A Letter to Baby

Dear Baby Gummy,

You are 20 weeks today, and my has the time flown by! I always looked at pregnant women who said the time goes by faster than you think like they were crazy. I mean, who doesn't know how long 9 months is? Just ask my nephews (your cousins) when Christmas is and they'll be the first to tell you it's forever away. Like light years away. But for us grown adults, Christmas is practically here the day after New Year's. And every year, it seems like it just keeps coming faster. And that's how I feel about this pregnancy. You're going to be here any time (even though I know you aren't coming until March) and I just wanted you to know that I am preparing as much as I can.

You're our first human (you know you have a brother named Baxter...he's furry, 4 paws, likes squeaky toys) and to be honest, we're a little nervous about everything you will require. Not that what you require won't be met, but because like I said, you're our first human. And we couldn't be more thrilled...and terrified :)

However, we have a plan, and that's because you're Great-Grandpa (whom I'm sure you met in the pre-existence) always said "Make your plan, Work your plan". So we definately have a plan...kind of. I mean, you are just 20 weeks and we have till March to finalize the plan...right? And the plan right now is just to hold you and cuddle you and cater to every whim. What more could you ask for? Oh, ok, we'll try to keep Baxter from licking you too much :)

So, Baby Gummy, we will know whether you're a Gummy boy or Gummy girl in a few days, and our plan will evolve to include more specific details. But in the meantime, don't worry about a thing, just keep growing and getting strong and healthy for your arrival into this world, and your mom and dad will keep the freaking out to a healthy minimum.

Happy 2o weeks in the womb today, sweet baby gummy.

We love you already, even more than you could imagine.

Mom and Dad.