Baby and Bedrest

Wow! I can't believe it's been since August since I've posted on this blog. I'm so sorry! What a slacker! If you haven't heard already, we are expecting Baby #2 - a baby girl! She is due in June (June 5th actually) but she will probably be delivered via c-section at the beginning or middle of May. If you're counting, that would make the babies about 13 months apart. Because of some "complications" with the pregnancy, the doctor has put me on bedrest (started about 2 weeks ago in the hospital). I'm getting used to being alone during the day and then getting to play with Ryan and Shane at night. We have received cards and well wishes (thanks to all of you - you know who you are) and my good friend Tia brought over some of my favorite people - the 6 Franciscan nuns as well as food and entertainment on Friday. That was definitely the highlight of the week! Imagine what the neighbors thought when they saw 6 nuns (in their full habits) come to the door! It was such a treat.

I contacted our church, St. Francis of Assisi, asking about receiving communion here at home - a kind lady named Letty should be bringing it tomorrow. The coordinator, Agnes, told me, "You're going to need the Lord through all of this, and we'll see about getting Him to you." I thought that was so perfect.

Shane bought me a laptop! Yahoo! Now I can stay connected with the outside world whenever I want! It came in yesterday and I am so excited about it. We have wireless connection here at home, so I'm literally laying down to write this blog! (Not breaking the doctor's rules!) I'll try to be better about updating this blog, I promise.

Ryan is doing GREAT! He is tall and thin for his age (we're excited about the tall part!) and is eating finger foods. He likes everything we've tried except green beans - go figure. He is crawling SUPER fast and cruises along the furniture (he stands and walks along the furniture as long as he has something to hold on to). His favorite thing is bath time - he splashes water all over the place and laughs the whole time. We can't wait for the summertime so he can play in a kiddie pool in the backyard.

Ryan is getting excited to see his Grandma Belle - she is coming on Saturday and will be staying for a whole week! I'm sure we will have more pictures and stories to share before the week is done!

Thanks for your prayers and well wishes. Our best to all of you.

Love,
The Siebenalers