Dear Baby~
I'm just waiting waiting waiting for you to kick. My tummy is starting to show a bit, but Emma is still confused that you're in there. She already loves you so much. She is always talking about Tyson and Lydia and often times mentions you in her prayers. When I lay down at night I picture you laying snuggled up on my shoulder. I really hope you have black hair. You're dad is hoping for green eyes and I'm hoping for dimples. But in the end we just want you to be here as part of our family. I've felt like you've been missing for over a year now and I am just so relieved that you'll be here with us for next Christmas. You've been such a good baby. I was never really sick with you, just VERY sleepy at the beginning. Now I feel great. No huge cravings. I can still work out. I sleep comfortably. And we both enjoy a good grapefruit every night. I hope you're nice and comfy in my belly.

Dear Baby,
Today we found out that I am Hypoglycemic. Which means I don't produce enough thyroid. After researching the internet for about an hour I learned that this might have been the reason why it took us so long to get pregnant. My friend Natalie says it took us so long because you were busy up in Heaven and still needed there. Whatever the reason is, I'm just so glad you're finally here. I'm taking pills now so that you can develop strong and healthy and my lack of thyroid won't slow us both down. I sure hope they work in time. See you soon. Love, mom.

Dear Lydia~

A year ago from today your dad and I were on a trip to Thailand. Papa and Annie took the whole family. On our last day there we took a boat out to these Sea Caves called Hongs. At sunset we made these little Kratong's that were filled with fresh flowers, a coconut base, candles and incense. It was a little silly but they told us to make a wish. Your dad and I decided to wish that you, our next sweet little girl would join our family. So we took our little Kratong and we made our wish, for you, Lydia, to come to us in the next year. As we let our Kratong go and float inside the enclosed Lagoon I just thought so hard of you and wanted you there in my arms at that moment. Your dad and I both agreed that it was one of the most romantic moments of our marriage. The water below us had algae that glowed in the night time and fire flies were flying above us. The Lagoon was filled with about 30 other glowing kratong's and very few things I have seen in my life have been as beautiful as that. We were never quite sure exactly when we wanted to start trying for another baby. However, after that night we knew we were ready for you. For the last year I've just felt like our family has had a piece missing from it. I can't even tell you how much peace it gives me to know you're in my belly right now. I have another 5 weeks before the Dr. confirms that you are in fact the little girl I've been waiting for. But for now I just have the feelings in my heart to let me know you're here. I can't even believe how much I love you. We're all waiting for you.