Less than 4 weeks to go (we hope!)

Its been a while since our last post - things have been busy for us, trying to get everything ready! We feel that we can say now that we are indeed ready for Charlotte to arrive. We have all the supplies we need and are getting so excited to meet her!! Gretchen had an appointment with the doctor today though, and they are estimating at this time that she may already weigh 7-7 1/2 pounds. According to the books, the baby could still grow a half a pound a week from now until the end, which we would mean a BIG BABY!! Wish us luck!!

We converted our kitchen into a playroom as you can see in the picture. The dogs are banned from the area, and so far, they don't seem too bothered by it. We bring the swing and bouncer seat out in the living room, put a cabbage patch doll in them and turn them on to get the dogs used to the noise and motion. At first they were slightly interested, now they don't really seem to notice or care! Hopefully they will continue to be this calm when the baby is actually in the swing. The bedroom is also completely set up now. We have more clothes than we know what to do with - she will likely be getting her clothes changed 6 times a day so she can wear all of her outfits before she out grows them!