firsts

it goes without saying that the most exciting times in our lives often are the firsts.

first day at school

first time riding a bike

first kiss

first job

first house.

our firsts are all centered around number one: me

but in waiting for my daughter to enter my life, firsts no longer become about me, but 

about her. 

the first time i saw that positive pregnancy test and knew 

life would never be the same

because now SHE is in it.

the first time we heard her heart beat

the first time we saw her little 12 week old body

already so human.

the first time i felt her little flutters in my belly.

the first signs of new life.

the first time her father said her name

Nōweo

Pregnancy has brought so many firsts into my life, 

but they are her firsts too. 

and now I live for her.

to watch her have her firsts.

first cry

first smile

first steps.

and i am content to watch her blossom

because as she does, so do i.