Good afternoon everyone!
So just to clarify a few things with everyone. Some people have asked if Doug and I already know the gender of this baby, but haven't shared the news. They questioned whether our gender references in the emails being sent were clues. Not to undermine anyone's detective skills, but no, we do not know the gender of our child..............yet. Only 7 more days until we find out if we will be having a little Arnold Schwarzeneggar Walker ( we are very loyal to our governors or should I say Governators) or Shiloh Nouveaux Jolie-Pitt Walker (this name seems very original to us, and being Angelenos we are trying to pay a little homage to Hollywood). With all that being said this will be the last email you receive with no firm standing on the genders mentioned below. I hope this doens't confuse anyone too much, I just don't likethe idea of calling the baby it! (p.s. please don't have anything monogrammed with the names above,while we are definately leaning those directions, we may make some changes in the coming weeks).
On to the Ahnold or Shiloh: How our baby's growing: Your baby now weighs about three-quarters of apound and is approximately 10 1/2 inches long (head to toes, babies are measured full length after the 20th week). His eyebrows and eyelids are fully developed. And you can certainly feel him move. He's oblivious to your schedule, though, so don't be surprised if he starts working out just when you're settling down for the night. (Doug and I have been waiting patiently for this moment, and can now definately tell the baby is moving. He/She is also very aware of when we are talking about him/her and when I am sitting in a position that he or she doesn't like. There is already sign of defiance letting me know that he/she doesn't like it! Or maybe he/she loves how I am sitting set it in yet. Along with the defiance, h/s has also shown extreme signs of intelligence and athletic ability. Don't ask me how I know, I wouldn't want to make other pregnant mom's feel bad..just kidding). While I am having the pleasure of feeling the little one, Doug is still waiting patiently, it should only be a few more weeks until our little soccer player can kick hard enough for us to feel it from the outside as well.
How your life's changing: You're probably feeling pretty comfortable these days. You're not too big yet, and the usual aches and pains associated with early pregnancy are, for the most part, gone. Relax and enjoy it while you can — the third trimester will bring some mild discomfort from carrying a baby who is nearly full-term. (Always so much to look forward too, I have started pre-natal yoga so I am hoping this will help too. We are now less than five months away from Delivery, I am looking at this time as equivalent to Marathon Training, let's get in gear to be in shape and ready for the big event. Being overprepared should ensure that this goes easy, right) That's not to say you don't have some minor glitches to deal with now. Increased oil production may have given you a mild case of acne (I have decided to pass on this one), for example. The baby is hearing is developing, and sounds from your conversations can be heard inside the uterus--along with your heartbeat, stomach rumblings, and the pulsing of blood vessels. In fact, the womb is sonoisy that it's been compared to an airport runway during takeoff; it's thought that the stimuli prepare the baby for the cacophony of noises, sights, and sounds that will greet him at birth. (Time to start singing to the baby. Doug has been practicing and should be a shoe-in for a Grammy this year.) I hope you all have a wonderful day. And next week we will update you on the Gender of our new baby!!!);
