Letter to baby #3

I know I have some weekly updates to catch up on but that will happen later...

Dear baby,

   You are due to arrive in ONE week!!  I am so excited and ready to meet you ~ you can even come early if you want to!  Over the last few weeks, Daddy and I have been very busy making sure everything is ready for your big arrival.  Your nursery is all set and I am IN LOVE with it.  I usually go in there once a day, especially at night, to sit in the glider and read to you or listen to music with you.  It's so peaceful and calming and I cannot wait for you to enjoy it too.  We've got bags packed, car seat installed, and all your clothes washed.  Now we just need YOU!

   My dear baby, these last 39 weeks have been the most amazing time of my life.  I've loved every minute of growing you and taking care of you inside of me.  You've been pretty easy on me and I'm so very grateful for that :)  Let's keep it going once you're in my arms too, okay?!  I hope you know how very special you are to me and how much I love you already.  I know that once you are in my arms, that love will grow leaps and bounds.

   You were so helpful waiting to arrive until after Uncle Tom's wedding in Thailand.  Grandma, Grandpa, and Aunt Becky got back home yesterday,so...let's meet in person now!  Daddy and I are ready and so are a lot of aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends!

I love you baby and cannot wait to meet you!
Mommy

Week Thirty-Six

Week Thirty-Six

Due Date: November 27, 2012

How Big is Baby: He/she is the size of a crenshaw melon

Total weight gain:  +22 pounds (according to my 35 week dr. appt ~ my 36 week appt isn't until Friday)

Morning Sickness: None! 

Cravings: Water and chocolate

Sleep: Same as before ~ getting a little rougher between bathroom breaks and trying to roll over ~ this  big belly is tricky to move comfortably.

I can't live without: Sleep and relaxation

I miss: Same stuff: sleeping on my belly, comfortably bending over while sitting, and I could kinda go for an adult beverage! 

I am looking forward to: Our final ultrasound on Friday!! Can't believe this will be the last time we see baby until he/she is in our arms!!

Milestones: Baby's considered full term at the end of this week!

Movement: Still lots of movement, but since there is limited space, baby isn't doing somersaults as much, but more jabs and kicks.

Gender: Still thinking a boy, but we'll be surprised! 

Labor Signs: Just some Braxton Hicks but nothing too serious.