There are a few updates to be had on this post, so gear up for a lot of explanation! :D
We have internet and a computer now! This is AWESOME because that means I will be able to keep this blog up to date, rather than completing the odd post here and there every couple of months. Woo! I'm also able to blog about the ministry so if you're interested in what we do, check it out at greyhoundsandthegospel.blogspot.com
Nextly, our girls are doing great! There have been just a few hiccups in the past couples of weeks, but it seems we are all on the right track now.
Hadassah had her 15 month well-child check a couple of weeks ago and we found out she had lost a few ounces, rather than gaining like normal. So we have been super stressed out about her eating habits, trying to get her to ingest some more calories. Honestly, it makes sense to me that she hasn't gained much weight because she is a little tornado! She doesn't stop moving, so I'm sure most of her calories go toward fueling that little non-stop body of hers to keep going! Anywho, we have a weight check here in the next week or so, so we will see if any of our efforts have had any affect on her weight gain. Apparently this is pretty common with toddlers, so despite my initial worry, I'm not too worried anymore.
Arabella had her 1 month well-child check the same week as Hadassah, and we found out that she has a heart murmur. That was a little scary because I didn't know what it was... evidently it is pretty common for kiddos to have them, and most grow out of them. Of course, there is also that 1% chance that it could be something more serious, so we had to go to see a pediatric cardiologist this week. Another very nervous thing for a mama to do, but low and behold our little girl is a-ok! Apparently she might not ever be able to scuba dive, but other than that she is perfectly fine (and that might not even be the case either). Throughout this process I found out about some other people in my family and circle of friends who also have heart murmurs... and who don't have problems with it. :D In any case, we got to see an ultrasound of her heart, and it was pretty cool.
Now for pictures!
some sister nap time cuddles. :D
Hadassah practicing her writing, and a rare smile while eating!
matching outfits, and Hadassah talking with her little sister.
gosh, I am in love with this little girl's chubby cheeks.
a hug!
family pictures!!
because we can only get Hadassah to be still...
after she runs around a bit.
And Arabella is in the wrap, so I couldn't get her higher. :] oh well!
And Arabella is in the wrap, so I couldn't get her higher. :] oh well!
and then we have some baby-wearing, an Arabella smile, and Hadassah chatting with her daddy. :)
