My sweet son,
Mark, you gave me and Daddy quite a scare this week, all that growing and stretching your doing in there gave Momma some pretty bad pains so I had to go to Labor and Delivery to get everything checked out. Good news is no contractions and you were moving quite a bit in there so they released me to go home. Daddy said he had never been so scared or emotional before and Momma felt the same. It seems unfathomable to lose you before we officially meet and I hope we never have to face that. You mean so much to us already, your our baby boy our first son and nothing will ever change that. I hope you stay in there until September baby boy!
Love,
Your Momma
This is what's going on in there this week:Baby's now the size of a papaya!
Baby's little face is fully formed...minus the baby fat, of course. The next task at hand for baby: sprouting two teeny-tiny nipples!
Sunday, May 30, 2010
Sunday, May 23, 2010
22 Weeks!!!
My sweet little boy,
Have I mentioned how much I already love you lately Mark, you are already changing me and my life in so many ways and you aren't even here yet. I'm noticing that your starting to have certain times during the day/night that you always seem to move. You seem to move the most after Daddy gets home and starts talking with Momma. I bought you some books yesterday. I'm hoping you love books as much as Momma. I bought the Peter Rabbit's Giant storybook for us. I remember when I was little your Grandma(my Momma) used to read those stories to me and I can't wait to just hold you and read you those stories at your bedtime. You are such a blessing to us and I want you to always remember how loved and wanted you are.
Love,
Your Momma
This is what's happening in there this week:Baby's now the size of a papaya!
Baby's settling into sleep cycles, snoozing about 12 to 14 hours a day. It shouldn't be hard to figure out when -- just pay attention to those kicks as they start and stop.
Have I mentioned how much I already love you lately Mark, you are already changing me and my life in so many ways and you aren't even here yet. I'm noticing that your starting to have certain times during the day/night that you always seem to move. You seem to move the most after Daddy gets home and starts talking with Momma. I bought you some books yesterday. I'm hoping you love books as much as Momma. I bought the Peter Rabbit's Giant storybook for us. I remember when I was little your Grandma(my Momma) used to read those stories to me and I can't wait to just hold you and read you those stories at your bedtime. You are such a blessing to us and I want you to always remember how loved and wanted you are.
Love,
Your Momma
This is what's happening in there this week:Baby's now the size of a papaya!
Baby's settling into sleep cycles, snoozing about 12 to 14 hours a day. It shouldn't be hard to figure out when -- just pay attention to those kicks as they start and stop.
Sunday, May 16, 2010
21 Weeks!!!
My sweet baby boy,
Mark you seem to be getting more active with every week that passes and now I'm starting to see that some things I eat or drink can make you even more active. My current craving which makes you squirm all in my belly is grape soda, I'm not sure if it's the sugar or temperature or if you just like it lol. I find myself thinking of what traits I think you will have more and more these days. I wonder if you will have Daddy's eyes and Mommy's nose or if you will be pale like your Momma or tan like Daddy. I can't wait to meet you but I'm ready for the time you have left in my belly to slow down, I just enjoy feeling you and keeping you safe in there and I'm trying to soak in every minute but it seems to pass by so fast. Momma and Daddy love you so much and so do so many other people.
Love,
Your Momma
This is what's happening this week:Baby's now the size of a banana!
Baby's digestive system is busy creating meconium (a tarry black substance made of swallowed amniotic fluid, digestive secretion, and dead cells), which will fill the first diaper after birth
Mark you seem to be getting more active with every week that passes and now I'm starting to see that some things I eat or drink can make you even more active. My current craving which makes you squirm all in my belly is grape soda, I'm not sure if it's the sugar or temperature or if you just like it lol. I find myself thinking of what traits I think you will have more and more these days. I wonder if you will have Daddy's eyes and Mommy's nose or if you will be pale like your Momma or tan like Daddy. I can't wait to meet you but I'm ready for the time you have left in my belly to slow down, I just enjoy feeling you and keeping you safe in there and I'm trying to soak in every minute but it seems to pass by so fast. Momma and Daddy love you so much and so do so many other people.
Love,
Your Momma
This is what's happening this week:Baby's now the size of a banana!
Baby's digestive system is busy creating meconium (a tarry black substance made of swallowed amniotic fluid, digestive secretion, and dead cells), which will fill the first diaper after birth
Sunday, May 9, 2010
20 Weeks!!!
Mark,
My sweet little boy, today marks the halfway point 20 weeks down and another 20 weeks to go(give or take a couple weeks). Today is also another special day, Mother's Day. I have to say I don't think any gift compares to the gift you give Momma, not just today but everday. Your baby kicks are the most wonderful and magical thing to me, even when your on my bladder making me feel like I need to pee every five minutes lol. I love you so much already and can't imagine what the love will be like when we finally meet face to face. Thank you for letting me be your Momma and for being my son.
Love,
Your Momma
This is what's happening in there this week:Baby's now the size of a cantaloupe!
Baby gulps down several ounces of amniotic fluid every day, both for nutrition and to practice swallowing and digesting. And, these days, those taste buds actually work! Studies show that after birth, babies respond best to tastes they've already had via amniotic fluid. Meaning, think about what you'd like your future child to eat as you prepare your own lunch.
My sweet little boy, today marks the halfway point 20 weeks down and another 20 weeks to go(give or take a couple weeks). Today is also another special day, Mother's Day. I have to say I don't think any gift compares to the gift you give Momma, not just today but everday. Your baby kicks are the most wonderful and magical thing to me, even when your on my bladder making me feel like I need to pee every five minutes lol. I love you so much already and can't imagine what the love will be like when we finally meet face to face. Thank you for letting me be your Momma and for being my son.
Love,
Your Momma
This is what's happening in there this week:Baby's now the size of a cantaloupe!
Baby gulps down several ounces of amniotic fluid every day, both for nutrition and to practice swallowing and digesting. And, these days, those taste buds actually work! Studies show that after birth, babies respond best to tastes they've already had via amniotic fluid. Meaning, think about what you'd like your future child to eat as you prepare your own lunch.
Sunday, May 2, 2010
19 Weeks!!!
Mark,
My sweet little son, I never get tired of saying that. You are getting bigger and bigger, you are supposed to be the size of a mango but that's how big you were Monday so I'm betting your bigger now. I'm starting to feel your kicks, which it is amazing and I love feeling them even at 7:30 in the morning lol. You seem most active in the morning when I'm waking up and before I go to bed in the evening. You still seem to be low and enjoy kicking/punching/bouncing on Momma's bladder not that I mind since I love feeling you. Keep growing in there, Momma and Daddy love you so much!
Love,
Your Momma
This is what's happening in there this week:Baby's now the size of a mango!
Vernix caseosa, a greasy white substance made of lanugo, oil, and dead skin cells (yum) now coats baby's skin, shielding it from the amniotic fluid. (Picture yourself after a nine-month bath, and the need for protection makes sense.) You might get to see the vernix at birth, especially if baby is premature.
My sweet little son, I never get tired of saying that. You are getting bigger and bigger, you are supposed to be the size of a mango but that's how big you were Monday so I'm betting your bigger now. I'm starting to feel your kicks, which it is amazing and I love feeling them even at 7:30 in the morning lol. You seem most active in the morning when I'm waking up and before I go to bed in the evening. You still seem to be low and enjoy kicking/punching/bouncing on Momma's bladder not that I mind since I love feeling you. Keep growing in there, Momma and Daddy love you so much!
Love,
Your Momma
This is what's happening in there this week:Baby's now the size of a mango!
Vernix caseosa, a greasy white substance made of lanugo, oil, and dead skin cells (yum) now coats baby's skin, shielding it from the amniotic fluid. (Picture yourself after a nine-month bath, and the need for protection makes sense.) You might get to see the vernix at birth, especially if baby is premature.
Monday, April 26, 2010
My Son!
My sweet baby boy,
We found out that you are indeed a boy today, you were not shy about showing us that at all, hopefully you will become more modest with age lol. It's seems so more real telling people that I having a baby boy, a son and his name is Mark Jason. Daddy is beyond thrilled that you are his son and can't wait to teach you things and just love you. You brought tears to both of our eyes today, its so amazing to see how much you have grown and to imagine your future.
You were so cute during the ultrasound. Like I said you weren't shy, the first thing we saw was legs wide open and yep your are definately a boy haha. When she was measuring your arms you waved to us and then you folded your middle fingers down into what looked liked the sign for I Love You. All that must have worn you out because then you tried to take a nap, you rolled over a couple times and crossed your arms and put your hands beside your head.
I love you so much Mark and I'm glad I'm your Momma.
Love,
Your Momma
We found out that you are indeed a boy today, you were not shy about showing us that at all, hopefully you will become more modest with age lol. It's seems so more real telling people that I having a baby boy, a son and his name is Mark Jason. Daddy is beyond thrilled that you are his son and can't wait to teach you things and just love you. You brought tears to both of our eyes today, its so amazing to see how much you have grown and to imagine your future.
You were so cute during the ultrasound. Like I said you weren't shy, the first thing we saw was legs wide open and yep your are definately a boy haha. When she was measuring your arms you waved to us and then you folded your middle fingers down into what looked liked the sign for I Love You. All that must have worn you out because then you tried to take a nap, you rolled over a couple times and crossed your arms and put your hands beside your head.
I love you so much Mark and I'm glad I'm your Momma.
Love,
Your Momma
Sunday, April 25, 2010
18 Weeks!!!
My sweet little babe,
Well hopefully this will be the last letter addressed to you as just my babe, I'm hoping the next letter I write tomorrow will be addressed to you by your name. We are really hoping you co-operate and let us know if you are a boy or a girl at the ultrasound tomorrow. I know it will be exciting either way, we haven't seen you since you were 7 weeks and the size of a blueberry and now you are 18 weeks and as big as a sweet potato!! I still don't know for sure if I have really felt you in there yet and can't wait for a real kick or punch and to know for sure it's you.
Love,
Your Momma
This is what's happening in there this week:Baby's now the size of a sweet potato!
Baby's become amazingly mobile (compared to you, at least), passing the hours yawning, hiccupping, rolling, twisting, kicking, punching, sucking, and swallowing. And baby is finally big enough that you'll soon be able to feel her movements.
Well hopefully this will be the last letter addressed to you as just my babe, I'm hoping the next letter I write tomorrow will be addressed to you by your name. We are really hoping you co-operate and let us know if you are a boy or a girl at the ultrasound tomorrow. I know it will be exciting either way, we haven't seen you since you were 7 weeks and the size of a blueberry and now you are 18 weeks and as big as a sweet potato!! I still don't know for sure if I have really felt you in there yet and can't wait for a real kick or punch and to know for sure it's you.
Love,
Your Momma
This is what's happening in there this week:Baby's now the size of a sweet potato!
Baby's become amazingly mobile (compared to you, at least), passing the hours yawning, hiccupping, rolling, twisting, kicking, punching, sucking, and swallowing. And baby is finally big enough that you'll soon be able to feel her movements.
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