Beach BUMp

Hello Baby Boy,

Or should I say, my little Beach BUMp?

You and I had one nice week in Florida. Mommy had a conference there for work, but we still got a little bit of sun. It was such a nice break to the foot and a half of snow we had back home in Ohio. I forgot what it was like to wear flip flops and a tank top! Our room had a gorgeous view. And boy, did we sure sleep well every night- over 8 hours each night!

View from the hotel room in Florida

When we first got to Florida, we hit the beach. Mommy got a tankini top from Target to cover your bump, you little basketball baby. It was so nice out- 75 degrees, sunshine, and a light breeze. We listened to tropical reggae music while kicking back in a lawn chair while Mommy checked emails and worked on some projects.

Ft. Lauderdale Beach

As soon as you heard the ocean waves, you started kicking like crazy! I swear, you must be a little water baby in there. It was almost like you were dying to come out to get in the water. This week you also felt stronger than ever, all of your kicks and movements felt so much bigger and harder.

Good Morning Florida!

On our last morning of the conference, we took a long walk in the morning to watch the sunrise from the beach. It was so beautiful baby, and I wish you could have been out to see it with your own eyes. God sure has made our Earth beautiful. I hope you appreciate these things once you are here in our world.

This was also one of the last weeks that Mommy's doctor said she could travel, so it's good that we got to go someplace warm as the last little getaway with you in my belly. You sure didn't like the turbulence we were feeling on the plane. You would go nuts in my stomach every time we hit some bumps in the air.

See you soon, FLA

Well, even though we had to come home to snowy, frigid Ohio, there's truly no place like home. The first thing I did when I walked through the door was went up to your room, just to check on it. Not that I thought it was going anywhere, but knowing that's going to be your little space, I just had to go in and daydream about when you'll be here in 10 weeks.

29 1/2 weeks & still trying to work out!

I snapped a quick picture of my bump this week. I still can't believe how big you're getting so quickly! But I am enjoying every single minute of having you inside of me. It is amazing to know that I'm going to get to be your mama. As you can see, I was wearing my workout gear, as I'm still trying to do something active with you every day. The first morning, we worked out on the elliptical in the hotel gym for 40 minutes, the second morning we did yoga, stretching, and some push-ups, and this last morning we went for a long walk. When Mommy got home, she even did another 40 minutes on the exercise bike. I'm trying to stay as fit as possible for you baby, so when labor comes, we're ready to go!

We also missed Daddy and Colie a whole bunch. At least I did, but I'm sure you did too. Daddy and I have the birthing classes tomorrow at the hospital. I think that should make us feel just about ready for you, learning those last little things about bringing you into the world. Keep growing big and strong in there baby. I love you so much already, little man. 

Love you,

Mommy xoxo