Update of Doug

So it turns out that Doug's gallbladder is really lazy...it is only functioning at 18%. It is so lazy in fact, that the doctors have decided to remove it...because if you are an organ, and residing in somebody's body, you either need to earn your keep or be forcibly removed.

Doug is now a Social Worker on the CAHSD Satellite Team. He travels to outlying clinics in the surrounding parishes and provides therapy (along with other social-worky type services) to his clients. If only he could empower his gallbladder to take some responsibilty and start behaving well.

What's Kickin'

ISABELLE!!! So, she has been kicking and moving nearly constantly. Scary if it is any indicator of how active she is going to be once she is born! The kicks have been getting harder and harder. I have been trying to get her to kick Doug hard, but she was uncooperative, until last night. Right before we were going to sleep she gave me a hard kick. So, I made Doug wait for another kick and sure enough...he finally felt it. We were so excited!!! YAY!

Baby News!!!

Well, Doug, Tristan, and I got in a car accident on Sunday. Tristan, baby bear, and myself are fine. Doug has muscle pain in his neck and some possible internal bruising/bleeding. The silver lining is that my OB did an ultra sound just to check everything out and we now know what we are having. IT'S A GIRL!!!! I am so glad Doug got his wish. It is going to be really hard to wait for her arrival now that we know what baby bear is. We have almost offically decided on a name....99.8% sure...Isabelle Katherine.

great discovery while bored at work

I found this website today. VERY CUTE! www.freelettersfromsantaclaus.com

You can choose the template and personalize the letter. Then you can e-mail it or print it out.

Kids are funny

So, this morning I was watching "My Friends Tigger and Pooh" with Tristan while we were waiting on Doug to get ready. One of the characters on the show asked the little children watching at home if they wanted to be "super sleuths". Tristan didn't answer her, so I asked him "Tristan, do you want to be a super sleuth?" He said "No". I asked him why not. His reply...."I don't want to be on TV". I almost fell off of the bed. I think that is the funniest possible response I could have gotten. Anyway, just thought I would share.

Doctor

I went to the doctor yesterday for my 17 week visit. Baby bear was very active while the doctor was trying to find the heartbeat. She was chasing the baby all over! She finally got baby bear to keep still and got a heart rate of 156. I have only gained 2 pounds so far in the pregnancy! Every thing seems to be going really well so far. My next appointment in on December 4 for an ultra sound!!!! I cannot wait, Doug and I are dying to find out what we are having.

Preview of Halloween!

Tristan trying out his Buzz costume in Franklin.