I'm sitting here at the computer reading my morning emails (something you will always see me do), sipping my one allowed cup of tea before surgery later this afternoon. It's Kusmi Mint Chocolate. A couple extra lumps of sugar for good measure, as my doctor prescribed. I'm feeling you move around like you have done the last six months, re adjusting yourself. Trying to find space. Imagine in just over 5 hours, you'll be able to spread your legs out and stretch your full body while mom and dad look down at you in awe. The impact you've made on my life is already awesome, I can't believe that I am going to finally get to hold you in my arms today.
Your dad is still sleeping. Trying to catch those last precious winks before we have to leave for the clinic. I'm awake after a wink-less night, I couldn't stop thinking about you. Holding my belly, waiting for you to move one more time to remind me of this momentous period in my life. You obliged me all night long, giving me little tickles as I'd tickle you back.
I'm imagining all the places we will go and things we will do together. The stories I will tell you of your grandma in heaven who has been looking over us the last 9 months. The laughter you will bring into our lives. The joy of just knowing you. Happy Birthday, my son... today is your day. Mommy and Daddy are waiting for you.
Oh... this is so exciting. Happy almost birthday (it's 9 o'clock) to baby and good luck to you, Aimee!
Posted by: Lee | March 20, 2007 at 09:06
good luck today aimee and little man. happy first day today.
Posted by: jacqueline | March 20, 2007 at 09:23
This post added tears to my already wet eyes this morning. I just saw my oldest son (10 now) off on his first holiday away.
Best of luck to you today! What a joy to hold your baby the first time. How exciting for you both!!
Posted by: Pat | March 20, 2007 at 09:23
oh I'm crying now...
Aimee, this is such a happy, wonderful day and I can't tell you how excited I am. I'm keeping you and the baby and Julien in my thoughts and prayers while waiting to meet him and hold him in my arms too.
these past 9 months you've been so brave, I'm so proud of you. and I'm so, so happy for the love and pure joy you're about to experience from now on and for the rest of your life.
congratulations mommy.
Posted by: Irene | March 20, 2007 at 09:23
Aimee, I have been a lurker on your blog for ages, and followed your pregnacy every step with you but now I feel like I must post to say good luck and welcome to the world to your little one. My first niece was born 3 weeks ago so I wish you and Julien as much joy as we've had this last few weeks.
Will be thinking of you as the day progresses....it's 9.09 now!!
Posted by: Suzie | March 20, 2007 at 10:11
Oh, wow, how exciting! I can't wait for your next post!!
Posted by: samantha | March 20, 2007 at 10:29
And he's got loads of Aunties waiting to give him hugs and kisses! You're already at the clinic now, but I'll be hovering around my computer all day! Much, much love from Champagne!!!
Posted by: Vivi | March 20, 2007 at 10:37
i'm so excited for you, aimee! congratulations and good luck!
Posted by: Sandra | March 20, 2007 at 11:03
Happy Birthday, little one!!!!!!!!
Posted by: AmyH | March 20, 2007 at 11:42
And you're making us all cry (in the good way)! Thinking of you all today, and Bonne Anniversaire, Baby Boy!
Lisa
Posted by: The Bold Soul | March 20, 2007 at 11:54
I'm deeply moved to have read of this moment that you'll cherish forever as the threshold to your new life.
A word of advice from an old hand: No matter how hard you try, there will be days when you don't feel like the perfect mom, when you are cranky and bewildered and don't know what to do. Talk about it. Don't hold it in. And just do your best.
That's all your little guy will ever ask of you: that you try your best... not perfection.
I'm sending you warm fuzzy thoughts.
Posted by: Jennifer | March 20, 2007 at 12:05
Dear Baby boy,
Today is a big day and your uncle mickelino was here too. Maybe you're reading this in 2027 and you've just heard about your mom's blog. You're discovering everything that happened before your birth and what a bunch of wonderful aunts and uncles we all are.
So I hope life is good in 2027, don't know if I'm still around as I was already an alcoholic junky in 2007 so imagine what I must look like in 2027, not really sure.
In the meantime Aimee, pousse bien cet après-midi, say hi to Jul and make sure to blog about it all soon.
PS: It must be happening at this very moment actually. I can feel it!
Posted by: Frog with a blog | March 20, 2007 at 12:36
Geeze, you made me cry too! I'm thinking of you extra hard this afternoon and hoping you gave J your passwords so he can blog some photos for us in real time!!
Posted by: antipodeesse | March 20, 2007 at 12:36
I can't wait to hear all about it and see him.
I need to get up and get things ready for my girl's big birthday. Happy Birthing day to us both!
Posted by: Scoutj | March 20, 2007 at 13:03
Best wishes for an easy recovery too!
Happy Birthday kid- cant wait tosee pictures!
Posted by: Robyn | March 20, 2007 at 13:56
What an exciting moment to capture for yourself and us!
Posted by: laura b | March 20, 2007 at 13:58
Take good care - I'm sure you and hubby are so "nervous/happy" w. excitement. Can't wait for a peek at the new family member!
Posted by: Terry | March 20, 2007 at 14:03
Well, your son should have arrived by now as it is 15.15 in France.
Congratulations!!
Posted by: Bebunu | March 20, 2007 at 14:14
Congratulations on the new addition to your family!
Posted by: Dagny | March 20, 2007 at 14:18
Joyeux anniversaire to the little one! Hope all goes well.
Posted by: Veronique | March 20, 2007 at 14:27
WELCOME HOME, baby!
Congrats Aimee!!!!!
xoxoxoxdiva_j
Posted by: Jenn | March 20, 2007 at 14:30
oh Aimee, what a great post! good luck today!
Posted by: Carrie | March 20, 2007 at 14:32
He must be here by now!
I'm just sitting here smiling for you.
Posted by: Alison | March 20, 2007 at 15:33
Delurking to say congratulations, best wishes and good luck for your new life with your new bebe :)
Posted by: zoe | March 20, 2007 at 16:19
I'm sure he's here by now (it's 8am PST) Many many congratulations!!! Take lots of photos (even when you think they're too much, they're not). Enjoy the newborn period and don't forget to take care of yourself.
Posted by: Sheree | March 20, 2007 at 16:30