Dear Sweet Baby Boy,
At 31 weeks you are about 16 inches long and weighing about 3.3 to 4 pounds. Your head is going through a growth spurt and you can move it from side to side. No wonder I feel you moving around so much! :) Your body is starting to plump up as all the needed fat accumulates under your skin. I know you will be cute and round!
Daddy and I watched my belly bounce around as you moved all over last night. It is a funny sensation, especially when I can see and feel a hard bump in one area, but I'm so happy to feel you since it lets me know that you are active and healthy!
We got your nursery furniture in and will be setting it up this weekend! I'm getting so excited to get things together for you. Since we are in the middle of moving it may take a bit of time to get it all done, but hopefully your room will be in great shape before you get here!
At our last doctor's appointment all was well with you. It's always great to hear the sound of your heartbeat and the doctor is always good about letting me listen for a while! Unfortunately, she had no more remedies or suggestions for my leg cramps and heartburn which seems to be the complaint of many mommies-to-be these days. I guess it's just part of the process :) We'll be going every 2 weeks now, and soon every week! Mommy is getting a bit anxious and really excited about what's to come, but for now there is still lots to do before you arrive! Keep growing healthy and strong. Mommy and Daddy love you so very much!
Love,
Mommy and Daddy
Thursday, June 18, 2009
Friday, June 12, 2009
10 weeks to go!
Dear Sweet Baby Boy,
Wow 30 weeks! I can't believe we are at this point already, time is flying by. You are about 3 pounds now and almost 16 inches long. The amniotic fluid surrounding you will soon decrease as you begin to take up more room and your eye sight is developing which will continue to take time even after you are born. It's amazing to think that in just about 10 weeks you will be here with us.
It is a very busy time for Daddy and I now. We are starting to pack in order to get ready for our move at the end of the month. We have decided to move into a bigger condo, closer to Grandma and Grandpa so that you will have a really nice bedroom and more space to grow. We have also ordered your nursery furniture and bedding thanks to Grandma and Grandpa's generosity and are awaiting it's arrival so that we can start setting up your nursery! I am getting very excited about that and am hoping to have it done (at least mostly done) before you get here! We were also lucky enough to get some nice hand me downs from your Aunt Martha and Cousin Zielia! We are very fortunate to have family that's looking out for us.
So far Mommy is feeling pretty good two weeks into the last trimester. Although some nights seem to be a struggle since I'm getting lots of heartburn now and really bad leg cramps which wake me in the middle of the night and have been quite painful. I'll have to keep trying to stretch out more and hydrate myself as much as possible since it is getting so hot down here in sunny Florida this time of year. The nice part about all this is that Daddy and I have been feeling you kick and dance around a lot....I don't even mind that you perform for us early in the morning, though I'm starting to think that you are going to be an early bird like your Daddy! :) You are even kicking around in there right now! And this morning you were doing some double kicks, as Daddy put it, for quite some time. It was pretty funny actually. I'm so happy he gets to feel you and that you don't shy away when his hand is on my belly because it's really a nice bonding time for him. So as we continue to plan for your arrival, keep growing healthy and strong and kick all you want, I love feeling you move!!! We love you so very much!
Love,
Mommy and Daddy
Wow 30 weeks! I can't believe we are at this point already, time is flying by. You are about 3 pounds now and almost 16 inches long. The amniotic fluid surrounding you will soon decrease as you begin to take up more room and your eye sight is developing which will continue to take time even after you are born. It's amazing to think that in just about 10 weeks you will be here with us.
It is a very busy time for Daddy and I now. We are starting to pack in order to get ready for our move at the end of the month. We have decided to move into a bigger condo, closer to Grandma and Grandpa so that you will have a really nice bedroom and more space to grow. We have also ordered your nursery furniture and bedding thanks to Grandma and Grandpa's generosity and are awaiting it's arrival so that we can start setting up your nursery! I am getting very excited about that and am hoping to have it done (at least mostly done) before you get here! We were also lucky enough to get some nice hand me downs from your Aunt Martha and Cousin Zielia! We are very fortunate to have family that's looking out for us.
So far Mommy is feeling pretty good two weeks into the last trimester. Although some nights seem to be a struggle since I'm getting lots of heartburn now and really bad leg cramps which wake me in the middle of the night and have been quite painful. I'll have to keep trying to stretch out more and hydrate myself as much as possible since it is getting so hot down here in sunny Florida this time of year. The nice part about all this is that Daddy and I have been feeling you kick and dance around a lot....I don't even mind that you perform for us early in the morning, though I'm starting to think that you are going to be an early bird like your Daddy! :) You are even kicking around in there right now! And this morning you were doing some double kicks, as Daddy put it, for quite some time. It was pretty funny actually. I'm so happy he gets to feel you and that you don't shy away when his hand is on my belly because it's really a nice bonding time for him. So as we continue to plan for your arrival, keep growing healthy and strong and kick all you want, I love feeling you move!!! We love you so very much!
Love,
Mommy and Daddy
Wednesday, June 3, 2009
Dear Sweet Baby Boy,
At 29 weeks you are growing fast! Weighing about 2 and 1/2 pounds and over 15 inches long, about the size of a butternut squash. I have been feeling you move and kick a lot now and Daddy even gets to feel you most of the time as well. We can't help but smile and giggle each time you put on a little show for us. It's a really neat feeling and I look forward to it everyday. I have even started to count your kicks each day and will begin recording them on a chart. Your head is growing too, making room for your developing brain and you are soaking up lots of calcium, about 250 milligrams each day, from Mommy for your hardening bones. I'll be sure to drink lots of milk! :)
I went to the doctor today for a check up. Your heartbeat is strong and healthy at 150+ beats per minute and Mommy is measuring right where she should according to the doctor. I also had my second glucose test this morning but all was fine with the last one so I'm sure it will be okay again. Now we start seeing the doctor every two weeks. It is such a relief to go there just to hear your heartbeat! It's an amazing sound and a wonderful feeling when the doctor says that all sounds great!
Daddy and I are continuing to add to our beginning collection of things for you and will begin putting together your room soon!
Keep growing healthy and strong little one! We love you so very much!
Love,
Mommy and Daddy
At 29 weeks you are growing fast! Weighing about 2 and 1/2 pounds and over 15 inches long, about the size of a butternut squash. I have been feeling you move and kick a lot now and Daddy even gets to feel you most of the time as well. We can't help but smile and giggle each time you put on a little show for us. It's a really neat feeling and I look forward to it everyday. I have even started to count your kicks each day and will begin recording them on a chart. Your head is growing too, making room for your developing brain and you are soaking up lots of calcium, about 250 milligrams each day, from Mommy for your hardening bones. I'll be sure to drink lots of milk! :)
I went to the doctor today for a check up. Your heartbeat is strong and healthy at 150+ beats per minute and Mommy is measuring right where she should according to the doctor. I also had my second glucose test this morning but all was fine with the last one so I'm sure it will be okay again. Now we start seeing the doctor every two weeks. It is such a relief to go there just to hear your heartbeat! It's an amazing sound and a wonderful feeling when the doctor says that all sounds great!
Daddy and I are continuing to add to our beginning collection of things for you and will begin putting together your room soon!
Keep growing healthy and strong little one! We love you so very much!
Love,
Mommy and Daddy
Saturday, May 30, 2009
What a Wonderful Baby Shower!!!
Our amazing friends from work threw us an absolutely wonderful baby shower! We are so blessed to have such an amazing and thoughtful group of friends and extended family around us. Here are some pictures from the even and of Mommy at 28 weeks!
Oh, look at Daddy and Mommy....we're so happy about you!
So many cute baby clothes...I hope you'll get good use out of them!
Grandpa surprised Mommy at the shower!
Wow the 4th grade team really outdid themselves!
Kelly, dear friend and master of party planning! What a terrific day!
Mommy at 28 weeks!
Oh, look at Daddy and Mommy....we're so happy about you!
So many cute baby clothes...I hope you'll get good use out of them!
Grandpa surprised Mommy at the shower!
More great baby clothes!
Wow the 4th grade team really outdid themselves!
Look at this adorable wreath of baby essentials things! It must have been hard work putting it all together!
Kelly, dear friend and master of party planning! What a terrific day!
Wednesday, May 27, 2009
Dear Sweet Baby Boy,
We have officially made it to the third trimester. Yay! At 28 weeks you are about 2 and 3/4 pounds and almost 15 inches long. You can blink your eyes which are now sprouting eyelashes. You can even see light that flashes into Mommy's tummy. Neurons are developing by the billions in your brain and you are continuing to put on more "baby" fat.
Daddy and I are noticing and feeling you kick and twirl more and more in Mommy's tummy. On Sunday morning you woke me up about 5:30am dancing up a storm. Daddy enjoyed feeling you and seeing Mommy's tummy bounce around for about 30 minutes. You started up again at 9:00am that same day! An active day for you! It made us feel so connected to you and comforted us, know that you are doing well.
This past weekend Grandpa's best friend, Johnny came down from NYC for his yearly visit. He and his wife were so happy and surprised to see Mommy and her growing belly a year after attending our wedding. We spent lots of time reminiscing about that day and shared our wedding album with them. By this time next year they will get to meet you!
Mommy and Daddy are really looking forward to this coming weekend, we are so excited to order your nursery furniture and to celebrate our 1 year wedding anniversary as well.
Keep kicking away! We love you very much!
Love,
Mommy and Daddy
We have officially made it to the third trimester. Yay! At 28 weeks you are about 2 and 3/4 pounds and almost 15 inches long. You can blink your eyes which are now sprouting eyelashes. You can even see light that flashes into Mommy's tummy. Neurons are developing by the billions in your brain and you are continuing to put on more "baby" fat.
Daddy and I are noticing and feeling you kick and twirl more and more in Mommy's tummy. On Sunday morning you woke me up about 5:30am dancing up a storm. Daddy enjoyed feeling you and seeing Mommy's tummy bounce around for about 30 minutes. You started up again at 9:00am that same day! An active day for you! It made us feel so connected to you and comforted us, know that you are doing well.
This past weekend Grandpa's best friend, Johnny came down from NYC for his yearly visit. He and his wife were so happy and surprised to see Mommy and her growing belly a year after attending our wedding. We spent lots of time reminiscing about that day and shared our wedding album with them. By this time next year they will get to meet you!
Mommy and Daddy are really looking forward to this coming weekend, we are so excited to order your nursery furniture and to celebrate our 1 year wedding anniversary as well.
Keep kicking away! We love you very much!
Love,
Mommy and Daddy
Wednesday, May 20, 2009
Dear Sweet Baby Boy,
Well everyone has been telling mommy how pregnant she is looking now. It must be the glow or my growing belly! I seem to follow it these days. :) It even bounces around a lot now that you are so actively kicking and moving around. What an incredible feeling it is both physically and emotionally to feel you now. The bond I feel with you grows everyday, so much so that words are not enough to describe the feeling. It makes me so happy so sit and feel you move, letting me know that you are doing well in there.
I also can't believe how quickly time is going by and that I am almost 7 months pregnant with you. Sometimes I feel like I haven't even had the chance to embrace all that is happening and all the changes that are coming our way. But I promise to continue to take the time to reflect and enjoy these moments as I know it will all continue to go by too fast.
At 27 weeks you weigh about 2 pounds and are about 14 and 1/2 inches long. You are sleeping and waking at regular intervals now which I am trying to keep track of, especially the times that you wake me in the middle of the night ;). You can also open and close your eyes now and follow a light if pointed at my belly, pretty remarkable! Your brain is extremely active now but your lungs are still developing as they should be at this time. All that hiccuping that I feel is very common of your movements now as well.
Daddy and I have been spending lots of time out doors, at the beach, walking around, and enjoying the sounds around us so that you will get use to them. We can't wait to have new experiences with you and share in all of life's wonders together. Our love for you grows more and more with each passing day. Keep growing healthy and strong little man!
Love,
Mommy and Daddy
Well everyone has been telling mommy how pregnant she is looking now. It must be the glow or my growing belly! I seem to follow it these days. :) It even bounces around a lot now that you are so actively kicking and moving around. What an incredible feeling it is both physically and emotionally to feel you now. The bond I feel with you grows everyday, so much so that words are not enough to describe the feeling. It makes me so happy so sit and feel you move, letting me know that you are doing well in there.
I also can't believe how quickly time is going by and that I am almost 7 months pregnant with you. Sometimes I feel like I haven't even had the chance to embrace all that is happening and all the changes that are coming our way. But I promise to continue to take the time to reflect and enjoy these moments as I know it will all continue to go by too fast.
At 27 weeks you weigh about 2 pounds and are about 14 and 1/2 inches long. You are sleeping and waking at regular intervals now which I am trying to keep track of, especially the times that you wake me in the middle of the night ;). You can also open and close your eyes now and follow a light if pointed at my belly, pretty remarkable! Your brain is extremely active now but your lungs are still developing as they should be at this time. All that hiccuping that I feel is very common of your movements now as well.
Daddy and I have been spending lots of time out doors, at the beach, walking around, and enjoying the sounds around us so that you will get use to them. We can't wait to have new experiences with you and share in all of life's wonders together. Our love for you grows more and more with each passing day. Keep growing healthy and strong little man!
Love,
Mommy and Daddy
Wednesday, May 13, 2009
Dear Sweet Baby Boy,
At 26 weeks you are becoming quite active! I can even feel you in the middle of the day when my students are working quietly on an assignment. You are incredible and definitely letting mommy know when you are awake. :) Since your hearing development has reached a higher sensitivity, you should be able to recognized Daddy and I talking. Good thing he read you a story last night before we went to sleep. You are also helping your lungs development by inhaling and exhaling amniotic fluid. This creates breathing movements which I can often feel. A very strange but neat feeling. It is great practice for your first gulp of air on the "outside". You should now weigh about 1 and 2/3 pounds and measure at 14 inches from head to toe. It seems that you are putting on some baby fat and should continue do so throughout the rest of your time inside Mommy. Plus all your "boy parts" will be developed by the end of this week! Good news! :)
Since the weather is getting hotter here in Florida, mommy is definitely doing everything she can to stay cool; AC, lots and lots of water, and swimming as much as possible. I have a feeling it's going to be a long hot summer, but I also know that it will all be worth it!
I love feeling you move and kick around. It's a wonderful way of knowing that you are growing strong! Keep up the great work!
We love you very much!
oxoxox,
Mommy and Daddy
At 26 weeks you are becoming quite active! I can even feel you in the middle of the day when my students are working quietly on an assignment. You are incredible and definitely letting mommy know when you are awake. :) Since your hearing development has reached a higher sensitivity, you should be able to recognized Daddy and I talking. Good thing he read you a story last night before we went to sleep. You are also helping your lungs development by inhaling and exhaling amniotic fluid. This creates breathing movements which I can often feel. A very strange but neat feeling. It is great practice for your first gulp of air on the "outside". You should now weigh about 1 and 2/3 pounds and measure at 14 inches from head to toe. It seems that you are putting on some baby fat and should continue do so throughout the rest of your time inside Mommy. Plus all your "boy parts" will be developed by the end of this week! Good news! :)
Since the weather is getting hotter here in Florida, mommy is definitely doing everything she can to stay cool; AC, lots and lots of water, and swimming as much as possible. I have a feeling it's going to be a long hot summer, but I also know that it will all be worth it!
I love feeling you move and kick around. It's a wonderful way of knowing that you are growing strong! Keep up the great work!
We love you very much!
oxoxox,
Mommy and Daddy
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