18 month check up

Today we had Jacks 18 month check up and good thing we did. Yesterday he started coughing and getting a runny nose. The child I dropped off this morning did not sound anything like the child I met at the doctors office. I didn't even recognize his cry when I was looking for them. It ends up he has croupe cough. It's basically a raspy cough that gets bad at night and makes it hard to breath. Sounds pleasant doesn't it? Other then that he is doing great. He is back up to the 25th percentile in weight and 20th for height. He gained 3 lbs since his last appointment which made me happy.

We find out on Monday if we are for sure having a little girl or a little boy. Well hopefully we will. She or he has been moving around a lot. It's amazing how much sooner I was able to feel this one move compared to Jack. If it's a good kick Jack can feel it which makes him happy. As we speak I'm getting some good nudges.

We had a busy weekend of tamale making with my family last weekend and this weekend is cookie making with jack's family. Little Jack is starting to take part in all the family traditions. He didn't help much, but did a good job eating all the chips and guacamole and cooked tamales. He couldn't even stay awake to finish his dinner. I'm sure he'll do a good job testing all the cookies on Saturday. His cousins will show him how it's done.

We went and saw Santa on Friday. I was correct when I said i didn't think it was going to go as well as last year. The second we walked Jack into Santas little hut Jack freaked out and wouldn't let go. He screamed through the entire thing. We got a good screaming picture. I'll scan it tomorrow and post it. It's cute.

Well I'll keep you updated after our ultrasound appointment on Monday. Think pink!

The Raders