My Little Claire Bear,
One month until you arrive, one month! You have grown so much during this last trimester...the last time we saw the doctor they guessed you were over 4 pounds already.
You are moving more and more. Your favorite time to move, at least that daddy has noticed, is around 6:30pm or so...just shortly after mommy eats dinner and it reaches you. You are really stretching mommy's tummy now, which reminds daddy of a science fiction movie that you will not be allowed to watch until your... 30 (negotiable once you are an adult I suppose).
We can tell you are getting stronger too. Your kicks have much more force. You are definitely playing ping pong with mommy's organs, and it seems like your personal favorite is her bladder. You should have seen how many times you made mommy go potty last night.
Your nursery is done! Including your baby-cam that daddy recently installed. It actually has a 2-way speaker too...so we can talk to you when you are crying while we come to pick you up. I think we did a pretty good job making it look girly too without "pink"-ing you to death.
Can I also just mention, that you have a lot of clothes? Which I am sure you will need, but be prepared for lots of pictures so we can capture you in all these outfits people have blessed us with.
I should also mention, you went to your first baseball game on daddy's birthday (4/13/2013). The Angels played the Astros and we won! You were our good luck charm apparently. You also moved a ton whenever music played or people cheered. We hope you were just excited & not scared...we talked to you so you knew we were still there.
Daddy is staying busy at work and slowly making preparations to take time off with mommy when you arrive. Mostly because I want to spend time getting to know you...but mommy will need help too, especially right after you are born, so daddy will be there for you both.
Mommy is being such a trooper at work. She is almost done for the year and then will take a little time off before your due date. She wishes she could finish off the school year, but is so excited to see you I think she will forget about work once you arrive :)
Daddy loves you and will see you soon!
P.S. Independence Day is another favorite movie of mine from my teens. Soon, you too will have your independence day...as you leave mommy's womb for the last time. Technically, your independence will be short lived, as you will immediately become dependent on your parents and mom's milk...but for a brief moment at least...you will be free!
