Baby Charb #2

We found out today that our newest additon to the Charbonneau family is a GIRL!! My early prediction of a boy was wrong and the past couple of weeks I have been feeling it might be a girl. She is measuring at about 10 inches 8 ounces and her heart rate was at 130. She is going to be a modest one or at least she was today. I had to get up and move around, roll over to each side and she finally cooperated. Chris and I started to worry we wouldn't find out. The radiologist said the heart looks great and she is growing as she is supposed to be. It is always good to hear good news like that! I have my next monthly appointment on the 23rd and we will see how we are progressing. Now the name game begins. We hadn't picked out any names because we did not want to be set on one name and then it be the opposite gender. So, now it begins. We had Olivia's name picked out and that was our only choice. Hoping it comes to us fast so we can start calling her by her name and not what Chris calls her....."Jane Doe".

Flutters

I remember everyone asking if I felt Olivia moving. My mom always said it is just little flutters but I never knew what she meant and never knew if I felt her move until the night of IKE. Now with this one I can tell when he or she is moving and it is such an amazing feeling. I forgot what it was like to feel a baby move in your belly. I am now 16 weeks and it feels like after the LONG first trimester the weeks are starting to go by a little faster. I have a doctors appoitment Tuesday for my monthly check up. I am excited to hear the hear beat again. Chris and I go November 2nd to find out the baby's gender. I thought it was a boy due to all the opposite pregnancy symptoms I had with Olivia but now I am not so sure. A friend at work did the Chinese calendar and it said girl and my mom and I tried the pencil test again and it said girl. I am not sure I will believe either one since they both said boy with Olivia but we shall see in a few weeks.

I am excited to  be making Olivia's halloween costume this year. It isn't anything extravigent but I have made it all by myself...well with a little help with the sewing maching from my mom. But, other than that it has been all me. I am very proud of myself and I know she will look super cute no matter what! We are planning on going to the Pumpkin Patch at the Old Time Christmas tree farm with our neighbors and the Lakewood United Methodist patch with our good friends the Tannehills in the next weekend or two. I can't believe the holidays are coming so quickly as well as Olivia's 2nd birthday! Our baby girl is growing up too fast but we have enjoyed every minute of it!!!

Baby Charbonneau #2

Here is our second blessing! I am now measuring at almost 13 weeks. My due date was April 6th until Tuesday when the radiologist asked if the first was okay. I said, "sure". I mean what else would I say??? We will find out the gender November 2nd and Chris is looking forward to being able to see the baby on the screen instead of just the picture. My OB was very excited to see the results of my scan. Which made me feel so much more relaxed as well. I was not worried but it is always reassuring to hear great news from a professional. She asked my how I had been feeling and I said sick! This pregnancy has been totally opposite from Olivia. I am finally starting to feel better which is so nice since I am back at work and just want to play with my little tootie when I get home. She has been so great! Olivia will be a great big sister and such a big helper! She does such a great job helping Kelly with the little one's at her house.I don't think that she realizes yet but we try to tell her that there is a baby in mommy's tummy. I will do my best to keep everyone posted on our progress.

Olivia's little pool

I had to post a picture of Olivia sitting in the dogs water bowl. We were swimming at my parents and she got tired of wearing her floaties and ear plugs and decided to get out. All of the sudden Chris moves the water bowl and Olivia walked right up and sat down. I love this picture and the funny thing is that I took this with my dads iphone. She is such a cutie if I do say so myself!

Bad Blogger

Well, I am back at work and needless to say things are crazy. This year is much better than last but I have 24 kindergartners that keep me very busy. We are hoping to add another teacher to help our class size but our school as a whole has high numbers. Olivia is doing great being back at Kelly's and is enjoying her friends. She is such a happy girl and growing so fast. She is already in 3T clothes and I wonder when all of these growth spurts will slow down for a little while. She is starting to talk more and more each day and has started trying to copy me when I sing her a song. It is super cute of course! I can't believe she is already 20 months and will be 21 months in a few weeks. Time is going by so quickly it is a little sad. We enjoy spending time together as a family on the weekends and are looking forward to our 3 day weekend.

The week before I went back to work Chris took 2 days off and we had a mini stay-cation. Friday we went to the Little Gym which we all had a great time. Saturday and Sunday we hung out and realaxed by the pool and played at home. Monday, was the best day! We went to the Downtown Aquarium and had a blast! Olivia loved all the fish and especially loved petting the baby sharks and sting rays. I am hoping I will get the pictures posted this weekend.

We also celebrated my dads anniversary of opening Allstate Contracting. We had a room at Perry's and it was nice to celebrate a huge accomplishment. I am very proud of him and my brother as well who is now working with my dad.

Needless to say we have been busy and when we are not we are just relaxing! I am sad that summer is over but I look forward to the next where Olivia and I can have fun all over again.

Ruckus Room

Here are a few pictures from the Ruckus Room. Olivia had a great time jumping and playing!

Technology challenged!

So, I have been trying to figure out how to attach a slideshow of all of Olivia's pictures and I am having a hard time. I am usually pretty good at figuring this stuff out but not this time. I even asked my good friend Jenni Stehling, who gave me the idea, and still can't get it. So I am giving you an update without pictures for now. Olivia and I have been enjoying are last few weeks together. This week we went to the Ruckus Room which is just a place full of big jumping things. She and Heidi had a great time jumping and of course snacking. We also went to Toddler Time at the library and she is starting to remember the songs and will do the actions with the teacher. Olivia and I are excited to have Chris home for 4 days! He is taking 2 days off to hang out and we have a lot of fun things planned. Friday we have the little gym, Saturday is Heidi's 2nd birthday party, Sunday we swim and Monday we are going to the Aquarium. This will be the first time for Olivia and I think I am the most excited about it!! I go back to work the 16th and I am not ready at all. This summer has gone by way too fast.

I am hoping to figure out what is going on with the slide show and be able to attach our Ruckus room pictures soon.