Letter To Sophia

Dear Sophia,

This is your momma here. At least I think that is what I'll be called...you can pick when the time is right. I wanted to write you a letter so I will be able to remember some of the amazing moments of this pregnancy so far. According to my What To Expect app, you are about the size of a head of cauliflower...or close to 16 inches and about 2.5lbs. No wonder this belly of mine feels so stretched out!! You are 27 weeks and 4 days old. That means in just over 12 weeks we will be able to hold you outside of my belly!

You are so strong. From the first days and weeks we learned you were growing, the numbers were through the roof...we actually thought there might be more than one baby growing, but it was always just our super strong girl! You are not afraid to show me and your mom all the moves you have learned so far. We especially love your nightly performances...sometimes you are so active we are sure you are just going to push your way right into our arms!

I really enjoy our special morning time together while your mom is still sleeping, and I am not ready to get up for the day, you and I just hang out...well I hang out. It feels like you may be prepping for a marathon some mornings. It is so wonderful to share that time with you. I sometimes wonder if you are going to be this active on the outside, if so we are in for it!

We had a 3D ultrasound of you a couple weeks ago. You are so beautiful. I hope I never forget to tell you just how beautiful you are. I hope your mom and I remember the way we talk about ourselves is the way you will, too, think one day...and that we remind each other we are beautiful even on our worst days.

You are so loved. I can't even begin to explain the love we have for you. Not to mention all of our friends and family who simply can't wait to meet this special girl of ours! We planned and prepared and waited for you to come to us, when the timing was right. Oh my goodness the timing was impeccable too. I will be sure to tell you all the stories I can remember of your great-grandma. You are actually due on her birthday, I think she had a hand in aligning the stars to bring you into our lives. She was never a shy lady...she liked to show off on her birthdays, I bet you are her biggest show yet! I know she loves you so very much too. I can't wait to wrap you up in one of the blankets she made just for you.

I can't wait to meet you. I often wonder what your personality will be like. I wonder if you and I will have the same bond that my mom and I share. I wonder if you will be just as outspoken as me...your mom is going to be in trouble if that's the case :) You are already so exciting and you keep me on my toes, especially on the days you decide to pretend my bladder is a trampoline! I have no doubt you and your mom have a special bond nobody else understands. She has taken such good care of both of us while you are growing. She can't wait to meet you either. You already have our hearts with yours. The day we get to meet you is going to be the very best day of our lives.

There is so much more I want to say to you, but one day you will probably want a baby of your own...and if you decide to carry that baby in your belly, you will notice your brain slowly scattering all over the place...all that to say, I can't remember everything I wanted to say when I started this letter to you. Hopefully when you are here with us on the outside I will have things more together!

I love you my sweet baby girl. I hope you never feel like you need to question that.

Love,
Your Momma.

P.S. The first few weeks will be a totally new experience for your moms, don't hold that against us...we will do the very best we can :)