A Helping Hand

I don't really share my opinions about products on the blog much because someone will inevitably try it, hate it and then blame me. Not so fun! But I decided to share this one on the off chance it makes more people happy then upset. And if you buy this product and hate it don't tell me about it.

I saw the PODEE bottles in the Parenting magazine and thought it was a great idea. Cut to me 2 weeks later ordering them on-line because they didn't have them at our Babies R' Us. The good thing was I could order then and have them sent to the store saving me shipping! Woo hoo!

Anyway, these are helpful hands free bottles. When I saw them I thought they would be perfect for when I was walking with the girls or shopping and Kinley was hungry. I can feed her a bottle keeping my hands free and not having to trip over anything because I am trying to walk beside the stroller, feed her and push the stroller at the same time.

I used it for the first time today and it worked like a charm! It took her a bit to get the suction going but once she did she never looked bad. Now before you think I am a bad mom, yes I take her out and burp her. I also read where people give them to their children in the car seat while they drive. I am not so keen on that idea. I want to be able to see her while she is eating. Maybe I am just weird that way. But you can do whatever you want.

Here is the site if you want to check it out:  Podee Baby Bottle

We Wish You A Merry Christmas...

It was a great first Christmas with Kinley! She slept through most of it but I took enough pictures to show her someday. Here are a few:

 She was all partied out pretty quickly! Here she is sporting her 'My 1st Christmas' Santa hat from Grandma Pearsall. 

She didn't really care about the bow but it still didn't stay on long. 

 Under the tree with all her presents. It is a lot for a 6 week old baby! There were lots of books and blankets from family and friends.

 A close up of her under the tree. 

 And this isn't really a Christmas picture but it is one of my favorites! I have always thought my hubby was hot but something about him with her makes him even cuter! :)

I hope you all have a safe and happy new year!

Almost Done...

We are almost done with the nursery! It's a very good thing because I am about 4 weeks (give or take) away from being done with this pregnancy!

Here is the latest of my creations:

I saw a much better version done for a living room in a photography book a few years ago. I thought it would be a nice touch to her room. Don't bother looking too close, there are no pictures of people you know in those frames.  I will fill them up sooner than later I am sure!

Just a shot to show you where I put it in the room.

Only one wall to go. I am thinking of just hanging some shelves I already have from a previous move. Now, I just have to convince my husband that hanging them will be great fun! Poor guy, he hates hanging thing but he has been so wonderful to do it without complaint anytime I ask. I guess he will have to get used to it.  I am sure this is just the beginning of putting things up/together for many years to come!

33 Weeks and Counting...

Still getting bigger...

29 & 26 Weeks

We went for our 29th week appointment this morning. She is still doing great! It wasn't time for her to be measured so I am not sure how many pounds she is now. But the doctor did tell us she has some hair. She could see it and of course, I couldn't. Oh well! I like great checkups!

Here are two photos from today...

A great side profile!

Here she is flexing her muscles! :) I don't know what all the other stuff in the picture is and I don't think I want too.

And here are some photos from my 26th weeks appointment that I am posting for my mom. Her work is crazy and she isn't getting my e-mails. Here you go Mom!



I go back in two weeks to see her again!

The Nursery: Bits & Pieces

We have been working on getting Kinley's nursery in order. All the furniture has been put together! We put the crib together yesterday. It completes the room! All that is left is decor on the walls. Ideas will come to me, I am sure. But for now, here are a few photos of the room so far...



As you can see there is still some fun stuff to be done. But the main stuff is done and put together. The little dresser is already filled with clothes from generous friends!

Fun Gifts

My friend, Erin, made this awesome diaper cake for me! Check out the cute pink pacifiers at the top. Didn't she do an amazing job?

Her husband is also a graduate of West Point so she showered Kinley with this WP gifts. I can't wait until she is old enough to wear the little cheerleading outfit!

Also, in the gifts was this neat little book. It is a baby view of life at West Point. It is pretty funny!

Still Growing Strong...

Kinley at 24 weeks!

Me at 23 weeks!

Who needs a rocking horse?

Kinley's first toy! I bought it for her but for Aaron as well. Now they can both ride their Harley motorcycles. It even makes motorcycle sounds!

Painting the Nursery

The room before

The room after
(The green looks really light in the picture. So it is a little hard to see. The paint color was called quaking grass. I wonder whose job it is to make up these names?!)

Thought you might like to see the bedding too! Don't worry, I didn't buy everything in the picture. I hate things to matchy-matchy. I just bought the bedding and curtain (as seen in previous pic).

Me...preggers

Me, 17 weeks pregnant. The bump looks bigger without my hand there. I will remember that for next time! I can't even believe how much of a belly I have now. This thing has a mind of it's own!

I found out today that I am having a little girl!

Getting Bigger and Stronger

Baby P. at 13 weeks

The little bugger would barely sit still for a picture. It was amazing to watch he/she move around so much! Great appointment today at the high risk doctor. I think I am going to like going there because it will be often. I will get to see my baby more than most. I think it will be very reassuring.

Thoughts on being preggos...(so far)

Being pregnant isn't at all what I thought. I feel tired but that is about it. I don't feel nauseous or the need to throw up. I am more than grateful that this is the case! I think God gave me a break on this one! Because if I were to get sick I would have to go to the hospital and get my medicines through an IV. Not fun. But I need my medicines, so I really wouldn't have any other choice.

I am grateful that I don't feel the normal pains of pregnancy, yet I feel jipped somehow. Is that crazy? I don't want to get fat but I am excited for something, anything to happen or to change in me. We have been to the doctor twice and have heard the heartbeat. I LOVE THIS! It reassures me that everything is indeed alright. But then I leave the doctor and feel like plain old Jackie again.

How did some of you moms feel?

Am I excited? Absolutely. But I feel most days like it isn't real. And that I will wake up and someone will have played a horrible joke on me. I am looking forward to the day when I feel 'connected' to the baby and to actually feel like an expectant mother.

I hope saying these things don't make me seem like a horrible person! I promise I am more than over the moon that we are having a baby! It just isn't at all like I had expected to feel.

One bonus: I got the boobs I always wanted! :)