Sweet girl,
It's only been a little over a week since I posted on this blog and we've done so much together!
Christmas Eve was spent playing bocce ball and enjoying an italian dinner with your Grandma Deb, Grandpa Ed, Great-Grandma Joan, and Great Aunt Maggie. Christmas Day both families came together at your Grandma Sara's house.
Grandma and Grandpa on Christmas Eve
You had the most gifts under the tree this year from your Daddy.
Christmas Day at Grandma Sara's (Daddy was there, but our picture was terrible)
Christmas morning though, was probably my favorite as your Dad and I were able to make breakfast together, open gifts, and just relax! Actually, this whole 'break' has been amazing for us. Although we had to postpone our 'baby moon' due to me having the stomach flu, we've really been able to enjoy every single day together. We start our mornings slow, make some coffee and your Dad always makes breakfast. We've been getting the house ready for your shower and your arrival, slowly organizing every corner of the house and checking things off our 'to-do' list. Your Dad has officially joined me in 'nesting' mode which has been very exciting!
We spent a lot of time with your cousin, Lucas, over New Years, which always makes me and Daddy so happy. We love your cousin so incredibly much.. and we love that he lets us practice being parents on him! ;) I placed him on my belly on New Years Day and you gave him a good kick as he gave me a big smile. I cannot wait for you two to meet and become best friends.
He loves you already..
As for you, little one, you seem to be doing very well. You have flipped head down since your last appointment which was SO exciting to hear! I swear you did it when we were walking around downtown Chicago a few weekends ago as I felt a pretty large and somewhat painful 'flip'. You like to punch my left side, especially if I push you back. Your heartbeat was a strong 146 and its always music to my ears to hear!
The reality of you coming hits me harder everyday. The fact that you are growing inside me, and you are mine, still blows me away. I found the calendars that I used to track your conception this morning and I wanted to cry. I still cannot believe that God would bless us with you. I feel so unworthy to be your Mother, but I promise to do the best that I can. I can also promise you that besides the Lord, no one will love you like your Daddy and I do. We have wanted you for so, so long and promise to never take advantage of the gift you are to us.
A little less that 9 weeks (+/-) until we get to meet you! If it was up to me, I'd love for you stay in there as long as you possibly can! Although I am dying to meet you, I just want to be able to protect you and let you grow as long as possible.
Love,
Your Mama
Week 30 - week of Christmas! Thankfully my swollen ankles are a bit more under control. That pregnant face though.. yikes ;)
Week 31 - As I said before, the stomach flu hit me hard this week :( Thankfully I was able to heal at home through lots of rest and an insane amount of gatorade. As terrible as it was, I loved all the time I was able to spend on the couch feeling baby girl. Because I was pounding ice cold sugary Gatorade, she was loving life.. flipping and punching me all day long. I felt miserable, but my heart was filled with joy knowing that she was completely unaffected.
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