The Miss Elaine-ous Life

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WW – To The Baby Girl Inside

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There was a time when I thought you would never be. But someone else had a different plan. I’d gotten used to the idea of our family being me, Daddy and your brothers. I’d embraced the fact that this was our little family and I was happy.

Then one day everything changed. Daddy and I found out you were on the way and a few short months later we found out you were a girl. A tiny, sweet, baby girl. I won’t pretend that I wasn’t over-the-moon excited, because I was.

I am.

I am going to have to learn a new wiping technique and I’m not sure which bows will fit in your hair (let’s see how much you have first) or what to tell you to do about that first boy that you like. But we will definitely work it all out together, ok? And don’t worry, I don’t plan on getting any of those obnoxiously large bows because that’s just not who your mommy is. I’m talking, small, subtle ones, just to make sure everyone knows you are a girl.

Daddy is excited to have a daughter too. He gets a cheesy grin on his face when he talks about it and it’s really sweet. I can imagine you’ll have him wrapped around your tiny pinky finger in no time flat.

Your oldest brother is a little worried about you crying (he’s not a big fan of noise unless HE’S the one making it) but I think he’s really going to think you are “the bees knees.” He says he’s going to help me when you arrive. We shall see…

Your other big brother may be a little different story. I’m not sure he really understands that you are going to be with us soon and especially with me a lot. I promise to watch him the best I can and hope that he doesn’t poke you in the eye or squeeze you too hard or anything such as that. But I’m pretty sure that I can promise that as you grow, so will his fondness for you (well, until you’re all up in his toys then… we’ll again, I will do my best…)

As I anticipate your birth by washing the clothes I plan to dress you in and look at the letters on the wall in your room that spell your name, I can do nothing but smile and feel so very blessed to be your Mommy. There are so very many people who already love you and can’t wait to meet you and kiss your sweet baby face.

Hang in there my darling girl, it won’t be much longer until you’ll be on the outside, and this time where it’s just you and I together, will be but memories. I plan to cherish these last few weeks before you arrive and we are able look into each others eyes as Mother and daughter. I love you so much. See you soon.

Always,
Mommy
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Comments

  8. What a wonderful post to read first thing in the morning! I can’t wait for you to see what it’s like.. So different from little boys but just as sweet.

  9. I can’t stop crying, because after so very long I too can’t believe I have a lil’ miss in my belly.

    Your words are so very sweet and I can’t wait to see her in your arms.

    hugs to you momma!

    CE

  11. Is that her closet? That’s a lot of clothes!

    So, I wasn’t into the giant bows with my first girl, but by the time Butterfly came along I couldn’t wait to put some on her. I love them. I have indulged so many more girly impulses with her. so fun.

  13. Congratulatons! I have to admit, I’m a little envious. I want to pregnant again too. I have two boys a girl would be fun. I don’t know what my future holds. For now, I’ll live this part thru you 🙂

  16. love it, She will look back in those rough teenage years and know exactly how much she was wanted and loved!

    Home stretch! Get some rest!

  17. love it, She will look back in those rough teenage years and know exactly how much she was wanted and loved!

    Home stretch! Get some rest!

  19. What a fantastically beautiful letter, mommy!!! 🙂

    A new wiping technique! OH my! You’re right! I hadn’t thought about that yet!!!

  23. I thought that I wanted only boys, I prayed that that is what the triplets would be. I thought 3 boys to meet there 1 big brother would be perfect but now that I have 3 boys and 1 girl, I couldn’t be happier. I love having a daughter, for everything you said here and for the clothes. 😉

  28. Aww, little girls are so sweet! …and how lucky is she to have two big older brothers? Older brothers can be very protective of their little sisters and that is so sweet to see. It always melts my heart to see how my son dotes on his little sister.

  31. What a lovely post! And how exciting – a girl after two boys. Congratulations! I have two boys (26 months, 8 months) and although we’re pretty sure we won’t be having any more, a small part of me thinks maybe…

  33. Baby girls are the sweetest—and the clothes in the closet—what can I say? Oh my! So exciting. I’m thrilled for you. The countdown is on. Woot Woot!

  35. Oh my goodness, that is about the sweetest letter ever. I love the picture too. I cannot wait for baby girl to arrive and to be introduced to the bloggy world.

  36. I’m so happy for you! I just love being a mom to a girl. It really is a lot of fun. Just for instance, today we had the “who’s the cutest Jonas Brother” conversation. Of course, I was a little worried when she said that hers was Kevin. I mean there really is only one right answer (Joe).