It still seems unreal to be 3 months pregnant. Every once and a while I have to remind myself that it's true, though it's getting easier to just look down at my rapidly growing stomach. Here's another letter. I wrote this one after our first ultrasound.

                                                                                                                                                8/1/13

My dearest one,

I saw you for the first time today. I was just telling the doctor how I still didn't believe that you could be real. Now don’t be offended by that my darling. I've wanted you for so long that it just still didn't seem possible for you to be in me. Within seconds I was staring at the most beautiful sight that I have ever seen. And as if it could get any better, I heard your heartbeat. It was incredible and strong and loud. While I have to tell you that you are giving my body quite a rough time, I love every second of it. You just continue to make me as nauseous and tired as you need to as long as it means you are growing big and healthy.

                Don’t tell him I said this, but you should know that your daddy cried when he saw you up on the screen. He loves you so much already and he is taking such good care of me. I can’t wait for you to meet him. He’s the voice you hear reading a Psalm to you each night.

                God is so good to us little one. You will learn that and so much more about Him when you are born. There are so many people that can’t wait to meet you. You should have seen Grammy’s face when we told her your estimated arrival is her birthday. You are going to be so spoiled by her. And I can’t wait for you to share circus peanuts with your granddaddy. Your aunts and uncles are going to make you laugh until your sides hurt. Your Uncle Matt is a famous musician and will teach you all about the NC State Wolfpack. Your Uncle Mikey is one of the bravest guys you will ever meet.

I love you my precious child. We all love you.

I’ll see you soon,

Mommy