we were so excited to find out that baby bartle 2.0 is a girl! moreso, we were ecstatic to find out at all! having not known at all until delivery with ariana, this is a treat to know 20 weeks ahead of time. we are even telling her name this time, but not going to post it ;). she is growing well, and was 5 days ahead of her due date. i’m still bleeding, thanks to the duplex, as dave calls it. but it helps a lot now, worry-wise, that i’m feeling her kick a lot, though honestly, i still do worry, and frankly think i’m getting jipped in that department. (ladies, i know you understand). we have an appointment in 2 weeks for the thorough ultrasound, to measure everything, and make sure everything is kosher, but the dr said from what he’s seen so far in the million USs i’ve had, that everything is looking great.

as for ariana, she love to kiss, hug, cuddle, and say hi to baby sister. as her friend megumi recently had a baby brother, it took a while to explain that this baby is a girl, and sister, not brother... she still loves preschool, and comes home each day with loads to share, some we understand, and some we still just nod and smile. 

i’ve finally added pictures to july, and started a belly pic album too. it’s crazy how much faster my belly is growing this time around- everything knows what to do, and just pops out!