Dear Isaac,
I am sorry that it took Mommy longer than normal to write my letter to you today. I love spending my first moments in the morning with you, writing to you, and playing you music. We had a little excitement around here this morning.
Some things weren't right, so I called the doctor and went to the hospital. They discovered that I was having contractions pretty close together and needed to get them to stop. It's too early for you to be here, even though I am really looking forward to meeting you, holding you, and getting to kiss your little face.
Things seem okay now, and I am glad the doctors were able to get everything under control. It was a bit scary for both Daddy and I.
I love you so much, Isaac.
Love,
Mommy
Sunday, September 14, 2008
Saturday, September 13, 2008
September 13, 2008
Dear Isaac,
I just wanted to tell you how much Daddy and I love you. It won't be long until we get to meet you, and like Daddy told you last night, we can't wait to be able to hold you. I am looking forward to being able to run my fingers through your soft hair, tickle your little feet, and kiss your sweet face.
You have forever changed us, Isaac. You have taught Daddy and me what it means to love so completely, to cherish the little things, and to not take our days for granted.
We met with the people at the hospital yesterday, and I know they are going to take very, very good care of you. That makes Mommy glad, because I want nothing more than for you to feel comfortable and safe.
I love you, Isaac.
Love,
Mommy
I just wanted to tell you how much Daddy and I love you. It won't be long until we get to meet you, and like Daddy told you last night, we can't wait to be able to hold you. I am looking forward to being able to run my fingers through your soft hair, tickle your little feet, and kiss your sweet face.
You have forever changed us, Isaac. You have taught Daddy and me what it means to love so completely, to cherish the little things, and to not take our days for granted.
We met with the people at the hospital yesterday, and I know they are going to take very, very good care of you. That makes Mommy glad, because I want nothing more than for you to feel comfortable and safe.
I love you, Isaac.
Love,
Mommy
Friday, September 12, 2008
September 12, 2008
Dear Isaac,
Yesterday was a long day for Mommy... a busy day at work, and some of the students weren't being very well-behaved. I had to raise my voice a few times and speak more firmly to a few of them, and I didn't like it very much because I didn't want you to hear Mommy's voice that way. Hopefully today will be better and I won't have to speak that way. I only want you to hear a voice that's tender and sweet.
You were moving a LOT yesterday; not just when you usually are in the evening, but through most of the school day, too. I loved that. I loved knowing that you are awake and are with me and still very much alive and growing. I had coffee with Kirsten last night and you were very busy then, as usual... she got to feel your little feet kicking and pedaling away. You are so, so precious.
I love you, Isaac.
Love,
Mommy
Yesterday was a long day for Mommy... a busy day at work, and some of the students weren't being very well-behaved. I had to raise my voice a few times and speak more firmly to a few of them, and I didn't like it very much because I didn't want you to hear Mommy's voice that way. Hopefully today will be better and I won't have to speak that way. I only want you to hear a voice that's tender and sweet.
You were moving a LOT yesterday; not just when you usually are in the evening, but through most of the school day, too. I loved that. I loved knowing that you are awake and are with me and still very much alive and growing. I had coffee with Kirsten last night and you were very busy then, as usual... she got to feel your little feet kicking and pedaling away. You are so, so precious.
I love you, Isaac.
Love,
Mommy
Thursday, September 11, 2008
September 11, 2008
Dear Isaac,
Last night Daddy and I had a long talk about the kind of care that we want you to receive in the hospital when you are born. We had thought and prayed about all of that for a long time. We needed to write it down for the doctors at the hospital so that they knew what our wishes were for you... for you to be wrapped in your snuggly blue blanket, for us to be able to hold you as long as we want, and for your time on Earth to be as comfortable as it can be for you.
We are still begging God for a miracle for you. So many people are, Isaac. Your sweet life has brought so many people to their knees, some who pray often, and others who may have never prayed before. I am so proud that your life has pointed others to Jesus.
I am playing you some of my favorite worship songs again this morning. I can tell you like them because you're wiggling and kicking like crazy. I could sit here and do this with you all day.
I love you so much, Isaac.
Love,
Mommy
Last night Daddy and I had a long talk about the kind of care that we want you to receive in the hospital when you are born. We had thought and prayed about all of that for a long time. We needed to write it down for the doctors at the hospital so that they knew what our wishes were for you... for you to be wrapped in your snuggly blue blanket, for us to be able to hold you as long as we want, and for your time on Earth to be as comfortable as it can be for you.
We are still begging God for a miracle for you. So many people are, Isaac. Your sweet life has brought so many people to their knees, some who pray often, and others who may have never prayed before. I am so proud that your life has pointed others to Jesus.
I am playing you some of my favorite worship songs again this morning. I can tell you like them because you're wiggling and kicking like crazy. I could sit here and do this with you all day.
I love you so much, Isaac.
Love,
Mommy
Wednesday, September 10, 2008
September 10, 2008
Dear Isaac,
I am sitting here playing some of my favorite songs we sing in church for you. The first one was "How Deep the Father's Love for Us" and now we're listening to "Wonderful, Merciful Savior." I think you really like them because you were pretty still when I first got up this morning, but now you're moving all around!
It was so good to see you on the ultrasound yesterday. I was sad that we didn't get to see your sweet face, but the doctor got a nice picture of your legs and feet. And, we learned that you have a whole head full of hair! I am so glad... I really wanted you to have hair. Mommy and Daddy both had lots of hair when we were born, too. It's neat to see another way that you are like us and that you're our sweet son.
I wish I could sit here all morning and listen to music with you and feel you wiggle.
I love you so much, Isaac.
Love,
Mommy
I am sitting here playing some of my favorite songs we sing in church for you. The first one was "How Deep the Father's Love for Us" and now we're listening to "Wonderful, Merciful Savior." I think you really like them because you were pretty still when I first got up this morning, but now you're moving all around!
It was so good to see you on the ultrasound yesterday. I was sad that we didn't get to see your sweet face, but the doctor got a nice picture of your legs and feet. And, we learned that you have a whole head full of hair! I am so glad... I really wanted you to have hair. Mommy and Daddy both had lots of hair when we were born, too. It's neat to see another way that you are like us and that you're our sweet son.
I wish I could sit here all morning and listen to music with you and feel you wiggle.
I love you so much, Isaac.
Love,
Mommy
Tuesday, September 9, 2008
September 9, 2008
Dear Isaac,
I can't wait to see you on the ultrasound machine today. I hope you are wiggling and kicking all over the place. I hope you give us another thumbs up today. Maybe you'll even be sucking your thumb, or we'll get to see if you have a head of dark hair. I hope the ultrasound lady will give us some 4D pictures again... the kind that make you look like an actual person rather than an x-ray.
You are so precious to Daddy and I.
I love you, Isaac.
Love,
Mommy
I can't wait to see you on the ultrasound machine today. I hope you are wiggling and kicking all over the place. I hope you give us another thumbs up today. Maybe you'll even be sucking your thumb, or we'll get to see if you have a head of dark hair. I hope the ultrasound lady will give us some 4D pictures again... the kind that make you look like an actual person rather than an x-ray.
You are so precious to Daddy and I.
I love you, Isaac.
Love,
Mommy
Monday, September 8, 2008
September 8, 2008
Dear Isaac,
I got to visit with Mom-Mom, Aunt Kate, Pop-Pop and Grandma Mia for a little while yesterday. They came down for a little party that the neighborhood ladies had for Mommy. Aunt Kate brought the sweetest, softest little stuffed lamb for you. Mom-mom got to feel you kick for the first time, I am so glad she did... she has really wanted to. Pop-Pop watched football with Daddy while we were there.
Everyone there wrote a little message on the mat of a framed picture of Mommy, Daddy, and you in my tummy. This is the one:
I love that picture.
The people at the shower all also wrote a prayer, blessing, or letter to you. They were so precious.
I am sitting here playing you music and you're wiggling around a little. I wish I could stay here and do this for hours, but I need to go to work now.
I love you so much, Isaac.
Love,
Mommy
I got to visit with Mom-Mom, Aunt Kate, Pop-Pop and Grandma Mia for a little while yesterday. They came down for a little party that the neighborhood ladies had for Mommy. Aunt Kate brought the sweetest, softest little stuffed lamb for you. Mom-mom got to feel you kick for the first time, I am so glad she did... she has really wanted to. Pop-Pop watched football with Daddy while we were there.
Everyone there wrote a little message on the mat of a framed picture of Mommy, Daddy, and you in my tummy. This is the one:
I love that picture.
The people at the shower all also wrote a prayer, blessing, or letter to you. They were so precious.
I am sitting here playing you music and you're wiggling around a little. I wish I could stay here and do this for hours, but I need to go to work now.
I love you so much, Isaac.
Love,
Mommy
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