Dear Baby,
You’re officially a March
baby – our little lucky charm!
This week posed some challenges for Mom. For most of the week I felt comfortable physically but I have experienced some hip
pain from you settling lower into my pelvis. Mentally and emotionally, I had some ups and
downs. Let’s just say I’m ready to
meet you. I remind myself often
that as soon as I see your adorable little face it will all be worth it!
At our weekly prenatal appointment
you still seem to be healthy and happy, so our wait continues... Your heart rate is still good and
fluctuates when stimulated.
Mostly, this means when the nurse touches Mom’s belly in different spots
your heart rate changes.
Supposedly this is a good thing.
Mom’s blood pressure and health are still fine, too.
If you don’t make your
debut we have some extra appointments and tests scheduled to make sure we both stay
healthy. These tests include
non-stress tests and an ultrasound to check fluids.
Lately, I’ve been
thinking about what day you’ll arrive.
I’m curious when we’ll celebrate your golden birthday and if you’ll be
old enough to remember. I’ve also
looked up some interesting facts about the upcoming dates. Here’s what I’ve found.
If you’re born on…
March 2 – you’ll share a
birthday with Dr. Seuss
March 3 – congress passed
its first tax law (1791) and the Star Spangled Banner became the national
anthem of the United States (1931)
March 4 – Abe Lincoln
sworn in as president (1861). FDR
was also sworn in as president (1933).
You’d be a Mardi Gras baby this year!
March 5 – the Hula-Hoop
was patented (1963)
March 6 – Walter Cronkite
signed off CBS for the last time (1981)
March 7 – Alexander
Graham Bell patented the telephone (1876)
March 8 – religious
instruction in public school was ruled unconstitutional (1948)
March 9 – Barbie doll
made her debut (1959)
I’m not going beyond this.
I’m optimistic we won’t have to go this far out. But, if we do, I know you’ll be worth
the wait.
A chocolate cake. It could have been your birthday cake. Now, it's just a cake and Dad and I are enjoying it. |
We bought a "Pick 6" at the grocery store. Here's my two that I'm looking forward to enjoying after your arrival. |
Our bags are packed for the hospital. I've double and triple checked them. I'm sure we'll still end up forgetting something! |