Since we were able to keep the second pregnancy a secret...for the most part...finding out the gender was something we all anticipated!!! At exactly 16 weeks, one of my favorite offices in Lebanon did our gender ultrasound. Charley went with me and was full of questions! The tech was so sweet to make sure she was certain with her findings. She very discretely printed the “It’s a...” picture, wrapped the picture so I wouldn’t be tempted to look and sealed it in an envelope! I put it in the console of my car just to make sure I didn’t get the urge to rip it open on our way to Benton. On Tuesday we took the sealed envelope, the reveal box painted by Ray-Ray, and pink and blue balloons to the florist...with very specific instructions on what I wanted...down to a drawn out diagram, just to make sure they knew my vision! Finally on Wednesday, we went to Gwen’s for the big reveal!!! We had talked about this for a month with Charley, so we knew she would know right away whether she was getting a brother or sister depending on blue or pink balloons. After making sure the lighting was right, taking our places, and getting the tape of the box...we finally got the green light from Gwen to open the box! When those pink balloons popped out, I was flooded with excitement...and emotions! Of course I cried...Gwen might have teared up...and Granddad Mike did, too! Daddy rushed over to give Charley and I kisses and celebrate! Amma was beyond thrilled for so many reasons. For starters, she loved Baby Girl’s name, but she was also thrilled because she didn’t have to keep a secret anymore!
I love the idea of Charley having a sister to share things with, and for now she insists on calling her Pumpkin, since she is coming the week of Halloween. I cannot wait until the end of October to welcome this sweet baby girl into our lives...Carter Lynn Robinson...will be the perfect addition to our family! (Carter because we love it...Lynn after Granddad Mike who’s middle name is Lynn.)
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| Charley’s “turn” getting the ultrasound! |
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| Sweet profile at 16 weeks |
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| Sweet profile at 19 weeks, 2 days |
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| Cute feet |
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| It’s a GIRL...confirmed after the second ultrasound! |
