letters from M

13 weeks

March 14, 2013

Dear Little One,

Oof! We’ve had a rough week, I tell ya, but good news! We are embarking on the 2nd trimester which I hear is like THE best. The other day you really wanted donuts which was really strange (mama is not a fan of donuts…i know i know…dad doesn’t get it either) but man were they delicious. Your grandma carolyn (im sure youll come up with a super rad name for her when you are capable) bought us some super comfy new clothes…we both have tons of room to breathe and wiggle around in. Even some things we can grow into when you get bigger. Your dad and I bought curtains for your room this last weekend, which may not seem like a big deal…but every day we experience these little things that make you being a part of our family more and more real. Your dad has been looking up “super cool” strollers and he even pulled me into a baby store the other day and we gushed over tiny clothes. We have so much fun talking about you and how ridiculous you are going to be (cuz I mean…you’ll probably get it from us). Love you little one!

XOXO,

12 weeks.

March 12, 2013

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Dear Little One,

Oh. My. Goodness. Today was the BEST day! We had our 12 week check up and got to see your little bod! You have a head and arms and legs and a little tiny body! Its just so amazing how much you are growing. You are doing so good in there! This was also the day of the big reveal! We got to tell everyone we know about you and it was so special. Your dad and I are super giddy with all the “Congrats!” and “Yays!” coming our way. And good news….you and I are feeling really good these days. Little bursts of energy here and there are coming back and food is getting really exciting again! We think sharing the news about you has given us so much more freedom to swoon over you and, if at all possible, we are even more excited about you. We love you so dang much!

XOXO,

11 weeks.

March 11, 2013

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Dear little one,

There is the tiniest of pooches beginning to form. Most likely from your plum status. You’re getting so big, and there is so much more growing to do. Next week we get to see you again and we’ll be able to drop the announcement bomb on everyone! We’re so excited to tell everyone about you. It’s getting really hard to not talk about you with everyone. Yesterday your dad had me laughing so hard and we were hoping that you could feel the joy already in place for you when you arrive. I made you something yesterday and as I was drawing this simple little print for your room, I couldn’t help but smile. You are already so very dear to me. This week you are super obsessed with capn crunch peanut butter. We eat a few bowls a day and we love it! (this might also be the reason for the pooch beginnings : ) ) Love you lots little plum!

XOXO,
M

little tiny heartbeats…

March 7, 2013

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Dear Little One,

Today was our first Dr. appointment. We were really nervous to see how you were doing in there. Your dad and I eased the tension with awkward jokes, which I’m positive you will grow to love as you get older : ). The most amazing thing happened, which we weren’t expecting. We heard the sound of your teeny tiny heart beat. You are DEFINITELY in there and you are the size of a raspberry! Look at you go! These days you don’t really want to eat anything, which is not super fun, but your dad is doing an awesome job taking care of us. We moved into your first home this week, which is super exciting! We’re right next door to the Jessens who are our best friends, and their baby boy is coming just a few months before you! We love you little one, keep on doin watcha gotta do! Grow grow grow!

XOXO,

So it begins…

March 5, 2013

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Lets start off with a little story…

My dear husband and I have had a whirlwind of a few months that began with a surprise (but not completely accidental) positive pregnancy test in December. The funny part about this is that he found out first. Thats right. I am the weirdest pregnancy test taker…EVER. I took the test and set it on the bath tub, then got ready for work with out even glancing at the thing. Why I am like this…I have no idea. Needless to say my sleepy husband stumbled upon a positive test and called me at work to break the news.

Unfortunately, a week after this event, we miscarried. It was such a quick thing…one moment we’re freaking out and the other we’re sad at the loss of what we thought was going to be a new adventure in our lives. We had a period of mourning and rested in the fact that…if at the end of the day we are left with the two of us, we’re doing pretty awesome. I’m so thankful for the man Brett is, and the love we have for each other.

So…fast forward to January 10th. I’m at work and had just consumed a monstrous burrito. This burrito was a bad idea. I felt terrible for the rest of the day. Damn you burrito! I made a joke about being pregnant again, which spurred the decision to take another test. And ya know what? I did it again! I took it…set it down and started making dinner. My husband checked it and broke the news! He’s a good man takin’ care of his absent-minded lady. So here we are!

Baby on the way! I’m 12 weeks today and the news is out! So I wanted to start sharing the little series I’ve been working on (in secret, muah ha ha ha) along with some little notes to the little one. Yay baby Lemster!

Dear Little One,

This is the day we found out about you. Your dad already loves you SO much and even kisses you and tells you he loves you, and I’m pretty sure you cant hear it yet…but thats not stopping him. The only thing you and I want to do is eat french fries and take naps, which i am totally all for. We’ll eat healthy next trimester when I can keep things down better. Everyone who knows about you…all your grandmas and grandpas and aunts and uncles are SO excited about you. They already love you a ton. Your doing a good job growing in there and i’m super proud of you.

xoxo,