26. Second and Last Beautiful Baby

We knew we wanted to have 2 children. We knew we wanted them close together, so they could have a strong bond. Like twins. We knew it would be hard to have 2 kids close together, our friends told us. But we we’re willing to do it. To have the family we wanted.

In March of 2013, only a couple of months after our wedding, we found out I was pregnant with our second child. Lily was going to have a brother or a sister. We would be a family of 4 and a dog! Our complete family.

It was already a little hectic with our first daughter. She was amazing and feisty all at once. She wanted to see and discover the world.

Pregnancy was the same... tiring, heavy on the acid reflux, a whirlwind of emotions and beautiful all at once. You kind of know what to expect at your second pregnancy. But don't fully expect fatigue to hit you harder than the first time.

The belly grew quicker this time. I looked pregnant almost instantly. The belly was beautiful and glowing. The baby was glowing. I was knitting this beautiful baby inside me. I felt joy and complete. It felt completely right.

The naps were necessary as well, especially with a toddler around as well as a pregnancy. I had to stop even more often to snooze, whilst driving.

I knew I had to be careful… even more careful this time, because I knew I could have another premature baby. So I took it easier... as much as I could. I had to run my business.

June of 2013 is when we found out the sex of the baby. We didn’t care what sex it would be, as long as it was healthy. Except it would be a lot easier if it was another girl… We had the sonogram and there she was… sitting on the camera showing herself in all her glory. A beautiful baby girl! We were thrilled and it felt right. A little girl for her big sister. 2 Sisters – 2 girls that would run around circles around us and bring so much joy to our lives.

34 weeks of pregnancy came along and I had stopped work for at least 6 weeks prior. I knew I had to be very careful if I didn’t want another premature baby.

She was kicking, making my belly toss and turn. We were living it with her, as a family. Her big sister was only 17 months old and at 34 weeks and 3 days, she decided that we had no more hold on her and she was coming out. She wanted to see the world as quickly as her big sister. September 30th 2013 is when we finally met our beautiful Mia.

We stayed in the hospital for 10 days this time. The doctor were a little conservative for her.

She was beautiful and sensitive. Full of love and tenderness. She needed us. This little being in need of protection and love. We became a family of 4. She made us complete. She was the missing piece to our puzzle. She made everything right and it became right forever after that. Nothing mattered more than our 2 beautiful girls. Loving them and protecting them was now a blessing.

This one was the spitting image of me. A little me. A beautiful star was born. A kind soul. I am blessed with you my lovely Mia. Thank you for allowing me to be your mother. I love you! Xx

Cherish all those little moments, because, as everyone says... Time does fly and you blink and it's all over. The baby becomes a toddler, the toddler becomes a child, the child into a teenager and so on. Those moments never come back. Even if it seems hard, in the moment, cherish the little sounds, movements, words, hugs and love those little beings have to offer.

LOVE