The Whole 9 Yards

Hi my love. It’s been a while since I wrote to you, but I know that you know you’re all I think about. Only five weeks away from our due date. People have been telling me that my belly’s dropped, so I’m getting everything ready for your arrival. I’ve already packed our things for the hospital, while daddy will pack his own. Your room is coming together, even though you will be sleeping in mommy and daddy’s for the first few months. I’ve talked to my boss regarding my maternity leave, and mommy’s so lucky that my boss allowed me to work fully remote. We are planning to set up the car seat soon too, so we’re all ready to go when you decide to come out.

Amelia, everyday I love you more. Our room is filled with pictures of you. I’m so excited to hold you in my arms. I’ve been watching my sugar, doing prenatal yoga, and I meditate at least once a day. The anxiety is definitely still there my love, but my excitement, longing, and love for you overcomes all the fears. You are my strength and my purpose.

I’ll be honest though baby, mommy’s really tired. People have been telling me to get as much as rest as I can, cause this is the hardest phase of pregnancy and they are right! I’m having a hard time sleeping and getting out of bed, walking, but I still make sure to move to strengthen my body in preparation for your birth. There’s so much pelvic pressure that my first steps in the morning are so painful when my bladder is full. Physically it’s hard, but good thing mommy has always been mentally and emotionally strong. My main concern is always you.

I’m staying in your grandma’s house this weekend, my home here in the States. I love it there because I can take walks around our pool and listen to the birds in the morning. Your grandma is such a woman. I can’t wait for you to meet her. But you know Amelia, mommy’s real home is in the Philippines. I can’t wait to take you there, hopefully in December.

Now that you’re here, my home is wherever you are.

Okay my sweet Amelia, mommy’s going to bed. I’m about to read you a story. I love you so much girl. Good night.