Little One,

We have definitely taken an interesting turn this week.  You and I are BIG and so incredibly close to full term, and we can feel it.  Sleeping is starting to get tough, and your kicks are awfully brutal these days.  Sometimes when you roll over I feel like you might bust out of my tummy and sometimes you are tucked so far to the right its hard to believe my tummy can stretch that far.  You are definitely out growing this little place you have been living for the last 8 months.  Your dad and I are SO excited because next week is our 36 week check up and we finally get to have another ultra sound.  We’ve been wanting to see you so bad!  Its hard to believe that you can really come at any time these days.  I keep reading these stories about babies coming 4 or 5 weeks early and I think about how crazy it would be if you were here so soon.  I’d really like it if you came earlier, but I understand if you need to cook a little longer.  Just not too long okay…your mama isn’t too keen on that 42 week possibility.  We still have SO much to do to prepare for you but we are so incredibly ready to meet you!

We love you Penelope Joy.

XOXO,

M

Oh hello Little one!

Here we are, 34 weeks!  We had a check up today and you are still growing right on track.  I asked our doctor how big you were and she said you were about 4 pounds!  You’re on track to being a 7 pound baby, so I’m hoping you keep growing the way you’re growing.  If at all possible we just keep getting more excited about you.  More and more things for you are pouring into our home and its so crazy to think that in 6 weeks you will be wearing these little onesies, bouncing in these little seats, and sleeping (lord willing) in your little crib.  Sometimes your dad just goes to your room and stands in the doorway looking at everything.  Its getting a bit real.

Sleep is getting a bit tricky, the more you grow.  We’ve had some 5am cereal time this last week for sure.  It’s kind of nice to sit in the early morning quiet with you.  I’m sure we will have MANY moments like that when you get here.  As tired as we’re gonna be, I’m pretty excited to hang out with you.

I love you little one.  So much!

XOXO,

M

Hello Little One,

oh man oh man…i know i say this every week.  but you, my little lady, are growing.  i feel like you have tripled in size in the last few weeks.  the other night your dad and i were reading and i started to fall asleep…and then WHAM! you kicked me right in my ribs making me sit up.  your dad had wide eyes and kept saying “i saw that! are you okay?!”  you are quite strong.  its pretty impressive, and although your kicks are not always the most pleasant thing in the world…it sure is nice knowing you are growing and movin around in there.

apples and grapes are big ticket items with us these days.  which is good because i think the whole french fry thing was getting a little out of control.  its nice to see some good for you foods sneaking their way into our day. although, the “spuderido” (a bean and cheese burrito, with french fries in it) has made a regular appearance as well.  so, its balancing out.

everyone keeps saying we have a long way to go, but i feel like the time is flying by!  august is the only thing that stands between us and you!  thats so crazy!  all of your little friends are being born, and its making me so anxious to finally have you!

we love you penny!  youre the bestest!

XOXO,

M

Hello Little One,

I am convinced that your size is doubling by the day.  It feels like all of a sudden you are massive.  Our doctor is very excited that you are exactly on track, measuring right on at 32 weeks.  So to all those people who think we look like we should be due any day…YOU’RE WRONG!  You’re doing so perfectly.  Your dad and I have started to take classes to prepare for you and it getting more and more real that you will be here with us in no time at all.

You currently love laying on your side with your head to the left and your little buns on the right, which makes my belly this really odd peanut looking shape.  It’s kinda funny that you already have little habits like this.  Lately you are totally down with pancakes, which is new.  I’m not a huge fan of pancakes but man…some little blueberry pancakes with some peanut butter on that mess…its soooo good.  I think for the first time in my whole life, we actually bought pancake mix, and plan to have a little pancake party this weekend : ).

You are introducing me to all sorts of new foods : ).

I love you little one.  8 more weeks to go and we get to hug you and squeeze you (gently of course).  Cant wait!

XOXO,

M