I lie here in my hospital bed...

My friend has been in the hospital since the beginning of March, she's there for the duration.  Her baby boy is going to be taken by c-section on June 15th at 35 weeks.

I just got this from her and thought it was too special not to share.  She sent it along with this: It fits everything I have been through to a T. I hope you all enjoy it (and cry) as much as I do.

To My Child

I lie here in my hospital bed
  with thoughts I need to say.
I pause to thank the Lord first
  that things are still ok.
I can't express that fear in us
  that night three months ago.
That chance that we could keep you
  at that time was pretty low.

They put me in this bed
  and here I have to stay.
They say that though its hard for me
  you're better off this way.
Each day I carry you
  each moment that I can give.
The doctors have assured us
  will help your chance to live.

I'm so glad you are a little boy
  even though I didn't really care.
All that matters now to me
  is that you are still there.
I've had some all night talks with you
  in hopes that you might hear.
And every little kick I've felt
  helps take away some fear.

The longer that I lie here
  the bigger that you grow.
My "Mother's Love" grows stronger
  than anything I know,
So, baby, please be patient
  and I'll be patient too.
For it will be well worth it
  the moment I see you.

       Love, Mom