(Week 24) Wednesday, July 6th

(Week 24) Wednesday, July 6th

Dear Baby Boy,

            Yes, our visit to Dr. Willis today revealed you are at 24 weeks, if you can believe it. I was thrilled to see our due date move up to October 20^th, but I am also thinking that day is going to come so fast! Papa and I have so many things to get done and those several extra days would have come in handy. I am so excited to get to meet you sooner than expected.

            Our appointment also showed us that you are completely normal; at least, as normal as you can be with parents like Papa and I. There were no abnormalities on the ultrasound, phew! Our next appointment is in one month, and Dr. Willis will test me for gestational diabetes. Little did I know that your grandmother had it during her second and third pregnancies, so I could have it too. I’m not worried about it though. These past weeks were not a good example of healthy eating. Otter pops end up being my breakfast and midnight snack. I also had doughnuts, hotdogs, ice cream, and other junk. I am guessing this is because I missed having those foods the first few months and went a little sugar crazy. No worries though baby, we are back on track. I have several healthy, happy baby snacks packed away in the pantry to help get us through the next couple of weeks. I have been told a sugar free diet will help my skin stretch easier in the last trimester, but we will see how much will power I have at that point. You already wriggle a good deal, but I don’t think that has anything to do with sugar intake.

            As for wriggling little one, you are already playing tricks on your Uncle Lincoln. He pesters you every time I visit Grandma and Grandpa’s house. He will poke you, and talk to you, and try to get you to move. You never do. I think Uncle Lincoln is still having a bit of a hard time accepting that you are an actually baby in there instead of just a firm pillow. When he sees me he always says, “Wow, you are sooooo pregnant.” I like to hear it, so I don’t kick him. Then when I tell him you are moving, he hurries over and presses his hand against my belly. You suddenly freeze. I laugh. Once my stomach growled and Uncle Linc’s eyes widened in delight. He thought he felt you for the first time, but I disappointed him. I have the feeling even once he feels you kick he still won’t believe you are a baby until he is holding you in his arms. He still smiles though. I can tell he is excited to be the best uncle in the world.

            Papa always has a silly grin on his face too. When that happens I know he is thinking about you. He gets a little overwhelmed by baby stuff: cribs, strollers, baby room, playpens. One thing you will learn about Papa is he sometimes worries about money, but mostly he just worries we will never have enough. Mama worries about this too sometimes. Then we both shrug and decided we will make it work because we have always made it work. You have great aunts and uncles who are willing to share their baby stuff with you. You have two amazing grandmas who will spoil you rotten. I know you will have everything you will ever need!

            Well baby, keep up the good work as far as growing goes. I will do my best to keep up with the rest of all this craziness.

                        Loves,

                                    Mama

Cravings: Homemade nachos

Sickenings: Too much soda pop.