You are now 31 weeks old and your mama looks as pregnant as can be. She is finding it hard to believe that there are still 2 months to go! Starting at 30 weeks your mellow status, as perceived by your mom, has changed to one wiggly guy. Before this point I really had to concentrate to feel your movements. Now it feels as though the minute you are awake I can tell. You and my stomach move from side to side. The other night everytime I poked one side of my stomach you kicked back. There is often a kind of rolling sensation that comes with your movement (I believe because you have less room). The movement is less an isolated ping of a kick and more a rumbling all over movement kind of a feeling. I think you are not so much bumping into me now with your acrobatics as you are moving constantly against the walls of my uterus. You are most active in the mornings, and evenings (starting around 7:00pm) and continuing throughout the night.
This week I walked to work every day - and three of those days I walked home too. This has really helped your mama to feel more energetic. She is noticing so many beautiful things to look at on the way to work. Cherry blossoms, a huge platform hanging from an apartment ceiling with a large parrot perched in the center, a corner coffee store with $2.50 pints every night for happy hour - once you are born I plan to partake!, bright purple flowers, a park restoration project and the list goes on and on... I can't tell you how much this beats the bus with its faint smell of alcohol, urine, and cigarette smoke - people glumly bumping along from stop to stop.
There are signs of Spring on the way - our two bird friends outside our window are busy preparing their nest. I think they have made more headway than we have on your nursery. Although Spring is on its way, rain is still around. It should rain today. Your father and I are planning to go to the bookstore so your father can look at design books to help him prepare for a possible test with Apple. The sense of new beginnings is pretty strong around these parts. Your mama needs to start imagining her new beginnings too. As a mama for one, but also as she begins her process to seek out more fulfilling work. Who knows what she will be doing by the time you are old enough to understand what your parents do for a living...
We have been reading new stories to you at night - a Winnie the Pooh counting book, a Sandra Boynik (sp?) book, and have been playing new music for you. Your mama downloaded lots of children's songs for you from Apple Itunes - lullabies, silly songs, and more classical. Last night you kicked along to "Baby Belua." Well little guy, continue to grow, kick, stretch, and wiggle around! We can't wait for the day when you arrive into our world!
Love,
Mama
Saturday, March 21, 2009
Saturday, March 14, 2009
10 weeks to go!
Hi little bear,
Yesterday you turned 30 weeks old! Time is a' tickin'! There are many things we need to do to prepare for your arrival. Right now your nursery is your papa's office - full of computer equipment, camping gear, and all sorts of stuff! I have a blanket to sew for you still and we want to paint your nursery. In the meantime, I have been reading lots of books on babies and parenting. It will be interesting to see how all of this works out in practice. Unlike previous eras, the literature if not terribly dogmatic (although maybe it never seems that way at the time!). There is a lot of stress on respecting individual differences and on the recognition that parents need to do what is most comfortable for them. I can't wait to discover who you already are! If your kicks are any indication, you already seem to be a somewhat mellow baby. Many mothers to be describe their babies as little soccer players or boxers in their stomachs. Sometimes you have a burst of activity, but mostly your movements are pretty fluid and don't feel all that jerky. The placenta is on the front of my stomach - anterior placenta - which is thought to cushion a lot of the movement. That might explain part of it.
Lately your mama has been walking to work - a 40 minute walk, which has felt wonderful! I can't believe after 2 + years I have never tried this. I walk uphill past Buena Vista Park with a spectacular view of the city and then I descend down to the Castro on Duboce - past the hospital, park, and muni bus lines. The neighborhood is really charming and it is nice to be part of the world waking up and starting the day. Lots of people walking their dogs, pushing strollers, jogging, and drinking coffee. The other day I stopped in for a coffee at a cafe on the way to work. This sure beats the bus! I get to work with a nice glow and energy. Weather permitting, I am going to try and do this as much as I can. On Friday I walked home as well! A bit challenging with the hills, but oh so good for me (us).
Your father has been in Utah for his good friend Mauricio's bachlor party. Him and the boys treated themselves to a week of skiing in Utah (you will never have to worry about having a father that pushes work and responsibility to the exclusion of any fun and adventure - and I say this in the best possible way). After or during college when you tell us that you want to backpack around the world for a few years - your father especially will be cheering you on. Most likely he will even meet you along the way.
Lately your mama has felt more tired. It is tiring lugging around you and your home! My balance is also way off. After work I often head straight for the couch to read. Last weekend I spent most of Sunday reading the New York Times cover to cover. I am resting up for the adventure that will be you, soon!
Yesterday you turned 30 weeks old! Time is a' tickin'! There are many things we need to do to prepare for your arrival. Right now your nursery is your papa's office - full of computer equipment, camping gear, and all sorts of stuff! I have a blanket to sew for you still and we want to paint your nursery. In the meantime, I have been reading lots of books on babies and parenting. It will be interesting to see how all of this works out in practice. Unlike previous eras, the literature if not terribly dogmatic (although maybe it never seems that way at the time!). There is a lot of stress on respecting individual differences and on the recognition that parents need to do what is most comfortable for them. I can't wait to discover who you already are! If your kicks are any indication, you already seem to be a somewhat mellow baby. Many mothers to be describe their babies as little soccer players or boxers in their stomachs. Sometimes you have a burst of activity, but mostly your movements are pretty fluid and don't feel all that jerky. The placenta is on the front of my stomach - anterior placenta - which is thought to cushion a lot of the movement. That might explain part of it.
Lately your mama has been walking to work - a 40 minute walk, which has felt wonderful! I can't believe after 2 + years I have never tried this. I walk uphill past Buena Vista Park with a spectacular view of the city and then I descend down to the Castro on Duboce - past the hospital, park, and muni bus lines. The neighborhood is really charming and it is nice to be part of the world waking up and starting the day. Lots of people walking their dogs, pushing strollers, jogging, and drinking coffee. The other day I stopped in for a coffee at a cafe on the way to work. This sure beats the bus! I get to work with a nice glow and energy. Weather permitting, I am going to try and do this as much as I can. On Friday I walked home as well! A bit challenging with the hills, but oh so good for me (us).
Your father has been in Utah for his good friend Mauricio's bachlor party. Him and the boys treated themselves to a week of skiing in Utah (you will never have to worry about having a father that pushes work and responsibility to the exclusion of any fun and adventure - and I say this in the best possible way). After or during college when you tell us that you want to backpack around the world for a few years - your father especially will be cheering you on. Most likely he will even meet you along the way.
Lately your mama has felt more tired. It is tiring lugging around you and your home! My balance is also way off. After work I often head straight for the couch to read. Last weekend I spent most of Sunday reading the New York Times cover to cover. I am resting up for the adventure that will be you, soon!
28 weeks!
You are now 28 weeks. Your father and I are relaxing in Lake Tahoe at the moment. This morning we took a walk behind your grandparent’s cabin (you will know this place soon enough). We decided to forgo the snowshoes and paid a little bit for that decision by sinking uncomfortably in certain spots. There was a slight rain here and there as we walked. We talked about places we might be able to take you sledding. It is going to be so fun to introduce you to the mountains. You have many beautiful hikes to look forward to. When you turn one year old we are planning to “baptize” you in the calm waters of Lake Tahoe – to officially connect you in a spiritual way to the nature that we love so much. Hopefully the water will not be too cold for you thin, baby skin! We’ll go easy on you – maybe just dip your foot in and splash some water on your forehead.
After some delicious turkey burgers with all the fixings and some roasted purple potatoes (oh, and did I mention mint chip ice cream? your father and I have a weakness, especially lately for ice cream), we spent the remainder of the day reading and writing. I am reading a book about the crisis our planet is facing in terms of global warming. You will learn all about this soon enough. Your father, in particular, will be teaching lessons of conservation every day. And, you will start you life out on the right foot – with cloth diapers!
Your father and I are even considering writing a children’s book that describes how we use dinosaurs (as fossil fuels) to now fuel our cars.
Well, little guy, I think you have been enjoying our weekend in Tahoe. Your kicks are quite frequent – especially after mint chip ice cream (you will fit right into our family). Your mama has started to count your kicks every night to make sure you are still moving around in there. I am signing off now to do some yoga stretches that will help your mama when the time is ready to push you out into the world. She needs all the stretching she can get for this monumental task. Keep growing and don’t get any crazy ideas about coming out any sooner than you need to!
Love,
Mama
After some delicious turkey burgers with all the fixings and some roasted purple potatoes (oh, and did I mention mint chip ice cream? your father and I have a weakness, especially lately for ice cream), we spent the remainder of the day reading and writing. I am reading a book about the crisis our planet is facing in terms of global warming. You will learn all about this soon enough. Your father, in particular, will be teaching lessons of conservation every day. And, you will start you life out on the right foot – with cloth diapers!
Your father and I are even considering writing a children’s book that describes how we use dinosaurs (as fossil fuels) to now fuel our cars.
Well, little guy, I think you have been enjoying our weekend in Tahoe. Your kicks are quite frequent – especially after mint chip ice cream (you will fit right into our family). Your mama has started to count your kicks every night to make sure you are still moving around in there. I am signing off now to do some yoga stretches that will help your mama when the time is ready to push you out into the world. She needs all the stretching she can get for this monumental task. Keep growing and don’t get any crazy ideas about coming out any sooner than you need to!
Love,
Mama
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