Nothing special to write about today. I just wanted to tell you, Finley, how so very grateful I am to have you. Every night before I go to sleep I say ”Goodnight, Fin” and I thank God for you, this little life nestled inside of me. I am so excited to meet you and to see your tiny face, which I plan to kiss every available inch of. I see so much struggle around me to conceive and give birth to strong, healthy babies, and it brings tears to my eyes. We are so lucky, not just to be pregnant (even though I am incredibly thankful just for that) but that God gave us you specifically. I don’t know you yet, but I already KNOW you like the back of my hand. I can see you, all of you, what you are and what you will be. I want such great things for you, my son, but I also want all the little inconsequential things for you that make life…life. For now, just keep growing strong and healthy and developing everything you need to face the world in December. Every time I rub my belly, tickle you from the outside, prod you, and talk to you (and sometimes even sing, very badly), just know it’s just a tiny taste of what’s to come. You will get so tired of all the hugs, tickles, and kisses I plan to torture you with. And every time you say “Oh, Mom, come on!! No more!!” I’ll just smile my secret smile, and thank God that he gave you to me.  I love you, Finley.

K

Seems like we’re always playing catch up here at Holland Baby Book. We are officially bad baby bloggers! Say that five times fast! All is well here in the baby growing department. Finley is doing really well as confirmed by our 20 week appointment last week. Dr. Moser measured and checked every conceivable part of little Finley and everything was perfect. Two stand-out things to know, Fin is weighing in at hearty 14 oz. and Dr. Moser made the comment that he is definitely going to be a tall one. Martin’s already planning basketball practices and drills!

I’m feeling him move with some regularity. Some days I’ll only notice a few nudges, and other days he’ll be busting out with some ju-jitsu ninja skills. So, it still varies from day to day, or at least my noticing it does. I know his movement is only going to increase, so I’m actually looking forward to some good jabs and kicks in the days ahead. This will be the only time punching and kicking will be acceptable. Fin’s going to be a lover…not a fighter!

I can’t believe that we are already half way there! My December 10 due date seemed so far away, but now I really feel it creeping ever closer. Even though, to me, it still seems like forever. Getting Fin’s nursery together is in full swing. So far, we have our crib, bedding, chest o’ drawers (which we’re using as a changing table), and bookcase. Martin took a week off work to put wood floors in the two upstairs bedrooms with the help of my wonderful brother, Chase, and it all looks great. Check out the latest photos of the beautiful room for Finley to come home to;

Everything is good with me. I’m actually feeling pretty good, and the only major gripe I have is some major acid-reflux. Still, it’s worth it and I’ll take every bout with heartburn, since I know it’s all part of being wonderfully preggers.  I’ll leave you with my 17, 18, 19, and 21 week belly pics. Steadily growing, if I do say so myself. I can’t believe we have to post four belly pictures at the same time.

(Note from Martin: It’s good to see that Katie has at least four different pairs of Pajama pants )

We really are bad bloggers! Martin, we need to get with it, son!!!  Until next time…

K