Forrest

Skiing

~ Adam ~ 1 Comment

This year’s winter was mild with relatively little snowfall, resulting in less than ideal skiing conditions. However, I took advantage of a recent snowfall and made the most of the situation.

While I went skiing in Hachimantai, Leanne went on her own hiking adventure nearby.

In other news, Leanne is now 31 weeks! If you have suggestions for boy names, give them now! Seeing the baby move around in the belly is.. weird, but also really cool.

Don’t kick mom kiddo!

~ Adam ~ 1 Comment

This fetus is super active and kicking all the time. He punches/kicks so hard you can almost see the feet, elbow, or fist outline on Leanne’s tummy! I used to think he was tap dancing, but as he’s getting bigger, he’s getting a lot more force behind his movement. Now, I think he’s practicing karate.

I have made a new haiku for him (he’s now at 29 weeks and the size of brocolli).

Practicing your kicks
Kicking mom in her tummy
Don’t break uterus!

Third Trimester

~ Adam ~ 2 Comments

We are officially into the third trimester! Per Leanne, the fatigue of the first trimester is coming back with the added bonus of back pain. We do know officially that the baby is a BOY!

We feel emotionally ready but also… not. For example, I feel like I’ll be great dad and will have so much fun playing with the baby. Yet, I still am not 100% sure how to change a diaper. Thank goodness Mom will be coming to help, and we are so grateful for her!

Week 18 Haiku

~ Adam ~ 1 Comment

I have fallen off track on writing haikus for each week of pregnancy, but I’m determined to get back on track! This haiku is in commemoration of week 18 of pregnancy when babies get their fingerprints.

Tiny fingerprints
Exclusive to only you
Special baby boy/girl

The end is boy/girl because we still don’t know the gender! Hopefully we’ll know soon though!