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**A letter to my unborn child—due in 1 week**

Dearest Baby, 

Where should I begin?  Being as we haven’t met yet, I think of all the things I want to say—and everything I want to teach you in the years to come.  I couldn’t begin to write down all the lessons I want you to learn, and all the blessings I pray you have in life.  

These 9 (10?) months have flown by, and in a way I feel like I already know you.  Your kicks are strong, and you move around SO much more than your sister ever did.  You like to tease me by keeping me up at night (already), and I have a feeling the night time is when we will bond.

Ah yes, your big sister—Charlotte.  You will find out soon enough about her!  Charlotte is strong willed, independent, and can be bossy at times.  You may need to stand your ground with her from early on, but never forget how much she loves you.  Even now, as you are in my belly, she kisses you and practices “tucking you in” with her baby doll.  She is a sweet girl, and she loves with her whole heart.

Baby, I pray you grow up in a home that loves unconditionally.  Your daddy and I loved you before we met you, and we promise to always love each other too.  We promise to raise you in a Christian home, with lots of laughter, and respect towards one another.  

We promise to hug, and kiss and comfort you when you are sad.  And we promise to listen to you.  We promise to always be here to listen, and give advice, and someday to let you make mistakes on your own.

It is amazing how much the human heart can grow overnight.  I know that when you arrive I will love you more than I ever thought possible.  

And that will never change.  

When you are a teenager and talk back to me, and tell me to “leave you alone” and slam the door?  I will still love you.  (…but try not to do that, ok?!)

Sweet baby, I can’t imagine the lessons we will learn together in the years to come, but I know this adventure is only beginning.  As our family turns from three to four and our blessings becoming greater—I will never forget this time we have shared while you were in my belly.  An amazing connection.  We are truly blessed.

We’re ready to meet you, sweet baby.

Love, 

Momma