I created this blog so I could make an attempt at capturing the beginning moments of your life. My hope is that one day you will be able to look at this blog and see how much your dad and I have cared for you.
I'm currently 38 weeks and 6 days pregnant with you. Your due date is May 4, 2014. We decided to be kept in the dark regarding your sex so we have no idea if you're a boy or a girl. If you're a boy, your name will be "Corbin Meyer Stein" and if you're a girl, your name will be "Avery Meyer Stein". I must say, this has been one of the most exciting subjects of my pregnancy - not knowing has given us so many things to imagine and hope for.....and it's making us more and more anxious for the day you decide to enter this world!
Feeling your movements inside me has been one of the most amazing things in the world. Although I'm normally a pretty serious person (so you'll learn), I giggled uncontrollably when I first heard your heartbeat. You've had the hiccups a few times, especially after we eat Mexican food, and you like to move around a lot at night - not a good sign of things to come but I'm enjoying the movements for now. You just started putting pressure on my pelvis so I think you're starting to show signs of wanting out!
I can't tell you how eager your dad and I are to finally meet you. Dad's bag is packed and in the car. I created a master schedule of things we have to do before, during, and after your arrival so we're as prepared as possible. I've washed your clothes and linens and rearranged them at least 3 times. I've read and re-read the list of signs I'm in labor to make sure I'll know it when I feel it. I'm still working, which people think I'm crazy for, but I feel better when I'm up and moving around (you seem to like pushing your feet into my right rib cage and moving takes my mind off of the pain). You're actually malpresented right now because you're head down, but sideways (spine on my left, facing my right). The doctor says this means it could be a more difficult delivery if you decide to stay that way but you could still turn the 90 degrees you need to in order to be lined up well for birth.
I'm hoping my next blog will be about the day you're born. We're very anxiously awaiting your arrival!
All my love,
Mom
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