My little man,
Well here we are 35 weeks down and at most 35 days to go! I'm so ready to meet you and yet at the same time not ready to give up being pregnant. We love you so much Mark, I don't think I will ever find the words to express how special you are to us and how much you were and wanted and loved. I feel like being your Momma is my new identity and I can't wait to actually be your momma in a physical sense. You are proving to be just as stubborn as Momma and Daddy though that's for sure. No one but Momma has yet to feel you kick or move(and I sincerely think that no one ever will). Everytime you give Momma a few good kicks when Daddy is around and he puts his hand there you instantly stopped and don't start moving again until he moves his hand. I wish I could predict the day you will decide to come, I'm thinking it will be sometime during the week of Sept. 12-18. I just have a feeling your going to come smack dab in the middle of the month. Grandma is really hoping you stick it out past your due date and make it to October 1st since her birthday is the second lol. Keep growing in there little boy(but not too much,you seem to be short on space already lol).
Love,
Your Momma
This is what's happening in there this week:Baby's now the size of a honeydew!
From now on, baby's growth is mostly in the plumping up department -- though he won't get much longer, he'll put on a pound or more of baby fat before birth. (He's about 15 percent right now and will be about 30 percent by full-term.) His hearing is totally developed (tip: baby responds best to higher pitches), and if he really is a "he," his testes have probably completed their descent.
Sunday, August 22, 2010
Tuesday, August 17, 2010
34 Weeks!!!
Mark,
I can't believe I'm already 34 weeks pregnant and that me and Daddy have known about you for a whole 30 weeks already. Time has flown by and doesn't seem to be slowing down at all! You could be here in as little as 3 weeks little boy and that excites me so much and terrifies me at the same time. I'm still flip flopping with my emotions, I can't wait to meet you and see what you look like but at the same time I'm not ready to give up being pregnant with you. I have experienced so many new things with being pregnant with you and I love it. I love feeling you kick and move in there so much and already anticipate how much I'm going to miss it once your an outside baby. We are getting more and more prepared for you every week and love you so much baby boy!
Love,
Your Momma
This is what's going on this week:Baby's now the size of a honeydew!
Baby can recognize and react to simple songs...time to start practicing your lullabies! In fact, baby will recognize frequently sung tunes after birth and probably find them soothing. Less cute news: He now urinates about one pint per day. Get the diapers ready!
I can't believe I'm already 34 weeks pregnant and that me and Daddy have known about you for a whole 30 weeks already. Time has flown by and doesn't seem to be slowing down at all! You could be here in as little as 3 weeks little boy and that excites me so much and terrifies me at the same time. I'm still flip flopping with my emotions, I can't wait to meet you and see what you look like but at the same time I'm not ready to give up being pregnant with you. I have experienced so many new things with being pregnant with you and I love it. I love feeling you kick and move in there so much and already anticipate how much I'm going to miss it once your an outside baby. We are getting more and more prepared for you every week and love you so much baby boy!
Love,
Your Momma
This is what's going on this week:Baby's now the size of a honeydew!
Baby can recognize and react to simple songs...time to start practicing your lullabies! In fact, baby will recognize frequently sung tunes after birth and probably find them soothing. Less cute news: He now urinates about one pint per day. Get the diapers ready!
Sunday, August 8, 2010
31, 32, and 33 Weeks!
My sweet little boy,
First and foremost I'm sorry I haven't kept up on letters the past couple weeks but Momma's baby shower was last weekend so I spent the weekend before that cleaning and was exhuasted and last weekend was the shower so I was organizing your room and belongings. Speaking of your room, it looks like an actual baby room now. We have your crib set up with clean sheets and all that good stuff, your swing and bouncer ready for you to relax in, the changer which is currently housing some of your clothes and bath stuff and a nice fluffy recliner/rocker which me and Daddy can't wait to sit in with you(P.S. both of the puppies LOVE it so we bet you will too). It's starting to feel so real that you are going to be here next month, how is that possible that so many days,weeks,months have flown by? I'm so excited to meet you but on the same hand I'm a little sad to give up feeling you squirm around in my belly, although I probably won't miss you sticking your little butt under my ribs and out.
Funny story about that, Momma was laying on her side kinda propped up on the couch and somehow you really nestled into my side so when I sat up your butt was poking waaay out(it looked like a giant lump). I pulled my shirt up to see my side and to show Daddy and he got all grossed/freaked out haha. He was telling Momma to pull her shirt done and how weird it was to see you sticking out, he wouldn't even touch you. Speaking of touching mister, your Daddy still hasn't felt you kick yet and it's not for a lack of trying, see what you can do about that mmmkay? We love you so much little man!!
Love, Your Momma
30 Weeks: Baby's now the size of a squash!
As baby's skin smoothes out, his brain just keeps getting more wrinkled. All those grooves and indentations increase surface area, meaning more room for that oh-so-essential brain tissue. He's also adding some brawn -- his grip is now strong enough to grasp a finger.
31 Weeks: Baby's now the size of a squash!
Baby's going through major brain and nerve development these days. His irises now react to light, and all five senses are in working order. (He won't pick up anything from his nose until after birth, though -- smell is transferred through air, not amniotic fluid.)
32 Weeks: Baby's now the size of a squash!
Ready or not, baby's getting ready to emerge. He's probably in the head-down position by now, with his bottom facing up. This is the comfiest way for his body to fit in your increasingly cramped womb and will make his eventual exit (only a few months away now!) much easier. (If he's still head-up, don't panic -- there's still time for a flip before birth.)
33 Weeks: Baby's now the size of a honeydew!
Things are heating up inside as well: Baby may grow up to a full inch this week alone, and his brain is developing like crazy. Pretty soon, he'll be able to coordinate breathing with sucking and swallowing. Also, his bones are hardening, and he's started to keep his eyes open when he's awake.
First and foremost I'm sorry I haven't kept up on letters the past couple weeks but Momma's baby shower was last weekend so I spent the weekend before that cleaning and was exhuasted and last weekend was the shower so I was organizing your room and belongings. Speaking of your room, it looks like an actual baby room now. We have your crib set up with clean sheets and all that good stuff, your swing and bouncer ready for you to relax in, the changer which is currently housing some of your clothes and bath stuff and a nice fluffy recliner/rocker which me and Daddy can't wait to sit in with you(P.S. both of the puppies LOVE it so we bet you will too). It's starting to feel so real that you are going to be here next month, how is that possible that so many days,weeks,months have flown by? I'm so excited to meet you but on the same hand I'm a little sad to give up feeling you squirm around in my belly, although I probably won't miss you sticking your little butt under my ribs and out.
Funny story about that, Momma was laying on her side kinda propped up on the couch and somehow you really nestled into my side so when I sat up your butt was poking waaay out(it looked like a giant lump). I pulled my shirt up to see my side and to show Daddy and he got all grossed/freaked out haha. He was telling Momma to pull her shirt done and how weird it was to see you sticking out, he wouldn't even touch you. Speaking of touching mister, your Daddy still hasn't felt you kick yet and it's not for a lack of trying, see what you can do about that mmmkay? We love you so much little man!!
Love, Your Momma
30 Weeks: Baby's now the size of a squash!
As baby's skin smoothes out, his brain just keeps getting more wrinkled. All those grooves and indentations increase surface area, meaning more room for that oh-so-essential brain tissue. He's also adding some brawn -- his grip is now strong enough to grasp a finger.
31 Weeks: Baby's now the size of a squash!
Baby's going through major brain and nerve development these days. His irises now react to light, and all five senses are in working order. (He won't pick up anything from his nose until after birth, though -- smell is transferred through air, not amniotic fluid.)
32 Weeks: Baby's now the size of a squash!
Ready or not, baby's getting ready to emerge. He's probably in the head-down position by now, with his bottom facing up. This is the comfiest way for his body to fit in your increasingly cramped womb and will make his eventual exit (only a few months away now!) much easier. (If he's still head-up, don't panic -- there's still time for a flip before birth.)
33 Weeks: Baby's now the size of a honeydew!
Things are heating up inside as well: Baby may grow up to a full inch this week alone, and his brain is developing like crazy. Pretty soon, he'll be able to coordinate breathing with sucking and swallowing. Also, his bones are hardening, and he's started to keep his eyes open when he's awake.
Tuesday, July 20, 2010
30 Weeks!
Mark,
First I'm so sorry I'm writing this a little late again but here lately I'm just so tired, you seem to drain me of all my energy but you are so worth it. I got some great news this week. First, Momma passed her GD test which means no diabetes YAY! Second your great-grandma Nana let Momma know she is going to buy your crib for us which made Momma so happy. I can't wait to order it and get it all set up and ready for you! It's so hard to believe how close we are getting to meeting you, I'm so excited and yet still so nervous. I feel like this pregnancy has flown by and I know I'm going to miss having you move around and poking me in there no matter how exciting it is to have you here finally. We love you so much little boy!
Love,
Your Momma
This is what's happening in there this week:Baby's now the size of a squash!
As baby's skin smoothes out, his brain just keeps getting more wrinkled. All those grooves and indentations increase surface area, meaning more room for that oh-so-essential brain tissue. He's also adding some brawn -- his grip is now strong enough to grasp a finger.
First I'm so sorry I'm writing this a little late again but here lately I'm just so tired, you seem to drain me of all my energy but you are so worth it. I got some great news this week. First, Momma passed her GD test which means no diabetes YAY! Second your great-grandma Nana let Momma know she is going to buy your crib for us which made Momma so happy. I can't wait to order it and get it all set up and ready for you! It's so hard to believe how close we are getting to meeting you, I'm so excited and yet still so nervous. I feel like this pregnancy has flown by and I know I'm going to miss having you move around and poking me in there no matter how exciting it is to have you here finally. We love you so much little boy!
Love,
Your Momma
This is what's happening in there this week:Baby's now the size of a squash!
As baby's skin smoothes out, his brain just keeps getting more wrinkled. All those grooves and indentations increase surface area, meaning more room for that oh-so-essential brain tissue. He's also adding some brawn -- his grip is now strong enough to grasp a finger.
Thursday, July 15, 2010
29 Weeks and late again...
Mark,
I know I know I'm late again but this time it's not entirely my fault, your partially to blame lol. I had plans to type this up Sunday after your Daddy got home and took my picture but no you had to throw a wrench in my plans. Saturday you weren't moving much but you were moving so Sunday when I woke up and you weren't moving like you normally do I was thinking it was odd. Fast Foward several hours later and still no movement I was concerned and so was my Dr. so off to L&D we went again. Of course once we got all hooked up to the dopplers and they were pressing around on you, you woke up and started moving lots and made me look like a big fat liar and that's not nice little boy lol. Since then I have just been plain tired and haven't got on here but you are moving tons. I love you so much Mark and so does Daddy, I can't believe how close we are getting to meeting you!
Love,
Your Momma
What's happening in there this week:Baby's now the size of a squash!
Baby's energy is surging, thanks to white fat depositing beneath his skin. And since he's growing so fast (weight will triple by birth), things are getting kind of cramped in the womb. What all this means for you: Get ready for some more kicks and jabs to the ribs
I know I know I'm late again but this time it's not entirely my fault, your partially to blame lol. I had plans to type this up Sunday after your Daddy got home and took my picture but no you had to throw a wrench in my plans. Saturday you weren't moving much but you were moving so Sunday when I woke up and you weren't moving like you normally do I was thinking it was odd. Fast Foward several hours later and still no movement I was concerned and so was my Dr. so off to L&D we went again. Of course once we got all hooked up to the dopplers and they were pressing around on you, you woke up and started moving lots and made me look like a big fat liar and that's not nice little boy lol. Since then I have just been plain tired and haven't got on here but you are moving tons. I love you so much Mark and so does Daddy, I can't believe how close we are getting to meeting you!
Love,
Your Momma
What's happening in there this week:Baby's now the size of a squash!
Baby's energy is surging, thanks to white fat depositing beneath his skin. And since he's growing so fast (weight will triple by birth), things are getting kind of cramped in the womb. What all this means for you: Get ready for some more kicks and jabs to the ribs
Tuesday, July 6, 2010
28 Weeks!!!(A couple days late)
Mark,
First I'm sorry your letter is a couple days late but Momma has just been exhausted here lately. I finally got your nursery all cleaned out and I'm setting up the stuff we already have for you. I love sitting in the glider and think of how in just 2-3 months I will be rocking you to sleep in it. I can't wait to see what you look like and who you look more like but at the same time I love being pregnant and I know I will miss feeling you move around in here. We love you so much little boy! I failed my glucose test so I'm waiting to take the 3 hour test and really hoping to pass it.
Love,
Your Momma
This is what's happening in there this week:Baby's now the size of an eggplant!
Baby's lungs are mature enough that, if born right now, he has a pretty good chance of surviving (with help from medical technology). His skin is still pretty wrinkly (one byproduct of living in amniotic fluid) but will smoothen as fat continues to deposit.
First I'm sorry your letter is a couple days late but Momma has just been exhausted here lately. I finally got your nursery all cleaned out and I'm setting up the stuff we already have for you. I love sitting in the glider and think of how in just 2-3 months I will be rocking you to sleep in it. I can't wait to see what you look like and who you look more like but at the same time I love being pregnant and I know I will miss feeling you move around in here. We love you so much little boy! I failed my glucose test so I'm waiting to take the 3 hour test and really hoping to pass it.
Love,
Your Momma
This is what's happening in there this week:Baby's now the size of an eggplant!
Baby's lungs are mature enough that, if born right now, he has a pretty good chance of surviving (with help from medical technology). His skin is still pretty wrinkly (one byproduct of living in amniotic fluid) but will smoothen as fat continues to deposit.
Sunday, June 27, 2010
27 Weeks!!!
My sweet son,
Mark, we have reached a big milestone this week, Momma is in the third trimester which means we are in the last leg of this part of our journey! I'm so excited to see you and meet you after all this time but I'm still pretty nervous too. Your kicks are getting stronger all the time, on Monday Momma actually SAW you kick! It made a part of my belly jump, it was so neat! Daddy is still waiting to feel those kicks, everytime I get him to put his hand where you kick, you stop kicking. I have finally distinguished when you are getting hiccups, nothing in particular seems to trigger them though. We love you little boy and hope you know just how much.
Love,
Your Momma
This is what's happening in there this week:Baby's now the size of an eggplant!
Baby's lungs are going through some major developments these days, which (combined with the opening of previously plugged nostrils) means he's now able to practice inhaling and exhaling. The lack of air in your womb means every "breath" is filled with amniotic fluid, but hey -- it's progress.
Mark, we have reached a big milestone this week, Momma is in the third trimester which means we are in the last leg of this part of our journey! I'm so excited to see you and meet you after all this time but I'm still pretty nervous too. Your kicks are getting stronger all the time, on Monday Momma actually SAW you kick! It made a part of my belly jump, it was so neat! Daddy is still waiting to feel those kicks, everytime I get him to put his hand where you kick, you stop kicking. I have finally distinguished when you are getting hiccups, nothing in particular seems to trigger them though. We love you little boy and hope you know just how much.
Love,
Your Momma
This is what's happening in there this week:Baby's now the size of an eggplant!
Baby's lungs are going through some major developments these days, which (combined with the opening of previously plugged nostrils) means he's now able to practice inhaling and exhaling. The lack of air in your womb means every "breath" is filled with amniotic fluid, but hey -- it's progress.
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