Tuesday, April 23, 2013

32 Week Checkup

Dear Baby Bean-

Hello mister!  I'm sorry it's been a bit since I have written but things have just been really busy.  Your sister's second birthday was Sunday and the past week was spent getting ready for her party and preparing for that milestone.  The party was with the Terry family and boy, was it a good time!  Here are some pictures from the big party:


Tenley in her pretty birthday outfit


Your sister FINALLY got her "Rocket" party


Grandpa Jeff was trying to get a picture of Tenley hugging her huge Minnie balloon


Grandma Carol, Laney, Clara, Ethan, and Sam


Tenley and her Rocket cake :)



Tenley and her new baby bed

Amidst all the birthday excitement we also celebrated the fact that you are 32 weeks along now.  Grandpa Jeff told me that, according to his calendar, there are only 53 days left or something like that.  That's not very long!  I can't believe that in just 8 short weeks (give or take) you will be here to join our family.  It already feels like you are here in a way because we talk about you constantly and your sister acts like you are already here :)  According to the "experts," you should be around 16 inches long and weigh between 3.75 and 4 pounds.  Every week you are in there you are growing bigger and stronger.

Today we had an appointment with Bernie and she says that you seem to be doing well.  You are pointed in the right direction to enter the world and your heartbeat is nice and strong.  Bernie talked to me a lot about what would happen during labor and it made me feel more comfortable about where to go, what would happen, and who could be there.  She said that she would not talk about inducing me until you are 10 days overdue, so although I don't want you to come too early I would also appreciate it if you would not take your sweet time any time after June 15th.  

We are looking so forward to your arrival, Bean, and since that is still a ways away I am REALLY looking forward to your next ultrasound on Friday.  Daddy is going to go with us for the first time so he can meet the doctors and ask any questions that he might have.  And knowing your Daddy, he will probably have a lot.  We just want to make sure that you are still growing in there since your apartment space is getting tighter and tighter.  Bernie says it's nothing that we should even be concerned with anymore, but I'm happy we do have these ultrasounds to keep you in check.

I better get going now.  Your sister has been in her "big girl room" with her door closed for about 10 minutes and I need to make sure she hasn't torn down the shades or drawn on her bed.  I know that we have been horrible at getting belly pictures lately, but Clara took a picture of me at Tenley's party so it will have to take the place of a belly picture this week.  I love you, Bean, and will talk to you soon!


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