You are perfect

Nora,

Your Daddy and I love the name that we have chosen for you.  We love to call you by your name already.  It makes us the bond between the 3 of us even stronger.  We can't wait to meet you and put a beautiful face to your name.

The last couple weeks have been really hard on me.  I was starting to feel better, but I am feeling more sick again - and some days even more than before.  As long as you are healthy though, I will be just fine. Also accompanying the last few weeks has been bouts of anxiety. I know it is common for a Mommy to worry, but I am already a worrier at heart.  I worry about you all the time.  I want you to be healthy and strong and able in every way.  I pray for you everyday, but still worry.  I have to rest assured that you are in the Lord's hands and he will provide you with the body that he sees fit for you.  I still pray that it is a strong one full of ability.  I want you to be able to accomplish all the goals you have in life.  Every Mother hopes for the perfect baby, and I am no exception.  But I also know that there is no defined "perfection".  I remember the day your Aunt Sydney was born.  It was a very emotional time for our family.  I am ashamed to say that I was afraid I would love her less due to her differences.  She wasn't "normal" per se.  But as time went on and she grew, I was blessed to have my heart softened and expanded to hold so much love for such a truly perfect daughter of God.  I am thankful for the blessing she has been in my life to teach me acceptance, tolerance, and love toward every human being no matter what they look like.  This applies to you too Nora.  I will love you no matter what.  You will always be perfect to me because you are perfect to your Heavenly Father. 

I love you already and will continue to love you more and more.  I love the time we have together including the many times throughout the day that I get to feel your kicks and movements.  You are a joy to have around and I know we will always feel joy in our hearts for you and your place in our family.  Thank you for making us a family and making me a mother. 

Love Mommy