Siblings

Christian surprisingly patted my belly the other day and said that he couldn't wait to see his little brother. Lately, He seems to be concerned about the pain. He comments that he is glad that he is a guy and can not carry children and he feels for women. He is continually stating that it is amazing that the belly gets so big.

Stefan still seems to be a bit reluctant, though he has reached out to feel my stomach without prompting a few times in the last few weeks. He was actually able to grasp a little foot the other day and I think he found it to be pretty amazing.

Bailey has been very grown-up about the whole experience. She likes having siblings. She and Piper are very close. I believe that she will also form a wonderful bond with her newest sibling, even though hasn't expressed an interest in touching or talking to my belly.

Piper is very excited about the coming of the baby. She has been snuggling my belly a lot while singing and talking to her brother. She giggles when she sees him move and tries to catch his little feet. I have begun preparing her through conversation for the birthday. I hope to head off any fears she might have about hospital stay for me and the baby. I am hoping for a short one, so that our family can be reunited quickly. Piper has slept away from home only about three times in her life. Generally, she has a billion comments and or questions for every new experience. I hate that I will not be the one to comfort her through the wait and to answer her questions.