5 months old

Natalee,

I can't believe that you are already five months old. It is even harder to believe that today is your first Christmas Eve. You are such a blessing to me and your dad.

I'm so glad we were able to have you. I was so worried when the first set of doctors that I saw told me that you were a tubal pregnancy. Your dad and I were devastated but we did not lose hope. Deep down inside I knew that you were ok and that we would be able to hold you in our arms one day. I was so excited when we went to see Dr. Christie and she was able to find you on the ultrasound machine. I will never forget that day as long as I live. It was December 27, 2007. Right before the nurse called my name to go into the room your daddy rubbed my tummy and said "Ok baby show us that you are ok". When they put the probe on my stomach you were moving around like crazy! I was so happy that I cried.

I hope you never have to experience the pain of thinking that you will never be able to have children. We wanted you so much and when we thought that we lost you it was the worst feeling I have ever experienced. We love you.

July 10, 2008 was the best day of my life. The first time I heard you cry it melted my heart, and then when I got to hold you I understood what it meant to love a child with every fiber of your being. You were the most beautiful baby I had ever seen. Your dad and I were just mesmorized by you.

In the past five months you have made your dad and I the happiest people on Earth. You are rolling over both ways, laughing, eating solids (sweet potatos and carrots are your favorite), your first tooth came through the other day, you are very good with your hands, and you are cooing at everyone.


I hope that you will always know how much I love you. You have made my life complete,

Mommy