Dear Baby,

Dear Baby,

First off, I'd like to apologize for not having a name for you yet. That's all Daddy's doing. I feel weird writing a letter to Baby instead of my named child.

I just wanted to write you to let you know how I feel and how I hope to feel. You mean the world to me and nothing will ever change that. It's the most awesome and amazing feeling getting to feel you growing rapidly inside my belly and inside my heart. I'm loving every minute of it, from the kicks and thumps, to the non-stop urge to pee because it feels like your toenails are scratching my bladder.

Every day I imagine what it will be like when the time comes to give birth. I often cry tears of joy thinking about it. I also think about your first birthday. And what you'll look like when you grow up. And who you'll become. And all the other things in between.

I hope to be the best mom you could ever wish and hope for. I know we're not going to like each other at times, but I'll always love you. And I know that at other times, we'll be inseperable. I hope to be able to comfort you when you need it most and to guide you when you've lost your way. I hope to show you how to do everything the right way but I hope to not do everything for you. I want you to be you. Not me. Not Dad.

I hope to be able to provide for you all the necessities and then some. Diapers. Food. School clothes. Sports uniforms. College books. The whole nine yards. I hope you gain positive self-esteem and confidence in all you do.

Also, ahead of time, I'd like to apologise. This is my first time doing any of this. I'm new. Just like you're new to the world, I'm going to be new to the world of parenting. I will make mistakes. I will try my hardest not to, but I know I will. And Daddy will. And you will, too. But that's okay. We're all new at this together and can learn from each other.

All in all, I want you to become the greatest person known to mankind. If you can't get that far, at least know you'll be the greatest person to me. No matter what.

I love you with all my heart.

Always and forever,

Mommy ♥