Things have calmed down since we are now on break from this thing, you will soon learn about it and I'm sorry, we call school. You "kind of" experienced Christmas even if it was in utero, and from the best I can tell you LOVED it!!! You even got gifts even though your name was technically available to be drawn, and you couldn't give anything in return - other than the anticipation of your wonderful presence.
You are still moving and moving and moving.......all that I have read says that it should be harder for you to move around because you are getting bigger and space in your "house" is limited, however you haven't slowed down one bit! Your dad and I love resting and feeling you move and trying to guess what part of you that you are exercising.....so far we aren't very good at guessing.
This week: you are still gaining weight (about half a pound a week), and you could grow up to another full inch this week. Your pokes and kicks feel pretty sharp these days. (There's less fluid to cushion the blows.) Antibodies are being passed from ne to you as you continue to develop your own fetal immune system, which will come in handy once you are outside the womb and fending off all sorts of germs.
It is about 7 weeks until your debut, and your dad and I cannot tell you how very excited we are to meet you. You consume each of every one of our thoughts, and we are absolutely giddy with anticipation for the day you are here. We undoubtedly have those moments when we are scared, nervous, or questioning what kind of parents we will be but in spite of all of that we know that God purposed you in our lives for this exact time. We also know that you will never lack for anything and in fact we will have to hold back on all that we want to show you, teach you, and have you experience. Always know that from before we even knew you were growing inside this belly of mine you were wanted - you will always be wanted and loved.
Can't wait to meet you!!
Mommy and daddy
