In honor of World Cup

Since the world is fascinated by hot guys (according to Mommy) running around kicking a ball at a net, I've decided that I would try my practice kicks in Mommy's belly. I think she likes feeling those kicks now...but we'll see if she thinks the same when I get bigger and stronger. Mommy keeps putting Daddy's hand on her lower belly to feel the kicks, but he may think she's getting frisky.

Starting the 22nd week

Dear Mommy,
Can't believe how big I am getting in here. I'm almost a pound. I think that may be as big as a loaf of bread or a can of green beans or a ketchup bottle. Catch a theme here? I am sure hungry these days. And I heard you and Daddy discussing childbirth ed classes. What a good move. As first-time parents, you two will take it all in, making notes and lists, and be ready for all the craziness my birth brings later this fall.
Love,
Baby Mac

Starting the 21st week

Mommy, drink lots of water for me - because I am drinking up, and growing, and growing. I have fully-formed eyelids this week! Sit and relax, and put your feet up more often. I have heard many other expectant moms enjoy this portion of pregnancy the most.Btw, I will try to be more mobile for you to hear and feel me. ;-)

Daddy's big day

Today, I gave Daddy his very own diaper bag for his first Father's Day. It's quite manly so he won't look stupid when he's taking me out and about. It even has these two cooler pockets for bottles...but I'm not sure if Daddy means baby bottles or beer bottles. I guess we could share..each get one for our favorite beverage. Just don't tell Mommy!

Shop 'til you drop

Mommy and Daddy visited Babies R Us to check out all the gear. After 2.5 hours and only about 4 aisles, we were all exhausted. Pacifiers take up an entire wall! Perhaps I should just suck my thumb to save them the hassle of picking out the so-called right pacifier. Mommy wouldn't let Daddy weigh in on the breast bump and accessories. She says that until he can produce milk, he can't opine. And don't even get me started on bottles!

The good news is that I'm pleased with the selections. The bad news...there is more to select. Do baby sheets come in 300+ thread count?

Into the wild

This weekend was my first camping trip. Sleeping on the ground isn't so bad when your cushioned in lots of amniotic fluid. However, not sure if Mommy and Daddy enjoy as much comfort as me. I think Mommy was scared to walk to the bathroom through the woods in the middle of the night. I guess that is the downside of camping while pregnant.

Starting the 19th week

Mommy, I have been hearing you're experiencing some of my growing pains. Hang in there for the ride, as they say. I'll be kicking soon, because I will be getting restless in here. But make sure you take good care of yourself - plenty of hydration, rest and lie down on your side. And take it easy getting up when you do rise from the sofa or the bed!I am growing ounce by ounce, and a lot more to go before my arrival into your world. I feel some fuzz on my head too. Maybe just maybe, I will show off my "gender ID" to you and Daddy this time next week.