All my bags are packed...I'm ready to go....

Many of you know that Mama has felt like Baby is coming early for most of this pregnancy! And staying true to her anal retentive nature :) she has had all of her bags packed for the hospital for weeks now. All gifts from Brother Benjamin, your little bag of goodies, and some surprises for Papa are all ready and waiting.

Now we wait..... :)

A Nursery Ready and Waiting for Baby

Sweet Baby's nursery is ready and waiting! Mama had so much fun decorating and getting your room ready!
Soon you will be the perfect final addition :)

Little lambs, duckies, and bunnies for my sweet little bundle. We just can't wait to meet you!

37 Weeks....FULL TERM....We made it!! :)

SO SO SO Proud to be here....full term and feeling good! After lots of worries at the beginning our prayers have been answered and we are here! Sweet Baby, you have done SUCH a good job growing in Mama's belly. I am SO very proud of you!!

Ready to Meet my Baby

"Babies are bits of stardust blown from the hand of God. Lucky the women who knows the pangs of birth for she has held a star"

Larry Barretto

Despite the feeling of bone grinding on bone in my hips with every movement, the constant heartburn, and the inability to wear any shoes your Mama feels so much sadness knowing that our time together in this magical way is limited. You are truly a star and the brief time I have had to carry you inside of me has been so precious. I may never walk on the moon but being able to grow my babies, laugh with them when they first wiggle and dance, talk with them before anyone else can hear their voices has allowed me to experience a galaxy no one else has discovered.

Even in my sadness that our time together (with you in Mama's belly) will shortly be over know that my excitement to finally hold you in my arms is more powerful than the space shuttle. My nervousness for the difficult surgery ahead means nothing when I think of that first moment when your Papa will lay you in my arms, when I will finally get to smell you, feel your skin and look in those eyes I already know so well.

I can not wait to meet you my Sweet Baby. Thank you for gracing me with your starlight.

The Privilege of Pregnancy

We've reached 9 months! What a journey it has been!! I am so proud, so honored to have had the privilege of carrying my baby all this time and having the opportunity to make such an amazing connection with this little sweet baby who I have yet to "see" but who I know so deeply already!
As I near the end of this wonderful pregnancy journey I am filled with such excitement, such anticipation. I smile when I have those moments of realization where I catch myself waddling around the house, hugging my baby watermelon, talking to a little kick, a little lump rising out of my stomach. What a lucky Mama I am to have you! I loved you when you were just a prayer in your Mama and Papa's hearts, I've loved you since the very moment I learned you were there growing inside me so many months ago and I love you more than I will ever be able to tell you in a blog.
You are my miracle and my gift.
Pregnancy is hard work and yet one of the greatest blessings I have ever had bestowed upon me.
Thank you my Sweet Little One. Mama will see you soon.
PS.....

You sure have come with lots of special perks too. :) I've been taking advantage of these parking perks since you were 6 weeks old :)

Visual Aid

Mama couldn't be happier with how much you are growing in there my sweet Baby!
So keep it up (make lots of baby sugar!!) over the next 2.5 weeks!!
In the meantime, Mama found a VERY accurate visual aid to describe how her other organs are feeling these days while you continue to grow strong.

 Making room for baby means everybody else...everything else....out of the way! :)

Another Cousin!!!

This is not a repeat of an earlier post :)
Baby Leonardo is expecting another Baby Cousin Messmer in December and we couldn't be happier!!!
Aunt Jessica (lovingly referred to by your big Brother as Jecca) is having a baby due around December 31 and it has been so much fun to spend time with her during this wonderful experience!
What a special, special treat for Mama to be pregnant with her two sister-in-laws!! And what fun it is going to be for you to have so many cousins so close in age! 2011 is definitely a banner year for the Messmer/Leonardo family!

Here you are at 36 weeks, kicking hello to Baby Cousin Messmer (who is 14 weeks old!). Mama had a moment where she wondered if you would get so excited you might just decide to come out and say hello in person :) Don't worry...you'll get to do that very soon!
We love you new Baby Cousin Messmer and will be so excited to meet you in just 5.5 more months!