39.5 Weeks

Dear Baby Boy,

Today I am 39 weeks and 3 days pregnant, just 4 days away from your due date. I can't wait to meet you! Daddy and I are so excited. If you choose not to come on your own the doctor and I have decided that Monday, Oct. 25th would be a good birthday for you. We are planning to induce labor on that day to make sure you don't get too big and to keep you right on track. I have gained 30 pounds so far (yikes thats on the internet!) and it's amazing to feel you stretching around in there. I know it's getting tight! The exciting thing is that my body is ready for your arrival and you are in position to enter this world with your head already low and ready to go. I am not too physically uncomfortable at this stage. I've just had a little heartburn (which could indicate you have a full head of hair), and I have to go to the bathroom a lot. I must say I am most looking forward to loosing this water weight and being able to wear my wedding rings again. If I'm remembering correctly, I haven't worn them at all in this 3rd trimester.

I sit here wondering what you will look like. Will you have blue eyes like me or brown like your dad? Will you be long? How much will you weigh? Who will you look like? Whatever these answers are, it doesn't really matter. My number 1 wish for you is that you are healthy!

I can't wait to share your name with the world. It's been quite difficult keeping it a secret!

You bed is ready for you. You will spend the first few weeks/months in our bedroom in a bassinet. I've heard from a few first time moms that they recommend this method especially since we are downstairs and your room is upstairs. Although, I'm not looking forward to the sleepless nights I am looking forward to providing for you in a way only your dad and I can do.

We have quite the line up of visitors scheduled to come visit you. I'm especially excited that your 4 month old cousin, Michael, is coming when you will be about 2 weeks old. You guys are going to experience a lot of "firsts" together. We also have quite the Christmas vacation trip planned - NY/NJ, GA, then SC to see LOTS of family. You will be about 8 weeks old when your great-grandparents will be meeting you. I'm so excited and I know they are waiting anxiously to hear of your arrival!

Now I am just waiting for nature (or medicine) to take it's course and bring you into this world. I have been experiencing contractions for the pat few days, but nothing of big significance. Each night your daddy and I say, "maybe tonight will be the night!" We can't wait!

See you soon! Love, Mommy