29w1d

Dear Baby Evelyn,

That’s right; we’ve finally decided on your name!! Evelyn Rose Schwaab. Evelyn was your great grandmother’s name (on my side) and Rosemary was your great grandmother’s name on your dad’s side. We think it’s a beautiful name and cant wait to see how it fits you!

So much has happened since I last wrote you a note. Let’s see, mom and dad finished your room finally! Your aunt Shannon and uncle Luke came over this weekend and we put the Winnie the Pooh border up, as well as an adorable quote over your crib. I know you will love being in your new room. The colors are soothing and the pictures are so friendly! The only thing we need now is a rocking chair since I know you and I will be spending hours in there together!

The baby shower to celebrate you is in two weeks and I’m getting so excited! I registered at Babies R Us for all sorts of fun things for you (and some practical things too). When I look at the little clothes and blankets it seems impossible that your going to be able to fit in these when you’re born in just a few months! My best friend Nicole is throwing the baby shower and the theme is “Baby it’s Cold Outside.” When you’re a little older I will play the song for you- it’s a really fun winter song!

My favorite part of being pregnant with you is feeling you move around during the day. You move the most during the morning and right before bed, or anytime I eat. You’re so big now Daddy and I can see your kicks all the way up by my ribs now. It’s fun to stare at my tummy and watch you kick random places on my belly- an arm on one side, a little leg on the other. It’s so fun to feel you being so active and even better when Daddy puts his hand on my tummy and he can feel you, too. He gets so excited!! The only part I’m not 100% loving is that you are so high up in my tummy now that you’re pushing my stomach up to my ribs and now I’m getting bad acid reflux and burping all the time. Just ask Dad- he’s not liking those burps because sometimes Mommy tries to be funny and blows them at him.

Last Thursday was Thanksgiving which is a holiday you will love. Mom will make all kinds of yummy foods for you to enjoy and we get to eat it with lots family around- your aunts, uncles, cousins, grandparents- it is so much fun! This Thanksgiving Mommy cooked the turkey bird, stuffing, casseroles and a pie and brought it over to your Grandpa Jeff’s. When Daddy and I were talking to him, he said he thinks he will “melt like a popsicle” when he sees you. That made me so happy! I can’t wait for him to be able to hold you and love you. You are such a loved baby already- your Nana, Grandpa Greg, Grandpa Jeff and Grandma Bonnie are all so excited to meet you and spoil you with hugs and kisses!

Okay my sweet sissy, Mommy has to get back to work! Love you lots and see you soon!