10/19/12, 4:18am
Morning, handsome boy :) You are such an active little man! You are just a few days shy of 5 months, which means we are passed the half-way mark! In a few hours we're supposed to have a Doctor's appointment- we will officially begin measuring your growth, and I think we'll be able to look through all your ultrasound pictures from last week!
You are such a big boy! I read a few days ago that babies are around 10oz during 21wks. But the doctor told us LAST week that you were 13-14oz. What a chunk; I love it! And I can tell you've been growing a lot because I'm having some sleep issues, and I'm a tad bit... ooooh, how do we say.... hormonal. Plus, you are getting strong enough for me to feel all your little movements! Especially at 4am.
Here are some things I've learned about you in the past couple of weeks:
-you either really do or really don't like the sound of the blender; every time I make a smoothie, you go wild! I think it might wake you up; it is pretty loud. But "Aunt TiTi" (Tori) says it's because because you know some yummy noms are on the way, and you get excited.
-You are moving and awake most around 12pm, 4-5pm, 9pm, and 3-5am.
-You get stage fright. You move so much for Mommy, and then I get all excited and tell Daddy to feel your little wiggles, and then you stop. In your defense, though, that is a lot of pressure: this is Daddy's first go at having a fetus around. Performance anxiety, etc etc- I get it, don't worry.
-YOU ARE A BOY! I guess that's pretty significant, haha :) We found out last week! Noni (Grandma) and Pops (Grandpa, what name are you going with??) threw you a gender reveal party; it was so much fun! We played an Old Wive's Tale game, and odds were definitely stacked against ya, bud. Way to show 'em wrong!
-You are pretty freakin' cute. I carry around your ultrasound picture with me a lot. Your little profile just looks so precious! You had me and Daddy cracking up last week during the ultrasound: feet kicked back & crossed, and arms propped behind your head. Daddy's Little Man, for sure. For some of it, though, you were folded in half practically... you seemed to like it, though? *shrug*
-Also, it seems like you like to keep your ankles crossed a lot. The ultrasounds we've had most recently prove this; and it makes your little kicks that much more powerful, because you kick with both feet- BAM. Skill, son, skill.
After our Doctor's appt tomorrow, you, me, Noni and Meems (your great-grandma) are going to look around at 'baby stuff'. Now that we know you're a boy, the floodgates have opened. Everyone is SO excited!! During the gender reveal party we were able to skype with Granny and Granddad, and Aunt Bethany, too! We're so excited for you: you will have so many cousins to play with, right off the bat. Cousin Wyatt and Paul are old timers, they'll show ya the ropes. But Aunt Bethany and Aunt Jenell are both bringing you a boy cousin each, a month or two before you! And then Princess/Cousin Helen will rule all 5 of you boys with an iron, feminine fist. I can't wait for the day when all 6 of you cousins can play together!
Well little man... it's almost 5am. I am going to try to get more sleep before Daddy and I have to be up for the appointment. I think me sitting up has lulled you back to sleep... maybe...
We love you, David! We are so proud of your growth, and we grow more and more excited to see your little face in person. I love you, little man. You bring my heart so much joy and fascination.
Night, baby!
