32 weeks

Baby Brasen-

You only have just a few short weeks and you will be here. I cannot believe how fast time has gone, yet how long it has taken us to get you here! At your last appointment, you weighed 4 lbs, 8 oz. Doctor said you looked perfect and are so sweet. We agree! You are likely over 17 inches now (according to my app on my phone!) You continue to grow and should gain about half a pound a week until you are born. You are now mostly just on the move. Not many kicks anymore. It really feels like you are just trying to stretch out or get comfy in there. Occasionally you don't like the position I'm in and kick your way out of it. That's always fun. :) You already have a way of getting your point across!

What's mommy up to? Well, I have been stretching and getting ready for you to come. Due to the cold weather lately, I haven't been walking much so I bought a video. Daddy laughs at me trying to keep up with the "other pregnant women" in the video. I am wearing mostly maternity clothes with the exception of a few things like long dresses and baggy shirts/tunics. I am getting up during the night about 3-4 times to use the restroom and each time I lay back down I guzzle more water because I am so thirsty!

What's daddy up to? He has been reading the birthing book I asked him to read. And he's made a special note in his phone named "Brasen's Arrival Day" with tips from the book to help me during labor. He has been working in your room, helping Papa put together your baby bed, and painting all the trim. He says if he catches you with a crayon in there, he will bust your hiney. :)

We have a busy few weeks ahead of us, which will make it go by that much faster. I hope you are kind and make your arrival in a timely manner! We are all waiting patiently for you!

Love,
Mommy and Daddy