Dear Baby, T-Rex, Crazy Child,
I’m sitting here thinking about all the things I want to say to you and you’re having your 437th dance party of the day in my belly. You are a mover and a shaker, that much I know for sure. Everyone I’ve talked to has said that their babies personalities were pretty apparent even before they were born so I have some time to prepare for a little wild child to make an appearance in November!
First off, I’d like to apologize for all of the comparisons to your sister. It’s started from the moment I found out I was pregnant and I know it’s going to continue to a certain degree for your whole life, so I’m sorry. You’re already differentiating yourself from her though, no mistaking that! When you get here I have no doubt that you will be an individual and pave your own road. Just know that the comparisons are made out of love. I love your sister and I love you.
We got to see you on Friday for the 20 week anatomy scan and it was awesome. We warned the ultrasound tech that we have a very active baby in there and you did not disappoint. When the scan started you had your legs up over your head and throughout the scan you did more than one somersault, kicked and punched, stretched out completely lengthwise, and even flipped over on your face. We were all cracking up. Just as a comparison (I know!) your sister lay on her back with her head wedged behind my hip bone for her entire anatomy scan. 🙂 Somehow the tech managed to get all of the views that she needed to get and the great news is that you look 100% healthy and perfect! I got all teary eyed when I saw your beautiful profile. I can’t wait to see what you look like! Daddy and I loved being able to spend some time “seeing” you. It makes you feel a bit more tangible instead of just this little anonymous ninja kicking away in my belly.
When you arrive I know our world will be turned upside down but I’m so excited for you to get here. For some reason I’m fixated on Christmas and how amazing it’s going to be to celebrate as a family of four. I’m thinking of you and Q matching pajamas and snuggling together on Christmas morning while she tears into presents. It’s going to be awesome. Then we’ll get to go see all of your cousins and meet Aunt J’s baby girl who will only be a little older than you. There’s just so much to look forward to. Hopefully you’ll be here by Thanksgiving and we’ll be able to celebrate that with our family too but that one is up in the air! (Please, Please, PLEASE be here by Thanksgiving! Q came at 37 weeks and I’m not expecting that but 42 weeks would be a bit rough on Mama. Plus, we have a not-so-good family history of hospitalizations over Thanksgiving that I REALLY don’t want to continue. Ask me about it sometime.)
I’ll write more to you soon. You’re kicking the keyboard and my belly is jumping. It’s crazy how strong you are already. Your sister was not this strong at this point, belly jumping kicks didn’t happen for several more weeks!
Stay busy in there, just please lay off the bladder, it’s driving me nuts! I love knowing you’re safe and sound inside me and I cherish this time that we have as one unit. You are listening to my heartbeat right now and that kind of blows my mind. I love you so much, little one. Keep growing, we’re excited for you to come out and join us in a few more months!
Love you always,
Mommy
