{ten weeks already!}

Dear Littlest One,

We got to see you for the first time this week! Daddy and I both went to my first appointment and we got to see you and hear your heartbeat on an ultrasound. You were moving like crazy, waving your little arms and legs. It made my heart so glad to see you strong and healthy! Mommy is feeling much better these days, but I'm still very tired all the time. I think that has more to do with the fact that Jack has given up his trend of sleeping through the night, though. He's been waking me up at midnight almost every night this week... what's with that silly big brother of yours? Emma is as excited as ever to meet you. I didn't think she would really understand when we told her there was a baby in my belly, but she definitely does. She loved the ultrasound picture and any time she sees a newborn baby she asks if ours can be just like that one. She's gotten to see lots of newborn pictures lately thanks to so many of our friends having babies this month! We can't wait for it to be our turn :)

xoxo,
Mommy

the littlest one

Dear Littlest One,

We were so surprised a few weeks ago when the pregnancy test daddy made me take was positive! I didn't think I was pregnant, but daddy was pretty sure I was. Turns out he was right! I was pretty sick for a few weeks afterward, and very very tired, but with lots of help (especially from daddy and Aunt Jen!) I was able to keep my chin up and press on. Emma is very excited to meet you, and she's pretty sure you are a girl. Every time we ask, she says she's going to have a baby sister. Jack doesn't know about you yet, but we know he'll be excited once you get here. He loves baby Owen and gets so excited every time he comes over. I can't wait for him to meet you for the first time! You're 9 weeks new, and growing like crazy. Stay cozy in there, and feel free to take up lots of room. Mommy's ready to look pregnant instead of just lumpy!

xoxo,

Mommy