6.5 Months!

Six and a half months! How exciting!

Grammy and Grandpa came for the weekend to help clean up the apartment a bit. What a nice treat! I helped a little but mainly you and I got to relax, crochet, and cook in the kitchen!

I made chili, chicken & biscuits, and blueberry bread & muffins. It was fun, and oooh did we eat well!

Wednesday night you put on quite a show for us! You squirmed and made my belly jump. Grammy couldn't get  a good kick out of you for a little while, but Grandpa did! He put his big hand on my belly and said, "I love you. God bless you," and you gave him a nice big kick! We were so proud!

After I got comfortable on the couch, Grammy sat with her hand on my belly and got the biggest kick of all! We told you we love you and can't wait to hold you! Only a few more months now!

You saved some nice, big kicks for your dad last night. After one big kick, he just looked at me shocked. We were sure it was your little foot hitting the palm of his hand. So sweet!

Grandpa set up your crib this weekend. That definitely made everything seem so real. Your dad and I sat in your room for a long time trying to imagine you in that crib and talking about how wonderful it will be to hear you call for us when you get bigger.

Aunt Kim is coming to visit tonight with Alfie to help work on your room for a bit. Should be lots of fun! Sleep well, be happy, and know that Mama loves you with her whole heart!

Names

Our favorite names so far are: Sarah, Ellie, and Tessa. I wish you could help us choose!

Sarah Elizabeth is so pretty and traditional.
Ellie Jean makes me think 1950s movie star, which I love.
Tessa Jean feels classic and unique at the same time.

I think I'll have to hold you and see you to know for sure.

Ok, so...

I'm really behind on posting happy pregnancy moments, but I promise there are at least a few each day!

Some of them are:

The day Papa sang to you (Down by the Bay) and tapped his foot in time with the song. You began kicking in time with him. What a smart girl you are! You make me proud every day!

When your Papa comes in the room and you hear his voice, you seem to know and kick for him. I'm just as happy to see him!

Any moment I worry about you, you seem to sense it and give me a little kick - a sweet reminder that all is going okay in there.

I feel little pressures in there a lot, but this last weekend, an entire head (or butt) was pushing out the side of my belly. We both got to feel you and for a moment hold your little head or bottom in our hands. We were completely shocked (and in love) with you!

We say just about every day, "I just can't wait to hold her!"
I already feel you in my arms, and I can almost imagine your pretty, little face!

Happiness Is...

You.

There are so many sad things in this world that sometimes I feel guilty bringing you into it.

But how would we truly know and appreciate happy moments without knowing the sad?

You're going to make this world such a bright, beautiful place!