One Little Baby

For the past 2 weeks I have been seeing signs of twins everywhere. It started when I was cooking. I cracked an egg and 2 yolks were in one egg. Then Avery randomly said at dinner one night that she wants 2 babies. I found out my cousin is having twins and that they run in our family. I had an US at 6 wks that showed a yolk sac, but then people reminded me of people we know who had twins that weren't caught until the 18 wk US.
I had my OB appointment today, and last night I had the most realistic dream about getting an US and seeing 2 little faces in there. Of course my doctor thought I was crazy, but she was unable to find the heartbeat on Doppler, so she sent me over for a quick scan. I made the US tech look ALL over an there is only 1 little bambino in there.
Everything else went great with my appointment. I am 10wks and 6 days. I have lost 2 pounds since my last visit. I also did that with Avery, even though I wasn't feeling as nauseous this time around. I have 29 more weeks to put the weight back on and then some!
This pregnancy is going by quickly, I am almost done with the first trimester! I am so thankful to have had minimal morning sickness and pretty good energy level. Baby LeBlanc #2 you keep growing in there and we can't wait to meet you!

Baby LeBlanc #2!

 

Josh and I had been discussing adding to our family for almost the past year. I had never been back on birth control since Avery was born, but lets just say we had been being careful. This summer we stopped being careful, and what do you know I had a positive pregnancy test in July. Unfortunately, later that day, I began bleeding. My doctor said it was probably a chemical pregnancy or a very early miscarriage. She gave us the green light to keep trying. October 28th, after working all day, I took a pregnancy test before jumping in the tub. I didn't really "feel" pregnant, but something told me to take a test. Two lines appeared as clear as day! After my bath, I put Avery in a her big sister shirt to tell Josh the big news. It was so sweet, he read the shirt and his eyes filled up with tears! I told him not to say it out loud because our daughter doesn't miss a thing, and I wasn't ready for the world to know yet. We kept the big news to ourselves until Wednesday when my mom came over. I put Avery in the big sister shirt again and we told Grandma. She was so excited!

 

That Friday we told Avery the big news. She was so cute, she immediately looked down at my belly and then came over and started kissing on it! On Saturday were going to go down to Luling to tell Josh's parents, but they ended up getting caught up late with their plans that day. So Sunday we were going to have lunch with them and tell them the big news. That day the causeway was stopped because someone jumped off! We couldn't get to them to tell them the news! So we finally decided to Skype them Sunday night to tell them. After we told them, we called the rest of the family and let Avery tell everyone "I'm going to be a big sister, my mommy has a baby in her belly" It was so cute, and of course everyone is ecstatic!

We had the first prenatal visit on November 12th. Dr. Lobello checked everything out and did an ultrasound. Our little 6 week yolk sac looked perfect and we got to hear the heartbeat at 113bpm.

I am now almost 10 weeks pregnant and feel pretty good. There have been bad days with nausea and exhaustion, but definitely not as bad as when I was pregnant with Avery. I think my body knows it can't shut down for the first trimester, because I have a 2.5 year old to keep up with!

Halloween 2012

After we got our pumpkins, it was time to carve and paint them.

 This cheesy girl was very excited!

 Happy Daddy

 Happy Avery

 

 The look of concentration

Momma working with power tools! Thanks to Pinterest I had the idea of just drilling holes all over my pumpkin. It was super easy and quick!

 Halloween night we had some friends from church over to trick or treat.

 I made the traditional chili, hot dogs, chili mac and other goodies!

Doc McStuffins ready for some candy!

Cece the beautiful angel.



Ashley, Lucas and Owen

Riding in style!

 

Avery figured out the trick or treating thing very quickly!

 Daddy dressed up like a Doctor too! Avery was excite that they matched.

Our crew!

Happy Halloween!

Pumpkin Patch 2012

We went to Mrs. Heather's Pumpkin Patch again this October to pick out our Halloween Pumpkin.

 When we got there Avery was ready to go! Mrs. Heather's is such a neat place. You pay one price to get in and you get to play with all the attractions.

 There was a little petting zoo area with baby chicks. Avery was so excited to hold a baby chicken!

 Mommy got to hold one too!

 Then we went to jump on the BLOB!

 There also these little blow up horses.

 

 Daddy got to play too :)

 Avery loved the corn kernels!

 It was a huge trough full of corn kernels, we went back to play into 2 times. She had corn in her pockets and panties when she was done playing!

There was also a huge slide, zip line and swings. Avery got to play with a lot more this year, and she had a blast. Once we were done playing, it was time to pick our pumpkin.

2011

2012

Baby girl was not interested in smiling this year. We had a great day and I look forward to many more years visiting the pumpkin patch!

Global Wildlife Center

 This labor day Josh and I took Avery to the Global Wildlife Center. It is a huge open "zoo" where all kinds of animals can roam around. You can take a tour of the grounds to see and feed all of the animals.

 Avery was excited and ready to go!

 The animals are so used to the people and food, that they come right up to the tractor with their mouths wide open!

 We were very lucky and the giraffes came over for a snack!

 They would stick their longs necks into the tractor and eat right out of our hands.

 Avery was so brave! She fed the animals with her cup.

 And even out of her hands!

Although it was a sweltering hot day, we had a great time!

School Days

 Our baby girl is officially a Preschooler! Josh and I decided to start her in a 2 day a week preschool program. She goes on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 8-3. It has been very good for her to socialize with other kids, learn a classroom routine, and it gives me a few days to work and get stuff done.

 August 13th was "Meet the Teacher day" Avery was very excited and cute as can be in her blue dress. Daddy met us at her school and we got meet Ms. Lauren and Ms. Lisa, Avery's teachers. She is in the "Fishy" classroom with the other older 2 year olds.

 I adore this girl!

 August 16th was her first day of school. We were up bright and early.

 Mommy packed up her lunch. Ms Thing no longer eats the crust on sandwiches so I have to cut them off now!

 We took some pictures by the front door before we left. I can't wait to do this every year until she leaves for college!

She had her nap mat, backpack and lunch box all ready to go. She has adjusted very well to school. Her teachers say she is a very happy and smart baby (of course we all ready knew that!). We love that she comes home singing new songs and telling us new stories. Right now her BFF's in the class are Emerson and Lainey. They pull their nap mats and pillow pets together for nap time :) I am excited for her to learn and grow. I hope this is the start of a love for learning.