Dear Cecilia

Dear Cecilia,

     I have been meaning to write this letter since May, but I have just not made myself sit down and do it.  Your daddy, big sister, and I are anxiously awaiting your arrival.  You are due in just 6 short days (or long days depending on how I am feeling at any given moment).  We think it would be funny for you to come on your due date because that would mean everyone, including our kitty Pawncho, would be born on a Wednesday, and Wednesday's children are "full of woe".
     It is has been such a blessing to carry you and nourish you with my body for these 39 weeks.  You used to be quite rambunctious and loved moving all around in big bursts after 10:00 at night.  Now, your movements have slowed and come at less predictable times.  I bet you are nice and settled and have also run out of room!  It is fun to feel your little elbows or feet poke out on my side.  I pushed on one the other day, and you quickly pulled it away from me, making me laugh.  I can't wait to kiss those little feet on the outside!
     I am so ready for your birthday and feel no anxiety at all, unlike how I felt before your sister Genevieve was born.  I think your daddy might have some anxiety, but he is doing a pretty good job of not expressing it.  The other night when I was rocking Genevieve, she kissed you and said, "happy birthday Cecilia".  I told her it wasn't your birthday yet, but she should say it on the day you come out to see us.  You are going to love your sister so much, and I know she will love you too.
     Your daddy and I wonder how much you will be like your sister and how different you'll be from her.  Will you have her narrow, little feet and wispy, golden hair?  Will you have any food allergies or be tongue tied?  Connie thinks you will be bigger than Genevieve was at birth, and I am thinking that is probably accurate.  There are so many great things in store for you, my sweet Cecilia.  So many people already love you and have been praying for all of us.  Your family and our friends are so excited to meet you!  We are ready for you, so you just come when you are ready.
 
                                                                                                                               Love,

                                                                                                                               Mommy