There is so much to say, yet I can't hold down a single thought in my mind.
This is the newest member of the Oliveira family, and she's growing in my belly.
(well, we're "85% sure its a girl" )
I've been keeping her safe and sound in my belly for almost 19 weeks now, which means there are approximately 21 more weeks until I get to meet her, to hold her in my arms and kiss all of her tiny parts.
I've been holding my breath. Waiting. Wondering. Worrying. Hoping. Dreaming. Praying.
She is real to me. I can feel her little fluttery movements, the hard bulge under my waistband, the hormones that make me emotional and sensitive. She's "the bean".
I decided to keep her my little secret, taking the last months to nourish and care for her, before letting the world know what was going on. I needed my privacy. I needed to KNOW this was going to work out. I know some of you out there who weren't in the know were "onto me"... you knew that over the last months or weeks something had been different. I just wasn't ready to share.
I still feel like this is a deeply personal thing for my family and myself. I am still processing the feelings and emotions and reality of it all.
So, here (she) is, our little "bean". Growing, changing our family in ways I really can't wrap my head around right now...
She's beautiful! Just like her mom. Nice job!!!
XOX
Posted by: Janice | May 07, 2009 at 12:04 PM
Congrats congrats congrats!!! I heard a little chit chat recently that tipped me off but I was patiently waiting for you to share before saying CONGRATS!!!
~Lisa
Posted by: Lisa Kiefer | May 07, 2009 at 12:05 PM
What a wonderfully exciting post!! Congratulations!!!
Posted by: Nancy E | May 07, 2009 at 12:19 PM
Congradulations, babies are always a beautiful miracle.
Posted by: Lydia Jackson | May 07, 2009 at 12:30 PM
yeah! so happy for you and bobio and griff :)
Posted by: melisser | May 07, 2009 at 12:51 PM
Congrats, Melissa! How exciting!!!
Posted by: Sarah Hodgkinson | May 07, 2009 at 01:34 PM
seriously. i am crying. again. when my beautiful niece comes out, you need to tell her that she has made her auntie breanne cry like 80 times already. my heart is exploding in happiness for you and bob and griff. this little girl is SO lucky to be coming into your family. so so so lucky. and of course, she's lucky to already be madelyn's bff (i swear. they communicated when we were both still pregnant). love to you all. and YAY. as i told you before, little girls are something special (even when they pee, poop, and puke all over you...)
Posted by: breanne | May 07, 2009 at 02:40 PM
Melissa and Bob, congrats to you and your family. Best of luck to you and I would be more than happy to bring spaghettio's when she gets here!
Posted by: Amy Dutra | May 07, 2009 at 03:30 PM
I'm pretty sure my eyes just watered up and I want to cry I'm so happy for you. You deserve this little bundle of baby more than anyone I know. Congrats!!
Posted by: Angela Spangela | May 07, 2009 at 04:23 PM
Hurrah! Great news! Many congratulations!! I'm so happy for you!
Posted by: LucieG | May 07, 2009 at 05:38 PM
whooo hooo a lil baby scrapper ;) congratulations!!!
Posted by: jenn shurkus | May 07, 2009 at 05:40 PM
awww, Melissa!! she is beautiful! i am SO happy for you!
Posted by: janet m | May 07, 2009 at 05:57 PM
What a wonderful bit of news.
Posted by: JLS | May 07, 2009 at 06:47 PM
Oh what a happy time for you and your family---best of luck to you all---it is an awesome time
Posted by: Tina B. | May 07, 2009 at 08:17 PM
Melissa & Bob
Congratulations!!! Such wonderful news I am so happy for you. You will make wonderful parents.
Ann
Posted by: ann zacharchuk | May 07, 2009 at 09:22 PM
no words :) so so SO excited for you and the fam.
Posted by: erin | May 07, 2009 at 10:02 PM
Your life is full of all kinds of wonderful right now!!! Congratulations... what exciting news... Happy Mother's Day ;o)
Posted by: Jen P. | May 07, 2009 at 10:27 PM
Oh boy or should I say oh girl, what truly wonderful news. I am sooooo pleased for you, Bobio and griff. This little person is so lucky to be joining such a wonderful family. I am looking forward to at least one cuddle.
Posted by: EJ | May 07, 2009 at 11:52 PM
i keep coming back to read this and get so excited over and over again. and teary. :)
Posted by: breanne | May 08, 2009 at 10:20 AM
I HAVE GOOSEBUMPS AND TEARS IN MY EYES!!!
(and you won't believe it, but I have been stalking your blog recently because I just HAD a feeling!!!)
Now tell me your due date so we can plan your maternity and newborn sessions.
CONGRATS, my sweet friend, I am SO excited for all of you!!
Posted by: Sarah Kristiansen | May 08, 2009 at 10:41 AM
Congratulations!!!
Oh babies are such a precious gift!!!! I'm so happy for you!
Posted by: cari Locken | May 08, 2009 at 10:22 PM
oh, melissa!!! i am sooo happy for you and your family. i can't wait to see you this summer and give you biggg hug:)
Posted by: june | May 10, 2009 at 06:33 PM
Honestly, I can't imagine being happier for anyone than I am for you right now. Congratulations Melissa; your little girl is so incredibly lucky to have you as her mom.
Posted by: Denise T | May 10, 2009 at 09:55 PM
oh my goodness! What wonderful news, Melissa! Congratulations to you and Bobio and Griff! Can't wait to meet her in 3-D!
Posted by: Tracy V | May 11, 2009 at 01:40 PM
I know we barely know eachother, I'm just a customer at the store, but I had to tell you that I am truly SO happy for you. Congratulations!!!!
Posted by: Stephanie C. | May 14, 2009 at 09:11 AM