What a chatterbox! Jackson has found his voice and for once its not screams, LOL. He is a getting so big everyday. He talks to his toys, he yells at the TV during football games (like father like son), he even holds conversations with me. Well he jabbers back; at least I don't feel crazy talking to myself now when he responds lol. Weighed him about a week ago and he was almost 15#. We are starting on FOOD little by little. He has had mainly pureed peaches w/ rice cereal. He does better each time we try it. Since switching to Soy he has been a bit on the bound up side so the peaches definetly help keep him "moving".
I still set in awe over this little guy. 4 months ago he was so small, so fragile and now hes working on rolling over, laughing, talking...I can't believe the changes that have happened so far.
The new job is going good. I am finally off orientation as of tonight so we will see how that goes. I love being only 5 mins away. We get dinner done, I get to spend some time w/ my hubby, and feel good being so close incase of something happening.
We are gearing up for a simple Halloween. Cameron is on fall break this week so he is gonna come spend a few nights and we are gonna carve pumpkins...Photos to come!
Better finish getting ready for work!
More later
Tuesday, October 25, 2011
Sunday, October 16, 2011
Seriously!
Can't believe that my baby is almost 4 months old...where has time gone? He has been doing soo good since switching formula, again. Soy has really helped his belly and he's a happy baby. Though I'm beginning to wonder if he's ready for more than formula. He gets hungry around the 2-2 1/2 hour mark, but I'm worried about advancing him to quickly. We tried some purreed peaches w/ rice cereal and he seemed to like it but the whole swallowing thing was new still tried to push the food outa his mouth which according to the book is a reflex that goes away and lets you know when they are able to handle food.
So good news...they delivered the material for our new roof today. I looked out my window and saw a Semi full of shingles then I got to watching where he was putting everything. Right in front of the garage door. Now thankfully Rich's truck wasn't in the garage; when I asked him why he was putting it there he said "Your contractor told me to put it to the right of the garage". I smiled sweetly w/ my bed head (I just woke up from a nap) and asked him how he expected me to get my vehicle out of the garage (he didn't know there wasn't one in there). He just had this look on his face...and moved it. SERIOUSLY!
So good news...they delivered the material for our new roof today. I looked out my window and saw a Semi full of shingles then I got to watching where he was putting everything. Right in front of the garage door. Now thankfully Rich's truck wasn't in the garage; when I asked him why he was putting it there he said "Your contractor told me to put it to the right of the garage". I smiled sweetly w/ my bed head (I just woke up from a nap) and asked him how he expected me to get my vehicle out of the garage (he didn't know there wasn't one in there). He just had this look on his face...and moved it. SERIOUSLY!
Sunday, October 2, 2011
First Night Back
Two weeks down on days and tonight starts my first night back. I'm nervous. Not so much about work but I have not left my baby overnight since he was born. Granted I am only 5 mins away and if Daddy needs me he can get to me quickly but I still don't like the idea of being away while he sleeps.
Last night was awesome though. We got a "date" night at the track. Since it was so cold Jackson stayed with his GramZ and Pa while Daddy and I went to the races. Cameron did so good! He qualified 3rd fast out of the 14 cars and finished 2nd in his Feature! Not a bad way to end the season. Next week starts tear down and gearing up for a full season in his Restrictor car.
Better get going. I have to leave for work in a few.
3 Months Old
Last night was awesome though. We got a "date" night at the track. Since it was so cold Jackson stayed with his GramZ and Pa while Daddy and I went to the races. Cameron did so good! He qualified 3rd fast out of the 14 cars and finished 2nd in his Feature! Not a bad way to end the season. Next week starts tear down and gearing up for a full season in his Restrictor car.
Better get going. I have to leave for work in a few.
3 Months Old
Sunday, September 25, 2011
First Week Back
Wow...what a week! Three days back to work and I can honestly say I missed it. Not nearly as much as I missed Jackson but I missed being at the hospital, taking care of people, and working. I really think St. Joe is going to work out. It's a new learning curve mainly with the computer charting, but after another week or two I think I will have it down.
Jackson did really well this week at daycare, except for one small oops where he pee'd on one of the teachers (she was warned lol).
This weekend has been rainy and quiet, can't say I hated it. Got to spend the last two days in comfy clothes with 2 of my 3 favorite guys. Cam had a birthday party to go to and the rest of the team headed to Eldora for the 4 Crown.
Need some advice...Jackson HATES tummy time and he's not wanting to hold his own head up for very long. Of course the books say he should be able to raise himself up on his arms and I'm getting worried. I know he won't be a bobble head as an adult but is this normal? How can I get him to hold it up longer or even tolerate tummy time. I hate hearing him scream cause he gets to frustrated. I've tried a mirror, being on the floor with him, even the boppy and he HATES it. Any suggestions?
He will be 12 weeks on Thursday...I can't belive it. To think not long ago he was still in my belly and now he has grown so much. Its scary how fast the grow and change.
11 weeks
Jackson did really well this week at daycare, except for one small oops where he pee'd on one of the teachers (she was warned lol).
This weekend has been rainy and quiet, can't say I hated it. Got to spend the last two days in comfy clothes with 2 of my 3 favorite guys. Cam had a birthday party to go to and the rest of the team headed to Eldora for the 4 Crown.
Need some advice...Jackson HATES tummy time and he's not wanting to hold his own head up for very long. Of course the books say he should be able to raise himself up on his arms and I'm getting worried. I know he won't be a bobble head as an adult but is this normal? How can I get him to hold it up longer or even tolerate tummy time. I hate hearing him scream cause he gets to frustrated. I've tried a mirror, being on the floor with him, even the boppy and he HATES it. Any suggestions?
He will be 12 weeks on Thursday...I can't belive it. To think not long ago he was still in my belly and now he has grown so much. Its scary how fast the grow and change.
Sunday, September 18, 2011
I Survived...
What a busy week. I started orientation Monday at St. Joe. After shedding a few tears dropping my baby off at daycare I headed to orientation; 4 days later and only a few tears gone I survived. I feel better about this change. St. Joe offers alot for their patients and not just on the medical side. They are a Catholic Ministry Hospital so they focus on the medicine and on the person to heal, which I really awesome. I start12 hour day shifts of Tuesday...wonder how many tears I will lose with that.
Jackson did amazing at daycare. I was so worried he was going to get kicked out on his first day. But he didn't and I felt much better. We are getting into a new routine and hopefully he won't be waking up at 2-3am for a bottle. Not sure if it was the lack of swaddling or the fact that he was on a new schedule w/ daycare and all. I'm sure after another week or so we will be good a situated.
Today is a simple, lazy day at home. Looking forward to some quality family time..after errands and laundry.
Jackson did amazing at daycare. I was so worried he was going to get kicked out on his first day. But he didn't and I felt much better. We are getting into a new routine and hopefully he won't be waking up at 2-3am for a bottle. Not sure if it was the lack of swaddling or the fact that he was on a new schedule w/ daycare and all. I'm sure after another week or so we will be good a situated.
Today is a simple, lazy day at home. Looking forward to some quality family time..after errands and laundry.
Sunday, September 11, 2011
Am I ready for this?
We are T Minus 15 hours until the big day...I start my new job and Jackson goes to daycare. I'm starting to have mixed feelings about this. Have I made the right decision; new hospital, new policies, new people? Will Jackson transtion to day care? Will I have constant fits of regret for leaving him? I guess being the type A personality that I am I wasn't thinking this was going to be so hard. I don't want to miss a smile, a laugh, him rolling over...anything. I know that this is the best decision for our family not only financially but also as a whole. I do better working; I enjoy my job and what I do and that will only help make our family stronger.
Now the other big thing on my mind...what is wrong with my baby? He does so good sleeping through the night *knock on wood*. But for some reason unknown to me or his dad when the "tarnished" (cause gold is too nice of an adjective) hour hits he melts down. Typically Jackson wakes up about 830 (sometimes earlier). He gets a 4 oz bottle and is a happy little bug. Then by 1030 his starts screaming. So ok I give him another 2 oz and the meltdown continues. I'm thinking is it fighting a nap, is he hungry, is he in pain? I'm contemplating adding just a bit of rice cereal to his bottle. He doesn't have these melt downs at night nearly like he did. But he will typically scream, fuss, and cry from 1030 until he falls asleep but he never takes a good nap of the afternoon he fights it and will wake up in about 45 mins and it starts all over again. I'm wondering if the little bit of rice cereal will help him stay satisfied. I'm read info saying both yes and no. I guess we can give it a shot, if it works YEA..if not we go back to what we were doing. I'm worried the poor girls at the daycare will kick him out or worse ignore him because of his fits.
That's another worry of mine. Are these women going to love and take care of him the way I would? I'm feeling 80% that this daycare is going to be a good fit. Its a small infant room with two women; one older one my age who seem to really enjoy what they do. They document everything on the babies (when they eat, sleep, poop, play etc) and also build in enrichment activities as they get older. They also start on basic sign language such as more, please, mom, dad. I'm really hoping it will be a good fit. Part of the paperwork I filled out asked about your child, their preferences, etc so the staff can have an idea as to how the baby works. I just really hope this fits.
Well I better go get some bottles washed, laundry switched, and grocery list/meal plan done...a mothers work is never done! But I wouldn't trade this for the world
Now the other big thing on my mind...what is wrong with my baby? He does so good sleeping through the night *knock on wood*. But for some reason unknown to me or his dad when the "tarnished" (cause gold is too nice of an adjective) hour hits he melts down. Typically Jackson wakes up about 830 (sometimes earlier). He gets a 4 oz bottle and is a happy little bug. Then by 1030 his starts screaming. So ok I give him another 2 oz and the meltdown continues. I'm thinking is it fighting a nap, is he hungry, is he in pain? I'm contemplating adding just a bit of rice cereal to his bottle. He doesn't have these melt downs at night nearly like he did. But he will typically scream, fuss, and cry from 1030 until he falls asleep but he never takes a good nap of the afternoon he fights it and will wake up in about 45 mins and it starts all over again. I'm wondering if the little bit of rice cereal will help him stay satisfied. I'm read info saying both yes and no. I guess we can give it a shot, if it works YEA..if not we go back to what we were doing. I'm worried the poor girls at the daycare will kick him out or worse ignore him because of his fits.
That's another worry of mine. Are these women going to love and take care of him the way I would? I'm feeling 80% that this daycare is going to be a good fit. Its a small infant room with two women; one older one my age who seem to really enjoy what they do. They document everything on the babies (when they eat, sleep, poop, play etc) and also build in enrichment activities as they get older. They also start on basic sign language such as more, please, mom, dad. I'm really hoping it will be a good fit. Part of the paperwork I filled out asked about your child, their preferences, etc so the staff can have an idea as to how the baby works. I just really hope this fits.
Well I better go get some bottles washed, laundry switched, and grocery list/meal plan done...a mothers work is never done! But I wouldn't trade this for the world
Tuesday, September 6, 2011
2 Years Ago Today...
On September 6th 2009 I married my best friend in a simple yet beautiful ceremony in my in-laws front yard. Fast forward to today and over the last two years we have gone from living in an apartment to owning our own home and best of all growing our family with our much loved Jackson. I couldn't ask for a better life. I have a husband who supports me, challenges me, and works not only with me but by my side. I am one very lucky woman.
So how did we celebrate today? Jackson and I drove to Westfield and had a simple Subway lunch while all Rich's co-workers oooh'd and ahh'd over Jackson. Then when Rich came home I had a scrumptious dinner waiting. I was pleasantly surprised to see a sweet basket of flowers in his hand.
We are simple people and don't need much pomp and circumstance. Just the love we share is all I need to get through the day. Two years ago when we walked down the aisle as husband and wife we were a bit untraditional and walked to "Lucky" by Jason Mraz and Colbie Caillat. The lyrics in this song ring so true to Rich and I.
So how did we celebrate today? Jackson and I drove to Westfield and had a simple Subway lunch while all Rich's co-workers oooh'd and ahh'd over Jackson. Then when Rich came home I had a scrumptious dinner waiting. I was pleasantly surprised to see a sweet basket of flowers in his hand.
We are simple people and don't need much pomp and circumstance. Just the love we share is all I need to get through the day. Two years ago when we walked down the aisle as husband and wife we were a bit untraditional and walked to "Lucky" by Jason Mraz and Colbie Caillat. The lyrics in this song ring so true to Rich and I.
"I’m lucky I’m in love with my best friend
Lucky to have been where I have been
Lucky to be coming home again
I’m lucky we’re in love every way
Lucky to have stayed where we have stayed
Lucky to be coming home someday"
Lucky to have been where I have been
Lucky to be coming home again
I’m lucky we’re in love every way
Lucky to have stayed where we have stayed
Lucky to be coming home someday"
Happy Anniversary Rich! I love you more every day!
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