21W1D

Since we’re more than half way through, I decided it would be fun to write letters to our daughter and give them to her later on.


Dear Ava, or Addison (depending on whether Mommy or Daddy wins the name game),

You’re 21 weeks today which means in 19 weeks or less we get to meet you face to face!! I’m really starting to enjoy having you in my tummy because even when I’m in the worst of moods, feeling you kick or move around makes me instantly joyful! On Saturday night I was feeling you move around and grabbed Daddy’s hand and put it on my tummy so he could feel. No sooner did I put his hand to my stomach than you did some major dance moves in there! You moved so much, in fact, that it startled me and I jumped so unfortunately Daddy didn’t get to feel you that time. When we were at church on Sunday, though, you were bopping around during the worship music and Daddy felt you move at one point. It is so exciting!!!

Your aunts, mommy’s sisters, are getting so excited to meet you. They both came over this weekend to feel my tummy and talk to you. I showed them around your room and all of the cute toys and darling clothes we’ve bought for you so far. They both agreed you are going to be one spoiled little girl- as you should be!!! I bought you the cutest little booties and sandals for next year- and I even got you a bathing suit- it’s yellow polka dots with a ladybug on it. I can’t wait until you are a few months old and we can take Mommy and Baby swim lessons together!!! I have so many plans for us, Baby Ava (or Addison); we are going to have a blast, the 3 of us! Back to your aunties- Shannon and Brenna are so excited to meet you that they both keep threatening to come over and steal you on a regular basis once you’re born…they’ll have to fight me for you, though! You will love them; they are such fun young women and they will love you unconditionally and always be there for you! Pretty soon they will get married and have babies, too, and then you’ll have lots of cousins to play with! Actually, you already have 7 cousins from your Daddy’s side. Your Uncle Ruben has three kiddos: Jenny, Ruben and Eric, and your Aunt Crystal and Uncle Sam have 4: Christian, Micah, Grace and Baby Hannah. Baby Hannah was born in June and so you two will be about 7 or 8 months apart!

Mommy can’t wait to read to you and sing you songs! Your Grandpa bought you a Winnie the Pooh story book that we can read together and Mommy and Daddy are going to pick out a Children’s Bible for the 3 of us to read together in the evenings. My mom, your Grandma Bonnie, sang lots of songs to me when I was a baby and I am so excited to sing them to you. It will be so fun when you can sing with mommy!!!

Speaking of Grandma Bonnie, she is getting so excited to meet you, too. She took me maternity clothes shopping on Saturday to find something to cover my growing belly. Grandma and I didn’t agree on many clothes options, but we still had fun! I think your Grandma forgets that she is 30 years older than mommy so her preferences are a little different. We did find a beautiful striped sweater and a comfy pair of yoga pants which make mommy feel much more comfortable than wearing my old tight-fitting clothes!! Grandma Bonnie is looking for a house right now because she wants to live closer to you so she can visit you a lot. You will love Grandma Bonnie, she is going to be one fun Grandma!! She loves to paint and do art projects so I bet you and her will get to do lots of arts and crafts together!


Ok, baby girl, Mommy has to get back to working so she can buy more fun stuff for your room! I love you, Ava/Addison! Daddy loves you, too!

Love, Mommy