Saturday, May 21, 2011

(Week 15) Saturday, May 21st

(Week 15) Saturday, May 21st
Dear Munchkin,
            Today we had a busy, busy day. We kicked it off with a trip to Granma Lala’s house to get out some of her patio furniture. Then we added in a little family time and yard work. Next up we got things ready for a family carnival and planted the garden. Busy morning, like I said. I even put some highlights in my hair for summer.
            Finally the family came over for the games. We all had such fun. Gygi’s ran all the games while the Schade/Harmon side played. Your cousins were everywhere! I can’t wait for you to meet them all because each one is so very great.
            Your Papa made several games including, but not limited to: Plinko, Spinning Wheel, Coin Toss, Ball Drop, and Shoot Out. There were tickets to be counted and prizes to be won. The sun was shining spectacularly and the BBQ was delicious. Really, you will be lucky to be blessed with such wonderful immediate family, because I know I am. We can work hard and play hard, sticking together through it all.
            I do have to say that you did very well my little one. You didn’t make me sick or tired today, which was a nice change.
                        Love you,
                                    Mama
Cravings: Burgers with ‘matoes, onions, mustard, lettuce, pickles, all of it fresh.
Sickenings: Giant worm as big as a snake in the garden. Ew!

Sunday, May 8, 2011

(Week 14) Sunday, May 8th

(Week 14) Sunday, May 8th
Dear Little One,
            Today was our first Mother’s Day together. I honestly think it counts. You are in there and that makes me a mom, no matter how small you are. I guess you might be the size of a lemon, but I can’t really bring myself to call you a lemon. You have a face and ears and might even get the hiccups in there. I love that, even though I can’t feel any of it yet. Another piece of breaking news is that we have now started the second trimester, at least, I think we have. I’m pretty sure at least. Want to know how I can tell? None of my pants fit me anymore.
            Papa and I started a little baby bet. I bet Papa that he couldn’t loose as many pounds as I gain during this pregnancy. So far we are off to a pretty fair start since I have only gained about two pounds and he has lost about four. Apparently it is no big surprise that I am not gaining that much weight. However, when I hit about week 22 then things start picking up, or so I hear. However, I do have to say, I am thankful for yoga pants. I have a feeling they will save my life, or at least my wardrobe this summer.
            Today I gave a talk in Sacrament Meeting about women of faith and courage. It was a really good subject and just goes to show that you don’t have to be a biological mother to be a woman of influence in the lives of following generations. I can’t wait for you to meet all of the women of influence in my life, there are so many. You will have so many people to offer support and love you won’t know what to do with them all.
            Well, needless to say, we survived the talk and the Sunday School lesson. It was a beautiful Sunday and after Papa went off to work we went and spent some time with the Gygi family. I am feeling a little bit better, though I did toss some of the breakfast in bed that your Papa made me for Mother’s Day. Hopefully the nausea will start diminishing soon. Just keep taking it easy in there.
Love you tons,
                                    Mama

Wednesday, May 4, 2011

(Week 13?) Wednesday, May 4th

(Week 13?) Wednesday, May 4th
Dear Little Peach,
            Today we visited the doctor again and now we are a little bit confused about how far along you are. He said thirteen, but then also said that we could see gender in six more weeks. The reason we are confused because gender is usually determined at twenty weeks and the last time mama came in was four weeks ago and he said ten. So you are either thirteen or fourteen weeks, not really sure which at this point. All we really know is that you will probably end up coming sometime in early November and that is good enough for us.
            This time we didn’t have to wait long at all to go into the back. We maybe sat down for two minutes tops before the nurse came to get me. The nurse took my temp, my blood pressure, and my weight. I think I have only gained six pounds, so that is pretty good. The doctor was great, as usual, making sure everyone, especially Mama was comfortable and feeling good. He had me lay down and then said we should be able to feel a little bump. So he pressed down on my tummy to make sure you were still in there and growing. You are.
            Next we were able to have another listen to your heart beat. Papa’s face lit up when he heard it. He was smiling from ear to ear and that made mama smile too. Then we listened the placenta, which is Mama’s heart pushing the nutrients in for you. It was pretty cool to compare the quickness of your little heart to the thwumping sound of Mama’s.  
            Then the doctor asked if I was still feeling sick and I had to confess two days before was one of the worst days I had so far. I was very ill at work twice, and it was the stingy kind of sick that made Mama’s eyes water, throat hurt, and nose run. So then we moved to a back room for an ultra sound, just to make sure there was only one baby in there. Luckily it is just you Peach. We got to see your big head, your little heart, and a tiny backbone. We saw a little bit of a hand and tried to see a foot, but you were too scrunched up to see anything clearly.
            It was sweet to get to really see what your squirming little body looks like in there. When I told Uncle Lincoln he asked when he would be able to see, and Mama told him that it wouldn’t be until after you were born, because there is no way he is going in to the back room with me.
            So some things to look forward to: a carnival on the 21st, another appointment in one month, gender in six weeks or more, and Spring time!
                                    Love Always,
                                                Mama & Papa