Wednesday, June 04, 2008

Day One...

Amazing -

We have just completed the first day of Kaiden Edward Gosnell's life and I couldn't be more thrilled and happy. A lot has happened over these first 24 hours. He has taken his first breath, gotten his first bath, received his first shots, and has been held by the most beautiful woman in the world.

I know that the last nine months have been difficult, but I want you to know that you have handled them with grace and beauty. I also, know that the labor did not go as you expected it to, but I am so proud of you! You grew a very healthy 9 pound 7 ounce little boy and delivered him safely into the world. I just couldn't be prouder of you and now I want you to get healthy and rest so that we can leave the hospital and start this new phase of our life together.

I think he is the most wonderful baby ever and everyone that sees him talks about how handsome he is and how wonderful he looks - they have even said that we have made a perfect baby. I don't know how perfect he is, but I do know that he is perfect for us and that you have just been perfect through this whole thing.

I must admit that the last couple of days have been very stressful, but I am just soaking in each moment because I know how special and how long I waited for a moment like this. I love you with all my heart and I know that we were meant to share this moment together.

I am so proud of you and I know that Kaiden is lucky to have mom like you. I know that I am sure lucky that you are my wife.

Ace

1 comment:

Amazing said...

Ok, now you got me to cry..

I don't think I'm anywhere close to perfect no matter what time period you're talking about, but I really appreciate you saying such sweet things. Thank YOU for making these stressful days smoother. You were SO wonderful to me while I was in the hospital. You didn't let me want for anything. You were by my side every minute and always asking if you could get me anything or do anything for me. Even when I didn't need anything, you were helping with my pillows or massaging my legs, or telling me how beautiful I was even though I was looking very rough. You are also so sweet with our little baby. I agree with our friends. He is pretty perfect! I am so glad that we did this together. Thank you for being my partner and the daddy to my beautiful little boy!