27 Week Update and 12 Weeks to Go!!

Today is 26.5 weeks! Nana Noni, Jordan and I went to my doctor appointment to check on how little girl #2 is doing. She is growing consistently with the past appointments; however she is still approximately 1 week behind her gestational age. No worries - Jordan measured the exact same for us. I will go back in two weeks for regular check up appointment - May 10th and then again on May 24th for another measurement sonogram. We will keep doing monthly sonograms for the next two months to ensure she is growing consistently. Everything else looks great! She is semi-head down position and moving all the time. I went ahead and did my gestational diabetes test this morning too - fun stuff! We are looking forward to July 21st!!! Can't wait to meet her!!

Cousin Colby

Cousin Colby arrived today, April 25th at approximately 1:30pm. I do not have exact time, but some time about there. Colby Michael Wheelis was 22 inches long and 9 pounds, 5 ounces. We can't wait to meet him today and share time with the little guy! Jordan is excited to talk about her new cousin Colby too! She is happy for Whitney and Audra to have a little brother.

Potty Training Boot Camp

Jordan and I chose a 3 day weekend to throw all diapers in the trash and move into panties - 100% (Pull-ups for over night). We have talked about this transition and weekend for several weeks and hopefully we are ready. Both of us!! I requested that the "troops" join me for the fun - Nana Noni arrived half way through Day 1 with a treasure chest of prizes! A great idea!

Day 1: A Battle of the Wills
After four hours of tempting Jordan to not only go pee on the potty, but to actually just GO PEE - she finally did and it was on the potty. There were tears of relief in my eyes and wonderment in hers. WE did it. The first hurdle. YAY! After this battle of the wills, Jordan had an excellent Day 1 of potty training boot camp. She had ZERO accidents and used the potty numerous times throughout the day. Mom feels a sense of accomplishment. YAY Jordan!

Day 2: One Step Forward, Two Steps Back
After an unbelievable Day 1; Day 2 was slightly disappointing with two accidents. However, we did succeed in having Jordan poop on the potty. Perhaps this offsets the two accidents? We did have a little bit of attitude and strong opinions on where and when Jordan should try to go potty; but overall, I should not complain. She and I didn't give up! I still consider Day 2 a success. On a side note - I am exhausted! Even with Nana Noni's help - I am exhausted and have used the majority of my patience. :)

Day 3: Made it out of the House
Scary as it sounds. We made it out of the house - not once, but three times. Two doctors appointments and to pick up a prescription. I had my OB check up, Jordan had a quick Dr. Visit (pink eye and fluid on her ear), and Krogers for prescription fill. It is now 5:30 and we have had ZERO accidents today, and honest, she is a little irritated when I ask her to "try" or if she needs to go. But, when she decides she wants to go or needs to go - we don't have tons of time to get to the potty. But, she has been dry all day! Regardless, she has done fantastic and is not "scared" of the potty any more! We will see how it goes at school tomorrow in panties.

Easter Parade Snap Shot

Easter Parade - The Bonnet

Helping Dad.....

Or did she? :) Either way, we have some spring flowers now!

Quick Trip

Did you hear? The Wheelis family and the Newman family should not attempt family vacationing.........Evacuated from the Lake............our trip cut short.

The water temperature at Possum Kingdom lake had to be in the 50s - so cold!!

But they each spent a little bit of sunbathing time, and Nora really did want to swim! Jordan only had to be fished out once.....

Regardless, we did get to stop a the Malt Shop for a chocolate shake on the way home via the evacuation route. Too bad Jordan was snoozing in the back seat and missed out!