Bundle of Motion

Hi Aiden,

Your dad and I got to experience something very amazing a few nights ago. I went to the doctor on Thursday for a check up, everything was great. You are still growing pretty quickly and measuring about 5 days a head. I had some concerns because I didn't think I had felt you kicking yet. Dr Wittek (who is such a great doctor by the way) said I probably just hadn't noticed you moving and recommended I spend some quiet time each day focusing on you moving. Well that night I went to bed and tried to focus on feeling you move...and I did. You kicked, or punched, and it felt like there was a fish in my stomach. I placed my hand where I had felt it and you kicked again! I could feel it on the outside of my stomach! You must have my soccer genes :) Anyway I got very excited and went to get your dad so he could feel it too. His face lit up when he felt you. Now he asked multiple times a day if you are kicking because he wants to feel you. You are already a wonderful child and I don't even know you yet. You are such a blessing to us and we are counting down the days until we see your handsome face.

All my love,
Mom

Appreciation

Hi Aiden,

I just wanted to stop by and tell you how I'm feeling today. I carry you around with me everyday and feel your tiny little movements inside my tummy but today it has been a lot more real. I have butterflies because of how excited I am for you to come into our lives.Your Daddy and I are so incredibly blessed to have you...and we haven't even met you yet. I cannot wait to see what the future holds for our family and for you. I just know you are going to grow into an amazing man just like your Dad, grandpa's and great grandpa's. And I already love you more than words can even express. You are a combination of the love your Dad and I have for each other.

I love you my sweet baby.
Mommy

Aiden

Hello my darling Aiden,

Last week we found out you are a healthy baby boy! Your momma was so surprised because I just "knew" you were a girl. But despite what my mother intuition said I could not be more trilled to have a precious little boy to call my own. You are our first born son-that is so incredible. We decided to name you Aiden John Leroy. The "John" has been in the Leroy family for 5 generations with your Papa being John Leroy IV and your dad being Matthew John Leroy. You are being named after some pretty cool people :)

Today we are going to register for all your gifts! I cannot wait to pick out all the things we need for your arrival (which is in less than 19 weeks!!!). You are going to be one spoiled little boy but I wouldn't have it any other way.

I wanted to tell you a little secret my sweet Aiden. Your daddy is so excited to have a son. Someone who he can teach to hunt, fish, and play catch with. You are making his dream come true to carry on the Leroy name. I just know you are going to make us such proud parents.

I love you more than words can express.
Mom