Dear Eli,
I remember the night before you were born & the day you were born like it was yesterday. I thought I was feeling contractions, so I just laid in bed watching TV while Daddy slept. They kept coming closer, so I had him time my contractions. They were coming more & more close, so Daddy asked me if we should call the doctor. I said wait, just in case they stop. Well, they kept comin'! We called my parents so they could drive up 2 hours from Milwaukee to be with Daddy and I. We called Uncle Nick & Nicole to see if they would be able to come over and watch the girls if I my parents didn't make it in time. Nick of course said yes, after being confused for a little bit! Earlier that night, we were at Auntie Nicole & Uncle Nick's house. Nick asked how I was feeling, and I said, "I'm ready!" I guess I REALLY was ready! It was so nice that we went to their house that night, we made home made pizzas with the girls, they made theirs all on their own. It was such a fun time with them before heading off to the hospital.
Luckily, earlier in the day, I asked Daddy to go out & get stuff to make a belly cast on his way home from work. He said, "Do I really have to do it today?!" and I snapped back, "Uhh YES!!!". Well, I am sure glad I demanded it! We made my one and only belly cast with you. We frantically put a painting tarp down in the kitchen & cut strips to put on my belly. I think Daddy was a little bit nervous, he asked if I thought it was a good idea to do the belly cast right then, and I again snapped & said "YES, NOW!" =) I was determined! As he put strips on my belly & boobs, my stomach would keep rising with each contraction, because my belly would get so firm & hard. Then, it would relax, and the belly cast would go down again. It was such a cool way to see how contractions really affected my body with you in it! I would walk around for a little bit, and then sit down for a little bit. When I had a contraction, I had to stand up. The belly cast came out pretty amazing! It has such a great story behind it, I will treasure it forever!
I remember the moment you were born little E. You literally smiled right after you were born, you were and still are such a happy little boy.
I have to finish this later, the memories of you are so wonderful. You've brightened my life, my precious baby boy. You will always be my BABY! We love you so incredibly much Eli, you will never know how much we love you, you giggly, happy, smart little babe!
Love you to the moon and back baby boy!!!
Love you forever & ever,
Mama
