Hi kiddo! I have a deep, dark secret to tell you & I want you to keep it between us, ok? I have to confess that you have me scared to death. Once we saw you at the 11 week ultrasound rolling all around & kicking your legs, you were real to me. Most women feel relief when they hit this stage of their pregnancy - the scare of miscarriage is so reduced that they go on to have worry free pregnancies. However, with our past history (you can read about that in your brothers' book), we won't get to breathe that sigh of relief until about 30 weeks. I no longer have the fear that I will "miscarry" you but I still do fear that my water will break early and we would be in the same situation that we have always been in. I know, kiddo, your mom talked a tough game when I told you that you answer a prayer regardless if you are born full term or if you leave us early. In my heart, I know that it is true. However, now that I have seen you & seen you grow into a little tadpole baby, my heart wants you to fulfill the prayer of us having a family more than ever. So, what can we do to work this out? I do feel like it is the right time for us and you are a little immaculately-conceived miracle. I can't stress about it because there is nothing I can do. If you feel a little worry inside there, just know that it isn't worry really - it is just that I am sending you love to stay in there cooking. :) You need to do your part and make sure your little womb stays in tact. I will do my part by taking my vitamins, trying not to stress and going to acupuncture. Sound fair?
OK, now that we have all that worked out, maybe your mom can relax a little bit :)
