1 day and 20 hours to go

We are now nearing the tail end of my pregnancy adventure. My much awaited baby girl is going to be born via c section on Friday, May 15, 2009, at 1 PM. This is going to be a day that I will celebrate and cherish every year for the rest of my life. Wow...I am going to have a baby. I have waited so long and have gone through so much to have her, and finally, she is only hours away from arriving.

I am very scared about the whole abdominal surgery process, but my friend, Raazia was here today, and reminded me that in exchange for any pain or discomfort of childbirth, I am going to get a child - what a gift! I thought about it more and more, and she was right - I would have given anything up to have her and to make sure that she is okay and perfectly healthy. The pain and discomfort of surgery seems miniscule compared to what my child will give me - the chance to be a mother, to experience the love and joy, of holding her tiny little hands and kissing her tiny little feet. I should be so lucky to even have that opportunity. I have yearned for so long to be a mom, and now, she is only hours away from arriving into this world.

Oh, baby girl...you have no idea how long I have waited for this moment. I am about to embark, in one of life's most beautiful adventure...motherhood. What a blessing.