14 Weeks and Counting

I love you.

You are beautiful.

Your dad and I have prayed for you for a long time.

I cannot wait to meet you and see who you become.

These are just a few of the things that I can't wait to tell you when you come into the world.

I know that I've only been carrying you for 14 weeks, but you've been in my heart much longer than that, my precious daughter.  After years of seeing doctor after doctor, I had almost given up.  But, then...there you were.  Most people wait until about 12 weeks to start telling people their good news.  I couldn't wait.  I had to tell some people as soon as I found out.  You are just too much of a miracle to keep secret.

For the first few weeks, I fell asleep every time I sat down.  It's a big job growing a tiny person.  But eventually, I adjusted.  You haven't caused too many cravings yet like most babies do.  At first, we only wanted to eat mashed potatoes and chocolate.  For the last few weeks, pineapple has been our favorite snack.  I wonder if these will be some of your favorite foods later.

Your daddy and sister and brother can't wait to meet you.  They don't get to hang out with you all the time like I do.  This I can promise you, my darling child - your father is madly in love with you already.  When I fell asleep tonight, he was laying with his cheek on my belly telling you a bedtime story.  I couldn't hear him and when I asked what it was about, he told me it was private, just between the two of you.  This is what you have to look forward to when you arrive.

Good night, sweet baby.  Sleep well.

Love,
Mom