To "LIttle Spaghetti" from Mama

It seems I have constant movement from little Spaghetti, which is my pet name for you!

I am loving: Hanging with my two boys. Spending as much uninterrupted fun time with Milo while we’re still a power trio.

I wonder if you will do that newborn scream Miles did when he was in a car seat? Or will you like it and go to sleep?!

Also love feeling my little guy move around constantly and really, really loving the flood of lovey feelings I get sometimes toward this baby.

Baby, you are doing a great job, keep up the good work!


I’m at my favorite stage of pregnancy, the bit where I look pregnant not fat, and people give me seats on the subway, but before strangers start asking me if I'm having twins, or telling me that I look “about to pop!” even though I have weeks and weeks to go. I’m still at the bit where people tell me how wonderful I look, still in the throes of the glory of the 2nd trimester where you still let momma bend over and tie her shoes!

I’ve finally started gaining weight. As of today, I’m up 7 pounds. At this point in my first pregnancy, I think I’d gained like 18 lbs already with your brother so mama is glad you are not making her so fat! I’m making much better eating choices this time around, mindful of the fact that I did not lose the last 14 pounds of baby weight after Milo was born. (Mostly because mama can be so laaaaaaazy!)

I know there will be times you will wonder if you were "different" than Miles. Well, I have your brother in my care this time, so there’s that. But mostly, I’m much more relaxed. I don’t have to worry about what baby products I’ll use, what equipment I need to buy, will we circumcise, how I’ll feed/clothe/transport you. I’m more relaxed with you as I know my idea of how I would like things to get you into this world. I'm probably not your "hero" mom but I will do my best to let you come into this world naturally. I am trying really hard to take care of myself so I don't have this infection and have to take antibiotics right before you are born. I want to make it easy on both of us if I can...

I am looking forward to: Going to the island of Culebra next Thursday with daddy. Your grandparents, Mimi and Papa are flying in from Austin on Tuesday, and they’re going to stay here with Milo while daddy and I take off for what will probably be the last “alone” time we’ll have for the next several years.

I’m torn over this, of course. I’m worried about leaving Milo, I feel guilty about not bringing him, especially since he’s been developing some separation anxiety lately. I know I’ll miss him terribly. But I also know/keep telling myself that he’ll be in excellent hands with my parents, that he’ll be loved on and well fed and spoiled by his grandparents, and I am desperately craving some alone time with my husband. We went to Vieques when I was pregnant with Milo, and it was one of the most amazing weeks I’ve ever spent. I want this time with just daddy and I and you in my tummy as we think about all the love we want to give you.

You are moving so much in my tummy right now and I love feeling close to you...

Lots of love, Mama