Hanging Low!

Dear Apple,

Since there are 80 days or so until your arrival your mom would like to request that you move up a little bit.  I swear baby boy, you are hanging so low that some nights I don't think I can stand up after rocking your BIG brother to sleep!  Your position also means that Mom's back has been hurting and sitting in Grandpa's comfy reclining couch has become a problem - well, sitting in general is a problem!  So, be a good boy and mind your Mommy!

I can tell how busy you are growing and making a name for yourself already.  My stomach is in a constant state of movement and this afternoon while Conor was laying on my tummy you up and kicked him!  He was shocked and wasn't sure what to do (he ended up pushing you back and laying his head back down - I hope this isn't foreshadowing of what's in store!).

Besides trying to bust out early and kick your brother, you are growing.  We had a check-in the last week of July and weight we have gained (finally)!!!  Combined we weigh a healthy 148 pounds which I am happy to report is smack in the MIDDLE of the range of where we should be.  Blood pressure is good (despite all the stress of July) and swelling is minimal!  My belly button has already popped out but there's nothing I can do about that.

What's in a name?  Well, Daddy and I are almost sure we know what your name will be but until we are 100% sure we aren't sharing with anyone!  You seem to respond to the final contenders and Conor still wants to name you Elmo (sometimes he says E for Ernie - but don't worry we won't entertain those names).

Glucose and Iron testing was today and while I am sure that both you and I are good to go I always get worried when tests are taken (call it the perfectionist in me but I always want to get a good report!) so we shall see in a few days.  We have an appointment in two weeks to check in (31 weeks - YIKES) and then it will be visits every 2-3 weeks until you make your arrival.  I can't believe how fast time is flying!

Hope you are cozy and comfy (but not too comfy - you need to move up a bit remember?)!

xoxo
Mom