Lennon Update #26 (from 3/1/12)

This is the 34th week of the pregnancy and Lennon is gaining weight like crazy.  He is about 4.75 pounds and 18 inches long.  Lennon is now adding weight to his fat layers which he will need to regulate his body temperature once he is born.  This is probably the reason Chels has gained a couple of pounds each of the last couple weeks and her inability to workout.  Chelsey is up 27 pounds overall and making up for losing/not gaining weight in the first trimester.  Chels really wants it to warm up so she can start wearing dresses, right now she wishes she could wear yoga pants constantly.  It was funny, earlier this week Chelsey sent me a quick email and said that she just had an unpleasant realization, is no longer able to cross her legs.  On the plus side, Chelsey has been sleeping really well and is still avoiding stretch marks and swelling. 

This past week went well.  I missed my first doctor’s appointment two weeks ago when I had auditors at work and I was able to go again this week.  It was great!  I love hearing his heartbeat even if it is only for a few seconds.  Our nurse told Chelsey that she is the model pregnant woman.  She is still measuring a little ahead but all is good!  Lennon is carrying very low and Chelsey is experiencing pelvic pain whenever she walks.  This has caused her to cut out almost all workouts.  He gets the hiccups almost three or four times a day which cause all sorts of movement.  This past week Chelsey has been craving fruit and Costco is now carrying cheap pineapple and Chelsey is in love!  We are both really looking forward to the little man’s arrival and cannot believe it is March already. 

Hope this reaches all of you well and thank you for keeping Chelsey and Lennon in your thoughts and prayers!

Love,
Patrick, Chelsey, & Lennon