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BOY!

Its been a while since I wrote here.  I have had a lot going on lately and miss Hailey is almost two so she requires a lot of attention!  She is just hilarious.  She has been talking more and more each day.  She sings all the time and dances.  Her favories song is pontoon by little big town and cries to listen to it in the car.  She absolutely loves dora and anything and everything that's dora related.  She also likes to get her way.  If she doesnt get her way, you can bet there will be a little tantrum going on.  She is at such a fun age and I love every minute of it. 
Last Saturday, Ryan and I got married.  We had a small ceremony in his parents back yard mainly for insurance reasons and we will have our big wedding next June.  We wanted to have a nice wedding with all of our family and friends, a white dress, bridesmaids and groomsmen and all of that but we just couldnt get it all together for this year, it was just too much too soon.  I had to get on Ryans insurance before November because I will be 26 and cannot be on my dads anymore and need insurance since I am having a baby in February.  We had a beautiful day with our parents and sisters.  Hailey and my niece Libby were the beautiful flower girls and  my nephew Zach carried the rings for us.  It was really a special day. 
On Wednesday, I had my 18 week ultrasound for the baby.  They sent me for an ultrasound to check everything out and confirmed we will be having a baby BOY!  We are so beyond thrilled to have our baby girl and now to be having our first son.  I think Hailey will make such a wonderful big sister to her little brother, Cody. 
I have been feeling okay.  My back has been bothering me still but I started physical therapy so I am hoping that helps.  I also go to acupuncture once a week which helps a little.  Some days I have some problems with the dystonia.  A few days ago my neck got stuck a couple of times as well as my feet.  Its hard to know when these things will happen and what kind of day I will have because other days I am completely fine all day.  Sometimes I have trouble swallowing which is really scary especially being pregnant because I am afraid I am not getting the nutrients I need to feed my baby.  My baby does seem to be doing great though, so that makes me feel better. 
Anyway, I will update again soon.  I hope everyone had a very enjoyable summer and is ready for apple picking and football!  :)

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