Dear Newest,

When Paul and I saw how much Eric enjoyed other kids, we knew, if at all possible, we'd love to give him a little brother or sister. Not to mention, the idea of being blessed with another child was one that got us very excited!!!

We are so excited to know, come September, that dream of ours will come true!!!

1st Trimester:
This time around was a bit different than when I was pregnant with Eric. With Eric, I had a pretty easy time. I'd have heightened gag reflexes, however, it never led to anything. Not so lucky this time around. There were plenty of mornings that sent me to the bathroom, and my nights weren't much better. I found the only way to really feel better was to make sure I sat still. However, that's pretty impossible with little man around, so most mornings were pretty difficult as we would be getting ready to head out for the morning.

With Eric, fruit flavored life savers were my life saver. However, those did nothing for me this time except make me want to gag! My savior this time around...Eric's juice boxes! hahahaha! Thank you Mott's for Tots, and thank you Eric for sharing with Mommy and new baby sibling!

Dear newest,
Your Daddy and I couldn't be more excited to have you enter the world! We have the same feelings as when we were expecting your brother, however, this time around has an extra level of excitement added to it. That being, not only are you going to enter the world and become part of our lives, but you are entering it, with an amazing big brother! Your Daddy and I couldn't be more excited to give you both the relationship of a sibling. You will play togther, fight with one another, love one another, and no matter what, will always be there for one another! It's going to be the best!!! We love you!!! And can not wait to meet you!!!

P.S. Mommy left a comment for you to one day read. There's this silly thing called FaceBook, that allows all friends to talk to one another. Mommy and Daddy hadn't joined at the time when we were having your brother, but, I attached all our friends comments to our announcement of you! Everyone was so excited to hear the news, I just had make it part of this post so you will always know just how excited we all are for you!

And last but not least...
Dear Mom/Grandma, I know you have been asking and asking and asking for a belly picture. I do promise to have one for you shortly, but in the meantime, picturing a female version of the boy below, will give you a good idea of things!