Awww...Baby Julia

Newborns are routinely screened for hip dysplasia. Julia's pediatrician suspected that she might have it after hearing a click in her hip and sent her to Dr. Brock, a pediatric orthopedic. The first ultrasound came back inconclusive, well actually the radiologist and Dr. Brock disagreed. Dr. Brock recommended that we wait a few weeks and repeat the ultrasound. On Thursday he determined that she did in fact have it and she is now sporting a lovely white brace for at least the next 9 weeks. Of course, not the results we were praying for, however we feel blessed that her doctors were about to identify the problem as the prognosis is very good when identified this early. So goodbye cute sleepers and outfits, hello button down sacks as the brace cannot be taken off. From the pictures below, you can tell that Julia doesn't mind her brace at all. Big sister Kelsey is very supportive and concerned for her sissy's boo-boos. Big thanks go out to Dr. Brock and his staff as they were so supportive to a very upset Mommy. And to the experienced mommy who was in the office at the time who was able to give me a lot of great advice and support as 2 out of 3 of her children had gone through the same treatment!

To top it all off, Julia seems to be suffering from allergies as well!!! ;-(

Why Yes...

...those are matching popsicle sunglasses!

Busy, Busy

So Kelsey has learned that if she can't get some help, she will just do it herself (have no clue where she could have learned that). Have stool will travel! We bought a few stools so that Kelsey could climb into my bed (I know, I know) when I couldn't lift her after the c-section. It didn't take her long to figure out that the stool is mobile! UGH! So if you don't meet her needs quickly enough, she heads off to find her stool and here she comes, a woman on a mission! Seriously dangerous, but seriously adorable.

Finally the cold weather has departed the Houston area and the heat and humidity are settling in. It has actually been lovely out and even Miss Julia is enjoying her pimped out backyard! ;-)

Girl Scout Cookies!

We are still taking time to enjoy all the things that we missed while in Qatar! (Poor Miss Julia was rescued straight away...she wanted some cookies too!)

Pigtails

Look at how long Kelsey's hair is getting! Unfortunately her hair is taking after mine. ;-) And a few pictures of Julia sleeping.

Dimple of the Day

Happy Birthday Mommy!

A Visit From MawMaw

The girls enjoyed a visit with MawMaw this week! Julia demanded she be held this week, so I was thankful for the extra help and hands!!

Happy Birthday to Me!

Who could want anything more! All of my wishes have surely come true over the years!

Julia 3 Weeks

Julia loves hanging out with Kelsey!