Sweet Child,
I think about pulling you out of me, seeing your eyes and smushy face, and how perfect that moment will be. It has been unfathomable my whole life until now. Watching birthing videos of mothers getting to do just that bring me to tears. I can't help but put myself in their shoes.
So much of what is discussed between appointments and birthing classes is the process to get to see you. It's important because it can determine your long-term health - vaccinations, vaginal birth, pain medications, etc. At class the other night, we were given cards with different scenarios that helped your dad and I determine what our priorities were intervention-wise. We, of course, were on the same page. The moral of the story is, the birth process is nearing (we are at 31 of potentially 40 weeks) and as much as that should make me nervous, it only gets me excited, because I am that much closer to meeting you.
What's been happening with you and I lately it that you continue you to kick, big kicks, fewer flutters. Some of your "kicks" are more of a roll, a bizarre, slow movement. I understand it's getting a bit tighter in there, so you have less room to move. We are going to change that up, as I gotta get you upside down, get your head toward the bottom, so you aren't a breech babe. I'm going to start swimming and focusing on my positions to allow for gravity to pull your heavy head down. In other news, I've gained 11 pounds in 31 weeks which is not a lot, but you are healthy and I am not heavy. The nurse asked today if I am eating enough. You will see... I have never not eaten enough.
This weekend, your dad and I are picking up your uncle Owen and uncle Michael for a weekend away in Duluth. I am excited to take you there, see the sights, eat the treats, and to listen to the boys giggle like school girls over their college-past.
Speaking of uncles, your uncle Jared and his fiance Heather are PREGNANT!!! You know what that means, YOU WILL HAVE A COUSIN!!! One that is close enough in age to you, that you can share holidays with, play with, share secrets with, someone who shares your blood, your family and will be near enough to experience all these things with. It is the most I could wish for you (outside of your health). I am beyond thrilled to consider the possibilities of your friendship! Also, I get to be an auntie which I hear is the third best thing next to being a mom or grandma. I'll be one, can't be the other, so I pretty much got the best of all worlds.
