Dear Roland,

I've been carrying you now for 20 weeks strait. You know what that means? It's great news! It means that in another 20 weeks I will get to hold you in my arms for the first time. I can't even imagine how great that moment will be. Daddy and I already love you so, so, so much. I hope these next 20 weeks go by so fast.

Love,
Mommy

Dear Roland,

By now you know how crazy your Aunt Christy is, and how much she loves you. She wanted to feel you move so bad so we tried all sorts of tricks to get you moving in there. I hope you didn't mind the temporary sugar over-load that happened this day... or our obnoxious laughter at how silly we looked lying on the floor at my work place. You have been a part of me for almost 20 weeks now.

Love,
Mommy

Dear Roland,

I went shopping today with Grandma and Aunt Christy. They keep telling me not to buy things in case I get them at our baby shower but it's so hard not to. I just want to make sure that we have everything your little heart desires - before you even know that your heart wants it! We ended up just window shopping mostly but I picked you out a few cute toys regardless. You're 18 weeks, 3 days old here.

Love,
Mommy

Grandma trying out some of the gliders.

Aunt Christy making funny faces on the gliders.

They sure are comfortable. This is a must-have-item for you and me!

We got to take advantage of 'Expectant Mother' parking. How fun!

Dear Roland,

Today you experienced your very first (and last) St. Patrick's Day celebration in the womb. Daddy and I walked down to our favorite place, The Field to watch Irish dancers and listen to live music. I'll admit, I was mostly going for the food. Your dad doesn't like cabbage, and I love it so it was my excuse to gorge on it all day long. Towards the end of the day you were dancing along to the music too. I love feeling you move.

Love,
Mommy

Random Tidbit of Information: We wore these same outfits on our honeymoon. See picture below.

Epcot @ Disney World - August 2010

Dear Roland,

Your dad and I can hardly believe how quickly the time is going by. You've been a part of me now for 17 weeks. That means that this whole pregnancy is almost half way through. It seems like just yesterday that we wished you into existence. You're now the size of an onion. I can hardly believe that!

16 Weeks, 5 Days Heartbeat

Dear Roland,

Today when I went to the doctor for my monthly visit we got to hear your heartbeat again. I made sure to record it so that daddy could hear it later since he couldn't come along. Though I can't feel you moving inside of me yet, the doppler was able to hear it. It's nice to know you are enjoying your temporary home in there.

Love,
Mommy