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Had another doctor's appointment yesterday and things are looking great. Baby Girl Rex is growing and her heartbeat is strong. It was the first appointment where the doctor measured me from the outside and she could feel the baby. Super exciting.

And when the nurse checked the heartbeat my baby girl kicked the monitor each time knocking it off of her and forcing the nurse to reset it. I had a fun time with it because I could feel her kick and then hear the impact and see the results. Basically she was saying ... you poke me, I poke you back. Makes sense.

Brennan is blossoming in his talking. It is incredible! Every day Joe and I are amazed at what he says and how much he has to say. For Jack, it seems like he talked the moment he came out. And for B, he's like he feels like he he's got catching up to do. Now if I don't answer him with more than a nod or mmm-hhhmmmm he immediately says to me ... "No, Mama! Talk!"

Last night he explained how to use a remote control car to his brother and dad with such authority we were all blown away. His sentences -- 7, 8 words including words well beyond his age. It's so exciting.

Oh, and he's a wee bit obsessed with going to big boy school. He's wearing his backpack all the time -- even to bed! Let's hope this love for school carries through graduate school. :)

Jack's reading is growing more each day. Every night we tackle pages out of his readers ... readers about Spider-Man, Batman and Indiana Jones. Hey, if he'll read 'em I will buy him. Last night was the best night yet ... a whole page with no help from me and no stumbles. And these Level 1 readers are no "Dick and Jane" ... they've got some tough words in there.

We're on a roll. The kids are healthy; Joe is home. Looking forward to a busy spring celebrating baptisms, birthdays, home projects and weddings while gearing up for my nameless daughter. Life is good.

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We have exciting news around the house ... we have another baby on the way. No not Baby Girl Rex, but Brennan's new baby in his belly. Yes, he's informed us he has a baby girl in his belly too! How exciting (and amazing) for everyone. Apparently August will be a very busy month with two new babies around the house.

Brennan has also told us he's excited to "honk, honk" the baby's nose and play piggies. These are his two most favorite things to do to people lately -- and he has no problem doing it to anyone with exposed toes or a nose within arm's length.

The name game is full effect and everyone's got an opinion. The boys, the extended family. And I have decided (though Joe disagrees) we will not formally announce the baby's name until she arrives. I kinda just don't want to hear everyone's "ideas" ... She's my last baby, and my only girl. I want to enjoy every moment of the process.

But I will throw you a bone and give you the rejects.

This weekend Jack bumped Lauren from the list because he told me that he's not a fan of the letter L.

"The LLLL sound just isn't pretty.''

It's fine anyway because I wasn't super thrilled that it's an English name. I mean the English are fine and all but I watched Michael Collins this weekend. I am Irish afterall.

Jack has also suggested Dorothy. I have no idea where that came from ... he has never watched Wizard of Oz and he's too old for Elmo's fish Dorothy. (Thanks for the suggestion, but we'll have to pass, buddy.)

And just in case you're wondering ... I am painting her room pink. A faint, delicate pink. And I really don't care if you don't like pink. My baby, my house. And I have always wanted a pink and green room.

Went to the doctor's this morning with some aches and pains. I will find out Wednesday what kind of infection it is ... for sure an infection just not sure where it's coming from. I need to remember all of these things that happen so when my girl is preggs I can assure her the "normal" side effects. I had myself worked up over this (damn you Internet research) ... and it's not nearly as bad as I had imagined. (Thank God ... and big surprise there.)

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So baby No. 3 is ... a GIRL!

We are all very excited. And I guess I will have to change my blog name again. The baby is measuring perfectly, and passed all the 20 week ultrasound tests with flying colors.

No names as of yet though I had a dream last night that she came out 10 lbs 6 oz and I passed out during the pain. During that time, Joe took it upon himself to name her Tessa Audrianna. Geeesh. Wasn't happy when I found out. The good news is it was just a dream.

The family went to Indy this past weekend to be together for Easter. MSU lost before reaching the final game but it was fun anyway.

We went to the zoo ... very nice. Of course until Brennan decided he didn't want to walk or ride in the stroller and we were about two miles in.

Walked around downtown Indy, hit the Steak and Shake and went to the bookstore to buy readers for the boys.

And we went to an Imax movie to see the "How to Train a Dragon"... Jack was good, B not so much. Two is great. No, really. He decided to climb the rows, lose his shoes and make people stand up as he whizzed by. And then when the movie was over, he said "Good movie, Mama." Considering it was 3D and he never wore the glasses and maybe watched about 3 minutes, interesting reaction.

This weekend is the first since August that Joe really doesn't have to work. Let's hope we have a little fun.