I need a pregnancy/newborn poem or blessing?

Question

Do you know of any beautiful poems regarding pregnancy, motherhood or newborns as I want to read one at my friend's baby shower? Thanks!

I love all the answers. I am going to use all of them - the first one for the blessing, and the others I will print out on sheets of paper and stick on the walls. Thanks everyone!

Answer 1

Here's one from Mother to Son:

Mother's Heart

I loved you from the very start,
You stole my breath, embraced my heart.
Our life together has just begun
You're part of me my little one.
As mother with child, each day I grew,
My mind was filled with thoughts of you.

I'd daydream of the things we'd share,
Like late-night bottles and Teddy bears.
Like first steps and skinned knees,
Like bedtime stories and ABC's.
I thought of things you'd want to know,
Like how birds fly and flowers grow.

I thought of lessons I'd need to share,
Like standing tall and playing fair.
When I first saw your precious face,
I prayed your life be touched with grace.
I thanked the angels from above,
And promised you unending love.

Each night I lay you down to sleep,
I gently kiss your head and cheek.
I count your little fingers and toes;
I memorize your eyes and nose.
I linger at your nursery door,
Awed each day I love you more.

Through misty eyes, I dim the light,
I whisper, "I love you" every night.
I loved you from the very start,
You stole my breath, embraced my heart.
As mother and child our journeys begin,
My heart's yours forever my little man.

Answer 2

Not a poem but a wonderful quote:

"Making the decision to have a baby is momentous. It is to decide forever to have your heart go walking outside your body" E Stone.

Answer 3

Heres my favourite :

I believe that every child is a gift from God divine,
to teach us Faith, Love & Understanding,
I thank Thee, Lord, for mine!

xx