Everett is now 21 months, and this pregnancy is 21 weeks along!
Update on Evy
Evy is talking more and more. The other day he was telling me about the cat, and when I didn't understand it was the CAT he was talking about, he paused, looked at me, and then said, "Meow!" I got it then.
Weight: 30 pounds
Clothes: 2T
Shoes: 7 1/2 extra wide
Socially
- The center of his universe is still Dada.
- He enjoys interacting with other kids; since most of his friends are older, he is usually found trying to mimic what they are doing (especially his cousin Preston).
- He is going through some separation issues right now, especially with Dada. He hates being left behind in nursery.
- It is common for him to want to give a "high five" or "the rock" to everyone we meet from the cashier, to the waiter, to the garbage man (he loves the garbage man). Often times, he even wants to give them a hug and kiss, too.
- He knows, usually, when he is up to no good. As he embarks upon a task of mischief, he usually perches on a step that is far from my sight. He has also been known to close all the doors between me and the room where the "up to no good" activity will ensue. When he is caught, he is very quick to stop and make amends.
- His way of saying sorry is to tilt his head to the right and lean in for a hug.
For Fun
- He is happiest when he is in a large open space with music and a bunch of balls. We dance everyday, several times a day, and it is fun to see how he develops his dance moves. Right now he has a floor routine! It is hysterical! And the fave music is SALSA!
- Everett usually is the one that initiates reading books. He can be found pulling a book to just look at by himself. His favorite activity while in the car (if there aren't any trucks around) is reading his books, especially the truck books.
- He loves his cat. (If it were not for Everett's devotion to the cat, the cat would be gone.) He loves to pet and scratch her. He loves to give her hugs, and he is always letting me know that the cat needs something if he thinks I haven't responded in a timely manner to the cat's demands.
- This kid is a giggler. He is extremely ticklish and we make the most of that. His sense of humor is continually being refined; today he decided to flash his brilliant "teethy" smile, and we were very blinded by the brilliance, which he found totally funny. It is so fun to see him initiate humor.
- He is a developing singer; though he might be tone deaf. In church, when we are singing the hymns, he sings right along with us, very LOUDLY! He will also sing along to his lullabies at night and to country music when it is playing in the car.
Tid Bits
- We haven't started potty training, but he is showing signs of readiness. He understands what happens in the potty and usually wants to participate by putting a square of toilet paper in the toilet before we flush (no, we don't get to use the bathroom by ourselves anymore) and say "bye-bye" to the contents of the bowl.
- He is a terrific eater but still is not a fan of raw fruit. He loves PB &J, chicken, lima beans, dipping sauce (any sauce to dip whatever in), cherrios, hot dogs, dried fruit, WATER, cheese, crackers, and yogurt. Is not a fan of milk or green beans.
- He loves to look at himself in the mirror after getting dressed in the morning. He actually wants to look in every mirror in the house after getting dressed. Sometimes he helps me pick out his clothes; sometimes he would rather run around naked and fights me tooth and nail in getting dressed.
- He has to have two of everything. Two water bottles, two blankies, two crackers, and even suggests to us that we have two, too.
- He hates having his nails clipped or having anything on his feet.
Physically
- We see little residual from his acid reflux days. Usually, when we see a cough or runny nose, we see the sensitive gag reflux (so we end up feeling like we are treating the stomach flu and the cough).
- He is working on walking fast and on his climbing skills. He is attempting to go up and down stairs without holding onto anything.
- The other day he wanted to show me how well he was "kikning" the ball. It was so great to see him 1) show something off, 2) get a new word, and 3) show a skill that we've been really working towards mastering.
What does he think about babies? He is actually a fan. Since Baby Riley has been around the house recently, he has learned to share attention from Dada and Momma a bit. (has the hardest time sharing Dada) He loves to play with Riley, give her kisses, and just watch her. He loves to hug and kiss the baby doll that we have in the toy box.
Does he know there is a baby coming? Well, I've tried to explain the growing tummy. And, I can tell he is trying to understand when I explain it, but I don't think he has any idea.
Update on Baby S
Due Date: Early December
Estimated Weight: 1 pound
Though the pounds still aren't packing for me, my body is changing. I am obviously pregnant (past the "looking like I'm hitting the ho-ho" stage and well into I look pregnant stage) and completely off balance. Twice this weekend I tripped down or up stairs.
Today at the mid-pregnancy sonogram, the baby was constantly moving and making the sonographer work for her money. Though, I must admit that she didn't make me go pee or turn upside down like with Everett's scan in order to get shots of all his innards.The baby's anatomy is great. And, no, we did not find out the sex of the baby. We're holding out until Baby S is born for that detail. We were able to see the scans on a big flat screen TV placed right in front of us (no craning the neck to see the sonographer's screen) and, as you can see from the picture above, she did take a facial picture with their cool 3D/4D wand.
The baby is completely head first right now--WAY down in my pelvic area. Explains the extreme discomfort I've been having. In fact, when they did the internal probe to check the cervix, we saw 1) the cervix and 2) the crown of a head at the same time. The baby was pushing right against the cervix. I don't want another eager beaver baby.
As far as the cervix (cause I know all of you are really wanting that detail), the cervix is fine. Looking good! I was hoping that this was my last trip to their office for awhile (I go to a high-risk sonogram facility). But, since Everett was low and then I started having cervical problems, and now this baby is low, I get to go at least two more times.
I know I shouldn't feel inconvenienced by that, but it is just such an effort to go. And, part of me doesn't want to go because I don't want to have these concerns; I don't want to have to need to go. I don't want cervical problems or preterm labor looming over me. So, I'll suck it up and let that be the end of the complaining.
Happy, Happy, Twenty-One!
