You were a birthday wish last year, a goal, a heart’s desire in 2022, and our Almighty Father made you possible. I remember the moment when I realized I wanted you, even when I had always believed that motherhood wasn’t meant for me. I thought I was too focused on my career, too busy chasing professional success to even think about raising a child. But then you happened, and suddenly, my entire world changed.
I still remember the morning of July 8th at exactly 8:00 AM when I saw your heartbeat for the first time. It was just a small flicker on the ultrasound screen, but it held so much power. In that moment, my heart overflowed with emotions I had never felt before. I tried my best to keep my composure, to not burst into tears in front of the OB-GYN and your Daddy. But deep inside, I was already crying, already rejoicing, already loving you with everything I had.
As we walked out of the clinic, your Daddy turned to me and admitted that he, too, had been fighting back tears. He didn’t want to cry so soon, he said. “It’s too early to cry, Schatzilein,” he joked. But we both knew the truth—our hearts had already surrendered to you, even before we had met you.
Then came the challenges, the trials that tested our strength. In August, I fell terribly ill. Fever and chills tormented me eighteen times in a week, and I feared for your life every single moment. I remember lying in bed, whispering desperate prayers to God. I begged Him to keep you safe, to let you grow, to allow you to stay inside me just a little longer. I wanted you so badly, my love, and I wasn’t ready to lose you.
But that was only the beginning. Pregnancy wasn’t easy, and my body had to endure so much to keep you safe. I battled COVID-19, suffered from allergies, and fought against iron deficiency anemia. I was diagnosed with gestational diabetes, and every meal became a careful calculation, every bite a conscious effort to protect you. The list of struggles seemed endless, yet through it all, you remained strong. We remained strong. We made it together, my little Belle.
And now, here you are—finally in our arms. The moment we had been waiting for has arrived. Your Daddy and I can finally kiss your tiny cheeks, hold you close, and listen to your soft, rhythmic breathing. Every sleepless night, every moment of worry, and every tear shed along the way was worth it. Because now, we have you.
I look at you, and I see a miracle. You are not just a baby—you are a testament of faith, a symbol of hope, a blessing that we never knew we needed so desperately. You are proof that God listens, that He answers prayers, that He grants the deepest desires of our hearts in ways more beautiful than we can ever imagine.
As we welcome you to this world, we promise to love you unconditionally. We will be here for you in every milestone, in every challenge, and in every triumph. We will guide you, protect you, and show you how wonderful life can be. You are our greatest joy, our most precious gift, our beloved little Belle.
Welcome to the outside world, my love. We have been waiting for you.
