For Baby Cameron

It's been thirty-three weeks since I was told you were growing inside me,

Thirty-three weeks of anticipation,

Thirty-three weeks of uncertainty,

Thirty-three weeks of fear,

Thirty-three weeks of joy.

 

I remember the first time I bled,

I was so scared that I cried all the way to the hospital.

I cried while your daddy and I waited in the emergency room.

I cried while the doctor performed the ultrasound,

Then, I cried even more when I saw your little body for the first time.

At twelve weeks you were barley two inches long,

But you were the most beautiful little two inches that I ever set eyes on!

 

When I was just over twenty weeks along, me and your daddy got married,

On January 13, 2012 I became Kora Nicole Williams.

We didn’t need a huge glamorous weeding.

But I swear as soon as I said “I DO”, I felt you kick for the first time!

 

Being in the Army and being pregnant wasn’t (and still isn’t) the easiest thing to handle.

Constantly stressing about paperwork,

Promotions, reductions, bitching, moaning, complaints!

Let’s just say your mommy is one tough cookie.

 

I have a couple of more weeks until you grace us with your presence Cameron.

Your Abuela threw you a dinosaur theme baby shower!

It was perfect, a lot of people weren’t there, but it was special all the same.

Your room also has a dinosaur theme.

I’m sure you’ll love it!

 

I also got to see you in 3d/4d!

It was the best thing in the world, and I don’t think I will ever forget your little secret smiles.

You were SO stubborn,

You kept your arm over your face for most of the session.

But boy, when you put that arm down and yawned,

My heart skipped a beat.

 

So, Little Cameron Dominic Williams

I just wanted to let you know,

That mommy and daddy love you so very much!

And when you get here on June 8^th,

We’ll be ready and waiting with open arms.

 

                                                  XOXO,

            

   Mommy

Author's Note

Sorry for any grammar errors :) but this is a personal peice and i just wrote it how i liked it.

Cameron Was born May 2, 2012. 6 weeks preemature and he is healthy and strong and beautiful!

Reviews

[Amata Luna]

Wow, this is lovely. :) The joy of being a mother and the excitement of being one. It's as if I can feel you as you describe how baby Cameron makes you smile, excited and everything about. Surely he is one blessed child to have a tough and loving mommy like you. Time is nearing then, I'll grab this opportunity now to say: CONGRATULATIONS! :)

[just is]

such an amazing write, nicely expressed and wonderful.

[Priya]

This is very beautiful. I've never before read a poem to a child not yet born, so this was special. I love your matter-of-fact tone and the joy you express through this poem. I just simply love this poem. Period :)

[Chris]

Never apologize for showing your heart...very well done lil mom...

"Blessed Be..."
Chris

This is so beautifully written, you as a futures mommy, with the little one inside your tommy. Pregnancy is one of the most precious things, in a life time. I hope you enjoy it fully, and may be June, 8th be a wonderful day of happiness.

E.L

[emmajoy]

Grammar and all that tosh doesn't mean a thing when it comes to LOVE .. and your teeny Dominic has such hugful of it already!

Kora, take care, relax just a little, sing toyour son, he'll spend the rest of his life thanking you! God bless.

[Simply_Stylish]

A very lovely poem! I love this, it got me smiling while reading. And Cameron, may your time be better than ours!!

[Crystal Marie Dreier]

This is soo beautiful and congradualtions! And thank you for serving our country! I belive this beautiful boy of yours will love to have been cared for by very special people!

[Alexandria Reece]

When he reads back on this, when he is old enough, he will appreciate your lovely words and care for him immensely. This gave me chills and a smile, congratulations on being a mother... I bet you are beyond excited to meet your son!

I loved particularly the honest conversational flow of this, it made it so real, still very poetic in nature.

[Coyote Poetry]

A beautiful poem of love for child. I was in the Army for 15 years. Having a baby and serving is hard. I do like the positive feel of the poem. I hope the baby is healthy and strong. Good to meet you. Hope to read more of your thoughts and poetry.
Coyote

[patricia]

Gorgeous story, full of hope and anticipation and restrained excitement. Described realy well. Loved it.