has got to stop.
I hate seeing my boy in pain.
He doesn't like the feeling of cold stuff in his mouth. He likes to chew on my hand, but I can't live with him attached to my hand.
He will scream the "scream of doom", which is awful. Its worse than the after shots scream. Its like a combo of that scream and the silent red faced scream and he's pulling his ears and nothing will work. I just have to sit down with him and snuggle him till he stops (sometimes its ten minutes, sometimes its an hour and a half).
I hope his teeth break through soon, because its outta control. Ultimately, I hate seeing him in pain.
Thursday, April 29, 2010
Tuesday, April 27, 2010
he's trying to sit up!
Baby has been trying to sit up for about a week now, but today he's hell bent on doing it. He has been trying to lean forward on my lap and in his high chair all day, and will scream if he's in a position where he has to lean back. I have a feeling that he's going to be a very independent, head strong little man. (Just like mommy and daddy!)
Other things-OMG last week when Jack got back from travel was the cutest-the baby looked at him, got really big eyes and then broke out into the biggest smile. But then he was fussy for two days. I think he was having trouble pooping and having teeth pain issues. They are not poking through, but there are two bumps, and he's been chewing on EVERYTHING. So far, his hands and those link type rings work the best for him to chew on. He also likes to chew on my chin, and my arm.
Well, he's getting whiney, and I need to hop in the shower. Good luck to me on that one! Hahaha!
Other things-OMG last week when Jack got back from travel was the cutest-the baby looked at him, got really big eyes and then broke out into the biggest smile. But then he was fussy for two days. I think he was having trouble pooping and having teeth pain issues. They are not poking through, but there are two bumps, and he's been chewing on EVERYTHING. So far, his hands and those link type rings work the best for him to chew on. He also likes to chew on my chin, and my arm.
Well, he's getting whiney, and I need to hop in the shower. Good luck to me on that one! Hahaha!
Wednesday, April 21, 2010
One year ago
One year ago today was my due date with our first baby.
One year ago today I cried my eyes out on my way to visit a good friend before she moved 700 miles away, and cried my eyes out on the way home. I was so sad for many reasons.
One year ago today I had no real clue I was pregnant with my perfect baby boy, Jack.
One year ago life was very different than it is today. Where there was once an empty, aching feeling, there is more joy than I could ever have imagined. I still think about the baby we lost, and wonder what he or she (I believe in my heart it was a she) would have been like.
Would I trade my life as it is now for what could have been a year ago, what *should* have been a year ago? No. My precious perfect Jack wouldn't be here. I couldn't imagine my life without him.
The pain of a loss has amplified my love for my child, and for my husband. It has also made me realize how strong I am, and how strong women are, and how much a heart can love.
One year ago today I cried my eyes out on my way to visit a good friend before she moved 700 miles away, and cried my eyes out on the way home. I was so sad for many reasons.
One year ago today I had no real clue I was pregnant with my perfect baby boy, Jack.
One year ago life was very different than it is today. Where there was once an empty, aching feeling, there is more joy than I could ever have imagined. I still think about the baby we lost, and wonder what he or she (I believe in my heart it was a she) would have been like.
Would I trade my life as it is now for what could have been a year ago, what *should* have been a year ago? No. My precious perfect Jack wouldn't be here. I couldn't imagine my life without him.
The pain of a loss has amplified my love for my child, and for my husband. It has also made me realize how strong I am, and how strong women are, and how much a heart can love.
Tuesday, April 20, 2010
Cute thing of the day
This morning, I had Jack sitting on my lap after he drank his bottle. He was sitting there, and the dog came up and the dog snuck a lick on the baby's hand. Jack giggled at that feeling. He then started to follow the dog with his eyes. Then the funniest thing happened-he started yelling at the dog and when the dog would look at him he would smile.
Normally, Jack swats at the dog like he was annoyed because the dog ALWAYS tries to sniff or lick him. But it seems that Jack has developed an attachment to Max, because this weekend when we had the dog at the Kennel, Jack was looking around for him and was a bit quieter than usual.
I think they will be great friends.
Normally, Jack swats at the dog like he was annoyed because the dog ALWAYS tries to sniff or lick him. But it seems that Jack has developed an attachment to Max, because this weekend when we had the dog at the Kennel, Jack was looking around for him and was a bit quieter than usual.
I think they will be great friends.
wow, I did it again
I have abandoned a blog.
Well, things have been busy since December 21, 2009.
First Christmas happened, which is pretty busy normally, but even more hard to deal with when you're 39 1/2 weeks pregnant. Add into that mix that I was supposed to be resting as much as possible due to blood pressure issues, and ended up doing a total of 4 or 5 sets of pee collections/labs to make sure I wasn't developing pre-eclampsia...yeah. It was interesting.
Well, quick update: Jack was born on 12/28/2009 at 11:00 pm via c-section due to "failure to progress". I was induced because I developed mild pre-eclampsia and after 9 or so hours, the doctor suggested a c-section and I was like yes. Now. Jack felt the same way. Our beautiful perfect baby boy was born weighing 7 lbs, 1 oz, and was 21.7 inches long.
He was wedged up under my ribs because he was so darn tall. Jack said he just looked around in the nursery and didn't cry. He just observed and took it all in.
Now he's almost four months old. He's still quite observant. He cries, but not too often, and not too long. Usually its when he's hungry, or when he's really tired.
Breastfeeding just didn't work for us. We have been through three different formulas and found one that seems to work. He spits up alot. We use Enfamil AR now, and that seems to help. I still get spat upon frequently, but at least its thicker and kinda goops up instead of running all over the place.
He's been sleeping through the night pretty much since he was 9 weeks old. He moved from the bassinet to crib on 2/13/10-he was 6 weeks old. His first smile was on 1/29/10 (month plus one day), and he smiles ALL the time now. He's got different smiles for different situations and people now. He's got the "shit eating" grin, the full smile, the open mouthed smile (he uses that for new things he likes), the smile where his eyes twinkle right before, and his "I am not too sure" smile. He also giggles and laughs. His first giggle was around 2 months. He giggled when I was brushing his hair. Or really his scalp, because he has very fine blonde hair.
Jack's favorite toy is his hippo that has bells in its toes and a wide open mouth. Its quite interesting to look at and he likes to put it in his mouth. He has awesome head control, and is starting to pull himself to sitting. He's been eating cereal for two weeks now and gobbles it right up.
He hasn't started rolling over yet, but he's getting close. He loves his playmat, highchair, and is warming up to the exersaucer. He hates being strapped in his carseat, and will usually cry, but will give up after a minute because he knows its not negotiable.
So far, we have found the journey of parenthood to be challenging, but amazing and wonderful and the best thing ever.
Well, things have been busy since December 21, 2009.
First Christmas happened, which is pretty busy normally, but even more hard to deal with when you're 39 1/2 weeks pregnant. Add into that mix that I was supposed to be resting as much as possible due to blood pressure issues, and ended up doing a total of 4 or 5 sets of pee collections/labs to make sure I wasn't developing pre-eclampsia...yeah. It was interesting.
Well, quick update: Jack was born on 12/28/2009 at 11:00 pm via c-section due to "failure to progress". I was induced because I developed mild pre-eclampsia and after 9 or so hours, the doctor suggested a c-section and I was like yes. Now. Jack felt the same way. Our beautiful perfect baby boy was born weighing 7 lbs, 1 oz, and was 21.7 inches long.
He was wedged up under my ribs because he was so darn tall. Jack said he just looked around in the nursery and didn't cry. He just observed and took it all in.
Now he's almost four months old. He's still quite observant. He cries, but not too often, and not too long. Usually its when he's hungry, or when he's really tired.
Breastfeeding just didn't work for us. We have been through three different formulas and found one that seems to work. He spits up alot. We use Enfamil AR now, and that seems to help. I still get spat upon frequently, but at least its thicker and kinda goops up instead of running all over the place.
He's been sleeping through the night pretty much since he was 9 weeks old. He moved from the bassinet to crib on 2/13/10-he was 6 weeks old. His first smile was on 1/29/10 (month plus one day), and he smiles ALL the time now. He's got different smiles for different situations and people now. He's got the "shit eating" grin, the full smile, the open mouthed smile (he uses that for new things he likes), the smile where his eyes twinkle right before, and his "I am not too sure" smile. He also giggles and laughs. His first giggle was around 2 months. He giggled when I was brushing his hair. Or really his scalp, because he has very fine blonde hair.
Jack's favorite toy is his hippo that has bells in its toes and a wide open mouth. Its quite interesting to look at and he likes to put it in his mouth. He has awesome head control, and is starting to pull himself to sitting. He's been eating cereal for two weeks now and gobbles it right up.
He hasn't started rolling over yet, but he's getting close. He loves his playmat, highchair, and is warming up to the exersaucer. He hates being strapped in his carseat, and will usually cry, but will give up after a minute because he knows its not negotiable.
So far, we have found the journey of parenthood to be challenging, but amazing and wonderful and the best thing ever.
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