I have been expectant and for far
too long. It has taken nine months and now she is finally here. Oh! How I have
longed for thee! Nine months ago, I toyed with the idea of getting her but I
had to be sure I could afford her. After a lot of thinking and consultation I
figured at the time I really couldn’t. Three months later this idea kept
growing bigger in my head but I pushed it aside as our huge electricity and gas
bill had just arrived. That same month Aberdeen City Council was threatening to take us
to court because we hadn’t paid a bill they “NEVER” sent a statement for. In
short we received the red notice before we had even received our invoice! The time
just wasn’t right to get her.
She was always on my mind. I also
felt like God was playing tricks on me. Every website I clicked on, every TV
channel I tuned to showed her smiling at me, calling my name. I couldn’t escape
her in the shops either. It was now a topic of discussion amongst the ladies at
work. They all spoke about how much they loved their babies. I started to feel
left out. I started to feel like I was wasting my love on other undeserving
things.
Five months ago, I was whisking
eggs for a “Mississippi Mud Pie” with a hand held whisker; my arms hurt so much
I had to take a few breaks in between. I also noticed that there was still a
lot of liquid at the bottom of the bowl that didn’t get whisked. I felt
frustrated and at that moment she crept into my head again. Right! It was time
to put a plan in place. I may not be able to afford her now but with time I
could. I could cut back on some unnecessary expenses and put money aside
monthly. I could make this work. I can make it work!
Bit by bit, I saved. I cut down
on the number of Body Shop’s Body Butter
tubs I bought monthly. Funny thing is I never ever run out of body butters
because I am always stocking up. I figured if I didn’t buy any for the rest of
the year I would still have enough to last till next March! I also reduced the number
of times I visited Marks and Spencer.
I convinced myself that Sainsbury’s
was good enough. Bit by bit I gathered money so I could afford my long awaited
baby.
While I was saving up I kept
looking at scans of her, anticipating her arrival. I looked at her everyday. I couldn’t
wait to show her off to friends and family. I couldn’t wait to discuss her with
work colleagues. I couldn’t wait to be part of this cool exciting club.
After nine months, I
was ready for my baby to be delivered. I called the consultants to let them
know I was ready and fully prepared. The very next day she arrived. Brand new
and glimmering. I was in love!
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| Courtesy of John Lewis |
I have christened her Kofo. She is absolutely beautiful. And I cannot wait to show you all the scrumptious food I am going to prepare lovingly with her. Oh my!
