On Your Way!

So baby girl - I have had contractions since 7 am, lost my plug, and then my water broke. The last two things happened within 10 minutes of each other all while I saved your brother from choking on a piece of cereal. seriously. I was standing in the kitchen, pants off, water dripping down my legs all over the floor as I am beating on your brother's back ... oh boy... life with 2 ;p

Well I cannot wait to meet you today/tonight. The excitement in this house is crazy!!! I love you so much already. truly.

xoxoxoxoxxoox

The Belly

has reached capacity - my skin truly HURTS. You are SOOOOOO low!

You are def. getting ready for your birthday - my contractions are out of contril. They stay about 20 minutes apart until bedtime when they stop completely. This is day 3 of the craziness - hope you ready for all of this :)

I cant wait to meet you. love you so much!!!!!!!!!!!

Coincedence?

38th post on our 38 week mark :) I went to the dr, today and told her how sick I have been recently. Really nauseous and even threw up at school today. Had a lot of random contractions and gross stuff on Sunday. I did NOT like feeling contractions for 3 hours to wind up with no baby!

However, today, after my "flu" like symptoms and contraction mid-doppler reading she said she thought I was going into labor :) She's on call tonight if you want to make your debut...hint hint! Anyway, it could be tonight or a week from now but I am so happy that things are starting on their own!

See you soon my sweet sweet baby girl!

MAMA

ps Your dad is running around the house like CRAZY and it is sooooooooo funny :)

Check Up

How far along?: 37 weeks - full term
Weight gain?: 23 lbs
Maternity Clothes: Of course, but I can still fit into a few shirts and hoodies that are not maternity.
Stretch Marks?: Just the same few from my first pregnancy that are underneath my belly button. (I didn't get these until AFTER I had Owen either!)
Sleep?: Ok. But I have been up 3-4 times a night recently to use the bathroom.
Food cravings?: Not really. Anything cold is best.
Belly Button?: WAY out, popped, done-zo, cooked.
What I miss the most? I miss sleeping on my stomach. I also miss walking without severe pain shooting up my pelvis.
What I'm looking forward to?: Meeting you, my little girl!!!! I also can't wait to see your daddy hold you - he wanted you to be a girl so badly :) I reallyyyyyy look forward to watching Owen love on you!
Milestones: Besides the weekly appt and internal exam, I think being full term is a great milestone!
Signs of labor?: Braxton Hicks and that weird feeling that I am literally sitting on you

Dr. Wolf was at the hospital yesterday so we met with the nurse practioner. She was nice but nothing is new. Finally full term and waiting for your arrival!!! Daddy and I had a check at the hospital on Sunday after I thought I was leaking (but 99% sure it was just pee because you kick so hard! I was so sure it was nothing I didnt even grab the hospital bag...I mean..if the hospital bag was packed in the first place!! oops!). Anyway, it was obviously nothing and I was so surprised I was relieved!! As much as I want to meet you - we have so much to get done all of a sudden! Next week would be a great time to come out if you are ready :)

love you!!!

xoxox

36 weeks

The dr. said I am only 1 cm dilated and though it doesn't seem like much, I have to remember how quickly things can change. I have had SO many Braxton hicks contractions and I feel very very sick at night. I know SOMETHING is happening. Though you can come at any time after Tuesday, if you could wait two more weeks that would be great. Try not to be late though okay? The dr. said she wouldn't let me go for a vbac after 41 weeks so I am feeling an immense amount of pressure to meet you before then. I just want you to be healthy :)

Your daddy and I finalized your first AND middle name last night. We thought we had it a few months ago but changed our minds. I hope you love your name - we do.

Your daddy brought out some of your baby things last night and I can't wait to set them up!! They are so small, so cozy, and I just love them.

You aren't moving very much this week. Your strong kicks (like the one last week that made me JUMP out of my seat and made your dad gasp) are now soft rolls across my belly. Things must be snug in there! The dr. said she could "feel that little noggin" and I am just in awe that this time is coming to an end and that I will be able to kiss that "little noggin" soon!!!!!

I love you, my little bird. Our life is going to so much more blessed with you in it.

xoxoxoxo!

35th post for 35 weeks

and your due date is in 35 days :) How neat is that!? Our dr. appt went great yesterday. Your heartbeat is still in the 130's and you are in the vertex position (though a few days ago I know you were transverse because you were expanding each side of me)! She will be checking me next week to see if you are head down and if I am dilated or effaced at all. I hope so. I sure would love to meet you in 2010 IF you are ready ;p

Daddy and I hung your stocking and put your initial pin on it. We also bought you some things for your room (the corner of our room for now!). So with a name and decorations, we just need diapers, pacifiers, a bed ... and YOU

Love you _______-bird!

xoxoxox

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Perfect!

The dr. said everything is perfect :) Your heartbeat, my weight gain this far (16 lbs), and urine test was all as it should be! You are a kicking maniac and have been taking my breath away with your force! My heartburn is out of control and I have woken up out of my sleep vomiting because it is so bad. You must have A LOT of hair!!???? We will see!

love you so so sooo much!

Your brother and you...

32 weeks

My friend Jackie is due with her first baby (girl) 4 weeks after me. I hope you two girls will be great friends like Jackie and I are :) And though this isnt the greatest pic of your mom (I was taking her maternity pics that day and was super tired and hot!!) I want you to see how happy I am to wrap my arms around you and love you up!

xoxoxo

Support

In 6-8 more weeks we will finally lock eyes. I keep dreaming of the moment when the last 40 weeks of this pregnancy will disappear from my memory in the 1 second I see you. You and I will both know one another already and that first cry, that first touch, the first nurse...all of it...it will be new but I can guarentee I will feel like I have shared those with you my whole life.

As I prepare for your arrival, I have started meeting with a few different doulas to see who is the best fit for your dad and me. A doula is a support person that makes sure your wishes are heard while the mom labors. We agree on a plan (based on what I want) and she supports me emotionally and physically. Massages, offering different positions, talking with your dad on new ways to help me, and speaking up for me are all different jobs she'll perform. I want my birth with you to be as natural as possible. I want low lights, candles, music, and a quiet calm. I want you to enter this world as beautifully as possible. Now I know things might change, ALL my wishes may not happen, but a doula will help me make sure I will get as close to that vision as I can.

A doula isn't cheap, but the experience of birthing you in the way in which my body was made is priceless. YOU will always be worth every penny :)

love, mom

compare :)

30 weeks

20 weeks

30.5 weeks!

Just a few more days and we will be down to the single digits - just 9 weeks left :)

You have been putting on quite a show in there! Your Sadler family enjoyed watching you twist and kick when we were all together for Gramma Sadler's birthday. Your Uncle Brian's eyes got SO big when the stripes on my shirt suddenly jumped! Your Aunt Jess and Gramma watch you slide across my belly and laughed in awe. Your kicks have started to hurt as you get stronger, but that also means that I can get a better picture of what position you are in. I love rubbing your little butt!!!!

Your Grandad Johnson came over a bit ago on his way back from hunting in South Dakota. I woke up to let him inside our house, make him a sandwich, and chat for a bit. As we were talking, you starting kicking (you seem to love deep voices) and I had him feel my belly. side note - I am very very very open with sharing my pregnancy, body, and developments with anyone that is interested. I feel that it is my opportunity to share a miracle (YOU!). With his hand on my belly button (you are always very low) you moved around and he smiled and said, "Oh yeah, I feel her". These moments are very powerful for me. I get to share you with MY dad. And as you grow up and adore your own Dad, you'll know how important sharing special moments with him are. Your dad, my dad, Daddy's dad - these are all men that will protect you. Oh, and Owen will take care of you too :) My mom, Daddy's mom, Jess, Jen and Allegra are all women that will serve to be great role models for you. My friends will also do anything to help you succeed. I know this because they have done so much for me.

I know you are safe and cozy in there, but do not be afraid of this world. You will be surrounded by good, Godly people, that will love you always.

xoxox

Mom

From Mother to Daughter

I found this today and wanted to share it with you. It is part of a letter my mom sent to me when I was in college.

"I hope to always share your life--first in me, then with me, then through you--the woman you have become and the life you are building for yourself. You will always be a part of me; and I, you.

All my love,

Mom"

Little You

I don't have a lot to update - I am just thinking about you.

Last night your dad was rubbing my belly and talking to you. I loved hearing him say, "Hey ______-bird, this is your daddy. I can't wait to meet you." He says pretty much the same thing every time, but its always so sweet and sincere. I can't wait for you to look into his eyes and wrap him around your finger in that instant.

I look forward to sorting laundry and folding your little pink shirts and ruffle-butt pants :)

I want to model a strong marriage for you. I want you to size up every boy you date to your dad -- just like I did :)

I want you to be daring and confident yet careful and humble.

I want you to love everyone yet be mindful of who you give your heart to.

I want you to smile often yet experience challenges so you can learn how to rise above them and laugh about it.

I want so much for you and I will do everything I can to make you happy and safe.

love, mom

You make pregnancy beautiful :)

Hello Appleseed.

It is Mom.

I love you.

29 weeks

Morning, baby! You now weigh about 2.5 lbs and are about 15 inches long! Your muscles and lungs are continuing to mature and your head is getting bigger. You will triple your weight in the upcoming weeks.

I have been feeling MUCH hungrier lately, but besides that everything seems the same. You kick the most around 10 am and 10 pm and are kicking pretty hard!!!

We had a doctor's visit on Friday and your heartbeat was between the 130's and 140's she said. I have only gained 9 lbs but I bet that will change soon. I am hungry right this second!!! I received the paperwork for my Vbac and Daddy and I need to sign everything. We talked about how nice it would be to have you here for Christmas and that scheduling a C-section could make that happen. It just doesnt seem right though. I have so many dreams for your delivery. The excitement of NOT knowing when you'll arrive, the joy I'd feel after working so hard to meet you, and that's not even addressing the ability to hold you right afterwards. I hope it works out the way we planned. If it doesn't, thats okay too as long as you are happy and healthy, but I SOOOOOO want to have a successful Vbac. Can you work with me on this one? :)

love you baby girl....so so so much,

Mom

Scare

Oh my girl, the things that are happening to my body! Yesterday I had a near-fainting episode that scared me SO badly that I have been monitoring EVERYTHING that passes my lips. I was talking to a co-teacher and I started to get sick. I felt the blood leave my face and I thought I was going to throw up. Suddenly everything went blurry. I rubbed my eyes. The co-teacher asked if my contacts were blurrryyyyyyyyyyyyy.......... as she said this my hearing failed me. I held on to the counter and waited until I felt stable enough to go to the bathroom. After leaving a message for the doctor, I spent the next hour waiting to feel you kick. I would rub your side (my side) or sing to you. I drank warm hot chocolate and then cold water. Even after you would move, I would second guess myself and do it all over again. Yes, I tend to worry.

The doctor said I need to eat protein 6-8 times throughout the day. I need to drink more water.

I haven't been the type of woman who takes it easy. I have a tough time leaving a weekend open with no plans. As a pregnant woman, I do not rest. I guess I should admit that I do not rest like I should. So I will. I will do anything to make sure we never have to go through that again. I hope you are enjoying the peanut butter :)

SIDE NOTE -- Your Daddy and I agreed on your name :) I chose it a LONG time ago but Daddy wouldnt agree until we found a proper middle name. Well, I thought of your middle name while I was driving home from a photoshoot on Sunday. The sun was setting and it just popped into my head. I do not know anyone by this name but I think you will set a high standard :) By the way, I call you_________-bird all the time. Even if your Dad came up with a really really great new name, I can't imagine being able to let go of _______-bird. It just fits you, already. It fits us.

love you!

MOM

My love.

My love for you is stronger than:

the sudden urges to pee RIGHT NOW

the unforeseen leg cramps in the middle of the night

the incredibly painful round ligament pain through my side

the strong stretching of the widening of my hips

the intense, hot, daily heartburn

the fatigue that never went away during my second trimester

any mistake you ever make. My love is always stronger.

Welcome third trimester!!!!!!!!!!! Each week is going by so quickly - you will be here before we know it! Though being pregnant isn't always easy, it is such a miracle. And I hope you will look back on this blog one day when you have a baby in your belly and enjoy these posts. We are lucky. We are loved. We are blessed. God has a great big plan for us, Appleseed. I am so thankful His plan for me was to be a MOM. Your mom. Owen's mom. (and maybe just one more babe down the road!) You already have the eggs inside of your body that you will need for your entire life. You know what that means. I have your babies in me too. I am carrying my grandbabies in here! Tell me God isnt amazing. I feel blessed and special that He lets me do this.

I love you with all of my heart, all of my being, and with all that God has given me.

love, MOM

26 weeks

Fetal development in pregnancy week 26: fetus in sixth monthAt long last, your little swimmer can see the womb! Your miracle’s little eyelids have finally separated (they were fused closed previously) and they’re probably having their first moments of sight as you read this (or maybe it already happened while you were brushing your teeth or watching Oprah or something). In addition to seeing their little studio in your belly, they’ve recently acquired the ability to say “yes” and “no” in rudimentary sign language as they can now move their head back and forth. This is also the time where your little super star’s head hair is starting to grow! A cute little cowlick or two may be springing into position right now, getting ready for years of cute-but-stubborn bed-head. Also, their toenails have grown in and you little raisin continues to slowly pile up fat beneath their still-loose skin. Most importantly, brain tissue and neurons are all developing at a rapid pace, increasing their (genius-level?) brain activity and will continue to function at accelerated levels for the first seven to eight years of childhood!

Catching Up

Your closet grows fuller by the week, Appleseed :) And your mommy is growing bigger by the day! You have been very good to me and I am not nearly as big with you as I was with your brother. People are usually surprised at how far along I am, actually. Next week we enter the third trimester! It usually feels like the longest because mommies are so excited to meet their little ones that a minute feels like a year!!! I am SOOOO excited to meet you when you are big and strong and healthy :) I am a bit nervous though because you are such a night owl. You start kicking A LOT around 7 and dont stop until 1 am or so. The last two days you have been much more calm though and then I worried so...I will take the all the crazy kicking whenever you want!

Here are some pics of your Momma and your Momma's friends from last weekend :)

Shopping

Oh baby girl, I can't wait to put your cute little self into the outfits I have been buying for you!!!!!!!!! Some are warm, pink, snuggly things while others are in preparation for next summer - sundresses and bathing suits with tu-tus!

As the reality of you, my girl, sets in, I imagine dress recitals and pigtails and all that is GIRL :)

I am 24 weeks now and that is a "viability" milestone. That means that if anything bad were to happen (pray pray pray that it doesnt) that if you had to be delivered you would have a great chance at surviving. Though its a scary thought, the cool part to me is that you are SO developed already! Your kicks are harder and I have felt a bit more "sliding" of body parts. You are almost ALWAYS on my right side. During the ultrasound you even went to the bathroom, I forgot to mention that before. It was so strange to see your bladder empty and start to fill again. Technology is amazing. I have another Dr. appt tomorrow at 3 30 and she will start measuring my progress from the outside now. I feel much bigger but the scale hasnt jumped up much yet.

I am back to school and all the kids were SOOO excited to "see" you! You got many rubs and random voices talking to you :) The love around us is incredible, Appleseed.

I also received the results from the quad test and nothing strange was marked. You are a healthy little girl!!

love, mom

p.s. I started a registry for you - I need a bassinet for you and picked out some girly pacifiers!

I GOT MY GIRL!!!!

At 3:00 today it was confirmed that you, Appleseed, are a little girl :) I had a feeling you were a girl when I found out I was pregnant with you so I picked out the birds for this blog because it matched the bird decorations I stored away when I had my girl...and here you are! Birds are the "theme" I have chosen for your room!

I can't tell you how excited I am to have you, my little girl. You are a dream come true. I have dreamt of having a little girl of my own to take to the salon, to twirl in tutus with, and to host a tea party for. I am already dreaming of prom dresses, slumber party, and your wedding. We will do so many things, Appleseed!

You are very healthy and very active. You were sucking your thumb and playing with your feet! You weigh 1 lb and are about 7 inches long. Keep growing strong, baby girl!

And don't forget - you have a big brother to watch out for you once you arrive :)

love, mom

ps I cannot tell you how happy your dad was today after we heard the good news. He is SO excited!!!! We already bought you 30 outfits and a bathing suit for next summer!

Tomorrow, Tomorrow, You're Only A Day Away....

Well Appleseed - tomorrow is the big day :) The wait is almost over! I'm not sure what else to say besides I hope that you are healthy, growing strong, and that you arent shy so we can find out your gender!!! I am so excited to see your little hands, feet, and precious face. Your dad was smiling all night tonight at the thought of our date to see you tomorrow. You are kicking away as I type - you are very active already!

love love LOVE you!!!

20 weeks

Half way done! Only 20 more weeks and I get to kiss those little feet that keep kicking me :)

I have been feeling pretty good! Your dad and I have been so busy lately so I have been a bit tired, but other than that I feel normal. I have had some headaches that the doctor confirmed as tension headaches so I need to relax a bit more, get some massages, not hold Owen on my right side all the time, and spend less time editing pics on the computer!

You are the size of a large banana! Your eyes will be shut for about 6 more weeks, but you can hear me and you can swallow. Such a big appleseed ;p

love you!
Mom

2 more weeks

Two more weeks and we will find out if our little appleseed is a boy or girl! I thought you were a girl for a LONG time but recently I have been dreaming of a little, red, wrinkly, red boy.... At our doctor's appt yesterday you heart rate was 130. All the wive's tales indicate that that means a boy. It is fun guessing, but I can't wait much longer!

Everything looks great, the doctor said, and I have only gained 3 pounds. My pregnancy with you is very different than with your brother's journey. And I love that. I love that you both will have your own special stories of when you were growing big and strong your mama :)

I am so excited to meet you. We only have 21 weeks left and I can hold you in my arms and love you up. I am so blessed to be a mom. I can't imagine a life without toothless smiles, silly games, and belly laughs. Our life is sooooo good, Appleseed. We can't wait for you to be a part of it. We thank God for you.

love, Mom

Kicking :)

As I was typing today I had my hand on my belly and felt a faint little kick from the outside - you are so strong! I couldn't believe that at 18weeks and 3 days that that could happen!!! So as Daddy and I were looking at houses online, I told him about our little experience and told him to put his hand on my belly and see if he could feel anything. I bet it only took 30 seconds before you kicked and he said "YEP! I felt it!!!" We were so excited :) Things like this make YOU much more real for daddy because he doesnt get to experience the daily reminders like I do. I wish you could have seen his face, Appleseed! He was so surprised :) He told me the other day that when he was having a bad day at work he envisioned holding you during the early morning while the sun came up. He loves you so much already. And so do I!!!!

love, mom

Dreaming

Tell me, what is it you plan to do with your one wild and precious life?~Mary Oliver

I dream about you every night. What will you look like? Will your eyelashes curl into little cups? I yearn to hear a soft, strong, healthy cry. Every dream ends with this overwhelming sense of joy. An "I did it" with a side of "This world will never be the same".

During the day I dream of the things you may dream for one day. I dream of the ways I will work so you have a head start for those dreams. I dream of the people that will enter your life. Already I pray that they are loving, positive people that will make your world brighter and better.

I will dream BIG for you until the day comes when you tell me you want to be a doctor, a teacher, a singer, and a zoo keeper :)

Love you BIG time,

Mom

15 weeks

The dr. says everything is going great :) All my bloodwork was healthy and you kept kicking the doppler. I even felt one of your kicks as I heard it! Your heartbeat was 150 bpm - just perfect! You can suck your thumb now, your fingerprints are in place, and you are settling in for another 6 months. You are about the size of a large lemon, almost a softball. Our big ultrasound is coming up and then we will find out - are you a boy or a girl!!?? To be honest, I have no preference. I am just so excited to bring you into this world! If you are a girl - that is wonderful - I REALLY want a girl - prom dresses, weddings, dates, etc. But if you are a boy, I think about being the only woman in the family and having my boys around me! You and Owen may be super close since you are 19 months apart and both boys. But then again, it sure would be nice to have Owen looking out for his baby sister.... See! Its a win-win situation :) I love you so so sooo much!

xoxox
Mom

YAY!!!!!

I have started to feel you move :) It is the most exciting, wonderful, amazing experience! Sometimes it is a tiny little thump while other times its a bunch of little flutters. Today, after I felt a thump, I put the doppler on that same spot and there you were! It read 154 bpm.

I will hear you again Monday on the doctor's high tech dopler - can't wait!

love love LOVE you!

Mommy

almost 14 weeks

Here we are! I am bloated, but now that you are the size of a lemon I have started to show a little!! You are kicking and punching and I bet I will be able to feel you soon :) I have been very thirsty lately and have had some strange dreams! I finally feel pregnant..and it is about time - we are in our 2nd trimester already :) Keep growing strong and I will hear you again at the dr's next week!

love, mommy

My Sweet Babe

I hope you are settling in :) 7 more months and you will enter this crazy Sadler life! I used the doppler to listen to that little heartbeat yesterday and it sounded like heaven. You quickly wiggled away so I stopped bugging you...but you better get used to that doppler! It is so addicting :) I just want to make sure you are okay in there and I am a bit of a worrier. I am getting better though (I think).

Anyway, I love you. I thank God you chose me to be your mom. I thank God that he gave us another baby to love and raise. It is incredible - I love you SO much already and I haven't even met you. But as I share my body with you, I want you to know I will always be your earth and sky; I will always protect you.


Love,

Mommy

My love.

My love, it was so wonderful to see you again. You look so comfy in there - snuggled up and growing bigger :) Your heartbeat was 163 bpm this time...I wonder what that means?

Owen saw you for the first time today. He reached over and touched you on the monitor. I hope you two become best friends. It is okay if you fight or compete, but at the end of the day I want to hear, "Night Owen, Sweet Dreams, Love you". Like your my brothers and I did. One time I was mad at your Uncle Brett so I replied, "Bad Night, Hope you have Nightmares". And that's ok, it will happen, but you will never mean it.

love, mom

2 hours!

Two more hours and I will get to see you!!!

It has been marked on our calendar for 5 weeks - "Appleseed's Debut 2:30"

Can't wait!

love, mom

Sweet Relief

Oh my babe,

You are ok! You are MORE than ok - you are beautiful!!!! Your big heart was beating 180 bpm and you kicked and wiggled for us :) I, of course, began crying. GOOD tears, sweet-relief-oh-my-gosh-all-is-well-i-really-am-blessed-with-another-baby tears.

I love you. I love love love love LOVE you.

Keep kickin' my sweets.

xoxoxox Mommy

ps here are some pics from about a month ago :)

10 weeks

You went on your very first trip this past weekend - Chicago :) Daddy, Owen, and I tried lots of different foods but nothing sounds good to me -- don't you want to try new things? Ice cream, fruit, and cereal are the only things that sound appealing MOST of the time. Other days I stick to crackers and juice. I haven't felt sick in weeks - its just that food is just...gross. I am starting to show a tiny bit but right now its mostly bloat. I would really like to make it to the end of the school year (7 days) without anyone suspecting your presence :) I want to show up in August with a beautiful round baby bump!!!!!!

Speaking of seeing you - I will be seeing you in a few hours. I wasn't suppose to see you until Friday but I had some spotting yesterday and they said I could come in and make sure you are ok.

Please be okay. Please be healthy. Please jump around and wiggle and show me your beautiful beating heart. I want to hold you so badly. I want to love you and kiss you and make you a part of our family. You are just so little... You have so much growing to do.... Please show me your little arms and legs and model your perfection - and say LOOK MOM AND DAD - I'M GROWING IN HERE!!! I LOVE YOU! RELAX!

Really, please be ok.

love, MOM

YUM!!!!!!!

Grapefruit, watermelon, oranges...YUM!!!! What a healthy baby you will be :) The only things that sound appealing are sweet, cold, juicy fruits - a perfect craving for summer! You will grow in lots of sun and fun these next coming months, appleseed!

I told your aunts about you last night and they were SO excited! Your Aunt Amanda cried and is very excited to have her baby 2 months before your arrival is due! Aunt Melissa, Aunt Cindy, and Aunt Lindsay are happy to have another bizzo baby to hold (though Lindsay will have her own in July)!!!

SO many babies and SO much love!

Just 2 more weeks until I get to see you!!!

Love you!!!!!!!

Mommy

Your journey

Morning, Apple! (Though you are the size of a kidney bean!)

"New this week: Webbed fingers and toes are poking out from your baby's hands and feet, his eyelids practically cover his

eyes, breathing tubes extend from his throat to the branches of his developing lungs, and his "tail" is just about gone. In his brain, nerve cells

are branching out to connect with one another, forming primitive neural pathways. You may be daydreaming about your baby

as one sex or the other, but the external genitals still haven't developed enough to reveal whether you're having a boy or a girl. Either way, yo

ur baby is constantly moving and shifting, though you still can't feel it.."

I think about you all of the time. Your journey, OUR journey has begun! I wonder what you will look like. What will your tiny little cry sound like?

I am so glad you chose me to be your Mom. I bet God has great plans for you!!!! Your Daddy and I will always love and support you - no matter what. I want you to find comfort in us because family is the most important thing in the whole wide world. And we have a GREAT one!

That's all for now - just wanted you to know we are thinking of you! Could you feel Daddy's kiss last night? He is so excited you are on the way!

love,

Mommy

WEEK 8!!!!

Apple of My Eye

I just want you to know that you are loved SO incredibly much. From the first time I took my pregnancy tests (I took 2) I have been thinking about you. We are excited for you to make our family whole. A family of 4! This blog will be filled with exciting stories from doctor's visits, your birth, and your adventures.

There have only been a few days that I have woken up sick. I have actually felt MORE sick at night which is strange! This pregnancy has been different from the one with your brother (I promise to do my best not to compare you two!). I have become bloated MUCH faster and I have 4 zits - I havent had one in years!!! What is the same? My overall disinterest in food. Nothing tastes good but I usually just eat it so I can provide you with nutrition. I am still breastfeeding your brother (I can't believe you are going to have a brother and that Owen is going to be a brother!!!) so I have been extra thirsty and extra tired. I think you two are going to keep your Daddy and me very very busy! By the way, your dad can't believe he's going to be a Daddy of 2 at 30 yrs old, when, at 28 yrs old, he didnt have any children!

I will see you for the first time on June 11th at 2:30. (Right now you are the size of an apple seed and your heart and organs are developing.) I can't wait to see your little heartbeat and know you are okay. I get to have you all mine for the next 9 months :)

I love you, apple seed.

Mommy