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Your Daddy Loves You More Than You’ll Ever Know

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He won’t ever know the feeling of your tiny body wriggling inside his belly reminding him of your increasing presence, but he eagerly placed his giant hands on Mommy’s stomach in an attempt to connect with you.

His internal organs weren’t rearranged to accommodate your growing body, but now that you’re here, the sound of his beating heart placates you just perfectly.

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He’ll never know the excruciating pain my body endured to bring you safely earthside, but you can be sure he stood by Mommy supporting in whichever way he could.

He didn’t have the chance to experience the immediate, all-consuming love as oxytocin flooded his system, but he did experience a new kind of love—an indescribable love just for you, and a new sense of appreciation for me.

He wasn’t required to provide your nutrition at any given moment. He didn’t have to contend with cracked, bleeding nipples, thrush, or mastitis requiring hospitalization, but he was always there. To rock you as I showered, to pace you back and forth as I napped, to wipe my tears and breathe life back into me when it all felt too much.

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So no, you may not have grown inside of him, but little one, oh, how he adores you so.

He’s the master of engulfing bear hugs that take your breath away. 

He’s the best at giving slobbery kisses invoking squeals of delight. 

He revels in your giggly gasps as he throws you sky-high aiming for the stars.

He’s everything Mommy isn’t and because of that, together, we’re the perfect pair for you.

How you possess his heart so completely.

How he’d give his life for yours undoubtedly. 

How when he looks at you, his mini replica, he’s absolutely over the moon.

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How witnessing you flourish into the wonderful being you are, is and will always be his life’s greatest achievement.

My darling, you’re fortunate to have the very best daddy, and it’s true, you simply couldn’t be more loved.

Previously published on the author’s Facebook page

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Articles by Lacey Owen

Lacey Owen

Lacey Owen is a busy New Zealand Mom of three gorgeous children who provide the basis for her blog @Laced with Love; experiences along her journey to becoming a Mother and all that Motherhood entails such as miscarriage, birth, ill babies, secondary infertility and raising young children. She works part time as a health professional and is a self confessed crazy cat lady!

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