Dear Charlotte,

By now you know how crazy your Aunt Christy is, and how much she loves you. She wanted to feel you move so bad so we tried all sorts of tricks to get you moving in there. I hope you didn't mind the temporary sugar over-load that happened this day... or our obnoxious laughter at how silly we looked lying on the floor at my work place. You have been a part of me for almost 20 weeks now.

Love,
Mommy

Dear Charlotte,

I went shopping today with Grandma and Aunt Christy. They keep telling me not to buy things in case I get them at our baby shower but it's so hard not to. I just want to make sure that we have everything your little heart desires - before you even know that your heart wants it! We ended up just window shopping mostly but I picked you out a few cute toys regardless. You're 18 weeks, 3 days old here.

Love,
Mommy

Grandma trying out some of the gliders.

Aunt Christy making funny faces on the gliders.

They sure are comfortable. This is a must-have-item for you and me!

We got to take advantage of 'Expectant Mother' parking. How fun!

Dear Charlotte,

Today you experienced your very first (and last) St. Patrick's Day celebration in the womb. Daddy and I walked down to our favorite place, The Field to watch Irish dancers and listen to live music. I'll admit, I was mostly going for the food. Your dad doesn't like cabbage, and I love it so it was my excuse to gorge on it all day long. Towards the end of the day you were dancing along to the music too. I love feeling you move.

Love,
Mommy

Random Tidbit of Information: We wore these same outfits on our honeymoon. See picture below.

 

Epcot @ Disney World - August 2010

Dear Charlotte,

Your dad and I can hardly believe how quickly the time is going by. You've been a part of me now for 17 weeks. That means that this whole pregnancy is almost half way through. It seems like just yesterday that we wished you into existence. You're now the size of an onion. I can hardly believe that!

16 Weeks, 5 Day Heartbeat

Dear Charlotte,

Today when I went to the doctor for my monthly visit we got to hear your heartbeat again. I made sure to record it so that daddy could hear it later since he couldn't come along. Though I can't feel you moving inside of me yet, the doppler was able to hear it. It's nice to know you are enjoying your temporary home in there.

Love,
Mommy

Dear Charlotte,

It's only been two weeks since the last time I took our picture but you've been growing. At 14 weeks you're now the size of a large lemon. It amazes me and your dad so much how quickly you grow in there. We can't wait to see you!

Dear Charlotte,

Today you are the just the size of a lemon. It's the biggest you've ever been, and the smallest you're ever going to be. You've been a part of me for 14 weeks now. I hear you can even suck your thumb if you'd like to. How sweet is that? Today I went to the park with Grandma for lunch. We took some pictures and talked about you, as we do every day at lunch. We can't wait for you to grace us with your presence. It is going to be the best day ever. We hope you don't mind, but we've been calling your our "Peanut".

Love,
Mommy

Today you and I enjoyed some sweet and sour chicken with rice.

Grandma had a great idea to lay down on the benches after we finished eating.

Can you believe you're in that stomach? (We had a lot of laughs that Grandma couldn't focus the lens)

I wonder if you'll look more like me or your daddy.