Monday, February 27, 2012

a letter at 26 weeks

(We're still working on filling out the top of this dress.)

Dear little cryings, 

We've been together, you and I, for 26 weeks now. 
Starting next week, we'll be on the home stretch: 3rd trimester town, baby! 

Every day, I thank my Heavenly Father for each and every one of your little (and big!) movements I can feel. You are such an active, sassy gal. 

Yesterday, I found the perfect name for you. Now I'm just working on getting your daddy to agree. He likes it, so that's definitely a start. Don't worry, I keep at it. 

Speaking of your dad, lately he's been on belly button watch 2012. My poor little button is stretched to the limit and we're both weirdly excited to see it finally pop out. (Kinda gross.) 

On Thursday, we start a birthing class. Can't wait to learn more about you and what to expect on the day that you decide to come out here and be with us! 

We've also been busy reading up on the best ways to take care of you after you're born. We just want to be the best we can for you. We've fallen in love with Attachment Parenting theory and are excited to actually put what we're learning to good use! 

See you in three months, little girl. 

Love, 
Mommy

21 comments:

Hannah said...

This is so, so precious. One day little cryings will read these letters and they will be so, so special to her. :)

Anonymous said...

Such a sweet letter! ps The dress is FAB.

Anjuli said...

We're pretty Attachment Parenting here too. I love that you still have great style while pregnant.

Jenna said...

You look great! Don't worry about the top of the dress -- things get bigger up there really fast!

Can't wait to hear the name you're thinking of.

Some aspects of AP I really liked and worked well for us. Others didn't live up to my expectation. I'm kind of a smorgasbord mom in that way!

Melissa said...

Yay for attachment parenting!

JW | PEONY said...

so sweet :) I can't believe how close she is to joining the world! So excited for you

JW | PEONY said...

so sweet :) I can't believe how close she is to joining the world! So excited for you

Whim Wham Life said...

she's a'coming! woohoo! and don't you worry little mama...the top of that dress will fill out soon enough. like whoa! it's insane! xoxo

Anita said...

This is so sweet!

::The Beetle Shack:: said...

wait till that milk comes in baby. those puppies will fill that dress and then some. It's like nothing you've ever seen before. ;)

xo em

Caitlin said...

Look at that belly! You are adorable. Can't wait to see her!

Steady Acre Farm said...

I love this so much. Absolutely precious and utterly exciting. I am so excited for this new phase of your journey!

Lai Yen Yi said...

Little crying must be so touch when she see this post in the future.

Maria Larsen said...

This is so exciting! You look amazing!

Unknown said...

Oh you are looking darling! The last time I was here your little bumpy was much smaller. I love watching a bump grow :).

Cheers.

Unknown said...

Looking great! :) So happy and excited for you!
Though I don't know anything about AP I have heard a LOT of good things about the book Baby Wise. So it might be worth the time to check it out. :) Happy 26 weeks!

Kari said...

Sam, what a sweet letter and a darling baby bump! I'm a huge advocate for attachment parenting, and I feel very alone and out-numbered in my ways of thinking. Sometimes I feel like the entire world (except my husband--who's the only one whose opinion matters anyway!) is just gawking at me in disbelief, shouting, "Why don't you just let your baby cry?!!" I'm happy that I just smile politely and continue following my instincts by practicing attachment parenting; I know it's best for my baby.

:)

Alexis Kaye said...

AHHH you are such a cute mommy (literally and personality wise) already!!

Lyndsey said...

aw love this!!

Breakfast at the Zemke's said...

Congrats! I'm 31 weeks pregnant and cannot wait to meet this little guy. Isn't pregnancy the craziest thing, there's actually a baby in there (I have to remind myself of this sometimes).

Allyssa
breakfastatthezemkes.blogspot.com

Lexie Loo, Lily, Liam & Dylan Too said...

You look wonderful! Can't wait to see that little baby!