Merry Christmas Baby!

Dear baby,

Yesterday was Christmas. We visited lots of family! We also drove through some crazy snow storms! Dad did a good job getting us through all the snow! Driving in the snow is not too difficult, if you have a decent vehicle, but people can be crazy out there. There will come a day when I will be worried about you driving out in that snow! I'm sure that day will come much too soon. Just remember to be patient when trying to get through the weather. I'm sure dad will teach you how to drive in it...and he will most likly teach you how to "play" in it.

You got quite a few things for Christmas. You got your first beany baby, a couple bibs, some shoes and booties, socks, pants and a bunch of onsies. Aunt Kelly got you a stuffed monkey that is cute also. You will be quite spoiled. I loved opening your gifts and it made me so excited to have you here for next Christmas! Here are a few picturs.

Here are some cute shoes from Grandma. I love them.

This is your dad and I on Christmas.

I took a picture of you in the morning of Christmas.

Love you,

Mom

Week 27

Dear Baby,

About 90 days to go! We are at week 27. It really is flying by, even though I am definitely ready to have you here! You are getting big and strong and I can definitely tell a difference in my body and my belly getting bigger.

You no longer like me laying all the way on my side. It is painful on my stomach and you seem to "fall" as gravity pulls you down to the side. This is somewhat painful. But I will deal.

You are about 15 inches long and 2 pounds right now. Seems so big! Your eyes are developing and are starting to open them this week. You should have some hair on your head (as long as you don't take after me) and your brain is developing quickly. So many wonderful changes!!

It is almost Christmas. I love Christmas. I love to spend time with family and visit everyone we don't see often enough. I bought you a cute gift and I know a bunch of other people did too. Very nice of them. You are going to be spoiled!

Love You!!
Mom

Alarm Clock

Dear Baby,

You have already started being my own personal alarm clock. Dad leaves at about 5:45 each morning and for some reason, after he leaves you decide to wake mom up. Every day this week you have started kicking at 5:45 and I don't mean small soft kicks. It feels like you are trying to kick your way out of there. Of course I giggle and think it's silly. Then I lay there for an hour and usually turn on the TV because there is absolutely no way I can sleep when you are crazy like that. I love feeling you and will take getting up at 5:45 if I have to, but if you feel you could wait an extra hour, that would be fabulous for me.

Love You,

Mom

Pictures of your nursery

Dear Baby,

So I know I said your nursery was finished last time, but now it is even more finished. I just need to figure out a good name for you and put it on the wall, then get our rocking chair, which I figure we will be spending lots of quality time on. I ordered one that was really comfortable. I think we will love it. Here is your room!

Love, Mom

Nursery

So, we finally got your room all put together today. Your dad and I finished painting and touch ups then grandma came over and helped me put all your furniture together and get everything out. I still need to hang your celing fan and curtains, get a rug and a garbage can, and get a rocking chair, but other than that it is super cute! I hope you love it, I really do!

Dad is out of town this weekend, so it is just the two of us. We did our Christmas shopping yesterday and got family pictures today then worked on your nursery. We are going to put up our Christmas tree tomorrow. We have been busy! I love feeling you kick, especially when dad is gone, it reminds me that you are there and growing and it makes me really happy. I have a hard time being home alone and just knowing you are down there helps keep me calm and happy.

Love you,

Mom

So Thankful for YOU!!

Hi Baby,

Hope all is well down there in the belly! I love feeling you everyday and so much everyday. You kept me entertained last night during class by kicking the entire time. Sometimes school is quite boring, but it was much more entertaining having you moving around down there! Then when I was getting ready for bed last night you were kicking so much that I could feel you on both sides of my tummy. I have felt that before but never so much. It was so sweet and I absolutely loved it. I must say I am pretty attached to you!

Knowing all this, I want you to know how thankful I am to have you in my life. I am so excited to start our family and think you will be such a great addition. I feel like my life is in shambles right now and has been for the last few months. A lot has happened that I'm not thankful for and that has caused me a lot of stress and tears. As I think about the last few months, the one thing that has kept me going and happy is you! I am so thankful you came when you did and it was definitely a gift because the last few months would have been a lot harder if you weren't down there growing! I am so thankful to have you and can't wait until you arrive! About 16 more weeks!!

Hello Sweet Pea

Hi Baby,

We are 22 1/2 weeks right now and you are moving around so much. On Friday night you were flipping and turning and doing cartwheels in my belly. It was so fun to feel you and now I Just keep wanting you to do it again. Then on Saturday I felt you 6 or 7 different times for a long period of time each time. I think you were awake and moving all day! I love feeling you this much!!

You are currently getting eye brows and more hair all over your head. Your body is also covered with a thin layer of hair. I read that you can taste the food that I eat because it goes in the amniotic fluid that you are swimming in and you will occasionally swallow some, practicing your digesting skills. I hope you are liking what I am eating and I am trying to eat quite a variety of foods - minus the meat. Yuk! I wonder if you will take after me or dad in the meat department. I wouldn't eat it if I was dying and dad can't get enough of it. Secretly, I hope you follow me with this, but I really don't care either way!

We are still struggling with your name. Nothing seems to fit or just feel perfect. And dad and I agreeing on the same name is another problem. We got the paint for your nursery this weekend though and I plan on starting to paint today! I am so excited! I hope you feel comfortable in your room and love it! I will fill it all full of love as I am painting and decorating it!

Love you baby! Approximately 123 days to go!!

Love,

Mom