Doctor's Visit

We went to the doctor this morning, she is a very nice lady that tells me all sorts of stuff I already know. Well, and a few things that I don't. Today she taught Daddy how to feel my different parts - they felt my bottom and where my head is. They also tried to find my heels but I think they mistook my knee for a heel!

The doctor tells us that I'm still too high so it doesn't look like I'll be finding my way out this week... I'll keep working on it though.

I'm full term!

Today is a big day - I am finally full term! I haven't yet reached my "due date" but if I could figure out how to get out of here, I would be just fine. My lungs are fully developed and they tell me that I should practice "breathing", sucking my thumb and blinking so I know how to do these things on the outside.

A couple of interesting facts about me: I'm gaining about an ounce a week (wow) and the circumference (I know a big word for me, but I'm a really smart cookie) of my head, is the same as my shoulders and hips.

Stay cool in the heat out there - Mom keeps me pretty cool in her belly!

My first swim

It was hot today and mommy got a tan! She took me for a swim in our neighbor's pool with all the other kids in the neighborhood. It was so nice to float in the nice cool water. I didn't realize how much work it would be to have all that fun - I'm pretty tired now.

I'm getting bigger too - I know this because I eat a lot and I hear mommy say that none of her clothes fit her anymore. It is so tight in here, I don't know how I can get much bigger before heading out. But, I still can't seem to figure out the right way to go - hopefully I'm getting closer to figuring it out!

Pictures, lots of pictures

Mom, Dad and I had a fun morning, we went to Saturday Market with my brothers, then to get our picture taken. It was so much fun to have a photographer focused on just me. Well, Dad's arms and hands were in the pictures too (and of course, Mom's belly)! I can't wait to see the pictures (in about two weeks) for proofing.

We went to dinner tonight with Grandma and Poppas at a yummy burger place called Five Guys. It was a little disappointing that we didn't get a milkshake but all they had was soda. It was a pretty big day and I am ready for some sleep!

Instruction Manual?

The doctor told me to give a sign when I am ready to come out. Let me tell you, she made it sound a lot easier than it really is! I have been pushing and kicking and nothing seems to give. I realize I'm in a pretty tight spot, but you'd think they could provide me with an instruction manual or something. It's not so easy to find the way "out" and it's not like the other babies can tell me how they did it.

Hmmm, I will have to spend more time thinking about this puzzle...

Watermelon, finally, some watermelon!

Well, it was a pretty boring day today. I shouldn't complain though as it was at least a nice temperature and quite comfortable. As a bonus Mama finally feed me some watermelon! I have been asking for watermelon for days now (I wonder why it took her so long to give me some).

I was really excited to see my brothers tonight. It makes me feel so loved when they give me hugs and kisses each night before bed. I really can't wait to play with both of them. I might be the luckiest girl in the world to have two great brothers.

Waiting on me

Today we had the first of our weekly doctors appointments. It sounds like we will be going to see that nice woman every week until I decide to come out. She said that we are just waiting on me to be ready and that I should pick a way to tell them when I'm ready - either by breaking the water or moving down so there are consistent contractions (for at least an hour). All those choices seem like a lot of work (the other babies tell me that after working so hard to come out, I'll have to sleep a lot).

Well, since everything is just fine in here, I think I'll just stay put for now.

Stretching - It's good for you

Yesterday I had a lot of fun - I played all day, stretching out. I'm not sure where all of that extra energy came from or the extra room, but it sure was nice! I wonder what was happening on the outside - all I could hear were mom and dad talking about someone's ribs breaking. It sounds like that would hurt!

Well, they say I only have 29 days left in here. I figure I better start enjoying my last few days of heaven.

My First Strawberry Festival

Wow - what a day! I woke mom up early and she took us up to watch dad and Uncle Aaron run in the Bill Burby 10K run today. We took a long walk around the festival, it was hot and a lot of fun. A nice african man talked to me today (it was so nice) I wonder if I will meet him next year when I'm on the outside. It was nice to hear someone talk to me rather than just speak about me as if I weren't here. I think people forget that I can hear them.

Hello, I'm in here... can you hear me out there?

Hello, my (current) name is Baby A. I have 5 weeks (really 33 days) left in here and honestly, it is getting a little boring and really quite tight. Don't get me wrong, it is a nice temperature and cozy but I'm a growing girl that needs more room!

I figured that with all of this free time, I would start to tell my stories for all of you to hear. Based on my life experiences so far, I will tell you that my life on the outside is going to be one crazy adventure... but I'm one tough and feisty girl, so I'm sure I'll be able to handle it!