Dear Baby Eli,
I am now 31 weeks and 4 days pregnant with you. You are now
about 16 inches long and possibly almost 4 pounds. So far, I have been
remaining prayed up and loving every moment we share together. Just last week
we had our very first maternity photo shoot! You gave me a very special glow
that truly shown on our photos. Let me tell you son, you were kicking up a
storm whenever I was wearing a bright red ballroom gown type tutu. I kept
poking you back to let you know that I know you love being in front of the
camera as much as mama do.
This past month, I have battled with having very low iron, serious
swelling in my feet and ankles, headaches, and even a bad bacterial infection. At
this very moment, I am happy to say that I no longer have a bacterial infection
at all and my headaches have not been as bad as they were before. Also, my
current doctor is also keeping a close eye out to make sure that my iron levels
increase and the swelling doesn’t get too out of control. Just know that mama
is not stressing about her health, because I feel so much better than before.
You give me so much motivation to fight harder and to remain positive throughout
my entire pregnancy.
I have been thinking of books that that I am going to
purchase and read to you before we say our prayers and head to bed. I always
wanted my mama to read me and nighttime story before going to bed when I was
growing up, but never had the opportunity to experience that. Instead, when I
was old enough to read, I read nighttime stories to myself and my siblings
before bed.
When I was growing up with just a single mother who could not read
or write I learned early on that I had no choice, but to become whoever Jesus
had predesignated for me to be. Not having a father figure in my life pained me.
You’re blessed to have not only me as your mother, but a loving father who will
love, cherish and teach you about being and becoming a man. There are not many
young black boys who can say that they have a father figure in their lives. I
am eager for you to learn the importance of your father’s presence and position
in your life too.
Both your father and I are so thankful to have you and we
are still awaiting your arrival in the few weeks to come! Hopefully, within
these next 8 weeks will see you.
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