16 Weeks

Dear Muchkin,

Today I am 16 weeks pregnant. We are 4/9 of the way through our pregnancy journey together. That's pretty close to half-way done! This month you have grown a lot and it's pretty obvious that I am with child. I love feeling the bump grow and not being able to see my feet in the shower. Your Daddy makes fun of me because I am always touching or rubbing my belly. I can't feel you moving quite yet, but it shouldn't be long now. Everything I have read says that I should begin to feel movement within the next couple weeks. I am psyched for that! I am no longer allowed to sleep on my back anymore, which is taking some getting used to. But most nights, I am still tired enough to fall asleep on my side without a problem. This month has been pretty uneventful (pregnancy-wise) other than getting some "things" ready for your arrival. We have purchased a few baby items, signed up for all our baby classes, picked out a nursery theme, researched a possible pediatrician, talked through child care vs. stay at home possibilities, and committed to the idea of cloth diapering (Props to Emily for helping me out on a lot of things things). So I am feeling a little more "in control" of the situation. At least, we have some what of a plan of action in place. Although I am very aware that most of it will go out the window once you arrive! Here's what your Mama looks like at four months pregnant:

This weekend, your Grandpa & Grandma Wilkin and Uncle Ross will be in town visiting your Great-Grandma, so it should be a fun family weekend get together. I am sure they will be shocked to see all the changes in me since the last time we saw each other! I will write again next week after the weekend and my next doctor's appointment.

I love you with all my heart,

Mom