Anticipation

Niu-niu,

Many months ago we went to see your mother's doctor and she confirmed that you were there, inside mama. The doctor showed us a sonogram image of you. You were the size of a peanut. Now you are the size of a basket ball - or at least your mother's tummy is protruding like she is hiding a basket ball under her shirt.

We know you will arrive any day now. It could be tomorrow; it could even be later tonight! But your mother doesn't look like she is about to go into labor. The last couple weeks I thinks she's had more energy and she seems to move about with ease. She is healthy and happy and does not seem to mind the extra burden that she is carrying.

Now, when you kick or move we can see the movement from 10 feet away. Stay strong little one, soon you will have more space to flail your arms and stretch your legs. You'll be able to breathe oxygen into you lungs and use your voice to let us know how you are doing!

Waiting for you to arrive is the most wonderful feeling; waiting for the little person who will change our lives forever. I can almost not believe that soon I'll be able to hold you and cradle, cuddle and comfort you.

It's time for me to go to bed. We have to rest and save our strength for the day that you are ready to come out and meet us. Sweet dreams. Be safe on the last leg of your journey. Soon we meet!