What a Week! Week 17!

Happy 17th week of life LucaBear!

On Saturday, we had the most adventurous Day with our great friends Taelor and Eric. We took our very first trip to Eckerts Apple Orchard. It was so pretty. We had so much fun eating apples, drinking cider, and feeding the farm animals there. You have been craving apple cider for a good two weeks now and we finally found some there! Now, you cant get enough. Apple Cider every night! You and Declan certainly don't complain :)     

       

You and Declan had your very first tractor ride! We took the big green tractor ride to all the different apple trees! 

Daddy and Declan helped pick your apple for you. It was at the very tippy top of the tree. 

Look who we ran into!!! 

Your Auntie Ariel. She was so excited to see how big and strong you were getting. <3

It was the best little Saturday outing. We had so much fun and we couldn't be happier that we got to experience such a fun day with some of our favorite people, who love you so much. 

      

This week we took you to your very first Cardinals game too! (GO CARDS!) It was one of the last regular season games before playoffs so we made it just in the knick of time. Woohoo! The weather was gorgeous and had such great seats. You and Declan had such a blast (minus the incredibly loud home run fireworks). It was just another wonderful moment in your precious little life.

In keeping with our family tradition, we had to get you your First Game Mini Bat to commemorate the occasion. 

     

...And Dippin Dots of course!

Wednesday was the day we had been waiting 4 weeks for! We were going to be able to see your handsome little face again! We were also going to get the opportunity to talk to the high risk doctor about all of our ideas, thoughts, and hopefully have questions answered.

Mommy was so excited to walk in and see the same ultrasound tech from a few weeks prior! Her name is Jessica! And, golly, is she great. Have I mentioned that before? ;)  We also met with Ms. Karen and Ms. Maggie who are our fetal care nurses and have been such a support system through this difficult time. They have been advising and guiding us along this journey and will certainly play a huge role as the weeks unfold. 

Ms. Jessica took so many beautiful pictures of you and laughed at how crazy wiggly you are! Take a peek!

Here is your sweet little baby hand. Your finger tips are pointing upwards and your hand is "cupped". They are the most perfect little hands and fingers. 

We cant wait to kiss those toes! This is your right foot, and your left foot appears to be sneaking in behind...likely getting ready for a nice big kick :) Your right foot is horizontal, and you can see the outline of your toes.

Your handsome face. You have the chubbiest cheeks and sweetest little nose. You look so much like Declan. Since you were being such a wiggle worm the picture is blurry. But, that's A-Okay, wiggle away sweet boy!

Our favorite! You did not prefer the camera being near you one bit. You moved where ever you could to get out of the way. While we hate to make you mad it was AMAZING to see you react and it was so peaceful watching you move. We caught ya stretching out with your hand resting on the top of your head (where your forehead would be). Gosh you are gorgeous!

After the Ultrasound Mama went and picked Big Brother up from school. When we got in the car she said, "Guess who Mommy and Daddy saw today...Luca!" and she brought out the pictures.

Big Brother shouted, "My Uca, My Uca!" and reached for the pictures.

Mommy was very nervous to hand him the treasured photos, you never know what he'll do :) But, she breathed, crossed her fingers, and did it anyways. Big Brother looked so closely and quietly at each one. He looked so grown up studying you. He then gently set them on his lap, patted them, and looked out the window. He just wanted to hold and comfort his baby brother. He's so amazing. 

                                      

We love you our brave little lion, bringer of light, life changer, peanut, wiggle worm, LucaBear.

 Happy 17th week of your beautiful life! <3 Mommy and Daddy