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  • Happy 1 Month Birthday Evan!

    Happy 1 Month Birthday Evan!

    It may not seem like much, being one month old… but given what Evan has gone through in his short time here we wanted to celebrate a little.

    Evan,

    You never cease to amaze us. Every coo, every quivering lip, every smile, every scowl, every cry, every movement, and every look of amazement as you look around your new world melts our hearts. We’ll be forever in awe of what you can do and we’ll be there every step of the way. Thank you for choosing us as your parents and being such a strong little boy.

    Love,

    Mommy and Daddy

     

  • Mother’s Day

    Dear Evan,

    Thanks so much for the Mother’s Day kicks. I know they were out of love. 🙂 I’ll be honest and say that I really don’t think I’ve quite earned the Mommy title just yet. I think I’ll get that recognition from labor, late night feedings, and seemingly endless diaper changes. I can only hope and pray that I am still your Mommy next year. You should be about 10 months old by then and will be able to give some real hugs and kisses that day. Maybe even call me “mama” too. I can’t wait, son. I love you so much. Only 10 more weeks to go!! See you in a couple days at our next appointment.

    Love,
    Mommy

  • Boy oh boy

    Boy oh boy

    Dear Evan –

    Yesterday your Dad and I got to see you again during an ultrasound.  It’s amazing how much you have grown in a month.  You used to just take up a little bit of the screen and now your profile takes up the whole thing.  The tech estimated that you weighed 2 lbs 4 oz already at 26 weeks.  Holy cow.  You are going to be a big turkey.  I should have anticipated since I’ve already gained 30 lbs…  😐  As long as you promise to go on long walks with me and I’ll wear those get-your-butt-in-shape shoes, let Mommy know what you want to eat and I’ll get it for you.  I’m worried you are going to grow up too fast and you won’t be our sweet little boy for long.  But I also know that being bigger is good for you and your healing.

    You’re doing a great job exercising lately.  And your saucy attitude while the tech was trying to look at you was priceless.  Hey man, if someone was invading my space I would tell them what’s what too.  Yet you’re so shy when we are trying to get a good look at you.  Hopefully we can be a touch more cooperative when we have our appointments at U of M.  They are the ones who are going to fix your heart and make you feel better.  I’m so looking forward to seeing you again.   In the meantime, keep letting me know you are here. 🙂

    Love,
    Mommy

  • A little too tight

    Dear Evan –

    I promise I won’t wear those pants to work again.  I know they were a little short anyway, and I thought they still fit ok.  But I know that when I sat down at my desk, you disagreed with me every time.  I’m sorry the waistband was a little too tight and pushing into your little home.  Thank you for the gentle kicks to remind me to move a little so you could have your space.  I must still be holding onto some sort of “I’m not really that big” dream.  But at the rate you are growing, my son, pretty soon I’ll only be able to wear sweatpants and muumuu’s.  That’s ok tho – keep getting bigger and stronger every day.  Give me another kick-slap of reality whenever you think I need it.

    Love,
    Mommy