Letter to My Son

Dear Micah,

I'm sure you have no idea how much your world is about to change.  I'm not even sure that I'm really aware of how much everything is going to change.  I have an idea, thanks to you.  You changed mommy and daddy's world so much with your arrival.  Corrin's arrival will make things a little different for everyone also.

You will have to share mommy and daddy.  I know we visit with other children, but Corrin is ours.  She's here to stay, so you'll have to share.  I know, because I tried to have Uncle Monkey returned.  Many years later and he's still around.  You'll have the adjustment of having a new baby around.  New babies have lots of needs that they need help with.  We also will have to learn to figure out what she needs at any given time.  I hope you're patient with us as we figure out how to balance your big boy needs with Corrin's new baby needs.

I want you to always know that you are loved.  Corrin does not change or take away from the love we have for you.  If anything, she'll add to the love.  I always wondered how some parents could worry about not having enough love to go around for all of their children.  I guess I'll never know, because my heart overflows with love for you and Corrin.  I know that she will adore you.  You are kind of awesome.  She won't be able to help herself any more than I can help adoring you.

Love,

Letters to My Son: 36 Weeks

Dear Micah,

Just a little while longer before you are resting in my arms instead of my belly.  I am so excited, and scared, and nervous, and full of anticipation.  I am also so very in love with you already.  I can't wait to meet you to see what you look like, and learn your personality.

I love you little boy.

Letters to My Son: 35 Weeks

Dear Micah,

We have approximately ten days before you are here.  I am counting down the days.  I love you so much already.  Your father and I can't wait to meet you.  We often talk about the things that we want for you in life.  I pray that we are able to give you everything that you need, and a lot of what you want in life.  I love you little boy.

Letters to My Son: 34 Weeks

Dear Micah,

My dear son.  Soon you will be in my arms.  While a part of me looks forward to holding you in my arms, I am sure that I will miss the little nudges that you give me from inside my belly.  I enjoy your antics, even though we battle for who gets to be comfortable at night when it is time to sleep.  You are showing yourself to be quite the stubborn little boy.  Enjoy it while you can, because once you get here, you won't be able to tell me what to do.  We had a good doctor's appointment yesterday, and I am happy that you get to stay put a little while longer.  Though it would have been kind of cool for you to be born on today, which is Grandma Agnes' 95th birthday.  I love you little boy.

Letters to My Son: 33 Weeks

Dear Micah,

Mommy loves you very much, and I really want to hold you in my arms, but PLEASE stay put until November 15 when the doctors come get you.  PLEASE!

This week the weather has been cooler, particularly in the mornings.  It makes me want to buy all sorts of clothes for you.  But I am trying to be good, and not buy everything that I think about.  I also don't know how big or small you will be when you get here.

You have been doing some serious somersaults in my belly, and whenever I shift to get comfortable, you shift too.  It's quite interesting to see you moving around in there.  I wonder, during those times, what your personality will be like when you get here.  Will you be quiet and introspective, observing the world around you quietly, and taking it all in?  Or will you be talkative and outgoing, never meeting a stranger and friends with everyone you meet?  Time will tell.  But remember to stay put until November 15.

I love you little boy.

Letters to My Son: 32 Weeks

Dear Micah,

We are excited now that we have a date to expect you.  Please don't misbehave, and cause anymore worry.  You are making mommy very uncomfortable.  My back hurts.  My ribcage hurts.  I have indigestion.  But I love you so much already.  We only have four weeks until we meet.  I can't wait.  I love you little boy.

Letters to My Son: 31 Weeks

Dear Micah,

What are you doing?  It is not December yet.  It's not even November.  You have to stay put until at least November.  Mommy and Daddy love you, and we want you to be as healthy and happy as possible.  You might think you'll be happy on the outside right now, but we don't think so.  So we need you to stay put until the doctor plans to come in and get you.  Do we understand each other?

Please stop scaring Mommy.  I love you little boy.

Letters to My Son: 30 Weeks

Dear Micah,

Time is winding down.  Soon you will be here in my arms to love and raise.  Today at the doctor we got an estimate of when to expect you, but we'll know for sure next time we go.  You're still being a pain in my back, and you've added indigestion to the list too.  I love you anyway.

We figured out your "schedule."  You usually wake me up at around 6:45 am.  Then you join me for lunch between noon and 12:30 pm.  Sometimes earlier, if you get hungry.  We play a little around 5:00 pm after I get home from work.  Then we read a story and you dance between 11:00 pm and 11:30 pm.  Finally, you remind me that I need to go potty between 3:30 am and 4:00 am.

We also know where you'll be when it's time for mommy to go back to work.  We love you little boy.

Letters to My Son: 29 Weeks

Dear Micah,

Mommy doesn’t really have a lot to say today. I’m sleep deprived and a little uncomfortable, but looking forward to the reward at the end of the pregnancy. You, my dear child are such a blessing. We will welcome you with open arms, and all the love you can stand plus some.

I love you little boy.

Letters to My Son: 28 Weeks

Dear Micah,

You are showing that you can be a stubborn little boy.  All day you sleep and rest and generally won't move for anyone.  Usually throughout the evenings when I get home from work and first thing in the mornings when I wake up, you are rolling around and playing.  Well yesterday at work, when everyone was out of the office, and I was alone, you decided that you would put on a show when no one was there to witness it.  You are a stinker.  But mommy loves you.

You've been making it a little more difficult to breath of lately, and I've been a little uncomfortable, but it'll all be worth it when you get here.  I just keep in mind that I have a lifetime to make you uncomfortable. :)

I love you little boy.

Letters to My Son: 27 Weeks

Dear Micah,

We made it, little boy. We have reached another milestone, the third trimester. You’ve been pretty busy lately. Yesterday evening, you were kicking and cutting up so, that I could see your kicks. I thought you were trying to make a break for it. You made my belly jump and wiggle. Today, you’ve been quieter, so I guess you’re resting up from all the exercise you got yesterday. Even the brownie I had with my lunch didn’t wake you up.

You’ve made resting difficult for me though. You don’t like me to sit or stand in one place for too long. I think you like me up and moving so that the movement rocks you to sleep. You also don’t care for me sleeping on my left side, even though that the side the doctor says is best for us.

I can’t wait to hold you in my arms. I love you little boy.

Letters to My Son: 26 Weeks

Dear Micah,

In just a few short days, we will be entering the final stretch.  Monday we start the third trimester.  I am so excited!  In just 3 short months, I will hold you in my arms, and count your fingers and toes.  I so look forward to meeting you, and learning your personality.  I often wonder about how you look.  Will you look more like your father or me?  Will you have his dimples?  I hope you have his dimples.  Will you have my temperament, or your dad's?  Or maybe you will be a pleasant mixture of the two of us.

I also worry about how good a job we will do raising you.  It is a huge responsibility to parent a child, and I don't want to fail you.  I want you to grow up in a loving environment where you feel safe.  I plan for there to be lots of love and laughter.   I love you more than you could possibly imagine already.  Just imagine how much that love will grow when you get here.

I love you little boy.

Letters to My Son: 24 Weeks

Dear Micah,

Today we watched Uncle Monkey march across the stage to accept his diploma and white coat, and officially mark the end of his journey to become a physician’s assistant. We are so proud of him. You, my little man, can be anything you wish to be.

I love feeling you rolling around in there, even when it gets a little uncomfortable for me. You are quite the acrobat. It’s still hot and humid out here, and that doesn’t help mommy to be comfortable. Things are starting to come together, as we prepare for you to make your debut as an outside baby. I realize that before we know it, you’ll be here, and we’ll be working overtime to make sure you’re taken care of and loved. Just stay put until it’s time for you to come.

I love you little man.

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Letters to My Son: 23 Weeks

Dear Micah,

I am beginning to understand why sleep deprivation is considered a method of torture. You, my little man, seem to love the night, and roll around in my tummy doing somersaults and practicing karate or something. You also have quite a way of letting me know if I roll over onto my belly while I’m sleeping. Your crib is set up, and waiting on you. But please stay put for a few more months. I love you little boy.

Letters to My Son: 22 Weeks

Dear Little Boy,

I love you.  Even though this week, you have contributed to mommy feeling not the best.  You have made it a little difficult for me to sleep comfortably, or sit comfortably for too long.  But I do enjoy your little kicks, and I look forward to meeting you and discovering the person you will become.

And daddy and I have decided on your name.  You will be Micah Tremaine.

Letters to My Son: 21 Weeks

Dear Little Boy,

We call you Bruce, for now, until we figure out what your name will be. You've been very active this week.  And a little of your personality is showing.  You don't like for anything to lay on my belly.  You kick until it's moved.  It is very hot outside, so you and I have been in the air conditioning as much as possible.  You gave mommy some cankles, for which I would like to thank you.  I love you.

Letters to My Son: 20 Weeks

Dear Little Boy,

This week has been interesting.  We've had days of no movement, and days with lots of movement.  I loved feeling you hiccup for the first time this week.  It was the weirdest sensation.  Keep working out your lungs and diaphragm.  I also love the fact that if you are laying in the right way, I can lay my hand against my tummy and feel your heartbeat.  You must think I'm a mean mommy for poking you, but we both know you'll be getting my back in no time at all. You have also decided that I should experience a little more nausea, so this week hasn't been the most relaxing for me.  Thanks a lot kid.   Your daddy and I have been slowly, but surely preparing for you.  We're really ready to meet you, but prefer that you take all the time you need, and don't come any sooner than necessary.  We love you little boy.