We got to see you through ultrasound today and you look all squished and cozy in my belly. Your heartbeat was perfect at 168 bpm. Your big brother doesn't know what's going on yet, as he is only two, but when asked if he wants to see his new brother or sister on the tv screen, he responds with a hearty "YEAH!" He also points to my belly when I ask where Mommy's baby is and points to his own belly when asked where HIS baby is.
This is you measuring 7 weeks and 5 days
(three days older than your "gestational" age!-you're growing so fast)
We're so excited to meet you! We cannot wait until November to hold you. My biggest problem with being pregnant is how long it takes to cook the baby. My only request is that you stay in there for as long as possible and only emerge when you are healthy and ready to be born. Jack was 3 1/2 weeks early and thankfully he didn't have any of the usual preemie problems outside of jaundice. Daddy and I hope that you continue to grow strong and healthy. Trust me, as much as I complain about the morning sickness, nausea, and heartburn, it is all worth it to ensure that you are thriving.
I am discovering that your time in my belly is much different than your brother's and you've only been in there for such a short time. With Jack, I was able to eat anything I wanted and it seemed as though as much as I wanted. I'm learning that you prefer me to eat small meals (sometimes ridiculously small--like half a serving!) and keep the bubbly fluids coming. You seem to prefer that I eat light, salads and small sandwiches are my preference lately, and that too much water makes me sick (in fact, after drinking a BIG glass of water because I was very thirsty was the only time I've been sick in the past 2 months.) In a way, the little differences leave us with the hope that the big things will be different as well. NO BLOOD PRESSURE ISSUES, PLEASE!
I hope you are a girl, if only for symmetry and to have my princess. But believe me, I will love you just as much if you are a boy. Both genders have equal excitement for me. On one hand, I really want my dress up doll :) on the other hand, I want Jack to have a playmate that is just as rough and tumble as he is. I know that no matter what you are we will love you more than anyone else could ever love you. You are our special, unexpected (yet planned!) gift.
We love you already!
Mommy, Daddy, and big brother Jack
What a beautiful letter to your child. This will be something that they can keep for ever. I look forward to reading all the updates. Molly, you have such a knack for writing........should do something about that!
ReplyDeleteLove ya and can't wait to meet Baby #2 either!! Love Uncle Louie and Aunt Candi