28 weeks

Today you are 28 weeks. We are officially in the 3rd trimester! Wow, I can't believe it. And you've gotten oh, so big. Here are a couple pictures from an ultrasound we did this morning:

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You are now the size of a head of Chinese Cabbage and you weigh over 2 pounds!! And I know you do, because just 8 weeks ago you were already over a pound. Stop growing so fast already! Your eyelids are also starting to open this week. You can see light so I put a flashlight to my tummy to see what you would do and you kicked me! They also say that you are dreaming at this point because of your brain development. Thats is so cool. I wonder what you dream about considering you haven't been exposed to anything other then the womb...

And here's me this week:

27 weeks

Here is an upclose shot of what my tummy looks like this week:

And some of the usual pregnancy shots:

We're almost to the 3rd trimester. One more week!!

26 weeks

This week you are 26 weeks.

We went to a breastfeeding class on Monday night. I want to make sure that you get all the nutrients you need after you're born. It was very educational!

Here is what I look like this week:

25 weeks

These pictures were actually taken when you were 25weeks 6days.. but still within the 25 week bracket. I'm getting bigger:



This week I took a child and infant CPR/first aid class. I want to be as prepared as possible for anything that could happen having a baby (you) around the house! I'm not used to being responsible for someone else's life. It's a little intimidating.

I've been slacking a little bit on practicing my relaxation exercises for birth. But I plan to work on that a lot this week. Once I get into a schedule I'll be fine. My plan is to practice twice a day and it will be better when your dad gets home so we can do it together.

As far as your growth goes, it's the same as before. You are just getting a little bit bigger each and every day... and I can tell because my tummy is getting bigger too!! We went to the doctor this week and I got to hear your little heartbeat. The nurse midwife in my OB's office said she would deliver you as long as it's during the hours she works. So she said, "don't go into labor on a Thursday".. so I'm passing that information onto you Isaac ;)

And of course, I got you some more clothes this week. They had so much extra clothing at the PRC and Toni said I could take what I wanted. So, I got you a tiny little shirt that says "Nevada" and has a boat on it.. mostly because I knew your dad would appreciate it.

Anways, we love you and can't believe how close we are to seeing you. Can't wait <3

a note

dear baby Isaac,

i haven't written to you in a while. i just wanted to tell you that i am madly in love with you and you're not even here yet! and one more thing, what the heck are you always doing in there? sometimes you just go, go, go for hours! like you're kick boxing with someone or wrestling. either way, it seems like you are entertaining yourself, which is good. if i were you, i'd be so bored in there all by myself. that's why sometimes i play with you. i like to shake you around and you always kick back! maybe you don't like that? :)

i have been doing so much around here lately in preparation for you. i signed up for a breastfeeding class and infant CPR. i want to make sure i'm prepared in case of an emergency! i've also been collecting a lot of clothes for you. you definitely won't be without in that area! i hope you don't mind that they're practically all hand-me-downs or from the thrift shop. you'll just have the same style as mama. i also went and registered for all the stuff i want for you: diapers, bed sheets, pacifiers, a thermometer, you know, the exciting stuff.. oh and some toys too.

anyways, truth is, you'll be here before we know it. and i'm really excited to meet you face to face.

love you baby,

mom

24 weeks

Here are some pictures of me this week.. not much change from last week:



And just for fun, the pile of clothes I've already collected for you:


This week your body and face are filling out. And based on the picture in the book, you don't have much room in there! Which is why I can feel you moving all the time. Your brain is growing quickly and your taste buds are developing!

baby clothes

So I've been collecting baby clothes for some time.. even before we knew we would be having you. Here are some of the absolutely adorable little baby clothes that I have so far:

Precious Moments!

Thes tiny little pants are so cute.
A comfy sleeper

Cal had to be part of the picture