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Mitt training

Hi Alexander, 
We're 30 weeks and 1 day today. It won't be too much longer before I will be able to hold you in my arms. I have to admit I am excited and terrified all at once. I am so happy to see your daddy getting excited to meet you. You've been pretty active while I'm sleeping, kicking and tumbling around inside me. This morning, your daddy was able to feel you kick and punch repeatedly in a short amount of time. It got to the point where I would drift off between and a really good kick would wake me up. Your daddy would laugh at those moments. 

He texted me later saying he never thought he would be excited for 5 a.m. I asked him if it was because of your antics and he responded saying it felt like you two were doing mitt training. You are going to love your daddy so much. I hope just as much as I do.

Love always,
Mom

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