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My Best Friend Is Having A Baby And I Couldn't Be More Proud

I have a lil nugget bestie on the way!

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My Best Friend Is Having A Baby And I Couldn't Be More Proud
Denise Hernandez

I'll never forget when my best friend Danielle text me asking if I was home because she had to tell me something important. A million things went through my head, she busts through my door sat on my bed and goes "so...," I looked at her and said, "stop, there is no way you are about to tell me what I think you are about to tell me".

My first emotion was disbelief, I thought to myself she must be messing with me because there's no way, of course, she had to have been careful enough. The next thing I felt was fear because we are young and still have so much to learn, so many mistakes to make.

How was she possibly going to do this, and what does that mean for the rest of her life? I was worried for her and didn't know what to say. Then I paused for a moment, took a step back, and acknowledged that my doubting her wasn't me being a good friend.

I told her I supported her in anything and everything and that next Friday I found out that she was having a little girl. We listen to the baby's heartbeat, read all the milestones and markers the baby is reaching on her App, and I'm totally that annoying person who talks to her belly; everyone is so unbelievably excited.

I don't think there is anyone that was more excited for this baby than her younger sister Michelle though. She was a natural with babies and the most loving aunt to their nieces and nephews. I know for a fact she would have spoiled her little girl till forever.

My heart breaks to say that my best friend lost that same sister a month and a half ago. I felt her baby kick for the first time the day we laid her sister to rest. I spent that night crying, unsure of how I could possibly be there for her when all she wants is her sister back.


Denise Hernandez

There aren't enough words to describe how incredibly strong, beautiful, and capable my best friend is. I try to remind her a little every day that she is already the best mother she could be and that she has an army of love to help her through. Danielle Goodwin, I am more proud of you than you could ever know, and your little girl is so lucky to have you. I cannot wait to meet my niece, Titi Denise loves her so much already!

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