owwwie

My ribs are officially bruised. With all the activity going on inside of me, I'm not surprised. Chanel, you're going wild in there! And you're getting so big, that every movement feels like a woosh and boom. 7-9 more weeks and I'll be able to hold you and love you up. So excited!

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Where will you go?

Youre getting so big, I'm just not sure how you'll fit in the weeks to come. I feel feet and legs, little elbows and knees and it's as if you could drop out at any moment. It's getting physically harder to carry you, but I've made it this far and I'm 3/4's of the way done, which is that much closer to seeing your little face and feeling your tiny hands grip my finger. Mommy is so lucky to have you.

I love you my girl.

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little one

Morning little one. You slept peacefully last night in my tummy. You seem to still be asleep. Your most active time is about between 9 and 10pm. Yesterday I could feel a foot or elbow on my right side. You're almost 3 pounds now and measure 15 inches. Not too much longer and ill get to hold you in my arms. I love you little Chanelly. Xo

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high blood pressure

I'm a little worried..my blood pressure is very high and usually runs low. I have to go into the Dr Wednesday. Hopefully I can make it another 6 weeks at work...

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Baby shower!

We had your baby shower yesterday. You got a lot of cute little clothes. I spent today folding them all. I'm almost ready for you. I have a few more big items to get. Ten more weeks and you'll be here. Being around all your things gets me so excited. I try to imagine what you'll look like, and invision your brother and sister with you. Their faces light up when we talk about you. I love you more and more each day. Your movement has increased dramatically. Grandma got to feel you for the first time yesterday. She's very excited for you. In fact, she's going to be right there to see you when you make your big entrance into the world. She also plans on taking time off when we bring you home. It's nice to have that extra support. A month and a week and I'll be off work and resting. I could use the rest right now. There aren't enough hours in the day. The weekend never comes fast enough, but always seems to leave so quickly. Well, I better get some rest. I've been going and going and my body is telling me to slow down, so I will. I love you. Good night little girl.

Love,
Mommy

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Heartburn

Heartburn and lots of it. I don't know if it's the three cookies I ate earlier or the emotional upset I've been dealing with all day, but it's something vicious and all I can do is crunch away on TUMS and hope that does the trick.

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a healthy dose of understanding

I've been faced with a lot of life challenges lately. The one thing that comes through over all else, is my ability to stand strong on my own two feet. I hope that I am able to instill the confidence in you, Ethan and Juliana to not only stand strong,but hold your head up high and own who you are, even if others don't understand it. The sort of courage it takes to really be great, can be coupled with judgement from people who simply have a limited understanding of what you're doing in your life. People can be hurtful, but all we can do is show compassion for those who don't have the capability or capacity within themselves to be genuinely open to the world. I love you,
Mommy

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I hope you know that regardless of the circumstances you come into, I love you, I wanted you, and I will never abandon you.

I love you,
Mommy

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27 weeks and kicking

Chanel,

You've grown so much over the last 27 weeks. You're just about 2 pounds now and measure 14 1/2 inches. Sometimes I wonder if you're doing flips inside me. I feel you all over my stomach now. Your baby shower is in two weeks; I registered for all the things you'll need. I'm looking forward to getting our home ready for you. Sometimes I just wish you were here already, but then I remember that the most wonderful things in life are worth the wait. I love you,
Mommy

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