Sixteen Weeks

Holy Guacamole! Baby Z is the size of an Avocado

Dear Baby Z :

You are growing so fast sweet baby! We remember when you were the size of a jelly bean a few months ago and now you are almost the size of an entire hand. I want you to know that your daddy and I are super excited to get to meet you. We feel honored to be your parents already! We talk about you everyday and like to joke about all the fun we will have when you get here. (we also talk about the tiny amount of sleep we will get, but I think that is more of a nervous laughter than actual joking)

We listen to your heart beat about once a week. It sounds like you are squirming around a lot in there which is great! Mama has been drinking lots of milk to help you  grow very strong bones. Neither of your parents have had any broken bones and we would like the same for you!

We will find out in a few weeks what your gender is. Daddy and I both have a strong suspicion that you are a boy and we're anxious to find out if we are right or not. Either way, we have a lot of fun things planned for you. We've got the baby room pretty much planned out and now we just need you to "reveal" yourself so we know whether to paint your room pink or maroon. No pressure, but you have a lot of people out here who are excited to know what color clothes to start buying, so don't feel shy on May 15th. You just show that doctor what you are working with!

Mama sure seems to be making lots of room in there for you lately. I hope it's cozy because it's starting to be a tight squeeze out here. (fitting into my jeans, that is). Daddy is doing a lot of golfing lately just in case he has to take a break when you arrive. Mommy is getting a lot of sleep too for very same reasons! We've warned your brothers (Nobs and Sam) that you are coming and that there may be lots of changes ahead for them in the future. They didn't seem to have a lot to say, they must just be contemplating what we told them. Both sets of grandparents ask about you everyday. You are going to LOVE them. (and your cousins too!)

Keep growing our little baby and we'll see you soon!!


Loving you every day,

Mommy and Daddy