember that the world is also full of wonder - full of beautiful places and creatures; music; art; dance; books; sweet friendships and encounters with people who will change you forever. There is heartache but there is also such joy. There are ideas and people worth sacrificing everything you have for. And there is a lot of love to give and receive.
I am scared of the labour to come but I know that it will be worth it for the meeting of you. I am praying for you every day.
Much love, your mama.
