The moment that changed everything

Leonor

It was 29th of October at 5:00 AM. I was sleeping, and I never thought that day my life would change so much in few hours. Suddenly, I woke up, and my heart raced. I woke up your father and began our adventure. It's time!. You chose to leave my belly and see the world.

I was 8th months pregnant with a good pregnancy. I had been enjoying the wait to get to know this new little person who would make me feel as though I was in second place. But please don't misunderstand me; I was glad to be in second place!  Being second place meaning that my baby will be in the first place and that was what matters.I had waited a long lime to that moment; 8 months (of pregnancy) or 5 years (with your father) or maybe 30 years (in the earth) who knows? I only know that I was ready or, at least, I felt ready. I was happy. I was afraid (so afraid!). I was living for the first time this experience, and there was no turning back. Most importantly, I could meet you,

Is amazing how a person so little and helpless can make you feel so afraid and vulnerable. My tummy was tense. The contractions started slower and my body began to adjust to being prepared for your arrival. In that moment, my mind was full of different kinds of feelings and thoughts. On one hand, was the concern about your arrival with only 8 months in my belly. So small, so fragile, maybe, you would have to be in an incubator? Or, maybe you would be okay?. On the other hand, I was so anxious to be with you, look at your face, see your smile, hug you, kiss you and be there for you. And then another concern and another happy thought until the moment came.

Eight months waiting for you, or thirty years waiting for you? Now, nothing matters more than your life with me. Your smile illuminates my life every day and every moment is worth all the physical pain involved in bringing a new human being into the world.