18 weeks

Dear Baby,

We have had such a busy week!  We spent several evenings putting in a new dishwasher, and today we celebrated your Daddy's birthday.  You will get to enjoy it next year with us when he turns 30!  Tomorrow we get to try out our costume when we take Jack trunk-or-treating.  I can feel you moving often throughout the day now, especially when I try to get into a tricky pose in yoga.  I think sometimes you get a little squished- sorry!  I love feeling you move.  Even Daddy has felt it once.  It's very reassuring, so keep it up!

Love,
Mommy

17 weeks

Dear Baby,

I went to see Dr. Jones yesterday.  We listened to your heartbeat again.  It sounded very loud and very strong- 160 beats per minute.  The doctor said everything looks very good.  We made an appointment for your ultrasound in 3 1/2 weeks.  I can't wait to see pictures of you!  I feel you moving every night now.  I love it!  Hopefully Daddy will be able to feel you too soon!

All my love,
Mommy

16 weeks

Dear Baby,

I just felt you moving!  As I was laying Jack down for his nap, I thought I felt some flutters.  I laid down for a couple of minutes and pressed on my stomach.  Sure enough, I could feel you squirm away every time I moved my hands! I've been working on our Halloween costume this week.  I painted a skeleton shirt with a little baby skeleton in the tummy.  I hope everything is going well for you, and that you are good and healthy.

Love,
Mommy

15 weeks

Dear Baby,

Yesterday was my first day in maternity jeans.  They're still a little roomy, but my normal clothes are just too tight! You are about four inches long, the size of an apple, and growing more every day.  We'll be going back to the doctor again soon to hear your heartbeat. Yesterday, Jack got to play with your cousin, Paul, for a while.  It is so cute to watch him interact with a baby.  I can't wait for him to be able to play with you!

Love,
Mommy

PS- I've included a picture of my growing tummy!  We took it while we were at the pumpkin patch with Jack.