A Cut named Bob

It was finally time to get Miss Jo in for a proper haircut at a real salon with a paid professional. So we did and she is now on the cutting edge.

Crocs Rock

In true fashion of being a girl Katie Jo has found the pleasure of owning a new pair of shoes! The Crocs are a new trend that till now has evaded us due to the fact that her foot is so small and their starting size too big. But low and behold Momma found some that actually fit! Katie Jo loved them so much she wanted them back on her feet first thing the next morning. As the below pictures show, footed jammers are only stylish with actual shoes attached.

Pregnancy Update 27 weeks

Here I am at 24 weeks.

On the pregnancy front everything is going very well and I am now 27 weeks putting me only one week away from the last trimester. I had a couple of weeks where I was super tired but thankfully that has passed. I chalk it up to the culmination of all the work we've been doing around the house and probably wearing myself out. Lately I've been walking a lot in the afternoon and that has given me a new boost of energy.



I had a doctor appointment a couple of weeks ago and had gained another 7 lbs putting me up to 114. I feel good about gaining the weight so far and will probably reach a goal of 30 lbs or more by the end. I managed to catch up last time after being so sick and hope to do the same this time. Baby's heartbeat was 154. Everything else was in tip top shape and it was a quick visit again.



Yesterday, I got some terrific news in finding out I passed my glucose test and that my iron levels were good. Last pregnancy I had to go back for the dreaded three hour test and had to take the iron pills so I feel lucky to have gotten out of all that this time. I guess all that's left is getting bigger, swelling up, and giving birth. No problem!



Katie Jo still loves to find "Mommy's baby" and give it a pat. I started referring to her as Georgia and now Katie Jo will point to my belly when we ask her "where's Georgia?" She can say the name too with an emphasis on the "ja" sound.

Like a Duck to Water

Well, it's been sooo long since I've posted I figured I'd start with the most recent and work my way back.

Last week we reached a big milestone in moving Katie Jo to her new room with her "big girl bed." We've been slowly transitioning her so she wouldn't feel thrown in there overnight. First, Jay and my Dad painted it. Then we picked bedding and ordered it. Next, we started spending a little bit of time in there every day to get her used to it. Finally, last week I started moving some of her toys over and by Wednesday we were ready. So far it has been going swimmingly. The first nap was the worst. Not because she got upset but because she kept getting out of the bed and I'd have to check on her every ten minutes. By Wednesday nite she understood it a little better and it only took about 45 minutes to get her settled in. After that she has stayed in her bed without us having to go in more than once. She loves her new room! She loves her bed with all the animals and her new hamper where she herself puts the dirty clothes away. She loves getting her diapers out and ready and she loves her toys that are on a new bookshelf. We didn't put a lot of toys in there which seems to help so she isn't overwhelmed with choices. A couple of days ago we started saying "Goodnight" to each of her animals and kissing them. We finish with her and she just thinks that's the best thing ever. I'm so happy for her to feel "big."

As for the old room we'll probably start putting it together for Georgia after my next ultrasound. I would like to make sure it's a Georgia and not a George before we go to too much trouble.

This picture is from the very first nap.

This picture was of her after the nap when she wanted to show off her new room!