Hi little man!
You are 31 weeks today. WOOHOO. 96% survival rate with only 20% chance of medical complications. I don't think our odds are going to get much better because there is always a small chance of medical complications. Our program says you are 16 inches and up to 5 lbs. I think you are around 4 lbs but that is just a guess based on your last appointment. Only a few more short weeks and you will be here. I can hardly believe it.
Did you have fun with everyone loving up your belly at the shower yesterday? I think you slept most of the time then you were up all night. Too much activity for you, huh? But, that shower punch was tasty, wasn't it? :) Your mom really doesn't like showers - I have no problem giving people gifts or socializing but not really a huge fan of showers - even my own wedding showers. However, yesterday was a really nice shower - good food, good ambiance, people socializing. It was kind of overwhelming to me because all of these friends and family came out in full force to celebrate YOU! You are already so loved. When I stood up to thank everyone for coming, it was a little emotional for me to think just how long we have waited for you. To think that your mom and dad have wanted you for 11 years and you are finally almost here is astounding. To know that 40 people were sitting in that room with the same anticipation and joy is humbling. I was so shocked at how much "loot" you got. I really didn't expect you to ever receive so many gifts. I had hoped for your car seat (we can't bring you home without that), a few outfits and some fun things. You received 1.5 truck fulls of stuff. Seriously, 1.5 trucks and your dad has really good spatial skills. It was amazing! Guess what though, kiddo? It wasn't 100% about you! I got some gifts for me :) Your Great Gramma Lang knows what a whiner I am so she got me some movie gift certificates. Your Gramma Debbie also got me a willow tree ornament of a mom holding a son. I have wanted to buy those for 11 years and now, I own one because you are on your way!!! I also got a fleece blanket from your Auntie Val that I have been wanting for ages - it kept us warm and toasty last night, huh?
I can't list everything you received or this post would be a bajillion pages long. However, I will tell you about 3 little funky gifts that were unexpected - you got your first Sigg canteen from the Cvilikas'. I love Sigg canteens and how green they are. You got a giraffe from your cousin Jeff. You got lots of jungle stuff for your room but this one was kind of funny because he has some irrational fear of giraffes. He figured if he bought you that, you wouldn't have that fear. Too cute! Finally, you got a little sippy cup with your name on it from the Volenec family. I had never seen such a thing. It was so cute to see your name on a sippy cup in fun kiddo colors.
Well kiddo, there was so much more to tell you about your shower but you probably felt everything I felt so you are up to speed. I had really, really bad dreams about you last night so I would encourage you to be super active today to reassure me that you are fine :) We are worn out today, huh? We woke up with a headache and hurting, swollen hands. It is a true day of Sabbath for us. No cooking for the week or anything - too much effort for today. I did make a breakfast quiche for us for the week and a couple other little crockpot things for today but none of that bulk cooking stuff for today. We need our rest.
