Hello my sweet Dage,
It has been a while since I've written. To be quite honest, I forgot about my letters to you. I hope I will remember from this point forward to write to you often.
You are more than 6 months old now! I can't believe how quickly time has flown by. It seems like it was just yesterday that I was in the hospital, anxious and waiting for you to be born. And then you were in my arms, the most precious thing I have ever held. Thinking back over these six months, my heart is filled with love and joy. I remember sleepless nights, exhausting days, sweet snuggles, and a longing to be with you at every moment. There have been massively poopy diapers and spitup on my Sunday clothes. You've peed on our friends and splashed bath water everywhere. I wouldn't trade any of it for the world.
Each moment with you is a gift from our Heavenly Father, and I'm so grateful for the blessing that you are in my life. I've been back at work for 4 months now, and some days I really struggle with that decision. You are attending Kid's Castle during the day. They take really good care of you there. I work from home every once in a while, and am able to keep you with me on those days. You are such a great baby! There are very few times that you aren't content, and in most cases when whatever problem you're having is resolved you are immediately happy again. You love people, and you love standing and jumping. You're eating most pureed foods, but you didn't like apples last time we tried them.
Daddy has been in Hawaii for the last 3 and a half weeks, and during that time you started saying "Dadadada". I sent a video to Dada, and he was so proud of you! We both love you so much and are so excited to watch you continue to learn and grow.
All my love,
Mama
Wednesday, October 29, 2014
Sunday, March 9, 2014
34 Weeks 1 Day
Hello my little babe.
We are about 6 weeks away from finally meeting your sweet spirit. The days are getting more uncomfortable and the nights are becoming less restful. I often wonder what features you'll have... Dad's nose? My eyes? How big will you be? I can't wait to find out.
Yesterday a friend of mine threw a library themed baby shower for you. We have so many books to read to you! I look forward to spending time at bedtime and throughout the day reading to you and watching you learn through these books.
You are moving so much these days (and nights). It's so fascinating to picture what moves you are making now and imagine you making the same moves once you are here. I love these moments I can share with you, just you and me. You are so precious to me.
I love you, my sweet boy.
All my love,
Mama
Tuesday, February 4, 2014
29 Weeks 3 Days
Hello my darling boy!
We are now into the 3rd trimester. Time has just been zooming by! I can't believe we have less than 11 weeks until your due date. Dad and I bought your crib and dressers last weekend. We set them up on Saturday night, and got the sheets and bumper pads and everything all put together. It's adorable! We can't wait for you to come (except that we can, because you still have some growing up to do).
Since the last time I wrote, we've done a lot of fun things with you in mind. We visited all of your grandparents in Utah over our Christmas break. Great-grandma Louie (Grandpa Russ's mom) held a baby shower for you and your second cousin (my cousin Lisa is having a baby girl). Lots of my relatives were there, many of whom you probably won't have much of a chance to meet since we live so far away. Grandma Fern also held a baby shower to have her family and all of my friends come celebrate you. (Fun note: my 5th/6th grade teacher came to the baby shower, which is pretty neat after all these years!) We decorated onesies for you to wear, and they turned out so cute! You are going to be one stylin' baby. Also, you are so spoiled.
While Dad and I were in Utah, I caught a cold. I usually get over colds pretty quickly, but it's now February and I am still sick with they same cold. I guess that's one of the downsides of being pregnant - once you get sick, you stay sick for what seems like eternity! In case you're wondering, the doctors think I have GERD (acid reflux) which causes heartburn and coughing. Through it all, I keep remembering how much I love you and how much I do not regret this decision. You are the light of my life, little one. Don't you ever forget that.
All my love,
Mama
We are now into the 3rd trimester. Time has just been zooming by! I can't believe we have less than 11 weeks until your due date. Dad and I bought your crib and dressers last weekend. We set them up on Saturday night, and got the sheets and bumper pads and everything all put together. It's adorable! We can't wait for you to come (except that we can, because you still have some growing up to do).
Since the last time I wrote, we've done a lot of fun things with you in mind. We visited all of your grandparents in Utah over our Christmas break. Great-grandma Louie (Grandpa Russ's mom) held a baby shower for you and your second cousin (my cousin Lisa is having a baby girl). Lots of my relatives were there, many of whom you probably won't have much of a chance to meet since we live so far away. Grandma Fern also held a baby shower to have her family and all of my friends come celebrate you. (Fun note: my 5th/6th grade teacher came to the baby shower, which is pretty neat after all these years!) We decorated onesies for you to wear, and they turned out so cute! You are going to be one stylin' baby. Also, you are so spoiled.
While Dad and I were in Utah, I caught a cold. I usually get over colds pretty quickly, but it's now February and I am still sick with they same cold. I guess that's one of the downsides of being pregnant - once you get sick, you stay sick for what seems like eternity! In case you're wondering, the doctors think I have GERD (acid reflux) which causes heartburn and coughing. Through it all, I keep remembering how much I love you and how much I do not regret this decision. You are the light of my life, little one. Don't you ever forget that.
All my love,
Mama
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