34 Weeks

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Big Cantaloupe!

You now weigh about 4 3/4 pounds, like a cantaloupe & are almost 18 inches long. I still don't believe how big you are getting! They say your skin is also smoother than ever, I wish I could be touch it! I am really going to miss you moving around in my belly, but the trade off of having you in my arms is well worth it!

We attended our 2nd Birthing class & this week we actually watched a birthing video. I have to say that made me a little anxious for your actual birth. I am SO excited to meet & hold you but the actual birth is a little scary. I just don't really know what to expect since every birth is unique. I have had a text book pregnancy so far I just hope that my labor experience is normal as well. At the class they have us practice our breathing techniques & your dad finds that time really funny. He is so great at making me laugh I can't wait to see the two of you laugh together.

My great friends Alissa & Tracy threw me the most AMAZING baby shower this weekend. It was everything I had envisioned & hoped for. Alissa is so creative & Tracy is like Martha Stewart so every detail was covered. It was so special to have all of my friends there to celebrate you! We spent some time praying over our new family & you little Hallee. This was so wonderful to pray for your ministry, love of Jesus, birth, self image & even your future husband (that is MANY years from now!) You are loved more then you know already. We got so many wonderful gifts for your arrival. May of the gifts were handmade with is so special. You got an adorable handmade tutu, burp cloths, book ends, shoes & beautiful blankets! I thank God daily for the wonderful friends we have!

Love you so much sweetie!
Your mother

Week 33

My Pineapple!

This week you baby weigh a little over 4 pounds, like a pineapple! I really love pineapples they are yummy! You have passed the 17-inch mark, that is almost as long as you will be when you are born. I can definitely tell you are getting bigger because it used to only take 2 squirts of lotion to rub on my belly & now I need 3 squirts! People have really been commenting that they can totally tell I'm pregnant. I even had a random Member at work rub my belly...I don't think I like that!

We had our first child birthing class this week. I have to say that I'm a little sad to think that you will actually not be living in my belly forever! The class was the first of 3 we will take so we have to go again the next 2 weeks. We are really excited for them to really talk about the labor & what to expect. Your daddy is going to be such a good helper in the delivery room. He is such a wonderful encourager!

This week was my birthday, I can't believe I am 28 years old! I was able to get a fabulous maternity massage...I secretly want one everyday now! I have to say that I spent some time reflecting on what the past 28 years has been like & I pray you have the great life I do. I have to say that in 28 years I have experienced so many joys in life. I can't wait to celebrate your "birth" day here in a few weeks!

Love you Hallee!

Mommy

Our Little Girl in 4d!!

Her is a sneak peak at Hallee Jane Brook!!

I just want to kiss that face!!

Gotta love those lips!!

How can you not just LOVE her already?!?!

32 Weeks

My Jicama!

Hallee Jane you weigh 3.75 pounds, a large jicama & are about 16.7 inches long! You are taking up a lot of space in my uterus and I can definitely tell. Over the next 7 weeks you are going to gain about a half a pound a week, crazy. In fact, you are going to gain a third to half of your birth weight during the next 7 weeks, you are just going to keep fattening up in there. That is totally fine with your daddy & I because we love chubby babies! I am also amazed that you now have toenails, fingernails, and real hair, or at least peach fuzz. Matthew10:30 tells us that God even knows the number of hairs you have on your head. God is SO incredibly amazing, I love how intricately he is creating you.

Daddy was at camp with the middle school students this week, we missed him. We sent him a little care package & in there we sent him one of your ultrasound pictures. I have heard from multiple people that he carried that picture with him all week. He would ask everyone if they have seen his little girl & show him your picture. I think that is so cute, he is such a proud daddy!!

When your dad got home from camp we went away for the weekend. We went to Lake Arrowhead to stay at the family cabin. We called this our Baby-moon vacation before you arrive. This was such a relaxing time for us to just reconnect & celebrate that you will be here in a few short weeks. I can't wait to take you up there, it is so beautiful!

Baby you are going to be here in less then 50 days!! You have no idea how very excited we all are to hold you! Love you very much sweetie!

Your mom

Week 31

Sweet Navel Oranges

This week, you measure over 16 inches long & weigh about 3.3 pounds. That is the weight of 4 navel oranges, crazy! Hallee this week you are heading into a growth spurt so I can't wait to see how much you have grown next week.

We had another ultrasound this week and it was INCREDIBLE! The entire family was able to come & see you. This is what your daddy had to say the day before..."3d/4d ultrasound tomorrow! Feels like Christmas peeking at God's gift to us! So excited I have butterflies!" I just love how excited he is & what a fantastic daddy he is already! You look so cute in my belly I just want to kiss your chubby little cheeks.

This week we did some more decorating in your room. We added a velum tree to your wall behind your crib, it looks so cute! Your daddy did a great job assembling it. Your grandma also finished making your bedding & I can't begin to tell you how fabulous it looks. I can't wait until we get a mattress so that we can put it in your crib. You are going to look so cute in your crib, I can't wait to just sit in your room & watch you sleep.

We are ALL so excited to meet you in 8 short weeks little Ms. Hallee!! Love you so very much sweetie!

Your mommy

30 Weeks

Our Large Cabbage!

You are about 15.7 inches long now & you weigh almost 3 pounds, like a head of large cabbage. You are developing so quickly now, you are going to be here in 10 short weeks! Your dad & I just can't wait to hold you. There are days were we feel like 10 weeks is so far away and other times it feels like it will be tomorrow. You have been moving around a lot & it seems everyday you get a little bit higher on my belly. It is so much fun to be able to feel that you are defiantly getting bigger in there.

This weekend I had the privilege of helping throw Alissa & Wesley's baby shower. It was so much fun celebrating them & seeing all the love everyone has for them. She was totally blessed with so many gifts I think she is almost ready for his arrival. I am looking forward to meeting Wesley in a few weeks. The two of you are going to be great friends so soon!

Your grandma & aunt Emily came down this week to bring all kinds of wonderful stuff for you. Your grandma refinished this sweet little horse rocking chair & painted it pink. She also made you the CUTEST quilt, I kind of want to use it myself, you will just have to share it with me. Then one of my favorite parts is she brought pieces of your crib bedding that she is making! She is so talented even though she will not admit it. Your bedding is going to be SO adorable when its done I can't wait!! I am just amazed how much love & support we are getting from our family, we are all so lucky.

I have to admit that almost every night you wake me up when you are moving around & I lay there in the quite of our room & dream about you. I think about what you are going to look like will you have my dimples and freckles, your dad's lips, my eyelashes or your dad's nose? I just can't wait to see your sweet little face! Love you so much baby girl!

Love you,
Your mom

29 Weeks

Cute Butternut Squash!

You are growing fast now, this week you weigh about 2 1/2 pounds, like a butternut squash. Hallee you are over 15 inches long from head to heel, crazy! I truly can't wait for you to be here in my arms. Your daddy says that I totally have baby fever because I have to hold every baby we are around.

This weekend I was at church and during the worship music we were singing a wonderful Chris Tomlin song that has the word Hallelujah in it and I instantly saw your little name in there (minus one E). Hallelujah means an exclamation of praise to God & that is exactly what I do every time I think of you. I am SO excited to teach you about our God & see you sing Hallelujahs to Him!

Your Aunt Sarah, Caleb, Jason & your grandma came to visit. Your Auntie made you the cutest picture for your wall with owls & your name on it, you are going to love it! It was nice to be able to spend time catching up with them. They were so excited to see your room & how it is coming along. Which we actually painted this week! Your daddy was so excited that the minute we got home with the paint he was in there painting. The color is perfect and exactly what we were looking for! You are going to be one loved & spoiled little girl but it is okay since you are the first little girl.

Also, our friends Matt & Jenna had their little baby girl this week. Her name is Kara Joy & she is beautiful, it makes us so excited for your arrival. They are going to be amazing parents to sweet little Kara. We are all looking forward to watching you kids grow up together! Keep growing strong & healthy in there little one! Love you so very much!

Your mom