An Update

Ok...so maybe the color of the typing will give this away. Just in case, we found out today that Patten #4 will most likely be a boy. According to the doctor, "the baby appears to be rather boyish today". Of course, to make sure, the nurse put a question mark behind the word boy...but the baby left NO doubt. Definately an easy baby to run an ultrasound on. We also found out that the baby is still running about a week ahead of schedule, and now weighs 9 oz. I am thinking we are definately going to have a big baby (takes after Abbi). The girls were happy to see the baby, but rather bummed to find out it will most likely be another boy. JohnMark was stunned. I think he realized he will have to share his room. Our only problem at this stage...what to name the baby? I have a name that I think would be really cool, a family legacy name. Steve doesnt like it, but can't seem to come up with a better name. Overall, baby is doing really well. I would say that for a prayer request to pray for me, as I am having a really hard time with the weight gain. I know I am supposed to gain, however I was in process of loosing the weight before conception. I have already gained ten pounds. Also, pray that my body can handle the extra weight of another baby...as I am already having issues with back and knees. Pray also that frustration levels will not spill over too much to those around me, as the hormones are really messing with my ability to handle things.
On a side note, we made it safetly back from our camping trip up to Bemidji, Minnesota. As soon as we came home, I had a shadow in the form of Milo follow me everywhere. I still have the shadow. We had a fun time over the weekend. Apparently the State Parks have a new thing called GeoCache(ing). Sixteen parks have GPS units available to use...while the other however many there are dont. There is now talk between Steve and our friends to have a GPS per family, and see how many of the parks we can clobber this summer. We shall see how that goes! For now, the women of the group are both pregnate, one to deliver (prayerfully) in July, then myself in October. It has made travel interesting this year, as there has been a constant race to see who gets to the bathroom first. The girls really enjoyed camping this go round (again), and hope to return to Bemidji State Park. JohnMark became adventurous, and found his way over to our tent twice (without our knowledge) in the next site over. Keep in mind, there were brush and trees separating our sites. Made for fun times...LOL. One of our next feats will be over 4th of July weekend (the last weekend before baby #1 comes along) up at Sakatah State Park. That should be a fun time had by all too, as there are numerous walking trails, and tons of memories from three years ago.
I should end this update before it gets too long. If I am not mistaken, the comment section is now open for use, so if anyone has any ideas for names, drop em by. Either that, drop them at my facebook account. I think instead of a baby pool, it should be a name poole...hehe. I hope to hear some feedback soon, and as soon as I get the time, I will scan some pics in and post them. If only I could do the same for pics of the house...LOL. That is another story.....I hope to hear from yall soon!