July Ends.. August Begins..

I've never been so grateful that time is going by quickly. I just finished week 4 of bed rest and likely have another 4 to go. Dr is trying to get me to 34 weeks and then will let nature take it's course. The last check-up confirmed I was dilated and baby is a little under weight at only 2 lbs 3 oz. Baby girl is doing well otherwise. Bed rest is much harder than I thought it would be and gets harder the longer it continues. I have another dr appointment tomorrow so we'll have another update at that time.

We are very thankful to everyone who has come to visit and for all of those who have brought food for us to eat. We appreciate it so very much!!

Nonna has been taking Jacob each weekend so he's at least getting out. Matt is doing a great job keeping up on cleaning, cooking and laundry (although it is VERY hard for me to not want to help).

This picture is obviously before I went on bed rest but I missed posting them in previous updates. This is when we decided to take Jake on a walk at a park around the lake.

Daddy and Jacob at the lake.. he loved watching the water.

Jacob recently had his 18 month check-up and I decided to ride along. You wouldn't know it by this picture but the helmet was quite an ordeal. The dr suggested we get him used to wearing one early and they offer a program to fit the child for a helmet and purchase one at a discounted price through Children's Hospital. Matt and I thought it was a great idea and had no idea how upset he would get. He screamed worse when he was being fit than when he was getting his 4 shots. He really hates wearing it too. Guess it's a good idea to start early!

The dr did confirm Jacob is doing great! He is currently in the 50% percentile for weight and 75% for height. His immune system is doing good so far. Hopefully the next time we see the doctor it will be for the new baby and that's at least 4 more weeks from now.

Jacob has even been helping around the house. He loves to take the trash to the door.

I am allowed to go to church each week - here is Jacob before church last Sunday.. ready to go!!

Aunt Terri came into town this past week and her new husband, Matze, joined her Saturday. For those of you who do not know, Jacob's Aunt Terri and Uncle Matze got married in Germany in June and recently shared the very exciting news that they are expecting a baby BOY!! The 16th grandchild on the Beffa side is due in late December/early January.

We were not able to travel to the wedding in Germany (there will be a US wedding next June) so we all got together on Sunday to celebrate. 23 of us were able to make it to the BBQ and that included 12 of the grandchildren. It was great seeing them (even though I hung out on the couch all day). Looks like a trip to Germany is definitely in our near future!

Jacob, riding a reindeer that the kids drug up from the basement at G&G Beffa's, with Uncle Matze.

Aunt Terri and Uncle Matze announcing the sex of the baby to the entire family!

On the way home tonight from G&G Beffa's... exhaustion does not even describe the tiredness of playing with his cousins all day. FUN FUN TIMES!!