16 weeks.

Dear little one,

    Today I am 16 weeks pregnant with you. 4 months. Only 24 weeks until I meet you. In a month, I will be halfway done with this pregnancy. It's so crazy. On one hand, my pregnancy is going by so quickly and I can't believe we're already at this point. On the other hand, it is going by so very slow. I just want to meet you already! Or at least know if you are a boy, or a girl! I have to just remind myself that I will never be at this point in my pregnancy with you again, and I need to savor every single little moment.

    Speaking of little moments, something monumental happened this past week. I felt you. I without a doubt, undeniably felt you. It was absolutely magical!! It was something so small and so brief, yet I will never forget that moment as long as I live. I've dwelled on every little gas bubble, and tummy grumble, hoping that it was maybe, possibly me feeling you. This time I was certain. It was just a few days ago, and I was 15 weeks 4 days. I was sitting at my desk, mindelessly staring at the computer and waiting for my work day to end so I could go home and see your Dad. All of a sudden, I felt it. Three small taps in a row. South of my belly button, just to the right. If you take your index finger, and tap it lightly on the back of your hand, that is exactly what it felt like. Except, it was from the inside. I've never felt anything like it, and I knew it was you. Your first hello to you Mama. I told your dad, and he was thrilled. He can't wait until he can feel you, too. Kick him sooner rather than later, okay? :)

    I haven't felt you since, but it's okay. For now, I can cherish that one moment. I know soon enough, I will be feeling your every kick and punch. Which won't be too much longer, really. You are already the size of an avocado. Your head is more erect, and your eyes and ears are moving close to their final positions. You're growing toenails, and your scalp is developing. Though, you don't really have any hair yet, per se. You're little heart is pumping up to 25 quarts of blood a day. I can't wait to hear it again at my appointment in a few days! In the next few weeks, you will double your weight, and nearly double your weight. You're getting so big, and so is my belly! I love it. I love resting my hands on my belly and knowing you are in there. It's amazing, really. I am just so blessed to be your mother.

Love always,

Your Mama.