Dear Miri,
WE’RE LESS THAN TWO MONTHS AWAY! Did you know this?
Being that you’re nearly 17″ and around 4 lbs, it’s no wonder I’m anxious to get this party started - I’m short-waisted after all and we’re now fighting each other for space. I lean over to fork some lasagna in my mouth and you push your head as hard as you can against my sternum.
Little girl, there’s something you need to know about Mommy - I’m more stubborn than you’ll ever be and I love me some lasagna. Don’t make me throw down! (more…)
Dear Miri,
We have officially entered the heartburn zone.
With your growth to 16″ or so and 3.5 lbs, you have taken up all of Mommy’s breathing and digestive space. Eating at a table where I need to bend over to bring the fork to my mouth induces a feeling similar to a defensive line sitting on my chest while I try and swallow. I’ve learned to do the “pregnant plate” where the plate rests on my boobs and I can recline a bit, giving me a bit more breathing space and a small path which allows the food to pass through my esophagus to my stomach. Sweet non-relief. (more…)
Dear Miri,
Oh sweetheart, what a crazy week it has been!
First off, you are now approximately 3 lbs 3 oz and 15.5″ long according to our doctor’s visit last week. I knew you were putting on weight! In fact, Mommy got scolded because I had gained 7 lbs in one month… but considering 1) I hadn’t gone to the bathroom yet, 2) I only gained like 2 lbs in the previous 2 months and 3) you gained 3/4 lbs in that month, I’m not worried at all. In fact, I think we’re right on track!
The doctor was also kind enough to inform me you have long legs (big surprise as I’m all legs and 5′7″ and Daddy is 6′1″) and a big head. Yes, a big head. You actually made the doctor - a high-risk obstetrician - say “Wow, she has a big head!”
My birthing canal is not appreciative of this news. (more…)
Dear Miri,
I’m so proud of you! Nearly 2.5 lbs and growing. It really is quite amazing to see my stomach protrude further and see the ripple on my skin when you kick and move around. However, all this growth has made you strong enough that you bruised Mommy’s left bottom rib, which WAS NOT appreciated. I seriously thought for the first day that maybe you cracked it, but fortunately that was not the case.
On a more serious note, I want to take the time in this letter to explain to you the importance of family… (more…)
Dear Miri,
And I thought the first trimester was exhausting. Turns out now you are taking all my energy to put on that adorable baby fat and prepping to be born. I’d prefer it if I got some of that energy too, you know. You’re already impending on valuable vital organ space (you’re nearly 15″ now!) and now you have the nerve to take away my donut sugar high.
How rude. (more…)
