Dear Baby H,
Today was my shower hosted by Nonnie in New York; we celebrated the upcoming births of you and your cousin, Baby T! Aunt Sheri and I loved basking in the miracles of you sweet unborn babes. We ate great food and gathered with friends and family who I haven't seen in awhile who are all so in love with you and your cousin already! The menu items that you enjoyed with me are as follows: pasta, eggplant parmesan, salt potatoes, fruit salad, caramel fudge cake, and eclair cake! You were kicking just enough after the meal to let me know we did well with the selection.
Speaking of kicking, you cracked everyone up during one of many photos when you jumped around in my belly for all to see! Other than that, though, you were not into showing off for most of the day. However, I did poke around and let a few people reach out to feel your cute little baby bum :) It's the easiest part to locate as you shift around inside of your first home!
Your aunt and I opened gifts for nearly two hours! Everyone had such wonderful gifts to give you- you are surely going to be covered in stars!! I said I hope you like stars, but I was assured for these first few months of life it really it only matters what I like- haha, so when you read back on this, know that I was pushing the stars ; ) You also gained quite the initial baby library- I just can't wait to share these books with you and see which ones become your favorites. You have classics, such as Dr. Seuss and The Little Engine that Could, as well as new ones- including a story that is so new, you've received a copy of it before it is officially bound and published, thanks to your Aunt Corinna!
Today was a wonderful day. Not only did everything look amazing, courtesy of a great team of decorators, but it felt awesome to be able to celebrate you, too. Speaking of you... so many people think YOU are a boy! They looked at me and said it's a sure thing- we shall see. : )
Well, right now I'm going to review some of the pictures from our day; I'll probably post some later.
Love you, Baby H!
Your Mama
Saturday, April 23, 2011
Monday, April 18, 2011
dreams
Dear Baby H,
Throughout pregnancy, I have had a few dreams about... you? I say this with a question because although I know you quite well- what you don't like me to eat, how you feel when you move, when you're asleep- I still don't know whether you are a little boy or a little girl! Therefore, I think it's worth noting the two dreams I've had about your possible identity because I'm sure it may slip my mind that I had these dreams at all once I do finally meet *you.*
During the first trimester, I had a dream where I was caring for an infant baby girl. She was super cute and in my heart of hearts, I just knew she was you, Baby H! The premise of the dream was one where I kept holding you close, but then in the blink of an eye, I'd realize you were somewhere else and have to go searching around frantically for you. The emotions in this dream were very strong, ranging from the content feeling of having you close to the panic of realizing we were apart. When I woke up, I couldn't help but think this won't be the first time I experience these same emotions in your lifetime.
Now, some people thought that since this was my first true "baby dream" that you must be a girl. However, I wasn't totally convinced because although my dreams often do reveal interesting truths, my friend who thinks I'm having a girl HAD just asked me if I'd had a dream yet about the identity of my baby. Sooo... who knows- was it the power of suggestion or are you my little girl?
As for the second significant baby dream, I had it just last night. In this dream, I am pretty sure I was in labor, although it was like the time of contractions with lots of space in between so that actually a couple of days passed in the spacious labor room amidst fam and friends. I remember wondering, "What am I having?" and then it was like I got a glimpse of you, Baby H, before I actually went through the process of giving birth to you. It was a little blonde-haired, blue-eyed boy- prob about 8 months or so- toddling toward me and SO CUTE!! I just remember being struck by how cute "you" were! That dream was very choppy so there's not too much more that I can remember, but it sure was interesting!
Just like my first dream, though, I have a feeling that this was brought on by the fact that Steve's co-worker stayed with us this weekend with his two sons. There were a lot of comments to me about "good luck if you have a boy" and the like, so I think that's why I dreamt this dream. Nevertheless, it sure will be interesting to see if any of these images resonate with the little one that you are.
Well, I'm getting tired and we need our sleep, so I am going to close this here even though I could say so much more! Tomorrow you will appear on the ultrasound screen again for us- just make sure not to flash yourself! You've done so well so far. : )
Love you, Baby H!
<3 Mama
Throughout pregnancy, I have had a few dreams about... you? I say this with a question because although I know you quite well- what you don't like me to eat, how you feel when you move, when you're asleep- I still don't know whether you are a little boy or a little girl! Therefore, I think it's worth noting the two dreams I've had about your possible identity because I'm sure it may slip my mind that I had these dreams at all once I do finally meet *you.*
During the first trimester, I had a dream where I was caring for an infant baby girl. She was super cute and in my heart of hearts, I just knew she was you, Baby H! The premise of the dream was one where I kept holding you close, but then in the blink of an eye, I'd realize you were somewhere else and have to go searching around frantically for you. The emotions in this dream were very strong, ranging from the content feeling of having you close to the panic of realizing we were apart. When I woke up, I couldn't help but think this won't be the first time I experience these same emotions in your lifetime.
Now, some people thought that since this was my first true "baby dream" that you must be a girl. However, I wasn't totally convinced because although my dreams often do reveal interesting truths, my friend who thinks I'm having a girl HAD just asked me if I'd had a dream yet about the identity of my baby. Sooo... who knows- was it the power of suggestion or are you my little girl?
As for the second significant baby dream, I had it just last night. In this dream, I am pretty sure I was in labor, although it was like the time of contractions with lots of space in between so that actually a couple of days passed in the spacious labor room amidst fam and friends. I remember wondering, "What am I having?" and then it was like I got a glimpse of you, Baby H, before I actually went through the process of giving birth to you. It was a little blonde-haired, blue-eyed boy- prob about 8 months or so- toddling toward me and SO CUTE!! I just remember being struck by how cute "you" were! That dream was very choppy so there's not too much more that I can remember, but it sure was interesting!
Just like my first dream, though, I have a feeling that this was brought on by the fact that Steve's co-worker stayed with us this weekend with his two sons. There were a lot of comments to me about "good luck if you have a boy" and the like, so I think that's why I dreamt this dream. Nevertheless, it sure will be interesting to see if any of these images resonate with the little one that you are.
Well, I'm getting tired and we need our sleep, so I am going to close this here even though I could say so much more! Tomorrow you will appear on the ultrasound screen again for us- just make sure not to flash yourself! You've done so well so far. : )
Love you, Baby H!
<3 Mama
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