Pregnancy - Week 9

Dear baby,
This week has been an interesting one. I've been thinking about your health and well being a lot. I think I am going to have an amnio (It's a test where they take the fluid from the sack that you're in to see what your chromosomes look like) Baby, I know we'll be okay, and I know that you're just fine, but I have to feel 100% certain. It will remove a few tablespoons of your fluid, but you will recreate it just like that! It's been a hard decision, because I don't want to do anything that could harm you, but I need to know that you're in good health. For mine and daddy's sake and peace of mind.

Today, you've been especially active. I've been feeling all sorts of little pains and things. At lunch I had some yogurt and I don't know if you liked it a bunch or what, cause you were making things feel strange like moving. So I put my hand up against the place where I felt it, and you did it again, against my hand! You're a very active little one. You're about the size of an olive this week, and you're fingers, eyes, shoulders, and limbs are formed. You're still growing, but in just a few short weeks you'll be 100% formed, and will just start putting on weight. My boobs hurts a little too, sometimes they alternate, but the pain is there. They're getting ready to feed you I think. Trust me, baby you will NOT go hungry. :)

Nonna and Nonno left for a cruise yesterday. They are on a ship with Zia Nunziella, Uncle Peter, Jim, Lucy, Stella and Alberto. All of whom you will meet I'm sure shortly after your birth. They are all so excited about you. I'm glad they're having a good time. Their cruise ship left San Francisco and is going to stop in Alaska and Canada. It sounds like a really lovely time, I hope Nonno takes a lot of pictures. Your daddy and I really like the warm tropical weather. Maybe someday we'll take you to Hawaii. He grew up there. I love it there baby, if I had the chance I'd move there. But we don't want to be too far from our family and loved ones. And I don't want to take you away from them either.

You know baby, I'm amazed everyday at all the wonderful things you're allowing me to feel and experience. It's a beautiful reminder of my own humanity, and the blessings of God. Its been an honor to be able to carry you with me.

I love you.
Your mommy