Dear Sweet Baby Boy,
Wow, the 8th month! Time sure is flying by and there is still so much to do! At 32 weeks you are getting closer to 4 pounds and are about 16.7-17 inches long. It seems that you will be gaining about a third of your weight over the next 7 weeks. You have fully grown fingernails, toenails, and hair or at least "peach fuzz" on your little head! Your skin is also becoming more soft and smooth as you plump up.
Daddy and Mommy spent Father's day putting together your crib and getting the bedding fitted on just right. I even did a first load of laundry for you! All of your sheets and receiving blankets are now washed! Next will be your towels and clothes! :)
We are still in the mists of moving and will probably be in the new place by next week. Mommy is getting anxious to get everything over there and done already. I want to be able to get the house ready before you join us! I'm sure with lots of help from Grandma we will get things done.
In the meantime, I am finishing up teaching summer school this week as well as enjoying the company of great friends who have come for a visit from Boston. Kristin and Jonathan are here to see Mommy's baby bump! They are so excited for us and will probably be back to see you after you arrive as well. So as you can tell we are quite busy, but with all good things!
Daddy and I watched as my belly moved everywhere the other night. Daddy's face lite up when I called for him to look. It was very cute. You have been moving a lot lately, like you're swimming around in there. I bet the space will get more cramped as time goes by. Keep up the good work though. Grow healthy and strong! We can't wait to meet you! Loving you more and more everyday....
Love,
Mommy and Daddy
Wednesday, June 24, 2009
Thursday, June 18, 2009
9 weeks to go!
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
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
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
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