Hi little thing,
Birth draws closer every minute. It feels crazy. On your 18th birthday I will probably thinking the same thing. How the hell did we get here?
Instead of continuing to complain about how uncomfortable I am, I am going to cherish these last few weeks of pregnancy...because I do really love having you in my belly. It's fun feeling your little body parts poking out and how you move them when I poke back at them, wondering if it's a butt or a chunky thigh. Do you get irritated when I poke at you? It's kind of difficult to imagine not having you in my belly anymore. No little person squirming around and punching me in the bladder. It's still not the most pleasant sensation when you get hiccups, but when you do, I feel reassured that you are head down - which is wonderful.
For once, last night your dad and I did something that felt like a pregnancy thing to do. We went and got egg rolls, three containers of ice cream and went home to watch Frasier. It was fantastic.
What else is going on..
I've gained 55 lbs in 8 months....my body is tired.
It's hot. Very hot. It's in the 90's in Portland right now and I despise it. We don't have air conditioning, nor do I think I could ever get air conditioning... But it is amazing to briefly be in a space that has it right now. OR if I had a pool to float around in, that would be more than acceptable. I treasure Portland's 75 degree summer days and refreshingly cool evenings.
Tonight we are going with aunt jenna and uncle chase to see Old Crow Medicine Show at the zoo. Get ready to boogie, baby.
xo
I really enjoyed my last few weeks of pregnancy. I could feel little B move so much clearer and could figure out feet vs hands when he moved. I knew I would miss having him in my belly, so I spent a lot of time just feeling him and rubbing my hands around my swollen abdomen. During the first few weeks after birth, I sometimes wished I could go back to pregnancy- it was easier. But now I can't imagine not having him around. Hope all goes well with you, Amanda. I hope your delivery is smooth and quick, like mine. I hope it goes the way you want it to, but that you will be at peace if your best-laid plans change. Lastly, I hope you cherish that first moment when your baby is laid on your chest and you feel this warm little body snuggle up to you. It's a life-changing moment. Take care! -Ashley
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