Another ortho appointment

We have become accustomed to our Pittsburgh drives-I wish it was because we were going to IKEA every couple of weeks, but no. The drive is getting easier, but it wears us all out to go up there. On Tuesday we took Libby for her follow-up with Dr. Deeney. He said that she definitely needs the surgery (hopefully in January sometime). We have to go back in a couple weeks for a consult with another doctor just to make sure they do the right thing the first time-we would like to avoid multiple surgeries at all costs.

Otherwise we are all doing great. Libby continues to be a 2 year old-wonderful and vibrant one second and throwing a tantrum the next. So far she is pleasant much more often than not, and for that I am thankful. Here are some pics from the week-enjoy!

Libby loves stickers-she sticks them all over herself. She ALWAYS puts one or two on her nose and usually on mine too.Libby decorated her cup with carrot strips-I am impressed by her creativity (since I am so wanting in that area)

Here is a tantrum-she didn't want to smile for the picture so she destroyed her creation.

My two cuties-Joe loves his sis, he is always smiling at her.

3 months old!

Joe is 3 months old today. Here are a few tidbits of his life so far:
He rolled over from belly to back a couple days ago; he likes to swing most of the time. He ALWAYS loves to be walked around ( I don't need an exercise routine as long as he is fussy in the evening-I probably walk a mile around our couches); He smiles a lot and eats well. He sleeps through almost every night from 10-6ish. He wears nine month clothes (16.5 pounds according to our scale) and watches Libby intently whenever she is around. He spits up A TON despite being on medicine for reflux.

Our week was good. My sisters both came in for meetings and Corey and I got to watch Sami a little on Wednesday. She wanted to hold Joe's hand and touch his eyes. But she wanted to follow Libby everywhere. Libby put a pink sticker on her nose and on Sami's and then crawled around the room saying "oink". Sami tried to eat it.

She would do whatever Libby did-too cute! Unfortunately, mom hurt her back so we haven't been able to spend much time over there (Libby gets upset when Gramma can't hold her). But we did go spend the day at MeMe and Pappy's. Libby got to play outside with Pappy and Joe actually got ahold of a toy in his gym. It was a relaxing day! We also spent a little time visiting the Smiths. It was kinda crazy with all four kids, but fun. Elliott was cracking Libby up! Shawna and I got to talk babies and get a break from playing with the toddlers! Addie is too cute.

We go to UPMC on Tuesday, so I'll update when we know more about Libby's legs

Updates

Our trip to Pittsburgh for Libby's MRI was LONG and exhausting. We dropped Joe off to spend the day with his MeMe (thank you) around 9:00 and by 9:30 we were on the road. Libby is great in the car-especially since we let her watch Blue's Clues on the DVD player (thanks Gramma). Last time we went to UPMC we were late because of construction. Of course this time, no construction so we were an hour early. And to make matters worse, Libby peed through her diaper and mommy packed everything but extra clothes (dumb mommy). So we had a pantsless toddler in a waiting room without food or drink (nothing after 11:00 a.m. because she had to be sedated). But as always, Libby was a trooper. Around noon, we went back and got all of her vitals taken. Then we were shipped to the MRI waiting room-luckily Libby was asleep by this time. And then we proceeded to wait for 2 hours. Libby woke up and played-she was less upset about not eating than Corey or I (we were starving by this time because we didn't want to eat in front of her). Around 2:00 they finally took her and Corey back to MRI land (I am not great with needles in my arm, much less hers so I stayed in the waiting room). Around 4:00 they came and got me and took me to her in recovery. She was very groggy and upset-but juice and graham crackers helped. Soon she was back asleep and we were allowed to leave. It was 5:00. So then we dealt with 5:00 traffic - not as bad as it could have been. We stopped at the first exit that we could to eat-a lovely picture of Corey shoving the food in his face. And we got back to MeMe and Pappy's around 7:00. Libby didn't wake up until Morgantown. And then it was like she was a newborn all over again. She had little head control. She fell over easily. I admit we all laughed-she was smiling and happy so I think that's ok. She woke up the next day fine and dandy.


Libby standing on her own. She is wearing a rain coat that Gramma got her. She refused to take it off all Saturday evening.



Had to end with a quick pic of Joe. He's doing great-sleeping, eating, smiling etc.

Please Pray!

I was forwarded a prayer request for this family in MS and it hits home. They have low amniotic fluid and the doctors are extremely concerned. They are believers and are resting in God's arms, but no matter what, it is stressful and painful and scary and lonley. Check out their blog to see how things are progressing! sheaandbethanymc.blogspot.com

Also please pray for Libby's MRI on Friday. She has to be sedated (no fun) and that scares me.

Tie a string around my finger... or blog

There are a lot of things I don't want to forget about Libby and Joe. And the things that stand out now are Libby's funny words.

Elphanunt = Elephant

Sesents = presents

Foffee = coffee

Gickle Gickle = tickle tickle

"No not" = "no I do not..."

That's all I can think of for now, but I'll probably do this periodically so that I can save forever the cuteness!

Our Extremes

Libby had never been on a growth chart until she turned 2. Joe is OFF the charts in the other direction- he weighed in at 15 pounds 11 ounces at his 2 month appointment. He's even above average in height - we are almost positive this won't last, but at least we can tell him that he was tall once. He had his first round of shots (he did great), and spent the rest of the day sleeping!

Our weekend was busy with Mountaineer football (Libby says "ount-eers" if you say "Let's Go") family and work. This whole month is busy with appointments etc. We'll try to keep you up to date on what's happening!

6 Degrees of Libby and Joe:
My friend Ashley posted 6 things about her son Seth that not everyone would know and tagged a bunch of us to do the same so here goes.

1. Libby doesn't say "yes." She says "okay" - usually with EMPHASIS.

2. Libby sings songs (Itsy Bitsy spider and Twinkle Twinkle Little Star), but she hides to do it and whispers too. If she catches you listening she laughs but stops.

3. Libby has RIDICULOUSLY long eyelashes that are thick and dark.



4. Even before Joe was born, I associated him with an elephant`(Libby is a frog) and he is living up to the dream!!

5. Joe has his Daddy's eyes and feet exactly.

6. Joe's sad face makes me laugh - it is so overdramatic!