Tuesday, February 17, 2009

as the birth draws near

I get more and more scared, anxious, nervous. 

I'm not exactly sure what it is I'm scared of. I guess maybe it's  just not having Patrick there with me, to hold my hand, to tell me it's going to be ok and to meet our little girl.  Maybe I'm just scared of my own emotions that will come on that day. 

I know it will be amazing to hold her in my arms and look at her and see Patrick. I know some of the things I am looking forward to are picking out Patrick's features, introducing her to Will and starting a new bond with my baby girl... and of course revealing her name, that only P and I know! (Some of you think you know, but you have NO idea!) 

I know I will have tons of family, friends and support pouring out for me on that day... but no one can replace P. I just pray that I'll have courage and strength to get through that day, and everyday. 

22 comments:

jenni from the blog said...

Awww, E. {{{hugs}}} I can't imagine the emotions that you will be going through on that day. P will be there with you, for sure. I can't wait to see pictures of the beautiful baby girl and, of course, hear what name you picked!

Trinity said...

My thoughts & prayers are with you always...

julie said...

my thoughts and prayers are always with you. Praying for you to have strength and peace that day. I can't wait to hear her name and see pics of her.

Shelley said...

big hugs...

The Hunnicutts said...

I'll be praying for you too! xoxo

F and G = T & T said...

(((HUGS)))

Anonymous said...

I know that day will be a very broad range of emotions for you. You have more strength than anyone I know. I'm always thinking of you E. xoxo

Lesley At Sarita Farms said...

That will be a day where you will feel everything from sadness to hapiness but you are blessed in that you have so many wonderful people that will be there to help you through it. It won't be the one person you want the most but i know he will be looking down on you guys!!
I for one can't wait to hear her name....I know it will be perfect!!!

Shana said...

Sending prayers your way every day, E. I have no doubt you will meet your baby girl with the same strength and grace you have shown every day.

Wandering Rooneys said...

Just reading that made me cry, That day is going to bring all kinds of emotion! Once she's born i think it will be the first time we all experience JOY again since Jan 11th. I love you Erynn, and Patrick will be there with you maybe not physically but in every other form possible!
xoxo

Amber said...

I am thinking and praying for you everyday. The day she gets here has been on my mind for awhile. It will be a day of joy to meet her, but I'm sure so hard in other ways xoxo <3

Jennifer said...

I will be thinking and praying for you more than ever on her birthday. I have no doubt that you will do amazing.

Melissa said...

Erynn I am so excited for you to meet your baby girl. I know that day will be bittersweet for you. I'll be thinking of you. Hugs to you and Will.

Kelly said...

I love you Erynn. What a bitter sweet time. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Hugs.

Feminist Gold Digger said...

Erynn, it is so hard to read this. I cry my eyes out every time I think about what happened. We are all rooting for you so, so much.

Michelle said...

Erynn,
You will be in our families thoughts and prayers the day you welcome your baby girl, as well as always. You can do it, and you have every right to be overcome with emotion. I hope you are surrounded by loved ones that can provide you the support and comfort you need at that time.
Big hugs xxx
MM7

Maya's Mama said...

it goes without saying that you will be in all of our thoughts and prayers. You will look at her and she will give you the strength. You know P will be there with you. I'm so happy you are surrounded with so much love and support.

MrsKBJ said...

Your still in my thoughts and prayers! You are going to do amazing on your baby girls birth day. I am sure you will be surrounded with tons of love and loved ones that day. I know Patrick will be watching over you and coaching from above. *hugs*

Cortney said...

I'll be praying for you also! Can't wait to see your baby girl and to hear her name!!

Rach said...

I can't agree more with "Rooney Wedding"...I totally feel that even for just ONE moment you WILL feel total and complete joy, and you deserve it. And I know that that ONE second in time will be enough to give you strength to carry on being the strong woman and amazing mommy that you truly are. xo.

10yearstogether said...

I can't think of too many other people that will have as much support and love coming your way on that day and going forward. You are blessed in so many ways my dear! (ps - I've give you $20 if you name her Diane!)

SANDRA said...

I don't want you to worry Erynn, you will do just fine, its OK just let the emotions flow. Will and baby girl will be so proud of their Mother, forever as your whole family is. Patrick and Bill they'll be watching smiling and proud just as they were with Will'S birth. It's Patrick's and GODS gift to all of us...I love you Erynn and feel the emotions and the pain, Grandmothers hurt also, I loved Patrick and Bill.