Dear Big Girl Mercedes,
Today you peed on the potty twice!! You also peed all over the floor a couple of times, but who's counting? It seems like right before my eyes you are growing and changing - when I think back to LAST New Year's Eve, the differences are outstanding. You are definitely your own unique personality now - a little shy/cautious at first, very observant, funny, sweet, charming, independent and just a teensy bit devilish! Last week you had your first two night sleepover at Bubie and Zaidie's, and you all had a blast! I love you, and I love my parents, and seeing how much they adore you, and how much fun you have with them... it warms my heart.
This past year has been full of ups and downs - losing Bruiser, getting Peanut, creating a new baby - but absolutely nothing has been as rewarding as being your Mom. Challenge me though you do, I love you more than you'll ever know. Happy New Year's Princess!
Love,
Mommy
Friday 31 December 2010
Alexis - 18 Weeks 3 Days Pregnant
Dear Bean,
Happy New Year! We finished 2010 off with a midwife appointment today, and I got to hear your beautiful heartbeat again! And then this evening, despite the lameness of your father's and mine NYE celebrations, you seemed to be having a party all by yourself. It's amazing how clearly and strongly I can feel you already - stronger every single day.
2010 was an interesting year for you, full of ups and downs, but I think we all know what the highlight of 2011 will be!
Love,
Momma
Happy New Year! We finished 2010 off with a midwife appointment today, and I got to hear your beautiful heartbeat again! And then this evening, despite the lameness of your father's and mine NYE celebrations, you seemed to be having a party all by yourself. It's amazing how clearly and strongly I can feel you already - stronger every single day.
2010 was an interesting year for you, full of ups and downs, but I think we all know what the highlight of 2011 will be!
Love,
Momma
Tuesday 14 December 2010
Alexis - 16 Weeks Pregnant
Dear Bean,
I've been feeling you flutter and swim a lot lately. It's such a cool, strange feeling, and even though I've been through it all before it never stops being amazing and surreal! In fact, today I swore I felt you from the outside! It's a little early for that, but considering this is my second pregnancy and I do not have an anterior placenta blocking the way this time - it IS totally possible!
I also heard your heartbeat for the for the first time last week at the midwife. I know we've seen it a couple of times in ultrasounds, but actually hearing that beautiful sound is another thing entirely!
Love,
Momma
I've been feeling you flutter and swim a lot lately. It's such a cool, strange feeling, and even though I've been through it all before it never stops being amazing and surreal! In fact, today I swore I felt you from the outside! It's a little early for that, but considering this is my second pregnancy and I do not have an anterior placenta blocking the way this time - it IS totally possible!
I also heard your heartbeat for the for the first time last week at the midwife. I know we've seen it a couple of times in ultrasounds, but actually hearing that beautiful sound is another thing entirely!
Love,
Momma
Sunday 5 December 2010
Mercedes - 21.5 Months Old
Dear Mercedes,
It looks like now, at nearly 22 months of age, we are done breastfeeding. I feel a little guilty about this, because I think if I wasn't pregnant we would have continued longer. But a drop in supply, painful nursing, and a recent cold for you seems to have spelled the end of this part of our relationship. I am sad - more sad than I think I could explain in words. I'm also incredibly proud and happy that I was able to give this gift to you for so long. I have wonderful memories of our journey together and I'll never, ever forget it. I love you so much my wonderful, grown-up girl.
Love,
Mommy
P.S. This morning, you peed on the potty for the first time!!
It looks like now, at nearly 22 months of age, we are done breastfeeding. I feel a little guilty about this, because I think if I wasn't pregnant we would have continued longer. But a drop in supply, painful nursing, and a recent cold for you seems to have spelled the end of this part of our relationship. I am sad - more sad than I think I could explain in words. I'm also incredibly proud and happy that I was able to give this gift to you for so long. I have wonderful memories of our journey together and I'll never, ever forget it. I love you so much my wonderful, grown-up girl.
Love,
Mommy
P.S. This morning, you peed on the potty for the first time!!
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