About this time in 1998, we would be told your birthdate would be January 3rd. What a way to ring in the new year. We have twice weekly appointments with the doctor. Ultra sounds every time. The doctor has a plan for your delivery with your Frank Breech position in mind. But a good plan makes people feel like they have it under control. So we were just patiently waiting for your arrival. Hoping to meet you. Not getting too ahead of ourselves.
So much for my idea of having your delivery at home. Thus I nick-named myself Willow to remind myself to be flexible. That would come to be very handy advice indeed.
I think the baby crib was up by now, all the clothes washed and put away. Snuggly blankets waiting. Grandma Bettie had made a christening gown and blanket for you. Oh, and since I adore Winnie The Pooh, that's what we were surrounded with. Silly willy nilly old bear.
You and I had many talks about doing your best and how much your dad and I loved you. I think Grandma Char patted my tummy and sent her love as often as she saw me. You are one very loved little "bump".