Stage Fright? - 41 Weeks, 2 Days

So Baby Bear, you're really more comfortable inside your mama's belly? You still kick and play a lot, it must be so much fun in there. Your mama doesn't think so. She feels a little pain every day. Nothing big, just a little. But she wants to see your face. Me too. Grandma and Great-Grandma too. We're all waiting.

Today we will visit the doctor. She'll check mama and decide if it is time to induce the labor. That's a big scary thing for you. You're hanging out inside mama's belly, kicking and double punching, hiccuping, having fun...then suddenly things start happening for you. We don't really want to do this, but if you are not ready to come out by yourself, this will help.

So who knows. Maybe today, maybe tomorrow. We don't know yet. But we do know we want to see you and hug you and take you for walks and all the fun things families do.

First thing's first though. It's time for you to make your debut.

Late For Your Own Party - Week 40, 6 Days

So grandma and great-grandma showed up, but you're still being shy. You know, it's fun out here. I can still feel you kicking inside your mama's belly, but I know you would have more fun kicking on the sofa, or in your bed, or riding around in your stroller. There are so many cool things for you to see and so many people want to meet you. Won't you come out soon?

Well, I do need to tell you, if you don't come out by Tuesday (3 more days), the doctor is going to come in there and get you. You are the star of this show and we can't start without you.

Maybe this picture will coax you out. Look at all these faces, they only want to see yours.

Every day we are eating and drinking good food. Your mama is ready to give you food too. Maybe milk? I'm sure you will like that.

Maybe tonight? Maybe tomorrow? Soon. We are waiting!

How Are You Baby? - 40 Weeks, 2 Days

While I'm writing this, you are having hiccups. I used to have them when I was a kid too.
Are you like me or your papa?

At the beginning of my pregnancy, I thought you're more like your papa because you move with an almost perfect schedule time every day. And I really wanted cheese and sweets, and those are in your papa's favorite 3 foods.

But now, the due date passed...that's more my style. Maybe while growing these 10 months, you changed your character?

The doctor said you might come this weekend if it's lucky. Then if you won't come, I have to talk with her about labor induction next Tuesday. I don't want to use that. I want you to feel "I want to come out!" by yourself. I'm waiting. Papa is waiting. Also, your grandma and great grandma will come to see you the day after tomorrow. How fun is it for you? Let's enjoy this beautiful summer with everyone.

D Day - 40 Weeks

Well, today is your due date. Are you coming out today? We don't think so. We think you are too comfortable inside mama's belly. You play a lot in there. Maybe you like your room in the womb? Well, we want to tell you your room outside is pretty cool too. Mama painted some cool designs on your wall. Your bed and changing table are all ready. You even have a few toys waiting for you.

Isn't that better than mama's belly? Last night you played a lot. I was talking to you, but I don't think you were listening too much. You are so genki, even now. The doctor said you probably wouldn't move so much the last couple of weeks, but you didn't get that memo.

Baby Bear, we want to see you so much, but of course we understand you need to come out when you are ready. We just hope that is soon.

August Arrived, Where are You - Week 39, 5 Days

Well, the calendar turned to August, your grandma and great grandma have tickets booked to see you, but you're still hiding in your mama's belly. When are you coming out?

We've been making ourselves busy with little projects. Getting the house ready for you. But nothing keeps my mind off of your arrival. In a few days, maybe a week, maybe less, all of our lives will change. We're very excited for that change.

Next my job is what? - 38 Weeks, 5 Days

Hey, what should i do next for you? I have no idea how to let you be born now.
I can feel some pain, my bone position is changing. But I feel it's just small steps for me anymore.
I feel like you will stay there one more month. That's crazy. We want to see you!

Last doctor's appointment, I knew you are looking the front way.
The doctor said it's not good. So could you change the position of your head? I took hold of your head through the belly skin that time. Did you feel? Your head was size of an apple. I wonder if I should try to get your papa to talk to you from my back?

Your papa is still working hard. last week he painted your furniture. He bought the design that I wanted. Really cute one. Maybe when you become a teenager, you want more cool things. But that time your brothers or sisters can use that (or me).

These days, when we water the grass, the neighbor's cat comes to sit. Maybe she can be your friend. I hope you don't have any allergies like me. Many many wishes, dreams, fears and wondering this week.

Ahhhh I'm scared of the delivery, but I want to see you so bad!! 

After you are born, let's do exercise together. I have to be 48kg for some reason.

Nice Kicks! - 38 Weeks, 5 Days

Well baby bear, are you ready or what? The anticipation is killing us, it could be any day now. You're still kicking around in there but just not ready to push yet? No worries, we know it is soon. It's just these last couple of weeks feel longer than the previous 9 months!

Lucky for you, papa is always on the lookout for cool things. Your room (next to ours) is decked out with cool stuff. Drawers stuffed with cool clothes. and now this, another pair of sweet kicks.

Pretty awesome, right? Those are D Rose models. He's kind of a big name in Chicago sports (always remember, Chicago and Osaka are your roots!). Mama and I are looking forward to getting these on your feet soon!