the jellyball family blog

Dear Jellybean,

So. You're still in there!

That's OK. Feel free to stay in there a little longer if you feel like you need to, though I'll have you know that your Mama is very anxious to see you and your Papa can't stop talking about how he can't wait to munch on your tiny, wrinkly little toes. Did I mention that your big brother Caleb can't wait to poke at you and share his toys?

Aside from another episode of false labour a few nights ago, you seem to be quite comfortable staying where you are, though I'll just have you know that you've only got at most another two and a half weeks to camp out where you are. Then, it's eviction time! So enjoy your digs while you can!

We're officially into the home stretch, the part of the pregnancy where all phone calls and voicemails must start with "No, I'm not in labour..." and absence from emailing or blogging can be perceived as possible signs of labour from our many anxious friends and family.

I feel as though you've grown a lot in the past two weeks - whether it's the telltale stretch marks above my belly button or the fact that you are constantly pushing on my ribs or pelvic bone. The muscles in my upper and inner thighs are constantly cramping or sore, and because of that I'm doing the typical pregnant lady waddle.

I sleep badly most nights, never able to find a comfortable position or sore from having stayed in a single position for too long (either from laziness or lack of ability to move my whale-like body). Suffice it to say, I'm ready for you to come out so that I can walk and move like a normal person again. (I've already come to terms that it'll be another year or so before I get a "good" night's sleep.)

You are officially a Pisces. This is a good thing, according to your Papa who actually knows his astrological signs. Apparently there are only two compatible signs with his own - Libra (your brother Caleb's sign) and Pisces (also my sign). This is an already good start to what is sure to be a strong father-son relationship!

It feels as though we've been in standby mode for a few weeks now. We're getting antsy! Anyway, suffice it to say, we can't WAIT to see you! Please come be with us very soon.

With love,
Mama, Papa and Caleb