Dear "Little One,"
As far as I know, things are going well. I had a bad dream last night where I had started to do the m-word, but when I woke up all was well.
Daddy and I have been looking into doing cloth diapers for you. Grandma didn't like cloth diapers, but I think we'll probably be alright. Daddy has a weak stomach, but I think I have a couple solutions so that he doesn't ave to deal with your poops! We'll see how that goes.
The last few days, I have been helping Grandma at work because she had surgery. Both Daddy and I have been exhausted at the end of the day. We've been going to bed around 8:30 or 9 for the past few days, which is really weird for us, but we both need the sleep so it's fine.
I keep counting down the days until I can see you again, and praying you will have a strong heartbeat and lots of growth!
Sincerely,
Mommy.
Wednesday, July 31, 2013
Friday, July 26, 2013
Spilled Beans
Dear "Little One,"
Well, your mommy spilled the beans. I couldn't wait any longer. Part of me wanted people just to know you are here, while the other part wanted other people to be aware of why I was so grumpy, sick, sweaty, etc. So there it is: people know. We specifically said we know it's early but that we are optimistic about you making it and praying for a favorable outcome.
We love you, whatever happens. I want to thank you for not making me throw up last night. My ears are still hurting from the strain of the day before.
I think about you a lot. It's strange to think I might actually get to be a mother once you are born. I mean, I am already a mother, but it doesn't feel like it. I don't wake up during the night to your sister's cries. We don't have a bulky care seat taking up space in our car to protect her when we all travel together. It just doesn't feel like I would think a mother should feel, for obvious reasons.
I'm currently working with Grandma at Murphy Watson Burr Eye Center. She is having surgery on something, and they needed someone to fill in while she would be out. Instead of using someone they already have, they've asked me to come back to work, learn her essential functions, and basically be her for the week or so she'll be out. My only complaint so far is I wish I was in bed with my cats right now! Oh well. It won't be long, the job is fairly simple, and we could use the money, so I'm willing to do it.
Anyway, I think my part is coming up soon. I love you Little One. I look forward to seeing you again, hearing your heart beat, and meeting you when you grace us with your presence (hopefully after a full-term, healthy pregnancy!)
Sincerely,
Mommy.
Well, your mommy spilled the beans. I couldn't wait any longer. Part of me wanted people just to know you are here, while the other part wanted other people to be aware of why I was so grumpy, sick, sweaty, etc. So there it is: people know. We specifically said we know it's early but that we are optimistic about you making it and praying for a favorable outcome.
We love you, whatever happens. I want to thank you for not making me throw up last night. My ears are still hurting from the strain of the day before.
I think about you a lot. It's strange to think I might actually get to be a mother once you are born. I mean, I am already a mother, but it doesn't feel like it. I don't wake up during the night to your sister's cries. We don't have a bulky care seat taking up space in our car to protect her when we all travel together. It just doesn't feel like I would think a mother should feel, for obvious reasons.
I'm currently working with Grandma at Murphy Watson Burr Eye Center. She is having surgery on something, and they needed someone to fill in while she would be out. Instead of using someone they already have, they've asked me to come back to work, learn her essential functions, and basically be her for the week or so she'll be out. My only complaint so far is I wish I was in bed with my cats right now! Oh well. It won't be long, the job is fairly simple, and we could use the money, so I'm willing to do it.
Anyway, I think my part is coming up soon. I love you Little One. I look forward to seeing you again, hearing your heart beat, and meeting you when you grace us with your presence (hopefully after a full-term, healthy pregnancy!)
Sincerely,
Mommy.
Thursday, July 25, 2013
All Parts!
Dear "Little One,"
I don't have much time, but I wanted to record how our appointment went yesterday. My doctor was really chipper, which is not what we experienced last time due to the unfortunate circumstances. It was nice, though. I had thought I was about 6 weeks along, but he guessed more like 5.5 weeks, and asked to see me again in 3 weeks. When he looked at your heart rate, it was 107 beats per minute, which is really good for your age. I am earnestly praying we see the normal or better growth when we get to see you again. Think "all parts!"
Everything looks good. I am proud of you, Little One. Keep growing, even if it makes me sick. I can handle it if it brings me closer to raising you - a healthy little baby! I love you sweetheart!
Sincerely,
Mommy.
(P.S. We are thinking of announcing your presence soon. We just have to decide when!)
I don't have much time, but I wanted to record how our appointment went yesterday. My doctor was really chipper, which is not what we experienced last time due to the unfortunate circumstances. It was nice, though. I had thought I was about 6 weeks along, but he guessed more like 5.5 weeks, and asked to see me again in 3 weeks. When he looked at your heart rate, it was 107 beats per minute, which is really good for your age. I am earnestly praying we see the normal or better growth when we get to see you again. Think "all parts!"
Everything looks good. I am proud of you, Little One. Keep growing, even if it makes me sick. I can handle it if it brings me closer to raising you - a healthy little baby! I love you sweetheart!
Sincerely,
Mommy.
(P.S. We are thinking of announcing your presence soon. We just have to decide when!)
Wednesday, July 24, 2013
The Very First Entry
Dear "Little One;"
In just a few minutes, I will be going to the doctor for the first time this pregnancy. Daddy and I have been praying our hearts out that you are healthy and strong. I am personally hoping I get to hear your newly-formed heart beating very strongly. I am very hopeful we will have the blessing of raising you when the time comes that we may meet and care for you. I feel a peace I didn't have with your sweet sister, and I am holding on to that with all I have.
Currently, I feel nauseated, I need to pee (really badly - but if the doctor wants urine I want to be able to give it!), my breasts are sore, and I'm all sweaty even though it's not that hot in this room. Oh, the "joys" of pregnancy...
We have several names picked out at the moment, but we reserve the right to choose any one of them or none at all! They are Maggie Rose and Charlotte May for girls, and Rory James and August George for boys.
Your daddy is very excited to see you when you do finally grace us with your presence. This will be the third time he will be a daddy, but the first he actually gets to raise (we hope!) You have already been a blessing, although the hormones we are making together have made me quite moody. Poor, poor daddy.
We are currently living with Grandma again. We had been living in Plattsburg, MO but the mold and other issues got so bad we couldn't stand it anymore. Also, Daddy was supposed to be changing schedules and we didn't know how I would get to church if he was working on a Sunday. We also had a hunch that we would not conceive while living in those conditions, and we ultimately got the positive test the week we moved!
Time to leave, little one! See you in a few minutes?
Sincerely,
Mommy.
In just a few minutes, I will be going to the doctor for the first time this pregnancy. Daddy and I have been praying our hearts out that you are healthy and strong. I am personally hoping I get to hear your newly-formed heart beating very strongly. I am very hopeful we will have the blessing of raising you when the time comes that we may meet and care for you. I feel a peace I didn't have with your sweet sister, and I am holding on to that with all I have.
Currently, I feel nauseated, I need to pee (really badly - but if the doctor wants urine I want to be able to give it!), my breasts are sore, and I'm all sweaty even though it's not that hot in this room. Oh, the "joys" of pregnancy...
We have several names picked out at the moment, but we reserve the right to choose any one of them or none at all! They are Maggie Rose and Charlotte May for girls, and Rory James and August George for boys.
Your daddy is very excited to see you when you do finally grace us with your presence. This will be the third time he will be a daddy, but the first he actually gets to raise (we hope!) You have already been a blessing, although the hormones we are making together have made me quite moody. Poor, poor daddy.
We are currently living with Grandma again. We had been living in Plattsburg, MO but the mold and other issues got so bad we couldn't stand it anymore. Also, Daddy was supposed to be changing schedules and we didn't know how I would get to church if he was working on a Sunday. We also had a hunch that we would not conceive while living in those conditions, and we ultimately got the positive test the week we moved!
Time to leave, little one! See you in a few minutes?
Sincerely,
Mommy.
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