3 weeks, or so...

Any day now...

Rockin Baby Ryan 2

can safely make an appearance.

So how about

taking your chances

and making some guesses?

Here are some "hints"

that could possibly help.....

or not!

Mothers intuition?

I have felt that this baby will be a girl from the beginning.

I also thought Trent was a boy all along....

could I be correct twice?

I am partially going off of symptoms that follow the typical

"old-wives tales".

Like how sick I was with Trent (more), supposedly worse

with boys.

Where I gained weight and how I carried baby 2

is a little different than Trent.

While pregnant with Trent I had many dreams I was having a girl....

I have this time too!

Everyone I know thinks I am having a girl...

If this is a boy, no one will believe it!

Arrival time--

During my entire pregnancy with Trent we thought

he would be early.

VERY WRONG!

So, I am not getting my hopes up this time!

Size-

Trent was 7lb 12 oz.  20.5in

I have been told I don't look as big as last time....

I don't feel that way!

8 month pictures comparison--

Rockinbaby1-

Rockinbaby 2-

To play-see link-above right for

Expectnet Baby Poll!

Good luck!

the rockinryans

36 weeks!

Not much longer!

Our little "CHEEESSEEE"-

camera loving

show off

will soon be

Big Brother!

Babe's heart rate has been 148-153.

We had a little scare that little one was going to arrive a little too

early last week.

A high fever sent me to the hospital with contractions every

2-5 minutes.

Luckily the contractions caused no changes and were

stopped with some fluids, medications and rest.

We are all feeling much better now, and hoping little one

will "cook" at least another week.

Get your guessing game ready......

poll is coming soon! 

Love, the rockinryans

Blessed!

Leaving your child in the hands of another

is a scary,stressful guilty feeling.

A couple months ago, our sitter informed us she was moving.

We had to find someone else to watch Trent

part time on the days I work.

We thought it was the end of our world.

We prayed and searched.

I have to say we have been blessed with the results.

Trent is SO happy to go to the sitters house.

He really likes older girls, so gets along great with her 3 year old

daughter.

Even when she dresses him up....!

They go on outings,

like to the museum, story time, the park, out to lunch,

anything fun and to keep busy.

These are pictures that I have received on my phone, and little

texts throughout the day letting me know what they are doing and just to say "hi".

It is so reassuring to know that he is in such a wonderful place,

is loved and cared for like part of their family

while ours is apart.

It is hard being a stay at home mom.

I admit that the days Trent and I are together

are more exhausting than the days I work at the hospital.

So, I know that we have someone special in our lives

that is willing to give so much to our little guy!

We are blessed!

Love, the rockinryans

1,2,3,4!

It is hard to believe that we are already through the 1st month of the year!

Time is flying by this 2nd month, there is lots of preparation under way.

Practicing for our family of 3 to soon become 4!

Love, the rockinryans

T.R.E.N.T.

Last......um June....

I asked some close family to describe Trent in one word.

With these words I originally had a project idea to complete for his 1st Birthday party.....

well, obviously that did not get completed.

Then the project got scratched all together.

But I loved the fact that those who love him

took the time

to think of him.

 I still wanted to make those words into something special

for him.

So he always knows

that he

is special and loved by so many.

I originally did not want the "cliche" name on the wall.

But this idea came to me a couple , OK 6 months later.

He loved his new letters and actually took this picture himself!

Thank you to those of you who make our little

man feel so loved!

You all came up with wonderful words that describe him so well!

Jake- Ornery, Conspicuous (Dada got 2!)

Kari-Affectionate

Alicia-Charming

Scott-Hunky

Neila and Tom-Busy

Jane and Carol-Inquisitive

Justin-"Smirk"

Mike-Analytical

Lacy-Lovable

Janae-Rambunctious

Love, the rockinryans

4 things I learned today....

1. Make cookies in the morning.

Clean house in the afternoon.

2. Make cookies in the morning.

Go swimming in the afternoon.

3. Make sure the dog is home during cookie baking....

4. Baking cookies with my buddy is lots of fun!

Love, the rockinryans

Kansas City Here We Come!!

We had our annual weekend get away

to KC,

and had a blast!

Hitting our favorite shopping spots like--

Nebraska Furniture Mart.

Where Trent's first escalator experience was a hit!

Then on to Cabela's.

To see the "Fisheeees!"

These stuffed creatures....

un-exciting.

But the balloon....

now that was something he would not separate from.

He could have fed the "Fisheeees!" all day!

And practiced for next years

Deer hunt with Uncle Scott.

More great shopping and lots of yummy food=

one great vacation!

Thank you Uncle Scott and Aunt Neila for another wonderful weekend!!

Love, the Rockinryans

30 weeks!

7 Months!

Baby is growing fast and moving constantly,

Heart rate of 153.

Big brother is getting excited for the arrival of

the little one.

He loves to put lotion on the baby, (my belly), and loves to

bring the baby binkies and blankies.

I hope his love and care continues once the baby actually arrives!

Getting excited!

Love, the rockinryans

Snow!

I finally got to wear my new snow gear!

I was so excited I could hardly wait!

I loved having a snow ball fight with mama.

And trudging through in my new boots.

But falling or sitting in the white stuff was NOT fun.

Mamas note-once we got inside I asked Trent if he wanted some hot chocolate.  Yes!  He ran in the kitchen, so excited.

I let him smell the powder as the milk warmed in the microwave.

"MMMM"!  He was ready......until....

I mixed the powder in the milk.

MAJOR melt down.

He would not try it!

He didn't understand what happened to that chocolate!

Mama made it disappear! 

So, he got his chocolate.....in the form of M&M's.

I enjoyed the hot chocolate, maybe next year he will understand!

Love, the rockinryans

Big Rocker

23 pounds just 20th percent

32inches 40th percent

Some call me small

Some call me a doll.

I don't really care

as long as you can play ball.

My heart is tall

You make fun of me

you got gall!

Git down wit yor bad self

ya'll.

Love, rockinbabyryan