The 2 Month Countdown... or less?

Dear Baby,

It's roughly two months until you are due to enter this world... but I wonder if it will be less.  Your sister was born a whole month early, so I'm ready for anything.  When Charity was born, I was almost 36 weeks pregnant, and right now with you, I am already 31 weeks.  I can't believe how quickly time goes by.  My midwife has already advised me not to travel after next week, just incase you come early like your sister.  But even if you come on your due date, two months is not a very long time!  You are going to part of our lives sooner than we know it!

Your daddy and I have hardly begun the proper preparations for your arrival, so I hope you don't come too early!  I have so much to do still:  clean out the guest room that will become your nursery, set up your nursery, register for all the baby things we need for you, register at the hospital, clean up your bassinet, set up emergency contacts incase I need some last minute help or sitters when I go into labor, pack my hospital bag, find a going home outfit for you.... not to mention decide on your name!

So, take your time, baby... I know the Lord knows exactly when you will enter our lives, and everything will be fine.  I just pray that when you do come -- whether you are early, late, or on time -- that you will be healthy and strong.  We cannot wait to meet you, son!

Love,
Mama

31 weeks

What's In A Name?

Dear Baby,

I just want you to know that I don't like it any more than your dad does or than you would.  I hate that we haven't decided on a name for you yet.  Every week people keep asking me, "Do you have a name for the baby yet?" ...and the answer is always the same, "No... we're still having a hard time deciding..."

I don't know why it has been so hard, baby, but to determine what you will be called for the rest of your life is a big responsibility!  I don't want to mess this one up!  Every time your dad and I go over the names we have considered, I have my reasons for liking and disliking each one.  In Biblical days, children were named for what the parents either had experienced, or for what they hoped their child would fulfill someday.  I want to your name to have similar significance and meaning.  We tried hard to do this for your big sister, and we want the same for you... but finding boys names with significance that don't sound "weird" seems to be more of a challenge.

I know that whatever your name will be, my dear son, it will come to represent who you are and what you mean to this family.  ...And to that name will also be attached great love and affection.  I hope that you like whatever your father and I end up choosing, cause you're going to have to live with it!

I have some peace in knowing that Jesus knows who you are by name, even before we do!

I love you, my son,
Mommy

29 weeks

Already Thinking About Your Room...

Dear Baby,

As usual, I am already delving into ideas on how to transform our now guest room into a charming baby nursery for you.  Your mommy loves to decorate, so this is one of the fun parts of preparing for your arrival!  So far, this is my inspiration:

Now, I know what you're thinking.  This looks like awfully feminine inspiration when I don't even know if you are a boy or a girl yet.  But I'm mostly inspired by the colors.  Your Auntie Erin made this beautiful necklace, and I think the contrast of teal and green is awesome.  You see, your future room is already painted in the same lovely avocado green color that you see in the necklace.  I figure we can use teal as the other main color, and then if you are a girl, I will pair it with something like magenta, and if you're a boy, I will pair it with a deep firey orange!  What do you think, baby??

I'm obviously very excited to have you join our family and our home.  I can't wait for you to enjoy your future nursery!

Love,

Mama

16 weeks