My Sweet Sofia,
As of today, your baby brother has been growing in my belly for 32 weeks. That's how long I got to carry you! For the last 32 weeks I've been anticipating this milestone, eager to make it this far, and unsure about how I would feel being 32 weeks pregnant again. To my surprise, the weeks leading up to 32 were much tougher than actually hitting 32 weeks. Being 29, 30 and 31 weeks pregnant brought back so many happy memories. During those last few weeks with you in my belly we did so much. We had your 3D ultrasound done, took photos for our Christmas card, shopped for you and prepared your room, got all Christmas shopping done and wrapped, put up the Christmas tree, decorated for Christmas, baked tons of cookies for coworkers, attended a tea party baby shower in your honor, even went to a cheer competition at Six Flags with a bunch of middle school girls. We were so busy, you and I, and I loved having you there to experience it all with me. While all of these memories brought such joy to my heart and so many smiles to my face over the last few weeks, they also reminded me of how much I miss you. It is crazy how my heart can still ache for you, yet I feel your presence in our lives more and more each day. Your journey in my belly may have been cut short, but your journey in my heart is eternal, and for that I am grateful.
Thank you for sending us your little brother. We needed him to join our lives when he did more than we even realized. You are one wise girl, Sofie. Daddy and I love you so much.
My Happy Joaquin,
Happy 32 weeks! Daddy and I cannot wait to meet you. Having you grow in my belly for the last 32 weeks has been such an adventure. We are so grateful for you. You are a gift and blessing in our lives, perfectly timed for our family. With every kick and squirm, you fill me with hope and gratitude. You remind me a lot of your sister, but you definitely have your own spunky personality too! Sometimes when I think about you, I am so happy I cry. Sometimes I stay up WAY too late, just to feel you dance around. I cannot wait to see your dance moves in person. Sometimes I worry about you, something I will do for the rest of my life. To be honest, there were moments, months ago, that I wasn't sure we would make it this far with you, despite how perfectly healthy you've been all along. I only got to carry your sister for 32 weeks, so I couldn't help but worry that I would only have that much time with you too. Now that we are here however, I am certain that our journey with you is just beginning, and your sister will live through us all forever. Thank you for renewing our hope and strengthening our faith. We love you so much, and cannot wait to meet you!
I love you, my sweet babies!
Love,
Mama
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