One last piece of me

This post is late but something I wanted to do for my Abby.

My dearest little Abby,

I had your daddy take a picture of us, on your first birthday, to not only capture your big day but to also remember the last time you would have a piece of me. I was very sad to know that you would no longer have breast milk but instead move on to whole milk. There is just something special about knowing that I provided a special gift to you for your first year of life. Looking back, I wished it would have been easier but I was determined to do what I needed to do for you. Our situation was different, and I do thank you Abby, because you allowed me to share our gift with other babies. Over 1300 ounces were donated and I am very thankful that we could help out other mommies and babies. Times were not always easy when it came to getting you breast milk, but together with support and patience we did it. I love you so much and will miss our feeding moments together. I loved having you cradled in my lap while I played with your hair or sang you a song. You most enjoyed looking at me or out the window at the blue sky. As you got older, your favorite thing was to kick your cute legs at me while you ate. Even though you now get all your meals in the high chair, I will never forget our first year together. I love you to pieces my little lady and I know you will always take a piece of me with you. Big hugs and kisses to you!!