May 9: First kinda Mother’s Day
Yesterday was Mother’s Day. It was definitely weird to know that I have this little tadpole growing inside of me, and it still quite feel like this is happening. I suppose it won’t for a while?
So I went through Mother’s Day, desperately wanting to call my stepmom or tell my nana, but I really, really want to wait a while (at least until I hear a heartbeat) to spill the beans. The only family member who knows is my mom, because I knew I’d need her if something happened. She’s been wonderful about it, even though I know it’s been hard for her not to tell anyone.
We spent the day celebrating all of the beautiful, strong, inspirational women in my life, and it made me feel so blessed to think that it’s very likely that I’ll be the next one to start our own little family.
When I got home from dinner at my madre’s, she texted me saying “You have some cards in your purse.”
My mom is great at cards. She will make you cry in a Groundhog’s Day card- everything she writes is so thoughtful, from the heart, and tugs at every emotion in your soul. There were 3 cards in my purse waiting to be opened.
Knowing what was coming, I made some tea, had a seat on the floor with my cards, grabbed a box of tissue and got ready to read them.
The first one was from my mom, thanking me for making her a mother. She told me how proud she was of me, and that I was her “first” everything in motherhood- teeth, smiles, talking, walking, giggles. She said that she wished me all of the joy and fulfillment she’s had out of motherhood. I was a crying mess by the time I opened card number two.
The second card had a picture of a baby’s two little feet, and read “Soon these ten tiny toes will tiptoe into your heart.. and leave their footprints forever.” It was signed “From the family that doesn’t know yet.”
The third card is what brought me over the edge from crying mess, to hysterical and bawling. It was from the baby.
1. Yes, Hallmark makes cards to new moms from the unborn child
2. Here’s what the card said:
“Hi, Mommy! Even though I haven’t been born yet, I wanted to tell you that I can hardly wait to see you and play with you. But in the meantime, just know that I already love you and know you’ll make a really great mom. Love, ?”
I’m crying as I type this. She signed the card “From Baby-sita-o, I love you!”
My text back to my mom: They’re perfect. I’m bawling. I love you.
Her response: Stop bawling and feel the love. Gnite, Love you too”
I’m very lucky.
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Made me tear up!!! Happy belated Mother’s Day!
Oh this post made me well up. So amazing!
Gina,what a lovely first Mother’s day! Your mom is adorably sweet, I’m so glad you have them nearby in Tucson. Congratulations to you and the Pilot,
Jaclyn xo
P.S. Don’t hold out on the “oh, I guess I shouldn’t have swallowed the baby __ months ago” pics! haha You are going to be a gorgeous little pregnant package!
Oh ya, this one did me in! I definitely would have balled if I weren’t reading this at work! 🙂 Congrats!
Yup…just teared up at work…soo sweet!
Omg cutest thing EVER!!!
Gina – so fun reading all of this now! Luckily I work at home because this one especially got the tears going. I am so thrilled for your blessings: including the new little one of course but also for all of the wonderful family you have. My family is close too and it is nice to see you appreciate their love and affection. It made me think to do that more. Not everyone has that.
It will be so much fun to follow this with you guys. May the blessings flow and grow!!
That’s adorable, it definitely made me teary!! So happy for you and sending you lots of <3!
TEARING UPPP!! wow you’re so lucky to have such an amazing mom!!! 🙂 You’re going to be the BEST mom too!!
awww this makes me cry 🙂 Being a mom, even if your baby isn’t born yet, is such a wonderful thing 🙂
Yup, tears in my eyes too!!
I took today off to cut,glue and mail my wedding invites. But I saw you posted these. This one left me in tears. SOOO happy for you both!
awwww… *** totally crying now
CONGRATS GINA & PILOT! Thanks for sharing your amazing news!! This post made me tear up at my desk…I hope no one walks in here soon – I’ll be busted!
Oh my gosh! I was doing fine until you said the last one was from the baby. Oh wow did my eyes fill up with tears, that is amazing 🙂 Your mom sounds awesome.
Crying at this. OMG.
Aw, you’re next in a great line of moms. As someone who recently got married and is in the “Pilot” wants one and “Gina’s” not ready yet phase, it means the world to me that you’re sharing all of this. When I’m ready I can’t wait for all of this <3 What a blessing!
when you’re ready, you’ll know. it hit me like a ton of bricks
Okay. I’m bawling now too. These posts are the best!
Oh my, now I am crying too! SO happy for you!
I am loving to read these posts, so amazing!
Ana
Aww girl, this post had me in tears. So beautiful. <3
Congrats! I love all these posts, we just started “trying” last month =) fingers crossed
OK several of these posts have made me tear up but this one actually made a lot of tears fall!!!! Your mom is awesome. 🙂
OK, that one had me crying too! Gotta love your Madre!
I’m reaching out for my tissue box (though about a month later)!!! 🙂
tried to hold ’em back but totally failed. your mom is a rockstar.
she’s amazing
damn you gina! I’m sitting in a title seminar with a bunch of old foggie attorneys pinching my nose so I don’t cry.
You are so blessed.
SNIFF.
Omg cutest thing ever, you’re mom is amazing and I’m crying again 🙂
I’m getting these posts back to back through my google reader “next” button. You’re killing me! Might start crying at work on my lunch break.
Teary-eyed& loving it! 🙂
Awww. Your madre is soooo sweet to write those! 😀 I’m so not a baby person but your entries are making me tear up :p love them tho.
I like the way your Madre thinks! Also, stop making me cry!!! 🙂
And I shouldn’t read these on my lunch break; I am sobbing. hahaha. SOOOOOOOOO happy for you!!!!!!!!!!!!
I’M CRYING! ahhh i love this family tab. lOVE.
thank you!
Um, I love your Mom. And now we all need boxes of tissues!
she’s pretty much amazing
I agree with JillToday! People at work are going to wonder what’s going on when they see my stained cheeks and red nose! Congrats =)
this is amazing! what a great mom..which means you will be a great one too!
OMG! Your mom is the sweetest!! You’re so lucky to be able to share this with her. congrats!!!!
I am crying now, thanks!!! I am holding my little girl who’s 5 weeks old today all smooshed on my chest (typing with one hand) thinking how thankful I am she made me a mommy now! Your mom is amazing. She should write for Hallmark. I have goosebumps. You are going to be such an amazing mom just like her!!!!
Awww, how sweet! I totally teared up too.
I’m sitting at my desk crying at work! That was so sweet!! I am loving these posts!! Congrats again, this is so special!
awww, i’m totally crying right now… so sweet!
Now I’m crying! I don’t think I’ve ever been so excited for someone (who I don’y know) to be pregnant!! 🙂
That is absolutely beautiful – I am tearing up as I type this 🙂
Wow. Your mom really knows how to work a room. So amazingly sweet and thoughtful. My husband and I are nearing the journey of getting the family party started, so these posts are so helpful and fascinating. Congratulations!!!
Oh my gosh that is seriously the sweetest Mothers day ever! I am so excited for you and look forward to reading along with your pregnancy!
How sweet & thoughtful! Made me well up, too. 🙂
=)
So you make me make a nearly impossible promise of silence, then crown it with these wonderful posts, and continue to make my heart overflow with love and joy over the woman, daughter, sister, wife and now soon to be mother you are!! Love you, so much, I need more tissues, and YES, I am here for you always. Madre
love you so much, friend <3
This is SO sweet.
Babies are not on my radar for at LEAST 5 more years, but I am loving all of your posts none the less.
I’m crying!!!!! Lol. This calls for kleenex and an Eegee!!
eegee!! what’s the flavor this month?