Thursday, February 9, 2017
To my little peanut,
Can you believe it’s been 20 weeks already? We are half way there, little one. You are developing more + more and pushing out more + more. I can feel you kick every once in a while if I really focus. Daddy likes to push on my belly to see if you’ll respond, most of the time, I believe you do! Soon your kicks will get stronger and stronger. And perhaps you’ll even kick daddy back one of these days!
We’re so excited to see you next week on the big screen! You have no idea how excited we are. We get to see you for the first time and it’s going to be amazing. I have dreamed about this day for so long. And it’s finally almost here. Daddy is really excited, too. We keep reminding each other how many days until we get to see you. It’s going to be our little Valentine’s day gift. So, thank you, little one. I couldn’t have asked for a better gift!
I am most excited to see you kick and to hopefully recognize what it feels like when you do kick! The doctor told me last visit (way back at the beginning of January, can you believe that?) that some first time mom’s don’t recognize that they felt their baby kick until later in their first pregnancy. But, I know I’ve felt you kick. It feels like a pressure that I’ve never felt before, and it’s only gotten stronger over the weeks. I know it’s you saying hello to me.
You do keep me up at night, already! It’s so hard to find a comfortable position now, but I don’t blame you. My legs also cramp during the night which doesn’t make it any easier. I have a nice pillow that I use and that usually helps. I guess you’re just getting me ready for when you come into this world. I know I am going to have many sleepless nights once you get here, but I know it will be worth it. Because, little one, you are worth it. You’re worth everything! You’re worth the nausea, the exhaustion, the sleepless nights, you’re worth it. Because you are exactly what I wanted. I waited a longer time than I thought I would, and I am so happy you’re finally in my belly growing like a champ. Keep it up!
People are starting to notice you because you are getting so big. I smile proudly. I am not used to the size of my belly (and it’s not even that big yet!) but I smile because I know you’re in there, growing. I know you’re the reason my belly is getting bigger and bigger. I smile because you’re in there. Oh! I can’t wait to see you next week! You’re going to be so cute, I just know it!
We still have quite the journey ahead of us. 20 more weeks. But we’ve made it this far, little one, and I know we can make it the rest. Know that there are so many people here that already love you. I can’t wait to see you next week! I can already tell how perfect you are going to be, so keep growing! Keep maturing! Keep being perfect, little one.
I love you so much!
Love, mommy