22 Weeks

Dear Baby Batts #2,

Well, this has been a crazy year! I ended up staying home with daddy and Ruth today. I took daddy to the doctor this morning (he still isn’t feeling well) and played with Ruth all afternoon.

But in other news… you are now 22 weeks! You are starting to be able to hear, so I’m sure you are listening in our conversations, our stories, our songs… and I hope you love hearing our voices as much as we anticipate hearing yours! You can perceive light, but your eyelids are still closed all the time. Your fingers are learning to grab onto things (and, in fact, we have a picture from your ultrasound where it looks like you’re trying to push the umbilical cord out of the way!). And you weigh about one pound! Our little pound of sugar… J You’re almost a foot long, too. Grow, baby, grow!

We bought a present for your bedroom the other day – a cute picture with a bike and flowers. I can’t wait to hang it up and get your room all ready for you, Clara.

Today Ruth and I did a craft – I’m making signs for both of your doors! Ruth’s has her handprints on it and yours has two hearts. Eventually, you girls will share a room, but until you are sleeping through the night, you’ll be on your own. Really, you’ll be in our room for a few months, and THEN on your own, across the hall from us and next to Ruth’s room.

You are doing great, Clara Mae. Keep kicking and growing and eating and getting strong! We’ll see you in about 18 weeks.

Love,

Mama