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Dear Georgia:
We told you about a week ago that you are going to be a big sister later this year. You didn't seem to comprehend the idea, or even care for that matter, but I'm certain when your little brother or sister arrives that you'll be excited.

We've always known we wanted to have more than one child, and after having you, that desire increased. It's really tough to decide when to have another. Do you need more one-on-one time before adding to our family? How will having a new baby impact you at 21 months when he/she is born? Is 21 months a good time in your development to introduce a new family member? We had so many questions about how having another baby would impact you, and there didn't seem to be any perfect answers. We concluded that there really isn't a "perfect" age distance between children.

This is probably more of an explanation than you will ever want for why we chose to have another baby at this time. But the simple answer is that we did it for the three of us, for our little family. We want you to have a sibling close to your age that you can play with, wrestle with and grow up with. You're such a social and extroverted girl that I think having a sibling will really benefit you. You absolutely shine when you're around others.

Today was my first pre-natal doctor's appointment where they took my blood, my pee pee and confirmed your soon-to-be big sister status. Our official due date is November 7, which I think is REALLY cool because your birthday is February 7. We are officially 4 weeks, 5 days pregnant and I haven't puked yet!

It has taken me more than a week and several drafts to write about this because I simply can't put into words how excited we are for us and for you. Hopefully the onslaught of hormones over the next several months will help the words flow better. Until then, this meek letter will have to do.

I love you so much and I can't wait for you to be a big sister.
Mommy