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Baby Girl Rex ... June 1, 2010.
After a visit with the ultrasound specialist we found out we are no longer considered high risk. We're happily on track for a big healthy baby come August.

I have been a little worried about my boy B. He has been very clear with me that adding a baby to the mix ... not part of his master plan. In fact, for a while there he was insisting he was the baby. He was no longer interested in being a big boy.

Considering I am about to enter week 29, this had to be corrected.

So, for the last few nights we've focused on the good things about being a big brother and a big boy. We're trying to make it sound inviting. Exciting. Something every boy should strive for ... and considering he's now at least open to discussing names, I am starting to feel like we may have made some headway.

And for as much as Jack has been involved in the arrival of his baby sister, this weekend some of his worries spilled out in the car after his brother had just gone too far.

"Mama! I don't know if I can handle this! I mean two kids ... that's a lot of responsibility!"
"Responsibility?"
"Yes! I mean two babies?! That's so much work!"
"Work? What kind of work are you anticipating?"
"I mean, we'll have to change them and feed them ..."
"Jack. When was the last time you fed or changed your brother?"
A slow smile spread across his face.
"Um, never."
"So, let's just calm down. All you'll need to do is play with her and pay attention to her."

Later that night he let me know he'd actually like feed his sister -- and even change her when she was only wet, but not stinky.