Today, April 30th, is Henry’s expected due date. It marks the day we were holding out for on the calendar for nine long months, and also the last day of my 100 days self-challenge. It has truly been a remarkable 100 days. Throughout my pregnancy and as Henry entered the world, I feel as though I’ve lacked for nothing. Life has been so full and beautiful and abundant in this process, and documenting it has been one of the greatest blessings for me.
Although April 30th has been on the books for quite a while, I somehow knew that Henry would be a little bit early. And the closer we came to his arrival, the more I sensed that Easter would be a red letter day for more than the usual reasons this year. When Henry started making his way into the world on Easter afternoon, there was so much peace in my heart about his arrival. We didn’t know then that he would be Henry, but we had a strong sense that we’d be welcoming a son.
And a son, he is. A brilliantly radiant, healthy, warm and cuddly son. If we had to do it all over again, we would wait for him for hundreds of days more. But there’s no more waiting. He’ll be a week old on Monday, and it has gone by in the blink of an eye. We made it, Henry! I can’t wait to write about you for the rest of my life.
Today’s sweet moments:
better for the past 100 days,
mm
i’m crying, this was so precious.
congrats.
So sweet. It’s amazing, joining the club of motherhood. I hope you enjoy every second, it really does go by quickly. My boy will be 11 this summer and I’m still startled by that fact. He’s such a joy and a precious child, I’m blessed to be his mother. Your son will be happy to have your chronicles when he’s older. Congratulations on membership in the greatest club ever!
It truly is an amazing experience! So glad to be part of the mommy club now…I can’t imagine it any other way 🙂