Baby…Healthy Baby, how ya doin?  Currently, we’re on week 22!  However, of note, on week 20 we learned your gender (to whatever percentage of accuracy gender is given) and have immediately started to refer to you by name!  The BIG secret is that Kevin and I are the only ones who know your name =)

Kevin leans down and says “Hello!…Hello!….I love you!!”  My love, I love you as well!  We await your arrival with anticipation!

In preparation of your arrival, Kevin and I are going to the VBC today to BABYPALOOZA!  Lots of info on babies, samples to try on baby, and there’ll even be speakers.  Then, Kevin and I will be taking 2 classes through the hospital 1) Prepared Childbirth and 2) Parenting 101.  I refer to the Parenting class as “how to keep your child alive tutorial” as babies are delicate!

Kevin and I promise to give you our very best, sweet baby.  With a heaping dose of love and nurturing we’ll get you oriented into your new surroundings!  That, and prayers!  Every other breath I have, like every other subconscious thought, is a prayer to God for you love.

For, to have a deep, fulfilling life, often involves a struggle of some sort or another.  I pray to God that you will be equipped to overcome life’s obstacles and  have a deeper, richer, faith and hope in the world as a result of the experience.  There are so many experiences that await you, love.

For me, your mother, I can’t wait to have that experience of having you in my arms and your father by my side.  That’ll be a doozy!!  Blessed be, little one, Mama Ruthie

Just look at those feet!  Usain Bolt, a world-class Olympian, has nothing on you! I can’t wait to make all kinds of ridiculous noises and tickle your toes!

Your heart beat sounds amazing and is music to my ears!  Like a nice robust drum, it went Boom Boom Boom!   Kevin and I were making all kinds of drum noises while we waited for Dr. Samples to come and chat with us about how things were progressing.  Kevin and I love you very much little jelly bean, Mama RC

My little jelly bean, my name is Ruth Esther Conrad, your Mama. Papa T-Rex, Kevin, and I can not wait to meet you!  Kevin and I reached a point in our lives, and in our marriage, where we both agreed it was time to expand our family.  So, little sprout, you are very much wanted, very much loved, and we await your arrival with great anticipation!

At the pregnancy confirmation appointment. where you first appeared as a jelly bean, I stared in wonder at the ultrasound screen.  Kevin, just as happy, marveled at the print out that I was able to take home.  Before we go to sleep, Kevin and I both say that “we love you,” little jelly bean.