26 weeks

Oh Iggy,

Hello baby love. What a few weeks it has been. You are over two pounds and almost the size of a ruler! You are turning somersaults in my tummy, it's so crazy. I can start to feel you under my ribs now. You are definitely a night owl like your papa. Just when I feel like I'm starting to get the hang of things it all changes! I am so thankful for you though and know you are born out of purity, love, and humility. Last Sunday was Mother's Day. Super odd considering I got a lot of, "Happy Almost Mother's Day!". I'm also realizing for me you are my son and I am already your mother even though our eyes have not yet met. But for your dad he becomes your dad when your eyes meet. Something I've had to adjust to but none of that will matter once you're here.

I've been feeling very good and I hope you feel that. I've felt very loved and surrounded in that love. This verse has recently hit me when I've needed the assurance: "He who pursues righteousness and love finds life, prosperity, and honor." Proverbs 21:21 What an incredible reminder that sometimes through our hard choices we are revealed the gifts of the Lord. I hope my choices only help you.

Tonight we are going to listen to your father's band, Soft Reeds, play a show. Hopefully all goes well. The last show we got a little sick but hopefully this show since we're past the nausea we can just push through exhaustion. Tomorrow I have hair for a wedding, cutting hair next two weeks then your Leitner grandparents will be arriving. I'm really looking forward to their arrival. Also it's Grandma Smith's birthday. It's basically been a month of celebrating : )

This week I'm praying for perseverance and humility. I have a lot of growing to do. I hope you feel safe and loved. I hope you feel warmth and hope. "For you created my inmost being; you knit me together in my mother's womb. I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made; your works are wonderful, I know that full well" Psalm 139:13-14. This verse is something we all need to be reminded of often. I love you and can't wait to hold you.

With love,

Mommy