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Dear Noel

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Dear Noel,

You are growing inside me, at twelve weeks already about the size of a fig or guava fruit.  Your big brother Jax likes to pretend that you are growing inside his tummy too.

We named you "Noel", while you are still hidden away, because we hope to meet you in early December, just a few weeks before Christmas.  In the Hispanic culture, "Noel" is often a name for a boy baby; but in the Caucasian culture, it is usually a girl's name.  We figured between the two, it could be a neutral name for you until you arrive, and we know your gender and give you a forever name.  We did the same with your brother, and his womb name was "Beta."  The meaning of "Noel" is simply, "the Christmas season."

We have a lot of fun with you already (see below photos), but it will be a great deal more fun once you arrive earth side!






Your Daddy is excited about you too. Sometimes I catch him on his iPhone glancing through photos, and they are photos and videos about you, or at least, what we estimate to know about you right now.

We also pray for you every night, Jax and I, as we go to sleep.  And usually when I'm in the shower is another time that I think about you and talk to you.





This week we met with our wonderful midwife, Robin, for the first time.  She was also our midwife with your big brother, and we are grateful to have her watching out for you too.  We listened to your heartbeat with the Doppler, which is something we didn't do with your big brother.  But I was curious, and we wanted to take a quick listen.  Jax found it very interesting, and as soon as Robin was through, he said, "Do it again!"


You are growing strong already (your heartbeat was 156 and easy to find).  I am excited to experience your growth and meet you in a few months.

We love you so much already.

Mommy, Daddy, and Jax

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