Little Henry,
I'm sitting in the hospital, waiting to be tested for gestational diabetes, and you are going crazy in my stomach. We just woke up and the first thing you (and I) have had is 50grams of sugar from the
GlucoCrush drink. Needless to say, you and I love sugar so we are both happy campers :)
Aside any fatigue or sickness during the first trimester, I really feel like this pregnancy with you has been a breeze. Every doctor's appointment is short and simple. I don't have any questions (I had tons with your sister), and the doctor is always happy with our progress. During this last appointment, there was a Mama going through pre-term labor signs. After hearing of her situation and seeing the doctor hurry to help her, it made me realize how blessed I am that you are nice and snug, happy and healthy. I am so so grateful to God we've made it 26 weeks with no problems at all. Praise be to God!
I really think I'm enjoying this pregnancy so much because I know you are my last. Mama and Daddy have a lot of plans for your and your sister, and we think having just the two of you will allow for those plans and dreams to come true. Truth is, I love to spoil you and Sissy. And if I'm going to give you everything in this world, I can only afford that times 2 ;)
With that said, knowing you are my last is very bittersweet. There is so much I'll miss about pregnancy alone. I love having you with me all day long (it makes that first time leaving you after 10 months almost impossible). I love the kicks and punches. I love the big round belly. I love how much your Daddy loves the big round belly. I love preparing the nursery, picking out paint colors and dreaming of the days ahead. I love finding our your gender, picking your name, and calling you by it. I love hearing your heartbeat every few weeks..it makes it feel more real each time. I love dreaming about what you will be like, your personality and who you will look like. And best of all, I love dreaming about the day you'll be in my arms. I wonder if it'll be sudden and quick, or planned and relaxed like Sissy. I wonder how Sissy will react to you. No matter what happens, I just cannot wait for that moment when I'm sitting in the hospital bed with you and Eleanor in my arms with Daddy by my side. I know it'll be a joy and love I've never felt before. I. cannot. wait.
The nurse is going to call me back in soon, but sweet boy.. I love you! Stay in there. Keep kicking and keep cooking! I promise I'll feed you lots of yummy holiday foods, read you lots of stories with Sissy and pray for you every chance I get. Your family loves you more than anything.. 14 weeks cannot come fast enough!
P.S. I promise Ill take better pictures on Thanksgiving :)
<3
