January 28th 2013
To My Wonderful Child,
As always I love you! I will be 6 months tomorrow. It is crazy to think how quickly time flies. I dream of you often. In many of these dreams you are born early. There have been some unexpected bumps during the pregnancy and we have been seeing specialist after specialist. You are a high risk case. As frustrating as so many doctors appointments can be, your father and I are blessed and thankful to be able to give you the best care. The doctors say that you could be born and possibly live at this point. They told me you weigh a little over 1 pound. I can't imagine going into labor now. Your daddy and I are impatiently awaiting your arrival, but we are nowhere near ready and set up to have you. There is still so much to do, and you would be tiny and probably in the NICU for a long time. Unable to be held and nursed. We wouldn't want that. So you just stay put until all your important organs are developed. I feel you move a lot now. Especially at night. Clearly you do not understand that mommy has to sleep. When you kick hard it tickles and makes me laugh. I know it's cognitively impossible, but I think you know when people are talking about you. Every time we do, you start doing summersaults in my tummy. You are quite the little show off. Grammy is the most stoked about your arrival. She talks to you in my tummy and prays over you every time we visit. I think Grammy will have a hard time sharing you with others. You might even trump the dogs Leilani and Gracie when it comes to being held. This is quite a feat, dear one.
I pray you are a happy baby. Daddy and I want to be able to give you the world. Although this often won't be possible, we never want you to lack in cuddles, kisses, hugs, and love. You are so very special. Our own little miracle, so I pray for joy. That your tiny body be filled with it. That your baby giggles will permeate our hearts and our home. My sweet daughter, I can hardly wait to hold you and smother you with kisses. Until then, I shall dream of you and all I hope you experience in life.
Love,
Mom
Monday, January 28, 2013
Tiny Christmas Blessings
December 25th 2012
My Sweet Daughter,
Today is Christmas. This morning I felt the first flutters of your baby kicks. It was the greatest Christmas present I could ask for. We got you a tiny pink stocking. It's the cutest. We spent Christmas day with mommy family and Christmas Eve with daddy's family. Your great grandparents were in Virginia this year visiting their daughter, your great aunt. We missed them. It was a blessing to be able to spend the holidays with family. Mommy is starting yo (finally) look prego instead of fat. I took some pictures of my belly. Grandpa bought you presents even though you are not with us yet. He got you a stuffed bunny and the book "Velveteen Rabbit". One of daddy's coworkers gave us a blanket for you. It's extremely soft and says "My sweet girl" on it. It has pink hearts. I can't wait to wrap you in it. I am 20 weeks today. I can hardly believe we are already halfway through this journey. Time seems to have passed so quickly. Before I know it, you will be here with your bright eyes, chubby cheeks, and kissable toes. Words cannot describe how much I adore you little one.
Love,
Mommy
My Sweet Daughter,
Today is Christmas. This morning I felt the first flutters of your baby kicks. It was the greatest Christmas present I could ask for. We got you a tiny pink stocking. It's the cutest. We spent Christmas day with mommy family and Christmas Eve with daddy's family. Your great grandparents were in Virginia this year visiting their daughter, your great aunt. We missed them. It was a blessing to be able to spend the holidays with family. Mommy is starting yo (finally) look prego instead of fat. I took some pictures of my belly. Grandpa bought you presents even though you are not with us yet. He got you a stuffed bunny and the book "Velveteen Rabbit". One of daddy's coworkers gave us a blanket for you. It's extremely soft and says "My sweet girl" on it. It has pink hearts. I can't wait to wrap you in it. I am 20 weeks today. I can hardly believe we are already halfway through this journey. Time seems to have passed so quickly. Before I know it, you will be here with your bright eyes, chubby cheeks, and kissable toes. Words cannot describe how much I adore you little one.
Love,
Mommy
Dating My Daughter?
December 20th 2012
Mommy and I saw you again Monday. You are getting so BIG! Mommy and I are talking about you a lot. What kind of schooling you should have and how we're going to try and be the best parents we can. I was telling her last night that I plan to be the best daddy I can, and one thing I am already thinking about it showing you how a good man treats a lady. When you are Jr. High age, 12 or 13 years old, I am going to put on a tuxedo, walk up to you with a red rose in my hand, and ask you to have a fancy dinner with me. You will join me in a beautiful dress like the princess you are. A good man treats a lady politely and considerately at all times. Not to get something in return, but because she deserves to be treated that way. I am far from perfect, but I will do the best I can to be a good role model for you. I try my utmost to be kind and understanding towards your mothers. To me, she is so beautiful, wonderful, and the most amazing woman I have ever met! I give her my best not because I want something in return, but because I have a high standard of how women should be treated, and because your mother deserves to be treated with honor, respect, love, and patience.
I hope I can instill in you these values, my beautiful daughter. So that when it comes time you will choose wisely and avoid heartbreak. Your mommy is a wise woman, and together I believe we can be good parents to you.
I love you, my child!
Daddy
Mommy and I saw you again Monday. You are getting so BIG! Mommy and I are talking about you a lot. What kind of schooling you should have and how we're going to try and be the best parents we can. I was telling her last night that I plan to be the best daddy I can, and one thing I am already thinking about it showing you how a good man treats a lady. When you are Jr. High age, 12 or 13 years old, I am going to put on a tuxedo, walk up to you with a red rose in my hand, and ask you to have a fancy dinner with me. You will join me in a beautiful dress like the princess you are. A good man treats a lady politely and considerately at all times. Not to get something in return, but because she deserves to be treated that way. I am far from perfect, but I will do the best I can to be a good role model for you. I try my utmost to be kind and understanding towards your mothers. To me, she is so beautiful, wonderful, and the most amazing woman I have ever met! I give her my best not because I want something in return, but because I have a high standard of how women should be treated, and because your mother deserves to be treated with honor, respect, love, and patience.
I hope I can instill in you these values, my beautiful daughter. So that when it comes time you will choose wisely and avoid heartbreak. Your mommy is a wise woman, and together I believe we can be good parents to you.
I love you, my child!
Daddy
It's a Girl!!
December 8th 2012
My Dearest Little One,
Sorry it's been so long since I have written. A couple of weeks ago mommy was paranoid and worrying about you so we went to Unique Ultrasound in Temecula to check on you. I had no insurance after daddy and I got married until the 1st of December. Your godmother went with us. I was relieved and even felt slightly silly when I heard the woosh woosh of your little heart. The ultrasound tech told us "Congrats! You're having a girl!" haha So much for the gender reveal with all of our family. Mommy made a t-shirt that says "Growing a little Princess" along with a pink ultrasound frame that said love at first sight written on it. We used these to break the news to family and friends that we are having a girl. After that mommy bought a heart monitor from a friend and tried every day to hear your heartbeat. Finally almost 2 weeks later, I heard it. It was super soft, so if I wasn't quiet I would have missed it. I should have known you were fine. You are a stubborn fighter like your mother. Grandma is super excited. She really wanted a grand daughter. We are naming you Temperance Cordelia Welch, and we will call you Tempe for short. I keep saying your name to myself. It makes me smile. We have our 20 week ultrasound appt on Jan 4th 2012. They will do an ultrasound to confirm gender. Everyone wants different nicknames for you. Daddy says he's calling you TemTem and Uncle Daniel says he's calling you TC. I'm gonna have to fight to keep your nickname Tempe. Your father loves the middle name Cordelia. I am not a fan. It sounds too proper. I would like your middle name to be Amari which has a wonderful meaning in all languages. To some it means miracle from God, others it means eternally lovely and beautiful, in African in means strength and one who builds up. You are all of these things my daughter. So hopefully I can win your father over.
Today I spent all day cleaning and reorganizing the house. Kitchen, dishes, laundry, bathrooms, baseboards, vacuuming and mopping. I'm definitely in the "nesting" phase of pregnancy. That is for sure. I love you little one. I bought a toy box at a yard sale for 2$ yesterday. It's all beat up. But I am planning on sanding it and reupholstering the top to make a bench. On the side of it I will paint your name. It's definitely going to be a project. My sweet baby, I absolutely adore you. I think of you every day and I can't wait to feel your first flutters in my tummy!
Love,
Mommy
My Dearest Little One,
Sorry it's been so long since I have written. A couple of weeks ago mommy was paranoid and worrying about you so we went to Unique Ultrasound in Temecula to check on you. I had no insurance after daddy and I got married until the 1st of December. Your godmother went with us. I was relieved and even felt slightly silly when I heard the woosh woosh of your little heart. The ultrasound tech told us "Congrats! You're having a girl!" haha So much for the gender reveal with all of our family. Mommy made a t-shirt that says "Growing a little Princess" along with a pink ultrasound frame that said love at first sight written on it. We used these to break the news to family and friends that we are having a girl. After that mommy bought a heart monitor from a friend and tried every day to hear your heartbeat. Finally almost 2 weeks later, I heard it. It was super soft, so if I wasn't quiet I would have missed it. I should have known you were fine. You are a stubborn fighter like your mother. Grandma is super excited. She really wanted a grand daughter. We are naming you Temperance Cordelia Welch, and we will call you Tempe for short. I keep saying your name to myself. It makes me smile. We have our 20 week ultrasound appt on Jan 4th 2012. They will do an ultrasound to confirm gender. Everyone wants different nicknames for you. Daddy says he's calling you TemTem and Uncle Daniel says he's calling you TC. I'm gonna have to fight to keep your nickname Tempe. Your father loves the middle name Cordelia. I am not a fan. It sounds too proper. I would like your middle name to be Amari which has a wonderful meaning in all languages. To some it means miracle from God, others it means eternally lovely and beautiful, in African in means strength and one who builds up. You are all of these things my daughter. So hopefully I can win your father over.
Today I spent all day cleaning and reorganizing the house. Kitchen, dishes, laundry, bathrooms, baseboards, vacuuming and mopping. I'm definitely in the "nesting" phase of pregnancy. That is for sure. I love you little one. I bought a toy box at a yard sale for 2$ yesterday. It's all beat up. But I am planning on sanding it and reupholstering the top to make a bench. On the side of it I will paint your name. It's definitely going to be a project. My sweet baby, I absolutely adore you. I think of you every day and I can't wait to feel your first flutters in my tummy!
Love,
Mommy
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