Worth It

I waited and waited for you,

For nine whole months.

Since the beginning which felt so rough,

The middle which felt like a teaser,

Through the end which felt so long.

My patience was tested in every way,

But you were worth the wait,

To me you are perfect.

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I worried and worried over you,

About everything that could go wrong.

Whether I could give you what you need,

Whether you would enter this world healthy,

Whether we would continue our journey after we met.

My worry for you was constant,

But you were worth every worry,

You are my everything.

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I tossed and turned every night for you,

Looking for the comfort I craved.

Trying so hard to rest because I was tired,

Fighting insomnia like it was something I could control,

Waking to your movements because I wanted to check on you.

My darkness was more awake than asleep,

But you were worth every sleepless night,

You are what I dreamed of.

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I’ve stretched and stretched some more for you.

In every which way imaginable.

My body has been pulled and scarred,

My mind was opened wider,

My heart was torn throughout.

My give knew no bounds,

But you were worth every stretch,

You are the growth worth celebrating.

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I’ve pushed and pushed my body to get you here,

It’s not always been easy.

I endured physical intensity and exhaustion.

I tapped into every emotion possible,

I depleted most sources available.

I forgot just how testing it was,

But you were worth every push,

You are the result I’ll remember.

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I’ve given everything and more to be with you,

But it was so worth it.

My darling,

You were so worth it.