my little olive

Hello my little olive. You are almost 9 weeks... which, they say, is the size of a green olive. It's so funny right now to measure your growth in all these different types of fruit - but it's also quite cute.

We had our first ultra sound on Friday. It was so amazing to see you in there! We know you're a miracle, but this just made you seem all the more miraculous! We could see your little tiny heart beat blinking on the screen... such a beautiful sight. The technician said your heart beat was 162, which is strong and healthy. I can't wait until you get big enough that I can actually hear it too! :)

And, they changed your due date. You are now due to come January 29 (rather than the 26th) plus or minus 5 days. So, you still could be an Australia Day baby! In any case, we don't mind what day you come as long as you come healthy.

I'm still feeling really good, aside from being more tired much of the time. I've read that my body is working so hard inside to make your placenta that it's as if I'm running a marathon! That's pretty crazy considering I would never even think to attempt running a marathon!!! But for you, on the other hand, it's my absolute pleasure.

Well sweet one, you keep growing and developing and being yourself in there. Father God has you in his hand and under his protection. He has such a brilliant plan for your life. Already, just you being alive brings such great joy to him and to so many others. We love you little olive.

love, momma x

eight weeks already

You are 8 weeks old now. Wow, how time goes fast! News about you has now spread all over the world. We've had so much fun getting emails and phone calls and text messages from friends congratulating us and telling us how excited they are for you to come! You are so loved already.

Daddy and I have started looking at names. It's so fun to think about names and wonder what kind of a personality you will have. We want to find a name that will suit you, but also be a declaration over your life. Part of our process in finding it will be its meaning and what we believe God is saying about you. As parents, we count it as a huge priviledge to be able to bless you with a name.

Last week we announced your presence to the base, along with the Jared and Rebekah Hoover. It's so much fun to think their baby is due the day after you. I'm sure you'll be great play mates. The whole base went wild with excitement to hear both announcements at once. Someday we'll get to show you the little video clip.

On Friday we get to go to the doctors to get my first scan. We will be able to tell if you are one or two and they will also confirm your due date. We're so looking forward to seeing your picture!!!

I also talked to GiGi and Poppa today for a brief moment. They are so excited to come to Australia and meet you next year. They're already planning their trip all the overseas, just to see you and be able to give you kisses in person!

I'm doing really well. So far this pregnancy has been really easy. I've not been sick like many women are, and I'm so grateful! Every day I count my blessings and think how lucky I am to be your mommy. I really am so proud of you already.

Well sweetie, I just want you to know right from the beginning what a wonderful father you have. Your daddy loves you so much, and he loves me so much. He is such a gentle, wise, humble, strong, and kind man. We couldn't be more blessed to have him caring for us and loving us the way he does. I can't wait for you to meet him in seven months time.

I love you little one. My precious little rasberry bubby.

love you forever,
mommy x

baby booker and baby hoover announcement

We got to announce that you're coming to our YWAM friends along with our friends Jared and Rebekah. Our due dates are one day apart! It's so fun that you'll have a little friend around who is exactly your age!

blueberry baby

They say that this week you're the size of a blueberry. It's really crazy to think that someone so small could already be so loveable.

Daddy and I went to the doctor this week. You will love Dr. Kerry. She is so lovely. She gave us some good advice and told us that we get to come back in two and a half weeks to get a scan. That will confirm your due date and also let us know if you are one or two! We're so excited for that.

We've been telling more and more people about this these last few days. It's so fun! on Wednesday we're going to announce you to the base and also to the world! We're so excited for that.

For now, your job is just to be yourself. Grow strong and healthy, and know that you're very, very loved.

kisses from mommy x

you're six weeks old

Hi sweetie. We think you're six weeks old today. We get to go to see Dr. Patane in two days. It will be fun to tell her I'm pregnant and begin the visits to her.

We've now told Grandma and Grandpa Booker about you, and also Uncle Andy, Uncle Ben and Auntie Koronae, Emma, Chad and Nicole and a few others. It's really fun to begin to tell our wonderful news to the people we love most. We can't wait for the whole world to know you're on your way!!!

I can't tell you're in my tummy yet--not as far as a "bump" at least--but I think I have a few other "signs" that you're in there! :)

Daddy talks to you every night before we go to sleep and we pray for you every day together. I pray for you and think of you often and it's always with love, joy, thanksgiving, and anticipation. You've made us so happy!

We continue to pray for you to be blessed in every way: physically, spiritually, emotionally, mentally. We love you so much and absolutely welcome you into our lives!

love momma x