2/6/2015

Dear Baby,

We got an exciting phone call today!  You are a GIRL! I was totally shocked when Dr Fong told me over the phone.  Like I said, this pregnancy has been so similar to that of your brothers.  I had in my head that if you were a girl, my symptoms would be totally different, but I guess I know nothing about pregnancy.  We are really excited to have a change of pace around here and experience all that little girls have to offer.  I'm also glad that you will have 2 older brothers to protect you.  You are in good hands little girl!

Love,
Mom

1/30/2015

Dear Baby,

Today we had our first doctor's appointment for you! I am seeing Dr Fong again and his whole staff was excited to find out that we would be adding another child to our family.  They were all there for both your brothers' pregnancies and births, so again, you have even more people that care about you already!

After talking to Dr Fong and seeing you on the screen, we realized you were actually a little older than I thought you were! You should be joining our family around August 23rd.  We still aren't sure if you are a boy or a girl but we got a blood test done today that should tell us in about a week.  My symptoms with this pregnancy have been very similar to those with your brothers so I wouldn't be surprised if you are a boy.  In fact, you have probably been my easiest pregnancy yet!  Whether you are a boy or girl, we are just glad you are healthy and growing like you are supposed to!  Here is your very first picture!

You have a strong heartbeat and are a little cutie already! Can't wait to watch and feel you grow!

Love,
Mom

12/21/2014

Dear Baby,

Today we told the Ludlow side of the family that you would be joining our family.  We all got together to celebrate Christmas.  We were doing a white elephant gift exchange.  Daddy and I decided to wrap up the pregnancy test that said "positive" for someone to open.  Your uncle Jeff is actually the one that opened it up.  He knew right away that it wasn't a joke, but an actual announcement.  Everyone was so excited for us and so happy, as we knew they would be!  You have a lot of people who love you already! Their love for you will only grow as they get to watch you grow!

Love,
Mom

Surprise!

Dear Baby,

Today we found out that you will be joining our family! If I'm being honest, we didn't plan to have you, but we sure are happy you are here!

I'm not exactly sure why I decided to take a pregnancy test today.  I just sort of had a feeling there could be a chance I was pregnant.  Sure enough, after just a few seconds, the test read positive! I was so surprised that I actually was pregnant, I just went straight out of the bathroom and showed the test to your daddy.  He was on the floor playing with your brothers and just laughed and said "Alright! Congratulations!"

I haven't been having any symptoms of pregnancy yet, so I'm not sure exactly how old you are at this point, but thank you for not making me sick at this point!  We are happy to have you be a part of our family and I hope you will always be happy here.  You have two parents who love you very much and two brothers that I know will always watch out for you and protect you! We all only want what is best for you and I hope you will always know how much we love you!

Welcome to the family!

Love,
Mom