Month of Bumps! (33-36)

Dear Abigail,

Today you are 36 weeks...I seriously cannot believe it...where has the time gone?! Dad and I are so excited for your arrival, and I think you are as well! In the last week, you've been doing a lot of stretching, which means it's probably getting tight for you (and a bit uncomfortable for me), so after next week, feel free to come whenever you're ready!

In the last month we've done lots of exciting things together. We went to your second baby shower (there were a total of 3 thrown for you!), went on a few weekend trips, finished setting up your nursery, and now just waiting for your arrival. We had a doctor's appointment last week and got to see you again! They say you're 5 1/4 lbs now...that's fine by me :) It was so fun to see you during the ultrasound; you had your little wrist on your forehead in a very dramatic way- Dad's nervous you may be taking after me...we shall see ;)

Summer will be so much fun with you around! We built a deck earlier this year and hopefully we can catch some rays (well, shade for you ;) and hang out in the sunshine together....we can't wait to meet you soon...wonder what kind of person you will be...!

Love you to bits,

Mom

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