27 weeks

Hey Everybody,

I thought I would just write a little update on the pregnancy and life here. So far I am feeling pretty good. I feel a little more healthy with this one than I did with Caleb (that is possibly due to all of the cake, ho-hos, etc. that I helped myself to during Caleb's pregnancy.) I have had some contractions, just like with Caleb...but am finding that lots of water and rest calm them down quickly. The doctor ran some tests to see if there was something that caused my preeclampsia with Caleb and I evidently tested positive for some sort of clotting disorder. ( I would tell more, but I don't really know any more.) So, anyway, he's having me take a baby asprin a day, so hopefully that will help keep this one in the cooker longer.

Caleb is doing great, and he is really excited about his brother. He talks about changing the poopy diapers, and how the baby will play trains with him. I know it will be quite an adjustment, but for the moment he is ready to be a big brother. We have joined a play group and Caleb is slowly getting used to being around other children. He is still scared of toddlers, but I see him being more and more assertive.

Ben has started his first real month of residency, OB. He really likes it and delivered his first baby on the first day. He also survived his first weekend of call. I'm really proud of him! Caleb has also adjusted his play signifying that he has noticed the change as well. He will say "Mommy, I have to go to the hospital because there is a sick lady and I need to help her feel better." He will then proceed to "drive off" on his little bike. He returns long enough to say he is home, and then goes through the whole process again. He does get so excited though when Ben walks in the door. He will yell, "Daddy!!! YAY!! Congratulations, daddy!" He sure does look up to him!

Overall we are doing really great. I love my boys and just feel so blessed!