I am pregnant with my first child, that's him in the picture above.
His name will be Aiden Michael due to join us on July 20. I am excited and scared. I haven't had a lot of time to be on here in the past few months, and it looks like I'm gonna be pretty tied up later on too.
I have found myself flooded with emotions, yet have a very hard time putting them into words. I would love to write something for my son, yet have been unable to do so.
I need good writes. I don't care if they are funny or loving, just good. I plan on judging harshly since this is so close to my heart.
******Update 5/12/07 Aiden may be here sooner than we thought. Due to a weakend cervix, I am on bedrest and high risk for pre-term labor. The doctors want me to go to at least 34 weeks. I'm 30 weeks now.
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Contest is Over
- Contest was judged on May 17, 2007
- Rewards: Gold: 300, Silver: 100, Bronze: 50, Honorable mention: 5 people
- Final notes: Thanks to everyone who submitted an entry. At first I was dissapointed that I didn't get that many entries. Now I just feel grateful. I believe that I got the best of the best and this made judging very difficult.
I think I owe it to everyone to give a quick note to what made me pick the ones I did, which I will do briefly.
In One Month: Facing pre-term labor, this poem touched me. Using his name also made it very personal. I picture Aiden in his crib all the time, and that thought really came through to me. It just made him seem so special.
Mama Can You Hear Me: This poem hit a couple of cords. Aiden is most active late at night and often I sit on the couch wondering what is going through his mind. My mother died in 2003, yet some say she is here and he knows it. Since there is a good chance he will be here early the reference to his weight really brougt tears to my eyes.
Buttered Biscuits: This poem was just so intellegent. It brought forth all the feelings I look forward to. Knowing the frustration will come, yet the love will take over. The nipple being used as a metaphor was perfect, that sweet-bitter relationship that will consume me, and makes it difficult to not have my baby in my arms right now to smother him in kisses.
Beh-beh: This poem has so much strength. It really brought forth feelings I am struggling with daily. Knowing he could be early, and the struggles he will face if he is, this just made me feel strong again. No one can take him from me, he is my child.
Anticipation: The first 7 lines just grabbed me. I feel very nervous and unprepared. I've waited a long time to have a child, and I did it because I never felt ready. All my feelings just came through beautifully in this poem.
Bundle: This poem was just so sweet, I read it several times. Everyone says that you get to the point where you just can't wait, and I am there. The last two lines just summed it up, my life will never be the same, and I can't wait.
The New prince: This poem worked into a theme unbeknownst to the author. We have decorated the nursery in Midieval/fantasy themes. Faerys, dragons, knights, a huge Celtic tapestry above the crib, and the regular teddy bear types.. it looks really cute, and what better fantasy for a child than this theme? Using the tapestry metaphor was right on. Short and sweet, and to a very special point.
Precious Gift: This poem was just beauiful. It's the kind of write for which I lack the talent for. It says everything in a beautiful flow, relating to nature and nurture and the fundemental basics of love and beauty.
Thank you all once again. I smile through tears at the beautiful thoughts of all entries. At the risk of sounding cliche' every entry was special to me. You've given me inspiration, and I am working on my own now.
No matter if he arrives before his time, he will survive, and I can't wait till he is old enough to read what you all have written for him. This is a gift that lives on, and my deepest grattitude to all that took the time to submit a piece of themselves and share it with us. I feel very blessed.
Shawn
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Aiden I've been waiting to meet you for what seems forever, / And I'm so excited to spend our lives together. / Waiting patient, / Nervous, / And scared, / And yet some how I feel unprepared, / Our love will alwayby Conejito 20 lines, 2 comments, on May 2 2:54 AM 2007. In Childrens, Life, Love, Spiritual
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Beautiful bundle of pride and joy / Eagerly awaiting a baby boy / Wrapped in love and held with care / A Heavenly treasure beyond compa• Commented on by judge. [remove]
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Anticipation built a castle of dreams / Hope, anxiety battled across the ramparts / Weaving a tapestry of mixed emotion / Preparing the ann• Commented on by judge. [remove]
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Hush, my babe, / No need for weeping. / Close your eyes, / Please do not cry. / You are safe in mother's keeping: / Sleep and heed this lullaby. / / Fragile and helpless, / Precious as gold. / Here you are• Commented on by judge. [remove]
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Such a little mystery... / What's going on in that mind of yours? / Come on, gimme a smile. / That's it. / Coo and laugh... / Your innocence amazing. / You're a blessing. / I love you. /• Commented on by judge. [remove]
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Warmth / Darkness / Sounds / / A pulse / Ever beating / Ever Pumping / / A woman's voice / A warm voice / A beautiful voice / / The voic• Commented on by judge. [remove]
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Aww, Congratulations, Sweetie! I'm so happy for you. Looking forward to a first child can be such a wonderful moment, but it certainly sweems like forever! Good luck to you with your new baby, and I hope you have many wonderful entries. Hugs, Patricia
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Looky there ... he's a little sweetie pie already
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This is bookmarked,
good luck in motherhood!
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I just had my first son.
IMy son is 2 mo. old. He's my life. <3 Good luck to you. And don't worry, giving birth isn't that bad.
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Congratulations! I'm so happy for you. My fist son was born almost 18 years ago and I remember every detail. It truly was the happiest day of my life.
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Congratualtions! A little spooky...the thought of being responsible for a living being that you helped create.....oh it is an amzing thing though......you can do it!! LOL Got the creative juices flowing..... Best of luck to you!!!
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I'm so excited for you! I have three babies... one son on June 13 one on July 10, maybe you will have your baby on one of my babies' days... my daughter was on jan 12(this past) so I know you won't get that, but congrats.... i hope everything goes absolutely wonderful for you...give that baby a ton of kisses
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congrats
Congratulations on the little one. I just had my Aidan Christopher on April 3rd. Happy mothers day
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