Vegetarian Baby?

 I have decided it is very possible that Poppy is a vegetarian. My first food aversion appears to be meat, especially red meat. Walking through the grocery store is a near painful experience until we find refuge in the dairy or canned goods area. Then I'm able to breath through my nose again.

Most children dislike vegetables and Poppy appears to be no different. This is my second aversion, but it is less so than the meat. I can handle the vegetables if they're cooked. So long as Poppy doesn't become a vegan I think we'll be fine, especially since milk has become a larger part of my diet lately. Poppy's favorite? Fruit smoothies made with milk or yogurt. Today is the last day of summer for me since I have to go back to work next week, so I think we may treat ourselves to an Orange Julius today. And some shopping of course. ;-)

The Heart in the Baby Goes Ba-bump Ba-bump Ba-bump

Dear Poppy Seed,

So much has happened since the last time I wrote you. When mommy and daddy got back from our vacation I went to the doctor and we found out that it's true--you're really coming! The doctor says you're coming on Easter Sunday (April 8th), which is very exciting, but so far away. I think it's funny that God chose to give me His two best gifts on the very same day.

So far you have been pretty nice to mommy. I have had heartburn quite a bit, but I've been able to eat pretty much whatever I want, so thank you for being so cooperative. Today was the first day I felt woozy, but I drank some Sprite and things seem to settle down for us. The books I have been reading about you tell me that your heart just started to beat. This must take a lot of work because mommy has been tired  a lot recently. Today I slept for almost three hours in the middle of the day! Your mommy is usually pretty productive on the weekends, so this was quite strange, but I am learning to rest more for the both of us.

Let me know if there is anything else you need.

Love you,

Mom

First Letter to My Baby

Actually Written July 31st, 2011


Dear Baby,

This morning I found out that I am going to be your mommy. I was so excited I woke up Daddy early to tell him. The news woke him right up. He smiled and laughed, but he is still having a hard time believing that you're really coming.

When I found out all I wanted to do was read about you and get to know you better. Today I found out that you're the size of a poppy seed. The moment I read that I thought it was the cutest nickname I ever heard! I can't believe I never met another baby whose parents called him poppy seed! But that's just as well because then your nickname will be unique. I want to be able to give you things that are yours alone.

I love you so much and I can't even feel you yet.


Love,
         Your Mama