Weeks 21-26

There is one active little boy in there! He enjoys kicking mama morning, noon and night. And you know what?! I love it! Each kick reminds me that he is alive and thriving in there! I am now due in just 95 days!! We have all the furniture for Jack's room and baby shower #1 is in just two weeks. I have one more monthly check up scheduled and just one more full month of work before going down to reduced hours. We will be going on a camping trip at the end of the month. I will be almost 8 months pregnant by then. Wish me luck :) Until next time....;)

Weeks 16-20

ITS A BOY!!!!!!! :) :) :) :)

Jack William Tarleton is due August 5th and yup, he is a boy :) Jack was so active during the ultrasound it was hard to get very many good profile pictures of him, but he is 100% boy, no doubt about it! His measurements are all right on schedule, his heart beat is perfect, and he tested negative to all 1st and 2nd trimester testing for things like Downs Syndrome, etc. And mama is....well.....healthy! My ever changing body sometimes gets the best of me, but I know that it is all worth it and wonderful. Jack is going to be so darn loved! We are having two baby showers. One in Oregon with my mom and the other in Washington with Auntie B. We just finished registering this weekend too, and I am so glad for that. It is exhausting! I even created a baby website just for Jack: http://uw.thebump.com/view/5248969273293672. I have two more monthly visits and then I will start going to the doctor every two weeks for check ups. In eight weeks I will need to take a Glucose test to see if I have Gestational Diabetes. So far everything has gone so wonderfully and right on time. This mama is on cloud nine! And so is daddy, who already bought Jack a bulldozer and 8 new hott wheels :) Next comes prepping Jack's room. Could I be more blessed? :)

I love you Jack William.

Love,

Mommy :)

Weeks 12-16

Dear Bean,

It has been a few weeks since my last post. I have been chatting with you constantly though. I have been reading you books and singing to you. And I know that you can hear me and know that its mommy because your tiny little ears can hear daddy and I! And on March 14th, we get to find out if you are a Jack or an Emily!!!! 20 days, Bean! Then we can start calling you by your name, and shopping of course! Everyone is so excited to meet you, Bean. In just 3 weeks mommy will be halfway through her pregnancy, and all the closer to holding my sweet Bean in my arms! Auntie B and I are going to start talking about the baby shower this weekend. She won't let mommy help! ;) Grammie is also throwing us one. You are so loved, Bean. See you March 14th, my sweet, sweet baby!

I sure do love you!

-Mommy :)

Weeks 9-12

Dear Bean,

We just had our second ultrasound and my oh my have you grown! At eight weeks you were just alittle gummy bear and now you are looking more and more like a baby! You have five fingers on each hand and foot, a super cute button nose and the cutest belly I have ever seen. You were sleeping when we first saw you and the ultrasound tech had to wake you up so we could see you move and dance around! I got to see and hear your heartbeat on the 17th of January. One of the greatest days ever. We will find out if you are a boy or girl in eight more LONG weeks. I can't wait!!! Everyone is so excited to meet you, bean. You are my little angel baby.

I love you so much,

Love,

Mama

Weeks 5-9

Dean bean,

These last couple of weeks have been incredible! You have been growing like crazy in there. You now have arms, legs, a head and the most beautiful beating heart. Daddy and I even got to see you! We watched the screen with tear filled eyes and a heart full of love. It was the most amazing thing in the whole wide world. It is exciting to know that you are in there and you are safe and sound! We love you so much, our sweet little bean!

Love,

Mommy

Weeks 3-5

Dear bean,

The moment daddy and I found out we were pregnant is a moment we will always remember. I have longed for you for awhile now. I count it as a huge blessing from God to be given the gift of you. Not a day goes by that I take you forgranted. I find myself constantly thinking about the person you will grow to become. I cannot wait for the day when we get to meet you, my little bean. I will love you all the days of my life, through good and through bad. I promise to take great care of you while your in the womb and once your out. I can't wait to be your mama.

I love you my sweet little bean.

Love,

Mama