Sunday, November 11, 2012

Dear Baby Boy

Dear Baby Boy,

I think you are definitely going to be an athlete. You are always moving around in there! I'm pretty sure you've learned how to use my hip bone as a diving board, because I feel you pressing up against it, and then I feel you on the other side of my body, as if you used it to push off of! You have also started exploring my ribcage. That's fun.

The girls at work are always asking to feel you kicking. The other day Whitney grabbed my belly and jiggled it around a bit, which I think woke you up. I'd imagine you were not happy about it, because you got very violent for a few minutes. I'll try and keep the belly shaking to a minimum from now on ;)

Your dad and I were talking the other night, wondering what you look like right now. I hope you're growing and staying healthy! I found this video yesterday, which made me cry. It's of a baby that was born at 30 weeks. He's so tiny. What a miracle that he was able to survive! Please stay in as long as you need to! At least...until we hit 41 weeks. Then I might start getting impatient to see you.

Who am I kidding? I'm already impatient to see you!!!

Love,
Mommy

Tuesday, November 6, 2012

Dear Baby Boy

Dear Baby Boy,

We're getting so big! I've gained 5 lbs in the past 3 weeks, and my belly is now getting wider, as well as more protrusive. I keep running into things w/ it, like the edge of the kitchen counter and doors. It's hard to gauge how much space I need now, and I've got quite a few years under my belt at being the size I used to be. Tough habit to break ;)

I often wonder what you are doing in there. I feel bad that I can't make more room for you to be comfy. I feel you stretching and bumping around, and I'm sure you're starting to get annoyed by how crammed things are. Sorry! Only about 10 more weeks, and you can come out! I'm getting so excited! Although everyone tells me I need to enjoy the peace and quiet of you being nicely contained. I am. My favorite thing to do is just sit and watch you squirm around in my belly. I can see and feel you moving in multiple places at once now. It's quite a show!

I can't wait to hold you in my arms. Keep growing and getting fat in there! My phone app says you're just about as long as you're going to get (17ish inches), and you weigh almost 3 lbs. So you've got some weight to put on. I hope you're long and lean, like your dad. I love you so much.

Love,
Mommy

P.S. We voted today. Here's a picture your dad took: