MomsGirl Posted August 15, 2007 Share Posted August 15, 2007 PS - Also to weigh in on passing on a name - Nick, maybe if you have a girl, consider using your Mom's name as a first or middle name. My daughter has my mom's name as her middle name (given when my mom was still alive), and I treasure it every time I say or write my daughter's full name, especially now. Our oldest son has my husband's mom's MAIDEN name as a middle name (Gardner). Both of our moms our gone, but their names live in our children. It means SO much. I know this all a long way off, but thought I would throw it in as a way to remember and honor your wonderful mom... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrmust Posted August 15, 2007 Share Posted August 15, 2007 Nick I haven't been on here in awhile and the last time think you were vertain about a pregnancy test. All I can say is I am soooo happy for you both. I am crying right now and I can't even see!! This was meant to be and your mother is a part of it. I truely believe that. There is a reason for everything and I believe "what goes around comes around". I believe that your mother truely wanted this to happen and IT DID! I lost my boyfriend one year ago today and I met a wonderful man 5 months ago. I believe that Joe sent him to take his place. How else can I explain it?? Just like I believe your mother had a part in this pregnancy!!! She will come through your new born child! Please forgive me if I am offensive.....I don't know what your beliefs are but I am just telling you what I feel. Please take care... I always look forward to your posts......hang in there!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martha02 Posted August 16, 2007 Share Posted August 16, 2007 Congratulation that's great news. Like I told you before your little one will fill your life with joy again. Of course you are going to miss your mom. Everyday I look at my children and wish to see my mom smiling with me on all the funny things they do. And I am sure that your mom is really excided for you. Take care! Martha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sharyn Posted August 16, 2007 Share Posted August 16, 2007 Nick- Congratulation to you and your wife. This is really exciting news and I am sure your Mom is watching over the three of you. Nick, please try to enjoy these wonderful occassions in your life, they are "once in a lifetime" events and if your Mom is like any of us other "moms"... the last thing she would want is you to not be able to fully feel the joy of the miracle that is occuring in your life because of her absence. That, Nick, would break her heart. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ma's kid Posted August 16, 2007 Share Posted August 16, 2007 I haven't been here in a while but so glad I logged on today...Oh, Nick...congratulations to you and your wife. She knows Nick and is thrilled. ((((Nick)))) Libby Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J.C. Posted August 18, 2007 Share Posted August 18, 2007 Nick, Congratulations to you and your wife. Sure that your mother knew that one day she would see you as a father, now she will be the angel looking after the child and she is smiling at the news. Jackie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ladybug Posted August 18, 2007 Share Posted August 18, 2007 Congratulations! Your baby will one day know who your mom was. Talking about her and what she would have said, done, etc. I have two little ones and I talk about their grandpa all the time. I talk about him watching us from heaven. If I miss something that they did- I say well grandpa saw it and he is so proud! They talk about him often and have a very special relationship with him. I do understand how you feel though. It is so hard. An emptiness in the happiness- but their will be so much more happiness when you look in your babies eyes. Good luck and good wishes to you. Michele Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carolhg Posted August 18, 2007 Share Posted August 18, 2007 Congratulations to you and your wife. I think your mother knows Nick and she will be looking over you and that grandchild of hers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
missyk Posted August 18, 2007 Share Posted August 18, 2007 Nick... I'm so happy to see you share the news on here!! Remember...Mom's are up there talkin' about all the ins and outs of grandparenthood and smiling down, knowing in their hearts that they did all they needed to get US ready to be great parent's, too. It's hard, definately, to look into the eyes of your newborn and NOT be able to say "Look, Mom!" and place the baby in her arms...the hardest thing I've done so far...but the joy and love for your child take hold and you can feel that Mom already has had her hand there, guiding that baby all the way. Much luck with the pregnancy...and congratulations to you and Keri! I'm SO excited for you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sharonjo Posted August 19, 2007 Share Posted August 19, 2007 Nick and Keri, Congratulations! I am so happy for you! I know that your mom is pleased too, and am sure she is smiling down on you right now. God Bless, Sharon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christine Posted August 21, 2007 Share Posted August 21, 2007 Congratulations Nick & Keri. I am so happy for you both. I truly feel this baby is not only a gift from God, but ALSO your mother. She wants you to feel joy again. After all, isn't that what all mothers want for their children? Be joyous Nick, you so deserve it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick C Posted August 22, 2007 Author Share Posted August 22, 2007 Thanks y'all. Had such a great moment today. Keri is ordinarilty skinny...but she reall looked big today (I know...don't say it that way to her) but it was cute. For the first time today she didn't look like keri sticking out her belly, but she looked pregant. She missed my Mom today and was a little teary. I could tell my mom has been on her mind a lot today. Anywho, I asked her if she felt like she was bonding with the baby. And she said "I definitely love the baby." She's told me she loves me a thousand times, and this was so different. And it hit me. I was so lucky to have someone feel the same way about me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ztweb Posted August 22, 2007 Share Posted August 22, 2007 Awesome day...those little rewards are so priceless. Hang in there! Jen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MomsGirl Posted August 23, 2007 Share Posted August 23, 2007 Your post made my day. Thanks for sharing... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maryanne Posted August 23, 2007 Share Posted August 23, 2007 Had a tough day today at work and when I read your post it made me smile. Thanks for sharing that. Maybe when she gets bigger you can post a pic. Take care, you are a special young man. Maryanne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j's girl Posted August 26, 2007 Share Posted August 26, 2007 Yay Nick!!!!!!! I haven't been around this board for quite a while. I am thrilled for you and understand a little of what it's like. My brother and his wife had their first child in May. He didn't seem nearly as excited as I thought he would/should. But now that baby is here, people always say that she's got Mom's eyes or Mom's hands and it's like a little piece of Mom is back with us. What ever you do, don't beat yourself up with "shoulds". Feel whatever you feel, just don't feel guilty about it. I'll definitely be checking back in 6 months or so to see your little one. Shauna Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kathleen1 Posted August 29, 2007 Share Posted August 29, 2007 Hi Nick! I too have been absent for a long time....logged on today to find out your wonderful wonderful news. Congratulations! Kate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mskim Posted September 4, 2007 Share Posted September 4, 2007 Hi Nick... I have been kind of 'checked out' lately but this really caught my eye. What a wonderful blessing to have something so powerfully positive to look forward to. Congratualtions to you and Keri. You are going to be wonderful parents... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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