12 weeks

We're pretty good about going for walks each night, especially since we got JJ. However, he has a bad habit of leading the way and pulling us through our path. So, a couple of months ago, we got the Gentle Leader collar. This was supposed to be the miracle cure for pulling dogs. It fits over his snout and around his head, so when he tries to pull away, his head turns back toward the leash. It's tight enough so that he can't pull it off, but it fits behind his mouth, so he can breathe just fine. It really does work.

Unfortunately, JJ doesn't seem to think it's quite the miracle that we do. Now, when we get his leash and tell him we're going for a walk, he tries to squirm every way he can to keep from wearing the dreaded collar. It's actually quite funny to watch. Initially, when we would get back, he would try pawing it off himself. However, now he's simply resigned himself to hanging his head in misery upon return. I almost feel bad for him and would think about not forcing him into such a "terrible" device, but it really does work!

At any rate, time is flying by so quickly! I can't believe that I'm nearly through the first trimester. I really can't complain since it's been relatively easy for me. Since it's been a few weeks, I thought I'd post another belly picture. I know there doesn't appear to be much change, but at least I'll have these pics to look back and remember when I could see my toes :-) Here you go: