Dear embryo,

This is my first entry to you. I realize that I have so much to say to you and you’re not even a fetus yet. I am currently 6 weeks and 5 days pregnant. I already understand the meaning of being a mother. I feel incredibly responsible for your well-being. I try to eat as healthy and as much as possible, even though I am so very nauseous. I take my vitamins, I read my pregnancy books, I stress about miscarriage risks, and I wonder what it’s like for you in there. You are currently the size of half a dime. That is SMALL! I am so protective of you because you must be fragile in there! When your father leans on me, I make sure he doesn’t put too much pressure on my belly. When I feel a cramp, I try to adjust my position because I think it must be you telling me you’re not comfortable. When I feel tired, I tell myself that is great, because you are taking all my energy.

I really look forward to meeting you, loving you, teaching you, holding you and admiring you. I am making a promise to you on this very day – February 22, 2010. I promise you that I will NEVER stifle you or hold you back from your dreams. It is easy for parents to give their children guilt trips, to have expectations of them and conditions. I will have none of these things. I will do my very best to set you free as early as possible and let you live your life’s purpose.

Your father and I are responsible for creating you. Our love for one another has created this brand new soul – a piece of God. You are the product of our love and I look forward to seeing you. I already know that you will hold all the inner and outer beauty of this world and I am already very proud of you. You are strong and I am certain that you will be a rebellious, free spirit.

I love you little embryo. May this be the beginning of a very beautiful relationship.