Madison's 3D Ultrasound

Maddy was very cooperative. We got a 20 minute DVD and a CD with about 40 images...I picked a few to share with yall. We got to see her blink her eyes, stick her tongue out, lick her cord and smile. They were also able to tell that she has hair. So here's a few pictures:

Conformation that she's a she:

Mouth open:

Raspberries?

Sucking in her bottom lip:

An ear:

And just for fun...we did this with S at the same place...

3D ultrasound & newborn

Sean's 15 month check up

Sean had his 15 month checkup this afternoon. We don't know how much he's grown in height because they messed up when they measured him at his 12 month checkup. If that measurement was correct, he shrunk about 1/4 of an inch...and by him recently having to go up in pant sizes because of length, we know that isn't true. lol He is now 16 lbs 15.5 oz...pretty much 17 lbs. He gained 11 oz between 12 and 15 months which is more than he did between 9 and 12 months (7 oz) so he's doing good. The doctor said he looks great and he was impressed that S knows 3 signs now. He got 2 shots today but it doesn't really seem to be phasing him...thankfully! We go back in 3 months.

Sean and the kitty

Sean loves our cat. He finally understands to be gentle and not hit the kitty...well most of the time! lol Just recently he's started copying her. The cat meows and Peanut squeals back...his squeal sounds alot like a meow. I love seeing them sit next to each other, Sean petting the kitty and the kitty licking his head. Just today she licked the bottom of his foot. He thought it was the most hilarious thing!

My visit with Bella and Blake

Peanut and I went to visit Bella and Blake this morning. I was a bit worried that they may have forgotten about me since I haven't seen them since the end of June. I could barely get in the door and take my coat off before Blake wanted me to pick him up. Bella was her normal reserved self but I could tell she was glad to see me...she's matured alot in the past 6 months. After a little bit, Blake looked at his mom and asked, "When are you leaving!?" He stayed glued to my side almost the whole time. After a couple of hours, Peanut got fussy (ready for a nap) so I started telling them I'd have to leave soon. Blake then asked, "Why!? I want to go too!!" So his mom and I explained to him that I needed to go to my house and that Peanut needed a nap. That wasn't enough for him. He wanted me to stay or him to come with me. When I was about to walk out of the door I had to give him several hugs and kisses. The last one I was actually out the door. He grabbed hold of me and I had to actually pry his hand off my coat. It broke my heart but it also made me feel so good. He did NOT forget me. The visit was great but it made me miss them even more. Why do kids have to grow up!? I'd love to go back and be their nanny again. I still can't wrap my head around the fact that they'll be 4 in March!!

Oh! Their mom told them that I had another baby in my belly... That started a whole string of questions from Blake..."Why?" "How'd it get there" "Did she eat it!?" "How does it fit" "How big is it" and he was still going when it was time for me to leave.

Early Christmas gift for Richard

Richard finally got to feel Maddy kick. :D We sat around for a little bit this morning watching my belly move as Maddy was kicking and moving around. I absolutely love this! We didn't get as much of this with Sean because the placenta was up front muffling everything.

A must hear song

Click on the link to hear a funny but awesome song...

A baby's song to his obstetrician...

http://www.compleatmother.com/audio/The-Obstetrician-Song.mp3