A Nerd Like Me

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Dear Baby

7.21.2012

Dear Westley,

We will finally meet you in less than a month! I’ve had such a fun time playing with your little feet and rubbing your adorable tush, but I can’t wait to hold you in my arms.

We had an ultrasound yesterday. You are not only completely healthy and perfect, but we learned a few more things about you. First of all, you inherited my cute little button nose (thank goodness), but I’m sorry to tell you that you have your dad’s bony butt. It happens. You also have a little tuft of hair on top of your head, which I totally plan on styling into a Mohawk until you tell me otherwise. You like to hold onto your feet and play with your squirmy little toes. You currently weigh 5 pounds 12 ounces, and will weigh about 7.5 pounds when you’re born. And you are head down, which was a huge relief to know. Basically, you rule, kid.

Here’s something I didn’t need an ultrasound to know: you recognize your dad’s voice and it drives you crazy (in a good way). It never fails that you are insanely hyper and quite destructive when I’m sitting next to your dad at night. He already has such an effect on you. What a bond.

Love,

Mom

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Dear Baby

6.19.2012

Dear Westley,

We need to have a talk. It seems that you don’t like me lately. There will be days that this is absolutely true, like when you’re grounded or I didn’t buy you that transformer you begged for in the store. But right now? I’m just trying to share my body with you and you keep beating me up. It hurts, little guy. Last week was much worse than this week, so I appreciate you taking a break from torturing mommy for a while.

I’ve been spending most of my time on the couch, enjoying the last lazy days I’ll probably ever have. It won’t be long before my days consist of nursing and cleaning poop and doing laundry and trying to figure out why the heck you’re crying. But for now, I’m lazy.

Less than 9 weeks. I can’t wait to meet you!

Love,

Mom

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Dear Baby

6.08.2012

Dear Westley,

We’re only 10 weeks away from meeting you, as long as you aren’t stubborn and decide to stay in there a little longer. If you are anything like me, you’ll do whatever you want and nobody will change your mind. It’s a fun way to live, buddy. Just make sure you’re nice to people even when you are hard-headed. People tend to like nice people, despite their difficulties. Trust me on this one.

I feel like we are in this “getting to know each other” phase. I’m figuring out what makes you kick and squirm and you’re figuring out what my voice sounds like. You love it when I rub your back…I fear I’m spoiling you already with those back rubs.

Your nursery is just about ready, but we have all of the essentials. We are ready for you to make your arrival! Just keep cooking for now. I can’t wait to look into your beautiful eyes and tell you that I love you. Face to face.

Love,

Mom

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Dear Baby

4.19.2012

Dear Westley,

I’ve been feeling your little kicks and jabs for a while now, but yesterday marked a turning point for us. You must be getting bigger by the minute because your movements went from random little hits to crazy, full-body kickboxing sessions ALL DAY LONG. You’re so sneaky when your dad tries to feel you, but last night you really let him have it. Thanks for that, buddy. I knew we would get him eventually!

This morning, something insane happened. I felt your head. In. My. BELLY! It was the strangest feeling ever. I knew it was your head because I just felt this big mass move under my skin. Wow. You amaze me every single day, you know that?

I’ve been told to enjoy these moments before you get a foot caught in my poor ribs, so I’m doing just that – enjoying every minute that you can hear my heartbeat from the inside.

Love,

Mom

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Dear Baby

I have two more for you…

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3.13.2012

Dear Baby,

You’ll figure this out soon enough, but I have a slight addiction to all things Harry Potter. I’ve read the books many times, seen the movies more that I can count, and I listen to the audiobooks regularly. Harry Potter’s world takes me on a magical adventure that I can’t wait to share with you. I’ll be reading the books to you before you can turn the pages by yourself. Need a little noise while you play? No worries, that’s what the audiobooks are for. And you better believe that you will be dressed up as a little Gryffindor for your first (and maybe second or third) Halloween.

Just thought I’d give you fair warning.

Love,

Mom

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3.17.2012

Dear Westley,

We saw your beautiful face yesterday and you are a BOY!!! We are so unbelievably excited! I cried happy tears because I can’t wait to raise a little gentleman. Your name is Westley McCorvey Davis. Has a nice ring to it, don’t you think?

It didn’t take me long to feel the pressure of raising a boy. Boys grow up to be men – men who provide for their families and love faithfully and unconditionally; men who care about the fragile world that we call home, taking care of it and nurturing it. That’s a lot of character building right there. And if you become a wonderful man just like your dad, I couldn’t ask for more. He is amazing, as you will soon find out.

For now, I will practice saying your beautiful name over and over, and dream of the most adorable little man outfits I’m going to put you in. There’s no getting out of that for a few years, so just bear with me.

Love,

Mom

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Dear Baby

I’ve been writing these offline since I found out I was pregnant. Thought I would share them with you and continue to post as the urge hits me.

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12.11.11

Dear Baby,

We’ve been trying to make you a reality for four months. So this week, when I finally saw two pink lines instead of one, I was jumping up and down for joy…and then I sat down because I pulled a muscle. I’m overwhelmed and excited. You, our little sweet pea, are the only thing on my mind right now. Holding a conversation is difficult, because the only thing I want to scream is, “I’M PREGNANT!” But of course I can’t do that. Not yet.

Your dad is in denial. I don’t think he’ll believe you’re in there until he hears your heart beat or sees your picture. And that’s okay. We all process things differently, little one, and you are definitely something to process.

I don’t feel you yet. No morning sickness, no kicks. But I know you’re there, bonding with me already. I can’t wait to go through this journey with you.

Love,

Mom

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12.23.2011

Dear Baby,

Your dad and the rest of our family are so happy you are on the way! I can just imagine how spoiled rotten you will be. We finally spilled the beans a couple of nights ago, after we found out that your dad has to have surgery before Christmas and we will be staying home for the holiday. We knew telling our loved ones would be the best early Christmas present ever! Some screamed, some cried, some didn’t even believe me, but I assured them all that you are safe, secure and completely loved.

While you are only the size of a blueberry right now, I feel the effects of you all over. I’m tired and cranky and have never been so bloated in all my life. I’m still not sick but the thought of certain foods are really throwing me for a loop. It’s possible that I now hate avocados…that can’t be right. I really, really HOPE that’s not right.

Merry Christmas, little one. I hope you enjoy the food and the fun.

Love,

Mom

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1.25.2012

Dear Baby,

We finally saw you a couple of weeks ago! You looked like a tiny little blob, but you wouldn’t stop dancing and doing aerobics. I’m a little worried that you’re going to be just as hyper as me. Please be like your dad instead. Seriously.

Since we saw you, you’ve grown quite a bit. You are already the size of a lime and getting bigger by the minute. I don’t feel you dancing, but I feel you in other not-so-awesome ways. But it’s cool. I’ll get through this for you.

You should see how much I’ve been reading! I’m already working really hard to get ready for you, but I’m also scared out of my mind. See, you’ll learn this about me someday but I’m an obsessive planner. I need to be ready for anything and everything in advance. But I’m starting to realize that no matter how many books I read or items I register for, I’m not going to be completely ready for you. Ever. I’m going to have to learn to take it one day at a time and roll with the proverbial punches. Is it possible that you will be the one to finally teach me patience?

Let’s chat on my 29^th birthday. It’s coming up and I’m so happy you’ll be with me as I celebrate!

Love,

Mom

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2.18.2012

Dear Baby,

My 29^th birthday was a couple of weeks ago, which means that I am officially the age I will be when I meet you. I feel really old, like I may not be able to keep up, so take it easy on me, k?

I have a gut feeling that you are a girl. That you will wear cute little cardigans and dresses and let me braid your hair and paint your nails. I’ve already picked out the most adorable bathing suit for you if you are, in fact, a little lady. You will definitely need one because we live 45 minutes from the beach and will be going there all the time. Your dad and I love being outside, enjoying nature. We can’t wait for you to explore the world with us.

We find out what clothes to buy in just a few short weeks. Until then, surprise me with a kick or two please. I can’t wait to feel you!

Love,

Mom

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3.04.2012

Dear Baby,

It’s a beautiful sunny day and I’ve been sitting outside, reading my beloved books and enjoying the sunshine. Sitting outside got me thinking about you and our future together. There are so many things we can’t wait to do with you. So many wonders of this world that we want to show you.

We want to take you to Disney World. We want to camp in the Grand Canyon with you. We want to introduce you to the best music and movies ever made, which were way before our time and yours. We want to wake you up at five in the morning to surprise you with homemade pancakes and a day trip to the beach. We want you to be there with us when we spend an entire Sunday in bed watching tv, or outside reading in the sunshine.

Our lives will forever be yours. We will always be there for you, and we hope that you will always want to be there with us.

Love,

Mom

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