Baby Checkup with Mom

So, where was I?

When Mom got here I had a special treat for her. I got to take her to one of my prenatal appointments. She was soooo excited. :) She got to meet Jackie, my midwife, and see where Kaitlyn was going to be born. She said it was like a little Bed and Breakfast, which made me laugh, but yeah, I guess so. While I was there Jackie took my blood to check my hemoglobin and glucose and whatnot. At first glance, it looked like my glucose was borderline high so I had to wait a few days to see if I had to take the 3 hour test. Turns out that I have to take the dang test. (Which I will be going to in a little while actually....and I'm so hungry!). She also said I was anemic so I have to take some lovely iron supplements. Good news is that it hasn't affected my bowels. Yaaay! Hee hee. I've actually been really lucky! I usually suffer from plumbing clogs (to put it nicely) and so far it hasn't been a problem (I'm knocking on wood). Anyway, then mom got to hear the heartbeat and got all teary eyed. We also got to gab about my birth with Mom and how fast it was for her (knocking on wood again). It was really nice.

Of course she took pictures and I wanted to share some of them.That's me looking all constipated. I really am not, I swear. I don't know why I was making that weird face, but my face has a mind of it's own so I usually just go with the flow. Not the most flattering pose, I know. Thanks Mom. LOL.That's the last size of Jelly Reese, no more Jelly Babies after that one. I know some of you are freaked out by the little Jelly Babies.....so here is the collection of Jellies below for your enjoyment. Hee hee hee.They are very cold children so they like to huddle together. :) I don't blame them...being made of ballistics gel probably isn't the most warming sensation. I wonder if this is how Mythbuster babies are made....Hmmmmm...

So anyway, then I got to take Mom to work where I gave her an office and put her to some slave baby shower duty. LOL! She helped make the candle favors we gave out and did a GRRRRREAT job! And she learned a new craft so she was very happy. I even got to show her off and everyone was very friendly and nice to her as they always are.

And thus concludes another chapter of Kat's Dayz. Look for more updates, I haven't even gotten to the shower part, so that will probably be coming next if I don't get distracted again.

Have a great weekend everyone!

Welcome Ava Rose and Mars!!!

Hello my people!

Lot's has been going on these past few weeks! I'm going to divide it in a few sections so it's not so overwhelming to write it all at once. :) In this edition I would love to welcome two new additions to the world. These are my friend's babies which were born these past few weeks!

In her Earthly debut we first have Ava Rose Findley, who is the daughter of my good friend Amy Laura Findley whom I met at different Meetup groups and who has helped me a great deal in many different areas of my life

Mommy and Ava together/Ava staring at a family friend

She is as cute as a button and very alert! I loved holding her and laughed when she made the attempt to attack my boob! That's when I quickly gave her back to her mom! Ha ha ha!

Our next addition is actually a friend of both Amy and me. Her name is Jennifer and she had her little boy just last week!!! His name is Mars Cowser and he is just the cutest little boy! I can't wait to meet him in person! We are all going to have such a great time raising our kids! Here are a few pics of little Mars:

Mars tired after a long trip out/Getting ready for the ride home!

I'm also happy to report that both sets of parents are doing well and just adoring their new kiddies. They are both first time parents. :) Just like moi! Kaitlyn's gonna have a lot of fun playing with her new friends! Well...I have to get back to work, so I will leave for now. But...

WELCOME LITTLE ONES!!! MAY YOUR JOURNEYS BE FILLED WITH GREAT JOY AND SUCCESS!!!

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Trot for Spot Slideshow

Dog dayz of....Spring?

Hello everyone!!!

It's been a crazy week at work and with Skip gone, even crazier at home. But today I managed to have a really good time with Mya and my walking group. We participated in the Second Annual Trot for Spot hosted by the Animal Alliance of Galveston County. AAGC supports the community by providing low cost spay & neuter surgeries. 100% of the money you raise goes to programs to end pet overpopulation in our area. Very good cause! Here are some pictures of the event:

The Pit Bull is Mya's boyfriend, Villain. He's a sweetheart. He got a way a few times, it was quite funny. Probably not for Amanda (his owner), but there were many people there to catch him! I'm also adding a nice little slideshow with more pics. They are also in my Picasa Album. I think Mya had a good time. She got to walk, bark at other doggies, jumped over some bars in the obstacle course and I got her some treats which she is now protecting from Jack and whoever walks by her. Also found that there is a boutique for doggies with cute clothes so I will go there sometime this week. I want to see if I can find a shirt for her for the baby shower that would be cute. Yes I dress my dog...sue me. :)

Speaking of dressing my dog, last night after I bathed and gave her a haircut I sewed a bandana for her! Yup I sewed! She's actually wearing it in the pics. To the right you will see the actual bandana I made...it's a little sloppy but give me a break I don't normally sew! Then on the left you will see her proudly modeling my little creation. Now that I kind of know what to do, I will make her a few more. It's neat cuz I used some fringe I had bought eons ago and used velcro! Very nice if I say so myself. I guess after sewing Skip's patches, I did not have my fill. It was fun although frustrating at times since I'm a novice. Wish I could go in a straight line...Practice I suppose.

Anyway, we had a very nice time. :) Tomorrow I host my first meeting in my Puerto Rican culture group. We are going to a "rican" restaurant in town and I'm going to show them what we eat. Hopefully it will be good! I will post again tomorrow with that outcome! Till then....don't forget to spay and neuter your pets!