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9-09-10
Dear Baby Lucy, I am not 5 days overdue!!! What is up with that? Why haven't you come out yet? Just so you know we are all so very anxious to meet you. If you do not come out by Monday I will have to go to the hospital to be "induced". Which I really would rather avoid. Tonight I am going to see an acupuncturist to see if I can get you out the holistic way!
8-16-10. 37.2 wks pregnant Dear Baby Lucy, I am now over 37 weeks pregnant and you are considered "Full-Term"- you can
officially come at any time! Just knowing that makes me happy. Of course most likely you will decide to stay in until 40 wks,
and that is fine too. I want you to know that we are ready whenever you are! Your siblings are very excited to meet you and
talk about you all the time. I have your bassinet set up ready to go. I have to admit, I still need to pack my hospital bag-
which on plan on doing this week. My midwife said she thinks you will be smaller than your brothers and sisters- sometimes
I look at my belly and think you will be little, and other times I look at it and think "no way, this kid HAS to be over
8 pounds!" I guess we will just have to wait and see. I love feeling you move around- even though you INSIST on
kicking the crap out of my ribs-- I know it is a special experience and after you are born, one I will never feel again. Which
is why I am enjoying these last couple weeks and taking each day as it comes. Love, your Mommy.
7-19-10; 33.2 wks pregnant-
Dear Baby Lucy, It has been a while since I wrote you but I know you are getting bigger and growing stronger. Only three and a half more weeks until you are considered "full-term"! You are measuring right on track and I can feel your powerful kicks all the time. It is getting harder for me to bend over and move around very quickly anymore! I have been doing some shopping for you over the past couple weeks. I have most of your clothes bought and yesterday I bought your bassinet. I can't wait to set it up in our bedroom. These next few weeks will seem like they are taking forever...but I know you will be here soon and we cannot wait to meet you! Love, Your Mommy.
5/21/10- 25 wks Dear Lucy Rose, I had my
24 wk checkup the other day and my midwife said you are doing so great. You are actually measuring a week ahead of schedule!
AND you are laying really "long" as in the midwife could feel you wayyyyyy up under my ribs already. I wonder if
you will be long and skinny like your sister Vangie? Or shorter and rounder like your sister Sophia? I am fine
with anything as long as your head isn't as huge as your brother Joey's head was! I am already planning on you being at least
8lbs like all of your siblings where. You and I have gained a total of 16 pounds together- which my midwife said was
excellent. I am slowly but surely getting things around for you- a had a friend give me some of her baby clothes her
little girl outgrew and you have already gotten a few outfits from family members. You have your own room too. (well,
technically its the guest room too until you get a bit older.) I am counting down the days- only 106 days until your
"due date" but I am planning on you staying in there at least a couple days past your due date-- and if you do end
up coming a bit earlier then it will just be a pleasant surprise. In three weeks we will be taking a long plane ride and visiting
all the family and friends in Michigan-- I hope we will both stay comfortable in those tiny airplane seats! Love, Your
Mommy
Dear Baby,
Below are the ultrasound pics at 21.5 weeks gestation. The ultrasound tech said you weighed about 13oz, to which I responded: "That's IT?" It sure does feel like you weigh a lot more than that! You looked so cute on the screen wiggling and moving all over. You even tried to suck your thumb. I have never had a "thumb sucker"- maybe that will be you? I have still been feeling ill, baby! You are definitely my hardest pregnancy. Maybe it's because I am getting older, though I would hardly consider 31 to be "old"! I think maybe you will just be super healthy and full of moxie. This is a good thing, considering you will be the youngest of 4! You will never have a dull moment in this house. Speaking of your siblings, they love you so much already. They give you "Huggs" and "kisses" everyday and when I am laying on the couch they will cover you up with a blanket so you don't get "cold". I can feel you moving around all the time now, and soon the rest of the family will be able to lay their hands on my belly and feel you move too. We are still going jogging- you and I. I plan on keeping us on the move until the very end. I ordered a "belly belt" to wear on our jogs and walks- it will help hold you up and keep me more comfortable. It should be here any day. Only 18 more weeks until you are here and we an hold you and love you. Love, your family.
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04/03/10- 18wks pregnant.
Dear Baby Thoretta, Your brother and sisters are so excited about you getting bigger in my belly. They give you kisses all the time. I know you will be loved beyond words when you get here in a few months! We now know that you are a GIRL and we are so excited. We have even picked out a name for you, and we are not telling anyone because it is going to be a surprise. You are going to be born at Trippler Army Medical Center here in Hawaii. Even though you are my 4th baby, you will be my only baby born at a military hospital. These next few months before you get here will be spent getting ready for your arrival. Since we gave away ALL our baby things after your big sister Evangeline was born we need to get a lot of little things. By the way, I am STILL feeling neaseated every night and exhausted all the time. Maybe by week 20 I will feel normal again?? Love, Your Mommy
Below are the pictures from Baby's 15wk ultrasound, where we found out that she is a girl!
To view my ultrasound slideshow click HERE. Go to "CLIENTS" link and type in SCHMITT.
11 Weeks 2/13/10-- Dear Baby Thor, This is your mother speaking and I am writing you this letter to let you know you are seriously kicking my butt with this horrible "All-day Sickness". You make think this is funny but I can assure you, it is NOT. I have responsibilities, baby Thor! I do not have the luxury of laying in bed all day- did you know that you already have 3 siblings?: This is a busy household and you are causing your Mother a lot of stress. Now, perhaps it isn't your fault and you have no control over my sickness. I understand your growing and developing all your organs and major systems. Your right, you have a big job too. I am sorry I came off so cross. I am normally a lot nicer, but being sick for 6 straight weeks will turn anyone grouchy. So just keep growing and developing. I pray everyday that you grow big (but not too big, I am planning a natural delivery!) and strong. I am sure this sickness will end in the next month. I cannot wait. Love, your Mommy.
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