Letter to Baby at 29 Weeks

Hi Baby A, We forgot to write you during week 28! We're sorry, and we know you won't really mind. Welcome to week 29! Can you believe that in a few days you will be 30 weeks along and we'll be at your next appointment? I am so excited because that means 10 more weeks and the world is sure waiting for you, my sweetie. Some things we did since 27 weeks: we went camping (Friday night, Saturday night and Sunday daytime only) on the 27t, 28th, 29th. Your daddy, Uncle Steve-o, and mommy found our "golden nugget" to bring you and friends to during the warm summers. You will love it. We let you listen to lots of Mozart and also sing "Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star." Most nights your daddy reads you "Goodnight Moon." He started replacing "moon" with your name. We have been getting little things here and there for your room. You will love it. Today, mommy's friend named Jennifer gave you a mobile to hang above your crib. You will love looking at it. Well, we will write you again at 30 weeks.

Love,
Mommy and Daddy

Letter to Baby at 27 Weeks

Dear Baby A, Your dad and I are so excited to have you join us in less than 90 days. I love reading about your development. I bought an exercise ball so I can sit and get my muscles relaxed. We have one more class left to learn about prepping to bring you in this world. Your grandpa will be giving you a cute outfit that grandma help pick out. You are going to be 28 weeks on Saturday and you will be 7 months old in the womb. The weather has not been warm enough, but soon we will go swimming. I am so excited. I am pretty tough mama because I can handle the heat and the cold. I won't stay in because I need to be out; I will take good care of you while you're in my womb. I will write you again next week. Love, your momma and daddy

Letter to Baby at 26 Weeks

Dear Baby A,
You are 26 weeks now! We get to meet you in less than 100 days and your dad and I are so excited. You should know not only are your grandparents (both sets) and aunts and uncles excited but other family members and our friends, too! You don't know how many people love you!! You should be about 1.5 lbs and you are around 14 inches! :) You are growing! Mommy and Daddy loves you so much! :)

Love, Mom and Dad

Letter to Baby at 25 Weeks

Dear Baby A,
I wanted to tell you how much I love you. Both your dad and I love you so much. One source says you are figuring out equilibrium. You seem to like being on my right side and I can feel you. I am amazed at how God designed you and I. I know you but not the way our heavenly Father knows you. He knows what your fingerprints look like, the number of hairs on your head, when you smile and when you grimace. He knows why you kick and why you roll. I just wanted to say "Happy 25 Weeks." I tear up so much at baby stories and children stuff--I can't wait to meet you. :)

Letter to Baby at 24 Weeks

Dear Baby,
We went to two classes today. One was at Lifelight where we watched about the life of a newborn and the next was a childbirth preparation class. You are kicking me now as I am writing you this letter. I enjoyed preparing for labor by learning relaxation techniques and preparing for relaxing through labor. I can't wait to talk with your daddy about the things we look forward to the most as we're preparing those last few hours to bring you into the world. We know you are fearfully and wonderfully made. God has you in the palm of His hands.
--Mommy and Daddy

Remembering To Live One Day At A Time

On our drive home tonight I was reminded to live one day at a time. The reason being is baby is coming August, but I don't think I should spend so much time thinking of the future when we're in the month of April. I don't want to forget what happened in April, May, June or July just because I was so anxious for baby to be here. I am allowing myself to spend some time planning. I am good with some planning but not an obsession over the future. Things I look forward to in each month are the following:
APRIL: walks on Fridays when the weather is nice with my friend, Sarah. Playing with the kids at school and at church. Taking parenting classes and childbirth prep classes.
MAY: Matt and Rachel's wedding, camping, and making it to 3rd trimester.
JUNE: end of the school year, baby showers, swimming and embracing the welcome of summer.
JULY: 4th of July, swimming, lake days, travels, rest.
AUGUST: baby time!

Ten Things I Will Do With My Baby

I look forward to so much joy and adventures with my little girl. I look forward to capturing the moments and cherishing the memories. I look forward to the blessings, the laughter, the tears, and all the glory to our Heavenly Father. In our lives, may He be glorified and may we love because He first loved us. :)

As I am sitting here resting, I think of the things I look forward to the most on a cool, cloudy day or warm, sunny day:
1) picnics by the lake
2) walks at the McConnell
3) Watching Tom and Jerry
4) Lunch dates with mommy and daddy
5) Flying kites
6) Dancing with baby
7) Swimming
8) Napping under the sun (with some shade to prevent burns and too much exposure to UV rays)
9) Singing, dancing, clapping, and being silly
10) Hikes to Burney or Whiskeytown Falls