Dear little girl,

Little one,
You are a girl! For some reason I thought so. Ever since me and your dad found out we both feel so much more connected to you. You'd be amazed how much joy it brings me to be able to say "she" is moving, or this will be "hers". We have your first name picked out and ready to go. There is a debate of a lifetime over your middle name though. I'll wait till we finalize to unveil.
Right now I'm in the library studying for pharmacology. I wish you could learn what I'm learning. You would be the smartest newborn with the amount of time you spend with me with a nose in a book. I will tell you, you have some certain expectations little girl. I want you to be so many things, but probably close to the very top is for you to have a desire to be a highly educated individual. I want you to want to learn new things of value, experience things that you have a passion for and genuinely enjoy what you will end up as a career.
This past weekend we went with your two grandmothers to An Affair of the Heart. It's a huge shopping extravaganza. After just finding out earlier in the week you were a precious little girl, you made a HAUL. Your grandmas went crazy. You will definitely have some cute outfits waiting on you when you get here. On the way home, you were kicking like crazy as if to say, "Turn around Mom! I'm not done shopping!" If you are anything like me, fashion will be important to you. I vow to dress you classy and cute as long as you'll let me. I can't imagine what trend will be around in your teen years. Remind me of 'jeggings' the first time I ask you, "you want to wear what?!" As long as you don't look like a hussy, you'll have some room for experimentation.
While on the subject of your grandmas: your dad's mom is one of the sweetest people you will ever have in your life. She will teach you so much that I never could. She has such a sweet spirit of mercy and patience. (Watch out- I use the words 'suck it up' a lot with your dad.) I think she has picked out 'Nana' for her name, but she was the first to tell me she will be whatever YOU say. She loves you already so much and can't wait to meet you. I'm looking forward to seeing the bond you two will come to share.
My mom on the other hand, wow! Her names have consisted of "Kray-Kray to Laobi, to Gran". She is my best friend in life. She has a deep compassion for people and always puts her family first. She is a clinical director at a hospital for rehab. People have to be pretty smart to work for her, so she knows her stuff. She is one of the most efficient women I know. How she excels at a full time job, maintains an immaculate household, loves her husband and kids the way she does amazes me. And all while wearing great shoes! I know she will love you with all she has and want to take you on multiple shopping excursions. I'll warn you now though- sometimes she gets a bit too excited... Let's just say I went through a phase when nearly everything she bought for me, she had a matching outfit. It may be cute as a baby and toddler, but in the 6th grade, it's less than ideal. I promise I'll try to watch out for ya:)

I think you love oranges. After I eat them, you kick like crazy.

I love you little one.
Love,
Mom