My oh my, where to begin...

This is my first pregnancy and I swear, every single bit of it could not have been more unexpected. From finding out I was pregnant in the first place (while on birth control), to moving back in with my parents, to becoming a single parent at 7 months, to getting promoted at work, to getting bronchitis with only about 4 weeks left. I’m just patiently waiting for my tiny wonder to enter this world.

To say this experience has been hard is an understatement. It has literally been the hardest thing I’ve ever done in my life. I never thought that I would become a single mom and I was not prepared to be. Not even to my year old puppy. BUT I’m doing it. I’m managing it. I’m slowly learning. I wouldn’t wish this struggle on anyone but I’m glad to have this story to share. You learn very quickly that nothing else matters besides that little human growing inside of you. You do everything you can to make their life the best life possible before they are even born. You love them more than you’ve ever loved anything in your life and you haven’t even met them yet. You learn to do it all on your own and be okay with it. You learn to be strong in multiple ways. You learn life.

Piper Marie, you keep me going, girl! I can’t wait to hold you and be the best mommy that I can be to you. I never thought I could love someone so much that I’ve never met. You’re the best thing that has ever happened to me. God knew I needed you, so he sent you to me and I couldn’t be more thankful. 32 days, little one.