25 Weeks

So I FINALLY took a picture of the Elle belly. I think we will be spelling her name Elle instead of Ellie. I have felt terrible that this baby girl would not believe that I am actually her mother because I had yet to take a picture of this growing belly. It seems like she was hiding and then overnight she appeared. All is going well, so far no signs of preeclampsia. I have my glucose test in a couple weeks and that will be pretty much the last hurdle until the big push, no pun intended. I feel great and hungry all the time.

On a random note it snowed here today. Well not Paso, but Templeton and Atascadero. It was a beautiful drive from Paso to Santa Maria between the snow and green hills. We just ordered the new convertible crib for Rylan's new room. I don't know if we will ever have it be a crib or have him transition straight into a toddler bed.

Rylan is so adorable. Walking almost running everywhere and never sitting still. The boy is on the move every waking moment. He is communicating really well with quite a few words and some signing. He went through a rough month and a half of being sick with an ear infection that lasted too long and then he and Kenny had the stomach flu for about a week. That was followed by about a week of terrible sleep for all of us and retraining the little guy that he was not getting out of bed once he was down. All that to say we are now healthy and sleeping fairly well. Just like her big brother, this little girl likes to be awake from about 3-5am. At least now I'm somewhat used to night after night of interrupted sleep and it's "good" preparation for the coming months right???

Kenny is still staying busy with Fintelo and subbing. Rylan and I are flying up to Eureka next month for a short visit while Kenny has a conference in Reno and then my parents will drive us to meet Kenny in SF for Rylan's third treatment. The last treatment went pretty well and we did see some results so we are hoping for just a few more.

I know I have been delayed and have not posted nearly as often with this baby, but it is not for lack of joy or excitement for this child just the lack of time from keeping up with a toddler while being pregnant. This pregnancy has gone so fast it's hard to believe that in just a few more weeks we will meet our daughter. I can hardly stand the waiting to see my baby girl and learn all about her. It is just as amazing as the first time yet so different. The hopes and fears for each child are different. Of course there are some commonalities but being a women I feel like I know what she will struggle with, cry over, desire, etc...As Kenny will know the same for Rylan. We are so blessed to be parents to a son and a daughter.

My heart is so full but I don't want to overshare or set myself up for criticism. I will say this, I am so grateful and know the privilege I have been given to mother these children and hope to not take a second forgranted or wish a moment away. Our blog is simply to share some photos and updates. I hope to never come across as bragging or being over opinionated. We love our family and hope our blog reflects that and keeps you up to date as random or as frequent as that may be.

Rylan should be up soon and we are going to take advantage of a break in the rain and let this guy play outside finally. God is good!