28 Week Midwife Appointment

Dear Baby Bean-

Hi there little guy!  I'm sorry I've been so off lately- your Daddy has been gone over the past two weekends which means that we didn't get belly pictures and I was just too busy with taking care of your sister to sit down and write anything. :(  Hopefully this week we will be back on track and I can get you another picture.  I am definitely growing which (hopefully) means you are too!

We had a really nice weekend even though Daddy was away.  We got to eat dinner at Potbelly and run errands with Becky and Finn on Friday night, then Saturday was cousin Laney's Confirmation.  It was so nice to see all of the family there and spend some time with everyone at lunch after.  We were pretty wiped out when we got home and your sister took a very long nap.  Daddy came home the next morning and we spent the day watching basketball, eating pizza, and taking it easy.  We are looking forward to this coming weekend because it is Easter and it also starts Daddy's Spring Break- hooray!

Yesterday we had our 28 week checkup with Bernie.  I got to hear your little heartbeat again which is going strong at 153.  You were moving all over all day, so I'm proud of you for keeping still enough for her to find your heartbeat.  Bernie seemed pretty happy with Dr. Losure's report from your last ultrasound and she thankfully said that we should be able to stick with her for the rest of this pregnancy.  We talked a little bit about how I was feeling, and then she surprised Mommy by saying that we would now start seeing her every two weeks.  Holy cow!  This pregnancy is going so fast- I know that in retrospect it seems like a long time since October when we found out about you, but time really has been flying by.  If it's anything like your sister's pregnancy, the last 8 weeks or so will drag.  We are just so excited to meet you!

This week is full of appointments and preparation.  We are having Tenley's friend birthday party here next Tuesday and I have been preparing decorations and shopping for baking supplies.  I also need to tape off the guest room so that Daddy can paint it to start the transformation into Tenley's "big girl" room.  Tomorrow we have another ultrasound with Dr. Losure (I can't wait to see you!) and Friday I have to go back to the hospital and do a 3 hour glucose test which I am dreading.  It's all for you though, Bean, so I'll do whatever I need to do to make sure my body is treating you well.  Saturday I have a feeling I will be spending the day baking and Sunday we will go to Easter service and to brunch with the Terry family.  Lots to look forward to, but I am especially looking forward to Dr. Losure's appointment tomorrow to see how you are doing and to see what our next steps are.

OK, Bean, it's time for Tenley and I to start our day with breakfast and more party prep.  I love you so much and it is so fun feeling your movements grow stronger and stronger.  This morning you did a full roll in my belly and it was the strangest but most awesome feeling!  Keep on growing in there and I will see you tomorrow :)