Just got this email from my Dad and had to repost here in full, because he’s the best ever and because I want to remember it forever.
Shel,
Hope you are continuing to feel better overall. It was so very nice to get that pic from you yesterday. It seems about right from the time we saw you at Christmas to now. You look great and also lovely and also beautiful. I am grateful for all of us reaching the cusp of parenthood/grandparenthood. It is an exciting time both for the new experiences we are encountering along the way, and for the always present jitters we feel about the unknown. But that is the way the future is and, historically speaking, always has been…unknown until we get there. I know there is always so much to think about, but in between making lists and plans, do take moments each day to reflect upon and take pleasure in the miracles that are occurring within you and around you.
Dad
Good advice for all those struggling with the transition from struggling to get pregnant to struggling with pregnancy after infertility (you know who you are!).
Okay, I might have to go cry now.
I love your dad! How nice of him!
What a sweet note from your dad.
Oh yeah- that would have me in tears! How sweet (and true!)
What a wonderful note from you dad…..I would definitely want to hold on to that forever!
That is the sweetest thing! I want to hug your dad. Is that weird?
Aw, what a sweet email! My dad is not so good at computers and even less good at typing. But we talk on the phone every week.
A very sweet note indeed. I’m glad you guys have one another.
Your dad is amazing! Good words of advice for all of us in similar situations. Glad you have such an excellent support system, and thank you for sharing it with us!
Oh my God, I am sobbing! He is so right….
That is so very sweet, Shelley. How wonderful to have such great support.
That message is so very sweet. What a great dad you have!!
That is so sweet.
Your dad is so sweet!
Your dad is pretty awesome.
What a gorgeous note!!
What a lovely e-mail. You are a lucky lady. I am so happy you are getting to far into this pregnancy and that you have a good team looking after you. I know this baby will be a true miracle.