As of my writing this, you are just over 13 weeks along in your natal growth. Your mom hasn't even felt you kick yet, but we've seen your heartbeat three times. You look like a fine young person, though it's a little hard to make out whether you're a boy or a girl from the blobby ultrasounds. I'd imagine that will have changed by the time you are able read this, and I can honestly say that we'll be equally happy either way.

I want you to know that no matter how many crazy turns life takes, we will always strive to be loving parents and provide guidance as best we possibly can. We will do everything we can to give you a world rife with possibility and promise. We will do everything we can to make the planet a better place, even if it just means improving some tiny corner of the world a little bit at a time. We will always try to surround you with loving people, including us (for as long as you can stand it), and we will encourage you to be fearless when seeking out new challenges and experiences. We will have your back, no matter what.

I wonder what the world looks like to you right now. I'm guessing it's mostly a dream of random sounds and colors. I'm just going to warn you: it may stay that way even after you can differentiate things. That's not a bad thing. It's the biggest blessing we have as humans, a richly textured existence full of so much grandeur and variability that it continually makes your head spin. I hope I can teach you to accept all this with an open heart, and I want you to know that come what may, our hearts will always be open to you.

Good luck in your stately womb, and enjoy your growth into existence!



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