Dear Baby "Avocado," (3/4/09)

Wow baby! You're 16 weeks today! Yeah! You are heading for a big growth spurt over the next few weeks, making mommy's tummy bigger and bigger. Thank goodness to great friends who have sent and are sharing maternity clothing with me :)! Your eyes and ears are moving into their correct places, your scalp pattern is forming, and your growing those toenails that mommy will have to cut all the time! Your heart is working really hard now as well, it's pumping 25 quarts of blood per day! Since mommy's birthday was yesterday, daddy and I were talking about how we can't believe that we are bringing a new life into our world and how great it will be to include you in our celebrations next year! But while we are anxiously awaiting your arrival, we still had a wonderful relaxing day together, just what I needed. Daddy even gave me something really special that constantly reminds me of him and you! It's beautiful and puts a smile on my face. We are awaiting some upcoming appointments over the next 2 weeks so that we can hear and see you. Next Monday, we'll go in for a check up to hear your heartbeat and measure mommy's tummy! Maybe your Aunt and Grandma will join me! The following week will be an ultrasound and we may even find out if you are going to be a boy or a girl. That will be exciting news!Whatever you are though, we can't wait to meet you and pray each day that you are healthy and happy! Keep growing strong our little sunshine!

Love,
Mommy and Daddy