01/14/2026
- Waiting -
Dear baby,
Now that the noise of everyday life admin has quieted and your arrival is any day now, I’m now allowing myself to reflect on the past 9 months.
My mom, your a-ma, says that the emotions you feel while pregnant will influence the baby’s spirit. Her mom, my a-ma, passed away when she was pregnant with me, which she’d used to say explained my emotional, empathetic, and sensitive nature. I’ve thought about this a lot - how this time may translate into making you “you”. It’s been a time of pure wonder and amazement at the strength of the woman body, trust and serenity in oneself, and above all else gratitude. I think this will mean you’ll be a happy and healthy baby, which is all your daddy and I wish for you.
In these past few months, you’ve also changed me, made me a different “me”. You’ve taught me patience and discipline. You’ve taught me to it’s okay to ask for daddy’s help. You’ve awakened within me an inner instinct that I wasn’t always sure was there. Thank you my little love. We are so excited to meet you.
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Words by Selena - June 2025
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Part of an ongoing photo project called “Waiting” exploring those final weeks of pregnancy and inviting people to share their personal feelings and experience.
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