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To my niece, Jayla Marie

You are so loved, little one.

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To my niece, Jayla Marie

When I found out mommy was pregnant I couldn't even begin to put words together. But I will never forget the happiness that poured over my smile and in my heart that day. We were standing in Grammys kitchen when mommy and daddy came over with a box. She said the usual "Here's a Christmas gift I forgot I had at the apartment for you." I seriously thought nothing of it. She handed me the box as I began to slowly nonchalantly open it. The second I saw those three tests with two pink lines I became speechless. I had always waited for this day to become an auntie and now it was finally happening. I can't wait to meet you baby.


In just a few short weeks we get to find out if you're a baby girl or a baby boy. Either way, we will all be so blessed and no matter WHAT we will be so close. You may not be born as I write this letter, but I already love you so so much. I've always waited for this day and now that it's here, I don't even know what to think. In 7 months I'll be holding you and never wanting to let go, the minute I hold you I will get to experience a whole new level of love and I can't wait. We are going to be BEST friends lover girl. I can't wait to make so many memories with you and be your favorite aunt ;) I don't know how old you are reading this, but just know, no matter how old you are I never want you to feel TOO old to come to me about anything. Live this short life you live to the fullest, and ALWAYS remember your worth. If you're ever doubting yourself or your worth just know I will always be here to guide you, I'll always be here to tell you maybe not what you WANT to hear but what you NEED to hear. You'll understand it one day.


Jayla Marie,

YOU ARE A GIRL!!!! We have just ONE more month until we meet you, I already love and spoil you so much, I feel as you're already here. I cannot WAIT to see my love for you when you really arrive. You are already loved by so many, that the love when you arrive will be out of this world.

YOU ARE HERE!!! September 23rd 2020 born at 3:39 AM. 7 lbs 13 oz. You are perfect. I wish I could come see you at the hospital and I wish I could have seen you be born. But due to the pandemic you have to stay safe with mommy and daddy at the hospital. The second you are home I am coming to meet you and I can't wait to give you all the cuddles and bond with you, Jayla. I didn't know I could fall in love with someone over a picture but I sure did with you. I can't imagine what it will feel like when I have you in my arms. A whole new level of love that I know will never be broken.

FINALLY I MEET YOU!!! The moment I met you I KNEW I would love you forever. It is currently day 6 and I have seen you everyday. If I could see you everyday forever I would. I definitely experienced a whole new level of love when I first held you. I would already do anything for you and go that extra mile for you in any situation. I cannot wait to continue to watch you grow and cross new mile stones everyday. I'm so glad I have a forever bestie (aside from your mommy) to be by my side through good times and bad times. I know if I am ever feeling down I can count on you to make everything feel better again. No matter how young you are, I feel you can still make someones day 10x better! I want you to remember what I said and know that I mean every single word that is in this. The world is yours. I will always be here Jayla Marie. I love you forever little one. Forever and always bb. Love your aunt May May

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