BH2 Updates

Dear BH2,

We've got potentially six more weeks before we get to look into each other's eyes...and I just can't wait.

We "nested" this weekend. That means we spent the weekend getting ready for your big arrival! We took inventory of all the baby gear we have, the clothes, and the necessities. We spent time setting up your room and imagining you in it. We have your car seat ready to go, too (can't wait to bring you home from the hospital)! I forgot how small you're going to be... I was looking at onesies that seemed to fit some of your sister's dolls! I looked for "going home" outfits this weekend, but haven't found anything yet...

I have to admit, while we were sorting through clothes, I kind of wish we knew if you were a boy or a girl. We are stocked to capacity if you're a girl, but we'll be heading to the store quite quickly if you're a boy! Don't worry, your room is pretty neutral (lots of greens & yellow), so I hope you like it. Not to worry, we'll move you into a more boyish/girlish room eventually.

You're womb-home is exercising a lot lately, practicing for your big exit/entrance. I wonder what the contractions feel like to you. I enjoy them because I can really feel your shape and identify bony prominences. I like to trace the outline of your little knees, your back, your head, maybe your arms. As the contraction nears completion, you like to kick or punch your way out and I really look forward to feeling you stretch to make space.

What's different about your pregnancy versus your sister's? You're low...WAY low...to the point where it hurts to even move my legs sometimes. Everything happened much sooner with you than with your sister. I found the best prenatal vitamins this time around and I actually enjoy taking them...yeah, they're gummy prenatals! With your big sister I was rounder, fuller, and fluid overloaded by this point. With you, I'm way out front and again, WAY low. So far, no kankles or carpal tunnel... hopefully I didn't just ask for it. You seem to be a lot more active...but I don't have a great memory for that. I'm a lot more confident, naturally, with you being our second little miracle.

You seem to really like my massage chair. Yeah, it's the iJoy...I know, I can't believe we have one either! It was free, no less. I look forward to sitting in it all day while at work...for the muscle relief and because I know you'll be really active while I sit in it. Your movements have begun to wake me up - you're getting so strong! You've poked up under my ribs a few times while I'm sleeping and it's woken me up with a start - but it's a pleasant start.

Thanksgiving is this week, so I'll be eating a lot. (I know, no surprise there.) So enjoy! There'll be a lot of hustle and bustle as we host 30+ for lunch and dinner.

Your sister saw a 1 week old baby girl at church today and she's paid extra attention to you today. I think she's really excited to meet you. I'm pretty sure she knows it is coming soon. She has bonded with you and I have no doubt you'll be close.

We have a check up on Tuesday this week, then we'll be seeing the doctor every week until you are born!

See you soon little one!
Lots of love,
Mom