I'm Katie, and the baby in my belly is Aly.
I am naming my sweet angel for my grandfather, who passed away in July 2002. His name was Alfred, but we always called him Aly. He was truly one in a million, and I miss him every day. I only wish that my little Alysse Vienne could have known him as I did. If only he had lived to be 120 like he promised me. I will be sure she knows him though, through photos and of course his memoirs and Emond Stories. (I really do need to get around to editing those.) I hope she will understand what an amazing person he was and why she was named for him.
I learned I was pregnant with Aly in September after I got home from Ireland. I had just broken up with her father, and I was in a bit of shock the morning I took that pregnancy test. I let him know about her, but it seems he won't be involved in her life. I'm going to be a single mother, and I'm okay with that because I have an amazing support system in my family. I am living with my mom at the moment, and she's excited about becoming a daddy. She can't wait to have a little fairy princess in the apartment!
My sisters Rachel and Jenni are also pregnant. Rachel is having her first, a boy, and she is due June 3, just like me (twin cousins!). Jenni is having her second, also a boy, who is set to arrive around July 8. It's a baby boom in this family, and we can't be more excited! Little Aly will be the first granddaughter, and I'm so thrilled about that.
Okay, what else do you need to know about me? I'm 27. I live in Maryland, where I was born and raised. I have a bachelor's degree in public relations and journalism (blech) and a master's degree in publications design. I work for Goodwill Industries International as a production specialist and editor, and I absolutely love my job. Oh, and of course the most important fact of all: I can't wait to be a mommie! I've wanted this my whole life. The circumstances aren't ideal, but what will be will be. I'm already in love with this little girl, and I can't wait to meet her!
What a great way to record your mommie-hood. I love your spirit of adventure as a new parent. That's going to keep you sane!
ReplyDeleteKatie-Babe: This is gorgeous! And you were right about the tears. I didn't get through the first line before the tears flowed. Aly would be so proud and touched to know you are naming your gorgeous baby after him. I will do my best to help her understand who he was. Love you even more for this tribute to him. Mama John
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