Dear Olivia,

Last year I was terrified with the fear of the pain during childbirth, the fear of the unknown, would I be a good Mom? Will you be healthy? The day of your birth I felt so unprepared yet unusually calm at the same time. I waited for you. I knew it was the right time in my life to be your Mom. I knew I was going to protect you, teach you, share your first experiences, listen to you, nurture you. I am raising you with my best friend and I let go of all my fears. I began to feel anticipation. I was ready like you will never know. I wanted to meet the person your Dad and I loved from the second we saw the positive pregnancy stick. Every second with you has been a blessing. I never knew I was capable of such selfless, unconditional love.

Thank you for choosing me to be your Mommy. I swear I’ll never let you down.

This year has flown by. I don’t think I’ll ever forget any of the moments we’ve shared *obviously I have enough photos to jog my memory*
Happy 1st Birthday Liv!!

Love,
Maaaaah!