21 Weeks ~ A Powerful Pomegranate

Dear Son,

I have been feeling you move in my tummy.  You are one active little boy!  It is so neat to feel that movement finally, as we saw you kicking and moving on the ultrasound screen and I could not feel a thing.  Those images will forever be in my heart - a sweet time we got to know you a little better for the first time. 

I can physically feel your presence, and that astounds me.  Those little nudges against my tummy are just a surreal feeling, and an indication of God's faithfulness in our lives.  Our God, that you will one day get to know, is so kind, faithful, loving, and His timing is SO perfect in our lives.  I am thankful for your life Son, and the joy you bring in each new stage of your development. 

You are perfect in my eyes and the love I have for you continues to grow each day.  As always Little One, keep growing strong!! 

Love you to the Moon and Back,
Mommy

PS. Now you can see mommy's photo shoot and her growing belly!
 

 

 

20 Weeks ~ Photo Shoot

Dear Son,

Yes, son - you had your first photo shoot on Friday, March 15 and you are perfect just as I imagined.  Furthermore, we got to know a little more about you and we discovered that you are a ruff and tumble growing BOY.  All the important measurements and pictures that the doctors need to take display that you look healthy.  As your parents we were very excited for the good report!

We are half way done with this pregnancy, can you believe it?!  My how the time had flown.  It was so great to get to know a little more about you Sweet Son.  Keep growing strong!

Love, Love, Love,
Mommy & Daddy

PS I will post some pictures soon of your photo shoot that display the curtness of your nose!!

Week 19 ~ Thanksgiving

Sweet Baby C.,

Have I told you I am thankful...I am thankful for you.

 

 I am thankful that God heard our prayer and faithfully gave us you.

 

 I am thankful for your continued development.

 

 I am thankful that I have been feeling so good during this pregnancy.

 

I am thankful for your daddy's amazing support.

 

I am thankful for the love we as parents already have for you. 

I am thankful for your daddy's desire to be your father and raise you.

 

I am thankful for privilege to be your mommy and pour into your life.

 

I am thankful for who God Has created you to be.

 

I am thankful that you are part of this family.    

 

You have simply filled my hear with thanksgiving.

Love, love, love,
Mommy

Week 19 ~ A Mighty Mango

Dear Baby C.,

You must be growing because I know exactly where you are in my tummy.  I can recognize your position, and with this discovery you have a physical presence in this world.  Sure I am the only one who knows this, but I can certainly pinpoint your whereabouts.

We will get to see you soon!  As parents we get to check-up on you, which we will be doing for the rest of your life - so try and get use to it please.  We have been looking forward to this day!  Don't be shy, you know my voice, we are well acquainted.  This isn't strangers meeting for the first time, but loving parents who want to know you more.  So it is with great excitement and with joy in my heart that I can say, "We will see you soon Baby C."

Much Love,
Mommy & Daddy    

Week 16 ~ An Amazing Avacado

Dear Baby C.,

This letter is a reflection of your mommy's awe and wonder on your growth in just 16 weeks.  Your development is truly stunning to this first-time-mommy.  You are my petite child, with a unique fingerprint - all in 16 short weeks.  If you were taken from me I would mourn your life, but I heard God's still voice and His protection is over you, and I know that I will be holding you in my arms on July 29, 2013.  This is for certain!!

This, strong and mighty Baby C., is all that God has created you to be in 16 weeks:

The building block of your spine, brain, & backbone were already formed at 4 weeks.
Your major organs and body systems started to form at 5 weeks.
Generating 100 new brain cells every minute,
Your kidneys were developing,
& your arm and leg joints were forming all at 7 weeks.
Your taste buds formed at 6 weeks.
You had a recognizable heartbeat at 9 weeks.
Cartilage and bones were forming,
Vital organs started functioning,
& you are growing fingernails and hair, and swallowing at 10 weeks.
You started moving with grace at 11 weeks.
You now have reflexes,
the ability to curl your small fingers and toes,
& your brain is developing quickly at 12 weeks.
You are forming vocal cords and teeth,
You have your own unique fingerprint - amazing,
& Your intestines have oddly moved from the umbilical cord to your rightful place in your tummy in 13 weeks.
You could be sucking your thumb,
& your liver and spleen have started to function at 14 weeks.
You can hiccup,
& your limbs and freely moving at 15 weeks.
And this week you can hear my voice
& growing hair, lashes, and eyebrows.

You are my precious child!  Uniquely mine and I am honored to be your mommy.  I am already one pround mama by all that you have done in this short time.  Keep developing strong Little One!

Much Love,
Mommy