Here are our pictures from Atlantic City. Sorry it took me so long to post them. I know that 2 pictures are similar, I will let you decide which one is better.
Max is kicking more and stronger now. I have a fun game over the weekend of watching my belly move because of Max’s strong kicks. Even Tony was able to feel how strong he is! It is really hard for me to believe that he is the size of Emily and Alexander now. Though by the kicks I shouldn’t be surprised. Ha ha!
Max absolutely doesn’t like it when I am laying on my left side. Last night I was getting tired and I played this fun game of laying on my left side on the couch. Max was kicking and kicking then after a while he stopped (I assumed he had fallen asleep) only to resume again in full force. I guess he kicked him self into a cat nap! Ha ha! So needless to say I spend most of my time flat on my back when I am in bed. Oh one more thing on kicking. Max and I are getting into the habit of listening to the music I have on the computer in the morning after Tony goes to work. This seems to be Max’s dancing time. I don’t have much on the computer, I just have his song (Relax Max), some Elton John, Queen, Carpenders, Mama’s and Papa’s, and Beach Boys. But Max clearly loves this time! Ha ha!
I now have a 41 inch waist as per yesterday afternoon. I will see if I can get a picture of me taken today. I am actually starting to grow out of my medium size maternity clothes. Something I am sure that those of you that are family will be shocked about. Ha ha!
Max and I will be going to the OB tomorrow. I don’t think I will find out that much new but I do know I will get a valuable piece of paper that tells me what to do in prep for my scheduled c-section date. Which will be September 26. So if Max stays comfy inside me he will be coming out September 26th if he likes it or not! This is a Friday and to my dismay, the start of a 3 game series at Fenway with the Yankees… which it looks like will not be that big of deal right now. Ha ha! Oh well Max will be worth it to see him, and not the games.
To all of our family, I have had several questions about the trip next year that I am planning for us and when would be a good time to come out to see Max. I have put all the information I know about anything pertaining to either of these things on our calender. So if you have any questions about any of this please feel free to contact us or check the calendar for updates. This is as much for me as it is for all of you. (For you that are not family and just curious please feel free to look as well. Ha ha!) Oh Junjun, I will put up a counter of how long till you finally get to meet me after Baby Max is born. (Junjun is my littlest sister.)
That is all the information I have for now!
Jennifer
PS We are meeting with a pediatrician on Thursday that we are thinking for using for Max. Because of everything we have been through we don’t have a whole lot of questions. We are going to one that was recommended to us for Emily, and since we have so much time this time I figured it would a good idea to meet with them since we can. We know that they have a separate area for well children, and sick children, and they have hospital admitting rights to the Children’s Hospital. We also know that they have Saturday hours… though since I don’t work I don’t know how important that would be for us. If anyone has any suggestions for things we should ask them please let us know.
Thank you!
Very happy to hear lil’ Max is still cooking!
~Amanda – Memphis, TN
It sounds like Max is practicing for “Dancng With the Stars,” or maybe “Stomp.” Tony was the same way; the last month I was in school Tony used to move my whole stomach from side to side. I think the professors were afraid he would be born right there in class! I’m so very happy Max is so active and responsive.
Marianna