Dear Baby,
You have the hiccups... again. You get them ALL. THE. TIME. I say that I hate it, but really I actually secretly love it. I was thinking this time around how much I'm going to miss it. I'm going to miss feeling all of your little movements - even (or maybe especially) the really obnoxious ones - like your rhythmic, seemingly never-ending hiccups that happen at least 3 times a day. Or your kick-and-slide across my ribs routine that you usually do right as I'm about to doze off to sleep. Really though, I've loved having you so close and being able to connect with you in a way that no one else ever will. And as much as I sometimes complain about it and as often as it keeps me up at night, I really am going to miss it. I love looking down to see my belly contorting into all sorts of shapes and bulges. Lately you've been doing this stretch where your feet kick up under my right ribs and your head pushes down to the left side and my belly is stretched out on the diagonal. It's still so crazy to me to think that there is a little life inside of me. What an incredible miracle! But soon (hopefully soon 'cause I am feeling very large and very ready for you to come) you're not going to be inside of me anymore. But you'll be here with us and your daddy will be able to hold you (and you'll be able to keep him up all night). And I think that will be even sweeter. So as much as I'll miss having you inside of me, it'll be more than worth it once you're finally here with us and we can always see you.
I saw this video the other day and it made me realize how blessed I am to be able to feel you move inside of me.
http://abcnews.go.com/blogs/lifestyle/2013/06/huggies-creates-belt-for-dad-to-feel-the-babys-kick/
Your daddy would LOVE to be able to experience this. I think he feels a little left out sometimes. He loves to sing to you and talk to you and blow raspberries on my tummy to get you to move around. He tells you good morning and asks how your day was and kisses you goodnight. He calls you Kaya-bug and I love it. I think it's so cute. He's going to spoil you (but not rotten) once you get here. He's not going to want to share you with anyone and I'm totally okay with that. Your daddy and I love you so much! We are so happy to have you join our family! Get here soon, okay? But just be healthy and strong.
Love you Kaya-bug!
Love, Mommy
