Hi little girl. It has been some time since I had a chance to talk to you. I have been very busy with work and I want to make sure that changes when you finally get here. I know that I will always be there for you, but these days I feel like there so much to do and so little time to do it knowing that you are on your way.
As your Mom has told you, we have both been busy getting your room ready. I hope you enjoy the pictures of the room later in life since I know that you will never remember what the room looks like in your first few years with us.
Today is my birthday. I turned 34 and realized that it is the last birthday I will celebrate without having to think about my baby girl's birthday right around the corner.
Your Mom and I met Uncle Brent and Allison out for dinner and we spent a lot of time talking about you (that is normal these days). The conversation led to your grandparents. Uncle Brent wanted to know what you would call my mom and dad and Mom's mom and dad. My dad (Pops) decided a while ago that he would be "Pops." Keep in mind that he decided that...and we loved it. Outside of that we don't, at the moment, have any special "grandparent" names for Mom's parents or my Mom.
We have been going with Grandpa (Tom) and Grandma (Judy) for Mom's parents, but I'm not sure if that is final or not. As for my mom, Uncle Brent suggests "Nanny." I called my mom's mom "Nanny" and it means a lot to my mom. I feel like you calling her Nanny would be both a tribute to her beloved mom and reminder that her mom could not be here to meet you.
In the end it is her decision, but I never thought I would spend so much time on a name you would use for your grandparents. You really don't think about those things as you grow up. In fact, you don't have to think about them at any point in your life until moments like this and I must admit...it is WEIRD!!!
You will understand someday (I didn't understand until now), and it really is not something you need to worry about...but it is definitely something you never consider!
I love you and I know you will be fine calling "Jane" any name we decide, but I just wanted to remind you how much we have already started thinking about you.
Love,
Dad.