24 weeks & 4 days!!

Hello there, little girl! Well, we made it to 24 weeks; another milestone! Keep on growing!! It's time to work on those lungs of yours :D. You sure keep me hungry... so I'll keep on shoveling in the nutrients for you. The glucose test wasn't as bad as I was anticipating. Haven't heard anything from the doctor yet, and we'll only get a call if we failed. I think we are just fine! Dad and I had a big garage sale last weekend to make some room for all of your stuff! I can't wait to have this house filled with everything baby! We love you, Finley Harper <3.

These ladies are anxious to meet you :D

23 weeks & 3 days!!

Hey, baby!

Well, another week has gone by. Last weekend we scored the jackpot on some clothes for you. I can't wait to dress you up!! We have so many outfits you may need to wear 2 or 3 a day ;D. You were awfully quiet in there yesterday, but dad saved the day and played his guitar. Maybe you'll be a musician! You can be anything you want to be, but remember HAPPY is the most important. Make sure you give me extra kicks today, okay? I love when you kick. We are going to get our glucose test next Wednesday. Keep your little fingers and toes crossed! I have to drink a yucky sugary orange drink... NOT looking forward to that, but you are worth it! I love you, little one.

Mom

22 weeks & 3 days!

Hello, Finley -

Well, you sure have quieted down in there a bit.  Now you only kick when you want to, not when I want you to :D  You seem to respond a lot when your dad plays guitar.  When I freak out because I think you haven't kicked enough that usually does the trick!  Our last Dr. appointment was on Monday and everything is still lookin' good.  We have to go get a glucose test in a little over a week to check for gestational diabetes.  I'm sure we'll be just fine!  I am starting to really think about your big entrance.  I am a little nervous, but I can't wait until you're here!  I can't stop thinking about what you'll look like.  You see, all the kids on your dad's side of the family look like Bredesen's -- your cousins Macie and Jarred actually look A LOT like your dad.  However, the babies in my family (nana's side) look a lot like your nana (and me)... so I guess we'll see who's genes dominate.  We definitely would put money on it that you'll have blonde hair.  I still do, and your dad did when he was little.  Everything else is up for grabs!  We know you're going to be beautiful either way <3.  Keep on cookin' little one!!!  LOVE YOU SO VERY MUCH!!

Mama

                                  (This is me in the morning, so you better get used to it! haha)

                                                                  (That's you in there!)

21 weeks & 4 days!

Hi, Finley!! Well... after being (overly) paranoid about not feeling you move much yet, you decided to put me at ease and start kicking... A LOT! Yesterday I felt you a bunch after I ate lunch, and right before bed. Your daddy could even feel you dancing around in there! This morning I took a bath (don't worry, the backaches are worth it!) and you were kicking away! It's so lovely to feel you in there. You weigh about 1 lb. now, and are able to hear more. Your dad started playing the guitar for you! He can't wait to teach you how to play. I wonder if you'll be a lefty like him? Tonight I am going over to your Auntie Sam's to start planning a shower in your honor :D. I can't wait to have your room ready, and YOU in it! Keep growing and keep kicking! LOVE YOU, baby girl.

XOXO,
Mom