Dear Baby...

Dear Baby Mango,

Your mother hasn't been very good recently at writing to you in this blog, but I haven't been reminded of your presence as much as earlier in the pregnancy. The only sign of your presence I have now is my ever-growing belly; thank you for not making my stomach upset anymore! You are now about the size of a mango and are developing your thin coating to protect your skin while in my womb. Don't worry though, you'll shed that white gunk once you are born! One great thing though is that I have started to feel your presence in my belly a little bit here and there. However, it would be nice if you made your presence known a little more and were a little more active! I'm sure I'll regret asking that of you once you get a bit bigger, but the thought of feeling you inside of my baby belly fills me with joy and delight.

Baby, another strange thing that has been happening lately is the increasing number of people, including strangers, wanting to touch my belly! People are already so excited to meet you and hold you. You are truly going to have LOTS of people to love you and pray for you!! Please know this though - your mommy and daddy, or "father" as he prefers to be called, already love you with an eternal love and pray for you every day. We look forward to looking into your eyes and holding you for that first time! For now, though, we wait for September 4, when HOPEFULLY the ultrasound technician will be able to tell us if you are a boy or a girl. It sure would help if that day you are sure NOT to be shy and spread those legs! :) We are so blessed to have you join this family, Baby Mango. We look forward to seeing you for the first time in just 12 days!

With all my love,
Mommy