Dear Baby (34 weeks)

Dear Nathan,

We had our last childbirth class tonight.  We got to tour the hospital and see where you will be born.  It's pretty nice.  As nice as a hospital can be, I suppose!  The nurses we saw seemed very kind and welcoming.  They smiled at our class and said "see you soon!"

Your dad and I feel more prepared for your arrival after four weeks of class.  We know what the process is going to be like and what we will need to do when it's time to deliver you into this world.  It's scary, at times, to think about your arrival.  So many questions come to mind.  Will we know it's time?  Will we make it to the hospital before you arrive?  Just how much will it hurt?  Can I handle it?  Of course, these are pretty normal questions to ask and pretty normal fears to have.  But as long as you get here safely, I don't care how it happens.  We are getting closer and closer to the day you will be born.

For now, keep growing and developing the way you should and we will see you when you are ready.

Love,
Mommy

Dear Baby (33 weeks)

Dear Nathan,

We had a baby shower for you yesterday!  It was at Fish River Baptist Church and the church ladies were awesome!  We had such a nice time and you got lots of amazing gifts.  I can't wait to see you in some of these outfits.  Here's a picture of all the goodies from the shower.

Well, most of it came from the shower.  The giant gorilla was a valentine's gift to me from your grandpa one year when I was sad and lonely, before I met your dad.  I want you to have it because it made me happy when I needed something to hug.  We have some awesome dragon toys for you, as well as some other toys to play with.  And some books to read to you!  We love books so much and hope you do too!  We're almost ready for your arrival.  Just a few more projects and another couple of baby showers to go!

Love,

Mommy

Dear Baby (32 weeks)

Dear Nathan,

It's mom again!  Your dad and I have been working like crazy on stuff for your room.  We really hope you love knights and dragons as much as we do!  Since you're our little "dragon baby," we thought it was a most appropriate nursery theme.  Here's some stuff we have been working on for you.

I found this quote on the internet and thought it was just completely awesome for a baby's room.  I hope it inspires you to use your imagination and love adventures as much as your dad and I do.

And this is for your door.  Every Knight needs a sign declaring his knighthood!  Your castle is being carefully prepared for you, so we wanted to have a sign on the door telling everyone you live there!

It has been so much fun working on projects for your room.  Your daddy and I love doing things like this together, and although he is much more talented than I am in these areas, he's a great teacher and helps me feel like I'm actually doing something worthwhile when I help!  :)  It's nice.

As for you, wiggle worm, you are still moving around like crazy and letting me know when you are unhappy about how I'm sitting or standing or lying down.  I know it's getting a bit cramped in there.  Just hang on a little while longer and you will be out in this world with both your parents, and you will have lots of room to stretch out!  I can't wait to meet you, and for you to meet your dad and Kaylee and Simon.  We will be such a happy family.

Love, 

Mommy

32 Week Bump

Childbirth class edition.  They made the dads wear the empathy belly and take pictures with the ladies.  It was hilarious.

Dear Baby (31 weeks)

Dear Nathan,

You are 31 weeks along now!  Somehow being in the 30s is a milestone in my mind.  It's like we are almost there, but still so far away...

We're having childbirth classes starting tonight and going through the entire month of August.  I'm looking forward to seeing what we learn in these classes and using that knowledge to make sure you get here safely!

I love feeling you kick and squirm around.  You are such a wiggle worm!  Your daddy and I can't wait to meet you in person, little one.

Love,
Mommy