Baby Week 35

Dear Baby,

Again, Mommy is a little late as you were 35 weeks last Thursday! Oh, well...you probably don't care too much! Mommy and Daddy can't believe that you'll be here in less than 5 weeks! You are getting pretty big and your constant jabs make them think that you want out already! Almost, little one...almost.

You helped Mommy celebrate her birthday on Thursday. She is 22 now! She feels way too young to be having a baby already, but she is thrilled none the less. You were wiggling and kicking all day and although you do that every day, Mommy interpreted those kicks and movements as your way of saying “Happy birthday Mommy!!!!!” That's the beauty about being the Mommy...she can interpret what you mean when you wiggle around! For example, Daddy got up early and made Mommy her favorite breakfast for her birthday...pancakes! He sent her to work with some chocolate covered cinnamon bears too. You seemed to have quite a bit of energy that day and Mama decided that it was because you were LOVING the pancakes and bears as much as she had! Mama got several nice gifts from her family members, but Daddy's gift was the best! He scheduled a massage for her since you've been making her back pretty achy. The massage is next week and she is really looking forward to it!

Daddy rented a movie called Skyline Friday evening and you and Mommy did NOT like it very much! You were moving around like crazy, probably due to Mommy's adrenaline and high blood pressure. That movie was one of the worst movies she's seen in a long time. There was no real plot and several parts were scary and disturbing. Mama may be a little wimpy with movies, but still, you guys didn't like it!

You parents finally got your crib on Saturday! They found one that they loved and got a great deal on it! They also bought your mattress, sheets, and other necessities. Daddy set the crib up already but Mama needs to wash the sheets before she makes your bed. So for now, your crib is all set up with the mattress in it also, but that's it. Mommy's goal for this week is to finish getting your room together. She also has to go get the last few things you need like nail clippers, a thermometer and other odds and ends. Everything is so close to being ready for your arrival! Mommy has still been getting a lot of contractions, but nothing to send her and Daddy to the hospital yet. They want you here so bad but wait for just about three more weeks. That would be a perfect time! They can finish getting things ready for you, take their birthing class (which sounds like so much fun!) and Daddy will be done with his certification test for athletic training by then! So just hang on a little while longer.

Mama got the day off of work yesterday for Memorial day so she and Daddy went on a hike with Travis and Lauren. The went down towards Spanish Fork canyon and hiked up to the natural hot springs. Only Travis actually got in the water, but they all had tons of fun! Mommy felt like she was going to die by the end though, her energy supply was definitely gone! When they got home Mommy and Daddy just relaxed for several hours. Finally Mama found enough strength to get up and get a few things done...but you can bet she was back in bed by 10! Daddy was much more productive and worked on his medical school application for several hours...it's almost done!

You had a great week this week, just try not to kick Mama's left ribs so much. She feels like they are starting to bruise! Your parents love you so much and are having fun preparing for your arrival!