Before we meet x

To my beautiful daughter,

This is the last letter I am going to write to you before we get to meet you. You are due to be born in only 5 weeks time-how time has flown. Me and Daddy are so excited but you probably know that because you can constantly hear us talking and singing to you. We have been waiting for this moment for so long, you are the most precious thing in our hearts and right now, you have no idea how happy you will make us. You make us so happy now, every day and almost every moment we mention your name, we smile, we picture what it will be like when you are here. We hope that we can make you the happiest girl in the world.

Mummy has had some sad times in her life but I want you to know that we will never let anyone hurt you or make you cry because we are going to protect you with everything in our power. I never want you to feel alone because no one could ever possibly love you as much as we do. I already know you are a beautiful little baby who will turn into a smart, smiling little girl. Our family may be small but you don't need anyone in your life who is going to let you down-our little circle of happiness is all you need sweetheart. We will more than make up for anyone or anything missing.

Right now, you are almost ready to be born and I may be in pain but you are so worth every moment of discomfort. I know you must find it fun to bounce on my bladder and kick me in the ribs every day! The moment I hold you in my arms will be the best moment of my whole life-but then you will give us so many amazing moments. I can't wait until you can walk and talk, share our silly sense of humour, when you say 'mummy' and 'daddy' for the first time, when you first laugh, when you learn to swim, when you start school....all these milestones we have to look forward to.

You have made me feel a type of happiness I have never felt before-it's so real and puts everything negative I have ever felt into perspective. Your Daddy and I have spent the most amazing 7 years together as a '2'. We've travelled to beautiful countries, shared in eachother's academic success, seen eachother start new careers, shared millions of laughs and tears, been there for eachother through tragic moments and every day our love and bond has grown stronger. 

Now though, it's time for us to be a 3 and YOU will be the one to make our hearts and life complete. Keep safe in there my darling, we will be together soon.

Love your adoring mummy, Cheryl x