Yes....... another little Leppin girl!! Okay, I realize this news is coming a little late, but things have been CRAZY around here with the big move and I realized that I forgot to post the good news. Jason came with me to the ultrasound and before we walked into the office I asked him one last time what he thought... and he said GIRL. He seemed pretty sure about it and of course he was right. She looked so sweet and I got to see her little heart beating--- and we have a new picture --- (only I can't find it to post because it is in a box somewhere) The only downside to the appointment is that the Dr. said the kidney was measuring a little off so they need to keep a closer eye on it. Of course, my doctor also reassured me that it is probably no big deal... and don't worry about it... etc. But of course I worry anyway. Which means I go back for another ultrasound this Thursday--- so please say prayers that things check out okay.

       This pregnancy continues to be very different than the first one. Isabel was a fairly easy baby to carry and life didn't slow down very much for me until the end. However, this time around I have felt many more pregnancy symptoms and at a much earlier time. My faves have included morning and evening dry heaving, sciatic nerve pain, funky rashes, and varicose veins (what?!). Of course there are still the normal preggo things like being tired, hormonal, gaining weight and having to go to the bathroom every 3 and a half minutes. Ahhhh.... it is a good thing that I now know that the reward at the end of this will all be worth it. The nice thing about a second baby is that I am less anxious and scared-- and more excited to meet my new little girl.

       Everyone is pretty excited about another girl--- my parents will have a THIRD granddaughter to spoil now.. the Leppin's only had boys so this is a new world for them I'm sure... and of course Jason realizes he is completely outnumbered now.... but he is such a great dad for a daughter. Very sweet, affectionate, and loving. Isabel is the only one who is not so "on-board". Most of the time she still insists that "Toodles" (the name she calls the baby) is her little brother. I correct her but I have a feeling it won't sink in until we bring baby girl home. How cool for her to have a little sister. My own little sister, Mandy, has been my life-long best friend and a big blessing in my life. I can only hope the same for my little girls!