Friday, July 20, 2012

Dear Baby Matthews

Dear Baby Matthews,
      It is hard to believe that any day we will be meeting you for the first time.  I feel like I know you so well already.  I have felt every movement, know when you kick me with a leg or an elbow, or roll over, or even when you get the hiccups.  We have formed quite a bond and despite not knowing if you are a boy or a girl, what color your hair or eyes are, or who you will look like I am already completely in love with you!
       It definitely has been a difficult journey to get to this point and as we had our first false alarm on your arrival earlier this week, Daddy and I spoke about how four months ago we didn't even know if you would make it.  You have shown us that you are such a fighter already.  We hope you will know every day how badly we have fought to have you in our lives and how much we love you.  There are so many people who already love you and cannot wait to meet you.
      We have so much to look forward to and Reece has big plans for you, like our family soccer teams, going for bike rides, taking you for your first boat ride, introducing you to Pressley, and learning about the boys club ( which he says you will of course be a part of even if you are a girl, because you are HIS sister!)  He told me a few days ago " I have had to wait for 6 years to be a big brother!"

      Mostly we look forward to seeing who you are and who you will become - what makes you laugh, what makes you sad, your dreams.   Who will be your favorite baseball team?  Will you be a skier or a snowboarder?  Will you love to be cuddled and rocked or want your own space?  Will you have your Daddy and Reece's pointed fingers and toes? Will you have a lot of hair just like your brother did?
      While everyday seems like an eternity until we are able to meet you, we know that you are growing stronger and healthier each day!  Excited is an understatement  and while your nursery is ready, diapers are waiting, onesies and bottles are washed we know that when you decide to make your debut our family will be complete!  We cannot wait to finally meet you,  hopefully it will be VERY SOON!


We Love you,
Mommy , Daddy and Reece

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