33 weeks and counting

Dear baby,
Today you're the size of a pineapple and almost 5 lbs. We have 6 weeks and 3 days left until your due date, although truth be told I don't think you'll be waiting that long to make your appearance. They say you take after your mom with your first, and Mimi had me almost a month early. Mama is always late to everything, so if you are early, I'm letting you know ahead of time, you got that from your daddy.

It's getting harder to sleep at night since you like to dance from midnight-two am most nights. But that's okay. We have private little dance parties all to ourselves while your papa and Finley are busy sleeping.
Who needs sleep? Mama's got some killer new under eye cream in preparation for the sleepless nights we're going to share oh so soon.

I love you bunches and can't wait to kiss your sweet cheeks.

Hugs and love.

Mama.

8 months

Oh baby baby.
 You're getting so big and mama can't believe how fast time is going by!
 In two months I will be holding you.
 Crazy.
 I love you bunches little man.
 xo

30 weeks

Dear Baby,
I can't believe how fast this time is going by with you.
Before we even know it you'll be here and we'll go from being a family of three to a family of four.
I got Finley a baby doll this week so he can practice holding and feeding it like he'll soon be helping me do with you.
He can't wait to hold you.
"Hold baby brudder." he said after meeting Broderick
"Yes Finn," I told him "You can hold your baby brother."
And he beamed.
We think we have your name figured out,
and I'm more then a little excited about it.
Daddy talks to you at night and you kick and squirm like you know it's him.
We all are looking so forward to meeting little you.
Stay cozy and warm a bit while longer.
Love and belly pats sweet little man.

Mama

 

29 weeks

Dear baby boy,
You're the size of a cabbage and almost 3 lbs.
We can see you physically moving and kicking and hiccuping.
11 at night is your most favorite time to show off your new tricks.
Finn is enamored with you as always,
and we talk about your arrival daily.
Daddy and I have three names we're choosing between but we're almost sure we know what you will be called.
I love you always.

Mama

7 months

and oh do I feel it. 

You're getting so big and strong, 

and oh how you like to kick me. 

Sleeping at night it starting to be a fight between us, 

whether or not I can be fully asleep before you begin your fully awake time. 

2-4 in the morning seems to be when you think daylight is. 

I have a feeling I need to save up as much sleep as I can now before you make your appearance.

We have about 12 weeks left like this you and me. 

12 weeks. 

Makes me so scared and excited all in one. 

I can't wait to see your little nose in person.

I can't wait to introduce you to your amazing big brother Finley.  

I can't wait for your daddy to hold you,

and truth be told, I can't wait to be able to bend over again. 

But I can wait, and we will. 

Mama's doing everything in her power to listen to her body

and make sure you stay in here until your full term. 

I love you so much little man and we're so excited to meet you. 

Hugs and love. 

Mama

26 weeks

Dear baby boy, 

I made your daddy stop on our trip to Christmas so I could take belly pictures here. 

Isn't it lovely? 

I tried to include your big brother, but he was so excited to be out of the car 

that all he did was run. 

Everyone was so excited to find out about you, 

and you performed brilliantly, kicking and flipping for anyone 

who wanted to feel you move. 

I have a feeling you're a bit of a show off.  

You're as big as a cucumber now and over 2 lbs.  

 I read on my pregnancy app that if your daddy was to listen closely he could

hear your heartbeat through my tummy, so obviously,we tried it this week. 

So far your Dad hasn't been able to, but 

Aunt April, Aunt Lyndsie, Aunt Anna and Aunt Emma all swear they 

can. 

My night sickness is back and we're living off cereal again, you and me. 

But it's okay. 

I've recently discovered brown sugar mini wheats and it's like a whole new world. 

14 weeks little man. 

 I love you to the moon and back. 

Mama

25 weeks

Dear Baby boy, 

You've got so much more active this week.

I actually have bruises on my belly from where you've kicked me extra hard.

I know that totally sounds like an old wives tale, but I have pictures to prove it.

They don't hurt so bad, but even if they did I would still love you more then my heart can say,

bruises and all. 

We went to the doctors this week and he said you're growing perfectly beautiful.

You're two pounds now, and stronger then ever. 

It must be all the frosted mini wheats and leftover Christmas cookies I keep eating, making you all healthy and strong. 

Finley has started singing Twinkle Twinkle to you at night and you kick and squirm like you recognize his voice. Which, I'm pretty sure you do. 

He's so excited to meet you.

Friday we drive to Mimi and Jaja's for two days and then Poppop and Nana Grandma's for Christmas.

Which means by Sunday the whole family will know about you.

I can't wait the secret is out and the whole world knows about little you. 

It's been fun keeping you a surprise, but I can't hardly stand it anymore.

I love you to the moon and back little man.

Hugs and kisses and belly pats.

Mama