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28 weeks.

June 25, 2013
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Hello Little One!

You’ve been doing all sorts of things like kicking (or headbutting…im not really sure) my bladder.  That has been…interesting.  You also go through these fits where you kick and roll and dance about for a good solid minute and then you are silent like nothing happened.  I think you are itching to get out and wriggle your legs and arms in the open air!  Last night your dad got to feel one of these fits.  He always seems to get his hand on my belly right when your finished and only feels a thump or two, but this time he got to experience you having a rager in my belly and his eyes got so wide.  He thinks you are pretty amazing (i do too).

I think our days of second trimester face stuffing are behind us.  We have the appetite but with you growing all sorts of crazy, my stomach cant hold what our tummys really desire.  Which lately you have been craving fruity things.  You’ve still got that raisen thing going on, but now we would also like all the grapes we can eat…apples…bananas…really anything light and fresh.  the strange part about that is you mama looooves green apples and green grapes, but you want no part in that business.  red apples and grapes all day long.

you’re doing great penny!  keep up the good work in there and we get to see you so very soon!  we’re almost at the 10 week count down! yay!

we love you with all our heart!

xoxo,

M

27 weeks.

June 18, 2013
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Little one,

You’re my perfect, my perfect, my perfect, my perfect little peeeeenny!

That is a real song, and we sing it to you all. the. time.  You are definitely getting bigger, because yesterday you gave me a swift kick in my rib, which was not all that pleasant.  I’m so used to feeling you low and you are all over the place now.  Sometimes both sides of my belly move at the same time, which is most likely your little arms and legs moving about.  You are constantly partying it up in my belly!  You still move around while im awake and sleep when i sleep, which your dad and i pray carries over into your first few months of life on the outside.

We are officially in the 3rd trimester and we get to meet you in exactly 3 months!  goodness gracious!

your dad was doing laundry last night and accidentally washed one of your shirts (which needs to be washed eventually so…good job dad!).  we sat and looked at this tiny shirt that was pulled out of our laundry and couldn’t believe that we will have someone soon that is small enough to fit in that tiny little shirt!  you are so little and so precious.  its all so amazing!

all in all we’re feeling pretty good and you are loving everything we eat.  you have a bizarre affection for raisins. which i don’t mind at all.  they are probably a lot healthier than the chalula and ranch phase we went through.

keep on doin what your doin baby girl.  we love you a whole lot…and then some.

XOXO,

M

 

23 weeks.

May 21, 2013
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hello little one,

one of the sweetest little mile stones this week was feeling you have the hiccups for the first time.  im not one who enjoys repetitive motions or tapping or things of that sort.  but these cute little hiccups were awesome.  you really are a little person in there, and it amazes me every day.  even though we’re already sort of getting to know each other (in an odd way) im so very nervous to meet you and so excited at the same time.  your dad gives you plenty of hugs and kisses and i just cant wait till we both can hold you and squeeze you and kiss your little face!

one of the things you craved this week was your grandma tonis goulash.  when we ate it you tumbled about in my tummy with pure joy.  im pretty sure you love food just about as much as your family.  the halls (my side of the family unit) will be very impressed by your appetite in the years to come im sure of it.  you also are still a fan of raspberry sorbet.  we end each night with a few bites from our little pint (its still about half way full and we’ve had it for a week)  if it were up to your dad this would have been gone on day one (he has a bit of  a sweet tooth).  its kind of our little ritual.  before we go to bed your dad gets us a glass of ice water and we take our vitamins, then we have a few bites of sorbet and hit the hay! (hey that rhymed…we’ll teach you what rhyming is later).

you are definitely growing and it is not always the most comfortable experience for me when you go through your little spurts, but its so good to know that you are getting bigger and staying healthy.  i’m starting to feel you all over my tummy these days, instead of just in one little spot and i can see your little flips and thuds on the outside.  i thought it was crazy to feel you move, but to be able to see it is absolutely insane.  each day something new happens and its fun (and at some times pretty hilarious) talking about it all with each other and your friends moms and dads (they are all getting ready to be born too…you have quite the group of friends on the way actually).

you are doing awesome in there penny joy!  and your dad and i love you like crazy!

xoxo,

M

22 weeks.

May 14, 2013
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oh little lady,

we are head over heals for you!  we’ve already begun special care in getting your room all sorted out for you.  i love to think of you sleeping/not sleeping in there and growing and learning and getting lots of kisses all over your sweet little face from me and your dad.  your kicks are getting so much bigger…and higher!  the other day you kicked me so high it scared me, you are getting so big!  sometimes i get so preoccupied that i forget your in there, and then you give me a swift kick in the belly and remind me.

Yesterday we did our first pregnancy work out and let me tell you it was no easy task.  I’m gonna start taking better care of us : ).  Going on long walks with your dad and doing some work outs here and there, ill try not to move around too much so you aren’t getting all shakin up in there.

You are still super into eating things with chalula and ranch dressing.  Although today you have had a huge hankering for some sort of sorbet or an icey coffee beverage of sorts.  This heat is already doing a number on us, and i think we just want something fresh, light and chilly.

we love you penny!  keep growing strong!

XOXO,

M

14 weeks.

March 19, 2013
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Dear little one,

You are 14 weeks today!  I think I am just now realizing that I feel pretty good today.  Good Job!  Last night we finally had a home cooked meal (with the help of your dad of course!)  You love mashed potatoes and stuffing…this i know is a gift from me to you.  No doubt we have many thanksgivings to come where our families will have to make extra bowls of things just for me and you : ).  I cant believe how fast time is going by.  I feel like we just found about about you and now we are chuggin right along into the second trimester.  For some reason I was thinking about the Holidays the other day and I realized you get to be here for that this year.  I love that the first things you will see when you are super tiny are a part of my favorite time of year.  You get to come into the world during my favorite season and you get to dress up like something ridiculous on Halloween, you get to meet all our family on thanksgiving, and you get to see Christmas lights and open prezzies with me and your dad on Christmas morning!  I cannot wait to watch you grow and to get a front row seat while you experience things for the first time.  You are so amazing little one and we love you so very much!

XOXO,

M

13 weeks

March 14, 2013
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Dear Little One,

Oof!  We’ve had a rough week, I tell ya, but good news!  We are embarking on the 2nd trimester which I hear is like THE best.  The other day you really wanted donuts which was really strange (mama is not a fan of donuts…i know i know…dad doesn’t get it either) but man were they delicious.  Your grandma carolyn (im sure youll come up with a super rad name for her when you are capable)  bought us some super comfy new clothes…we both have tons of room to breathe and wiggle around in.  Even some things we can grow into when you get bigger.  Your dad and I bought curtains for your room this last weekend, which may not seem like a big deal…but every day we experience these little things that make you being a part of our family more and more real.  Your dad has been looking up “super cool” strollers and he even pulled me into a baby store the other day and we gushed over tiny clothes.  We have so much fun talking about you and how ridiculous you are going to be (cuz I mean…you’ll probably get it from us).  Love you little one!

XOXO,

M

12 weeks.

March 12, 2013
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Dear Little One,

Oh. My. Goodness.  Today was the BEST day!  We had our 12 week check up and got to see your little bod!  You have a head and arms and legs and a little tiny body!  Its just so amazing how much you are growing.  You are doing so good in there!  This was also the day of the big reveal!  We got to tell everyone we know about you and it was so special.  Your dad and I are super giddy with all the “Congrats!” and “Yays!” coming our way.  And good news….you and I are feeling really good these days.  Little bursts of energy here and there are coming back and food is getting really exciting again!  We think sharing the news about you has given us so much more freedom to swoon over you and, if at all possible, we are even more excited about you.  We love you so dang much!

XOXO,

M

11 weeks.

March 11, 2013
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Dear little one,

There is the tiniest of pooches beginning to form.  Most likely from your plum status.  You’re getting so big, and there is so much more growing to do.  Next week we get to see you again and we’ll be able to drop the announcement bomb on everyone!  We’re so excited to tell everyone about you.  It’s getting really hard to not talk about you with everyone.  Yesterday your dad had me laughing so hard and we were hoping that you could feel the joy already in place for you when you arrive.  I made you something yesterday and as I was drawing this simple little print for your room, I couldn’t help but smile.  You are already so very dear to me.  This week you are super obsessed with capn crunch peanut butter.  We eat a few bowls a day and we love it! (this might also be the reason for the pooch beginnings : ) )  Love you lots little plum!

XOXO,
M

little tiny heartbeats…

March 7, 2013
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Dear Little One,

Today was our first Dr. appointment.  We were really nervous to see how you were doing in there.  Your dad and I eased the tension with awkward jokes, which I’m positive you will grow to love as you get older : ).  The most amazing thing happened, which we weren’t expecting.  We heard the sound of your teeny tiny heart beat.  You are DEFINITELY in there and you are the size of a raspberry!  Look at you go!  These days you don’t really want to eat anything, which is not super fun, but your dad is doing an awesome job taking care of us.   We moved into your first home this week, which is super exciting!  We’re right next door to the Jessens who are our best friends, and their baby boy is coming just a few months before you!  We love you little one, keep on doin watcha gotta do! Grow grow grow!

XOXO,

M

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