Dear Tatu,
My little number three. You are currently a conglomerate of essential parts - a heart and the beginnings of all of the organs that will carry you through your life. But you won't stay looking like a peanut for long. I've been down this road before. You will grow big enough to kick my insides and turn a somersault or two. And then just when you are running out of room to move, you will leave my womb and greet the world. I can already almost feel the smallness of your head curled up under my chin and the soft lump of your swaddled body in my arms. I can almost see the funny faces you will make as you try to nurse on a blanket or anything that touches your cheek when you get hungry. And I can almost hear the sound of your sighs. I wonder what noises you will choose as your mantra as you discover your voice. The very beginnings of your body are only just starting to form, but my mind and heart are full of anticipation.
My littlest one, I just wanted you to know someday how deeply loved, wanted, and cherished you are - even at only eights weeks in the womb.
Much love,
- Mommy
Congrats!How exciting.
ReplyDeleteBrooke, again, your words are incredibly moving. I can't wait to see this little one who will inevitably grow into as beautiful a child as his/her brother and sister. Congratulations!
ReplyDeleteWhat does Tatu mean?
ReplyDeleteTatu means 3 in Swahili. Counting to 10 in Swahili was one of bits of the language that Jeffrey picked up while he was in Africa. It is pronounces taw-too.
ReplyDeleteAww, Brooke, I LOVE it!! I'm soooo excited for y'all!!!! When is the due date? Marc and I were so excited when Jeffrey called Marc last Friday night with the news!!! Are you not in the Wed. Bible study anymore? I was gone a couple of weeks since I was sick but then the last couple of weeks missed you.
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