A Love Letter to All my Pregnant Friends

Hi Beautiful,
When I first learned that you are pregnant I was excited, and nervous and proud then, happy all in one go. I was elated. Tears welled up my eyes because for the first time in forever, this was real. This was happening close to home [me being home, haha]. Congratulations are in order and, I cannot put it in words just how happy I am for you. We patiently waited for this day. We longed. We asked. We prayed. …and finally, see the faithfulness of God?

Now, I know this is a novel journey for you, because even in your first, your second or the third pregnancy the feeling must be brand new… considering the different personalities you’re ushering into this world… and I needed to remind you that I am proud of you. I am proud of how far you’ve already gone and, you got this mama. You got this. I have called you up once in a while. I have checked up on you, and at intervals, I have heard your worries, your fears, your hopes… Sometimes, I have heard the anxiety in your voice and you know what? You are okay. You will be just fine. 

I have seen you resolve mysteries before. One day at a time. One task a time. I have seen you fall in love. I have watched you fight for love. I have watched you live for love. I have watched you love love and I know you got this. I am confident that you are going to be an amazing mum. I know you are going to raise those munchkins in the fear of God. You are going to lull them to sleep and teach them to be brave. You will remind them that they are beautiful, they are handsome … because beyond seeing a reflection of yourselves in them, you will also see and understand the image of God.   

I am not about to give you motherly advise, considering I am not even dating, hahaha… If anything, I am about to send my apologies in advance. I am sorry for the times you will sneak into my house and find NO suitable food for our baby but junk, hahaha… I am sorry for the time I will seem selfish… You know? The times when I will be thinking about outfits and heels, when you’re thinking about their safety, their food, their nanny, pole. I am sorry for all those baby showers I didn’t or haven’t thrown for you. I am sorry for the times I blindly fail to offer my help like carrying the baby...

I am not promising you to be the absolute best, but I promise you that I am willing to unlearn all [or most] of my selfish ways. Teach me. As you embark on this new journey, allow me to learn with you, from you and through you. Let me know when and how I can be a blessing to you. Text, call or reach out to me at whatever time. Yes, I am not promising you to be the best but I am promising you to do my absolute best to be there for you, in whichever way I possibly can.

I may not have said this as often as I should, but I love you, I cherish you, I believe in you and most of all I am proud of you. Thank you for allowing God to use you as a vessel and for partnering with Him in His plan for creation. You are different levels of beautiful, strong, trustworthy, charismatic and I can’t wait to meet this bundle of joy. I can’t wait to spoil him/ her joy. I can’t wait for the cuddles of a delicious bouncing bubble of squishiness to fall in love with, mh!

I hope you read this letter and it brightens up any ordinary day. I penda you, I am praying for you and I am proud of you. Stay blessed Sweetheart, you are blessed.