I was reading up on my pregnancy the other day. I love reading about how big my baby girl is growing each week. She started out as a tiny poppy seed and now, at 35 weeks, weighs as much as a honeydew! It's intriguing to me how quickly babies and small children develop. One minute they can't even hold up their own heads and then a year later they are walking and talking. Their ability to learn and to grow is amazing! And, even though this is my third baby I am still in a constant state of amazement of the little and brilliant life growing inside of me. Eva Grace Wolff, I have loved you since the moment that I saw that positive pregnancy test and I will never stop.
Anyways, one of things that my baby newsletter suggested was that I write down a pregnancy memory and I thought what a good idea that was. There have been many. So, here goes, Eva. These are some memories that we made together before you were even born.
Dec 13, 2010- This is the day that I found out that I was expecting my third baby. I was pretty excited. Daddy and I had just finished Christmas shopping for your brothers. I texted a friend and asked her to pray that everything would go okay.
March 26, 2011- This is the first day that somebody recognized that I was actually pregnant and not just fat...HAHAHA!!! Daddy and I were on a cruise, trying to take advantage of some alone time together before another baby arrived. The guy that took care of us and cleaned our room congratulated me and seemed really happy for me. His wife was also pregnant with a baby girl and he was very excited to become a daddy. That is one of my best memories about our vacation.
April 8, 2011- This is the day that the doctors told me that I was getting my wish and having a girl. I was so thrilled. I almost couldn't believe it. I went out with a friend after my appointment and bought you some pretty dresses.
April 10, 2011- This is the first day that I was terrified of having a girl. I was so worried that I might not be able to protect you from all of the evil in this world. I never want you to be heartbroken or taken advantage of. I never want you to feel the awful pain of rejection or to know the feeling of worthlessness. I always want you to feel safe, happy, secure and, above all else, loved. I made up my mind to tell you every day how beautiful, extraordinary and special you are.
July 19, 2011- Your brother, Ryan, wanted to feel you move, so I put his hand on my belly and you gave him a good hard kick and started to move all over the place. He was not very happy that you kicked him and told me he didn't want a baby Eva...HAHA! But, I know that he will love you and be an awesome big brother.
These are some of my memories, baby girl. I can't wait to make a whole life time more of them with you. Love, Momma.
