Thursday, June 25, 2009

Dearest Tristan, 

Today was a dramatically sad, sad day! The world's greatest artistic inspiration, Michael Jackson, passed away at the age of 50. I'm saddened that you will never know the magic that he brought to this world! I can't wait for you to come into my arms. I know there will be an even greater sparkling magic I've never known before when I finally get to see you and hold you! I feel you kicking and moving so comfortably inside of me and it makes me smile every time! Daddy has felt you a number of times and his eyes light up with joy. You make us so proud already! We found a home to settle into before you arrive. I am so anxious to get your room ready for you!!!

Keep on kickin' baby...we love you!

23 Weeks

Time really is just flying on by! Joel and I had so much fun going "out" and seeing the friends for the first time in months (what seems like ages!). It was even fun just getting ready! Tristan got lots of love from warm hands this evening as many saw "the belly" for the first time!

We're getting closer to finding a new home to start our family. We are most anxious to be able to set up Tristan's room with the beautiful furniture that Mom and Dad Lackovich gifted us with. Tristan's crib bedding is being made and things are moving right along!

He has been moving sooooo much - I almost wonder if he DOES want to be a dancer? He seems to be up most when I'm watching "So You Think You Can Dance"! Irony? Joel refuses to find any correlation between the two. LOL

Mommy is feeling SO much better these days. We all just couldn't be happier and are enjoying every second of this amazing time!

5 1/2 Months Belly Bump - June 13

What an amazing week!

Today marks 20 weeks and 2 days along. Tristan Ace is back to being due on October 22. We got to see his beautiful face today. He's crunched up in a 'kissing his knees' position and is currently breech. Sergio said not to worry, there is plenty of time for him to get 'head first'. Today was our final prescribed ultrasound, and from what we saw and were told, Tristan is a perfectly healthy boy!

This past week has been an incredible one. Mom and Dad Lackovich came out to visit and spoiled us tremendously while they were here. We had a ton of fun shopping for Tristan's bedroom furniture and got the most beautiful crib, wardrobe and changing table/dresser set that I've ever seen (Thanks so much Mom and Dad L.!!!)! We will be decorating our little ACE's room with a Prince Charming theme, because after all - he is our little prince!

We also spent Tuesday, June 2 at Sea World to celebrate my 34th birthday and had a super fun dinner together with my family. Dad bbq'd his infamous Chamorro ribs and mom made the best red rice! The excitement filled the air in anticipation of Tristan's arrival. My belly has never been touched so much! But, I/Tristan/We Love It and don't mind a bit!

I've been feeling Tristan's kicks, punches and other movements quite often. It's so comforting to know he's with me all day, every day. Joel is so concerned about how much space he has to be comfortable....he was pleased to see this morning Tristan happily resting his head in peace on mommy's placenta pillow!

With 20 more weeks to go, we have a lot to accomplish. We have been looking for a new home to start our family - somewhere closer to Nana and Tata. We will miss the hustle and bustle of living downtown, but know that we will be better off and safer in a more residential environment with our two precious pups and Tristan.

We've started taking long walks to get ready for the mini-triathlon of "birth" ahead. We'll also start eating better and resting when we need it.

Below is a video of Tristan and what we were able to sneak peak on this morning...enjoy!

Tristan Ace at 20.2 Weeks