This post is dedicated to the one person who has been by my side throughout my entire pregnancy, has seen me at my absolute worst, has never stopped loving me, and who deserves a moment in the spotlight…my wonderful husband, Tom. 
I will never forget the day I found out we were expecting. We were in our hotel room in London towards the end of our Spring Break trip to Europe. I was SO excited to share the news with you and couldn’t wait to start our family. Throughout my pregnancy you did everything possible to make sure I was comfortable {including always making sure we had plenty of chocolate at home!} This carried over to when I went into labor — you helped time my contractions, you tried to crack jokes {even though it hurt to laugh!} and you let me squeeze your hand as tight as I needed to with every contraction.
Even though some words were said while I was in labor that I didn’t necessarily mean {“Tom stop looking at me!” Me: Tom it really hurts. You: I know. Me: NO YOU DON’T KNOW!!} you continued to to be by my side when I needed your support the most. From bringing me ice chips to praying with me when I was so scared going into my c-section, you were the rock that I needed.
I’ve loved your for many years now. However, after having our son, I now love you in a completely different way. I will never forget the moment in the operating room when the doctor announced we had a boy. I immediately looked over and saw you crying complete tears of joy. I know that was probably one of the happiest moments of your life. Naming him was easy — like you said, I get to share a birthday with Tommy, and you get to share a name! Watching you hold Tommy for the first time made me so incredibly proud. I know that you are going to be such an amazing dad.
For the past two weeks we’ve worked together as a team. Between diaper changes, bottle feedings, and snuggle time, I want you to know that I appreciate all of the little things you’ve done for both Tommy & I that many people don’t necessarily get to see.
Thank you for taking the late night feeding shift so that I can get some sleep.
Thank you for working so hard in order to support our growing family.
Thank you for taking Lyla on all of her walks since I can’t do the stairs & bring Tommy out as well.
Thank you for helping me clean all of my pumping parts & bottles.
Thank you for taking out the garbage/recycling since I can’t carry anything over 10 lbs.
Thank you for helping with all of the diaper changes — especially all of the wonderful “explosions” he’s had so far 🙂
Thank you for helping me get dressed, especially those days right after surgery.
Thank you for accepting that it will take some time for me to get my pre-pregnancy body back.
Thank you for wanting to snuggle little Tommy even when you get home from a long day at work.
Thank you for kissing our son and telling him that you love him every day.
Thank you for kissing me and telling me you love me every day.
I love you with all my heart Tom, and I can’t wait to begin this journey into parenthood with you!
xoxo,
G
{Photography by: Michele V. Wagner Photography}
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