week 22

Scott felt the baby move for the first time this past Sunday. I was laying on my back and I placed Scott's hand on my belly and he kicked him 3 times. He hasn't been able to feel it since but I am sure he will soon. I am feeling him more and more. He tends to get really active around 2-3 in the afternoon and then late at night. It is so amazing to feel him. I am awake a lot more at night. I get up around 4-6 times a night. My mom ordered all of the bedding for the nursery. It was all on back order and she decided to that for her gift to us, so that we would have by the time the baby comes. It will come in three different shipments, and I got the first one today. I love it. Thanks Nonna and Ronald.

My Name

By the way. We have 100% decided on a name. Our sons name is

Jack Jameson Ruppert.

We love it and aren't going to change it, so if you don't like it just keep your opinions to your self. Thank you.

week 21

Baby Logan is here. He was born at 8:51 weighing 7 lbs 4 oz and is 19 inches long. Logan is adorable!!!!! Jess ended up having to have a c-section bc her blood pressure was up. This got me thinking about my own delivery. I am not sure how I feel. I would like to have a natural birth but if there is any question of distress then I would not question the doctors about a section. There are pluses and minuses to both and we will just have to put our trust in God. I am sad for Jess bc she still hasn't been able to hold or see her baby since he was born. However; he is doing much better and Daddy is recording everything. It has been around 8 hours. Good luck to the nurses trying to get him away from her when she finally gets her hands on him. We will go back in a few weeks to visit and love on him after they get home and settled.

Week 20

Scott and I went to the doctor Tuesday for a check up and ultrasound. Jack was cold and didn't want to move around much. (We are having record temperatures), but we were able to see he was still a boy. Everything is right on track. I have gained 9 lbs total but it feels like more. He is up to my belly button now and I feel him a little more. This weekend I went to see my friend Amanda. We spent the day together playing game with her boys and tending to Kennedy. She is such a good baby. I changed a few diapers but no Stinkys. I refuse to do that until I have too. Amanda has been great and so supportive. She bought Jack 3 outfits and would have bought tons more but I stopped her. She went with me so I could register for my big items at Babies-R-Us. This place is a little overwhelming , but she made it fun. In fact, I was so excited when I left....It is starting to feel more real. We say that Jack is Kennedy's future husband. Of course everyone says they can't be together bc their child would be really crazy. Only time will tell.

week 19

Okay, I definitely look pregnant. I think my belly is growing daily. Scott and I went to Atlanta this week for Mackenzie's first b-day. WOW what a big girl she is and she is so sweet. They changed so fast and so much. Josh and Meg's new home is beautiful and they were great hosts. They cooked the entire time we were there and it was YUMMY. We had a great time with everyone. New Year's eve there ended up being 3 pregos so we almost out numbered the rest of them. LOL Jess still looks great but is ready for Logan to come. One day, we all went on a eventful nature hike. Meg had a shortcut that would be less strenuous....so much for Jess's bed rest. In fact, I am surprised she didn't go into labor. We all got a good workout. Jess and I went to the outlet malls and shopped for our boys. That was a blast. I cried at one point bc the next time I see Jess she will be having Logan. It has been so great to be pregnant together and I am selfishly sad that it is over. However, I am equally excited to meet Logan. Jack loaded up on Christmas gifts. Jess and Chris gave the most adorable overalls with a henley shirt. Aunt Nancy gave a footed rainbow sleeper and boo bunny. Meg's parents gave us a mobile for the pack-n-play, a blanket, a pacifier holder, and some foot rattles. Nana made us the most adorable ABC baby blanket. Josh and Meg gave us a clacker along with a travel bed. We were shocked. Thanks everyone.