Most likely you will be the last little one I ever feel squirming around inside of me. A wise woman reminded me to cherish those precious feelings and memories as I patiently wait for your arrival. Your due date was a few days ago, and the whole family is eager to meet you, but your Grandma is right. Instead of being impatient or restless, I should be remembering how unique and special you are even in the womb. Your sister liked to ball up right in the middle of my stomach, and your brother always poked his little bottom out on my right side. I feel YOU all over. High, low, right, left---everywhere at once it seems. At one point, it always felt like you were tugging at the umbilical cord. Now, you like to twist from side to side, and I can even feel your little hands brushing the inside of my stomach.
The last trimester has not been the easiest for me. As with your brother, stomach issues arose at exactly 28 weeks, except I have been more ill this time. In a way, I am thankful though because it caused me to slow down. Unwilling to have too many more public displays of sickness, I have been sticking close to home for the last couple weeks. I must say, it has felt good! I have been getting a lot more rest and feel more refreshed than I did a month ago. I haven't been on the go nearly as much, but I have stayed entertained by your siblings! Inventions, performances, imaginary fishing trips, winter sprinkler play, plans to move to a ditch, an impromptu Narnia party, walks, picnics, movies...Yes, they are always full of ideas and have kept me busy during our wait for labor to begin. They can't wait to teach you all their tricks! I just want to hold you in my arms, but for now I will cherish your kicks and your siblings' imaginations.
I love you ~Mommy
