Oops, a bit blurry.
Colin at the start of the egg trail. He only picked up one.
Just some of his Easter Treats.
Saturday, April 30, 2011
Illness Day Two
Well our night was good considering what was going on with Colin. He woke just before 3am and I gave him some Tylenol before settling him back into bed. He went back to sleep quickly and stayed asleep until 6:40am. Since he barely ate the day before I got up and nursed him before giving him his meds and putting him back to bed (he didn't want to stay awake!). He slept until about 8:30am. I brought him into bed with us after this, thinking he would snuggle and watch TV but he fell back to sleep for about 30 minutes in our bed.
Once he got up for the third time, he actually got down on the floor and played with his toys which was nice to see as last night he was feeling so badly he could hardly interact with us, let alone play. He did have two more naps about 2-3 hours each and was ready for bed at his usual bedtime of 7:30pm. Although there was times during the day where you could tell he was sick he also had a lot of happy grins to share.
A happy note: Colin's new trick is to be on his knees in the bath tub, hands in the air and then fall down on to his hands, splashing himself and me. He crawls up and down the length of the bath tub doing this and laughing. Very funny to watch and I encouraged him in this activity tonight just because it was nice to see him happy.
Disclaimer: I'll be so happy to have my healthy happy boy back.
Once he got up for the third time, he actually got down on the floor and played with his toys which was nice to see as last night he was feeling so badly he could hardly interact with us, let alone play. He did have two more naps about 2-3 hours each and was ready for bed at his usual bedtime of 7:30pm. Although there was times during the day where you could tell he was sick he also had a lot of happy grins to share.
A happy note: Colin's new trick is to be on his knees in the bath tub, hands in the air and then fall down on to his hands, splashing himself and me. He crawls up and down the length of the bath tub doing this and laughing. Very funny to watch and I encouraged him in this activity tonight just because it was nice to see him happy.
Disclaimer: I'll be so happy to have my healthy happy boy back.
Friday, April 29, 2011
Rough days lately.
My poor little boy has become so sick, suddenly, even after being seen by three different doctors, three days in a row.
His fever spiked to 103.6 this afternoon so I called the nurses line (8-1-1) and they said to watch for changes in his breathing, try to get him to drink/eat as much as possible etc. About an hour later Colin was breathing fast and his tummy was moving not just his chest/rib cage. So I took him to the ER and he has a respitory infection as well as an eye infection and a fever compliments of the r. infection. He also puked all over himself and me.
By the time we got home it was two hours past his bed time. Colin was so tired and sick he was practically limp and didn't bother moving as I put him on the couch, gave his meds and changed his pjs. I hope he gets some relief tonight and gets enough sleep. He hasn't eaten much so I am kinda expecting him to wake to eat in the night. That said I should get to bed.
Disclaimer: Fingers crossed for a good night.
His fever spiked to 103.6 this afternoon so I called the nurses line (8-1-1) and they said to watch for changes in his breathing, try to get him to drink/eat as much as possible etc. About an hour later Colin was breathing fast and his tummy was moving not just his chest/rib cage. So I took him to the ER and he has a respitory infection as well as an eye infection and a fever compliments of the r. infection. He also puked all over himself and me.
By the time we got home it was two hours past his bed time. Colin was so tired and sick he was practically limp and didn't bother moving as I put him on the couch, gave his meds and changed his pjs. I hope he gets some relief tonight and gets enough sleep. He hasn't eaten much so I am kinda expecting him to wake to eat in the night. That said I should get to bed.
Disclaimer: Fingers crossed for a good night.
Wednesday, April 27, 2011
A day late.
Even though I have good intentions to post daily, some days it's just not going to happen. Wither I'm procrastinating, busy or just plain lazy and wanting me time I am bound to skip days.
Anyway, Colin had his one year checkup yesterday. The doctor was pleased with his progress. He is weighing in at 21 lbs 7 oz and measuring at 28.7 inches tall. So not yet big enough to turn his car seat around so that he can be forward facing, and not yet tall enough for all the shorts he received for his birthday to fit him but he'll get there.
Yesterday and today Colin has had some goo in his eyes and his daycare wanted him to be checked before returning. I took him to the walk in clinic this morning and was told it was not an infection and that he wasn't contagious. So we'll see what tomorrow brings and if he goes back to daycare and myself back to work.
Disclaimer: At least I still get paid when I have to take time off work to take care of my sick boy.
Anyway, Colin had his one year checkup yesterday. The doctor was pleased with his progress. He is weighing in at 21 lbs 7 oz and measuring at 28.7 inches tall. So not yet big enough to turn his car seat around so that he can be forward facing, and not yet tall enough for all the shorts he received for his birthday to fit him but he'll get there.
Yesterday and today Colin has had some goo in his eyes and his daycare wanted him to be checked before returning. I took him to the walk in clinic this morning and was told it was not an infection and that he wasn't contagious. So we'll see what tomorrow brings and if he goes back to daycare and myself back to work.
Disclaimer: At least I still get paid when I have to take time off work to take care of my sick boy.
Monday, April 25, 2011
Fabulous Weekend
Whew, what a weekend. I, for one, had a great couple of days. Colin's birthday was Friday. Saturday we had dinner with Chad's family, yummy turkey. On Sunday I got Colin out of bed and showed him the Easter eggs that I had set out the night before. Colin picked up one and played with it but couldn't care about the rest. We had another turkey supper with my parents and family along with more Easter treats. Today we went to my aunt's for a Easter egg hunt and dinner. Colin managed to pick up four chocolate eggs and put them in his basket before losing interest.
And tomorrow I can sleep in (as long as Colin lets me) as I don't have to work until the afternoon. Colin has his one year check up. I can't wait to see how tall he is and what his weight is. I've been putting him on our scale but as he won't stand on it I can only estimate his weight at 22 lbs. I'll update tomorrow!
Disclaimer: I take no credit for the above picture. Found it on google. Happy Easter!
And tomorrow I can sleep in (as long as Colin lets me) as I don't have to work until the afternoon. Colin has his one year check up. I can't wait to see how tall he is and what his weight is. I've been putting him on our scale but as he won't stand on it I can only estimate his weight at 22 lbs. I'll update tomorrow!
Disclaimer: I take no credit for the above picture. Found it on google. Happy Easter!
Friday, April 22, 2011
My Baby Turns One
Last year I was crying to God and any body who would listen to help me as baby was stuck in the birth canal but my body was working overtime to get him out, not knowing it was not happening. This year I went into Colin's bedroom with joy, crying out "Happy birthday baby!"
What a difference a year makes. I knew that a baby was the next step in my life but had such a hard time adjusting to being a parent that I believe I was bordering on Post Par tum Depression. I was ready to give him up and forget about being a mother. Now, on this day, this happy day, I can't imagine what I would be doing if he wasn't here, in our lives.
Of course he was spoiled by everyone but didn't get too many toys. He's not yet at the stage of actually playing with toys, he's still mouthing and banging things. He received a lot of summer clothes which I am thankful for as he doesn't have any and now probably has enough for the summer :)
At the end of this busy day I am thankful that I have a reason to celebrate. That I have a healthy happy son. He is everything.
Disclaimer: How blessed I am to have had Colin Derek chose me as his mother.
What a difference a year makes. I knew that a baby was the next step in my life but had such a hard time adjusting to being a parent that I believe I was bordering on Post Par tum Depression. I was ready to give him up and forget about being a mother. Now, on this day, this happy day, I can't imagine what I would be doing if he wasn't here, in our lives.
We spent the morning at home, doing our normal routine. Before heading out Colin got his hair cut and I dressed him in his Birthday Boy shirt that I had made for him.
We had his party at my parent's house as it is bigger then ours and we were expecting around 30 people, mostly family. About 25 people showed up so it was good. Busy but good. I planned everything to be kid friendly, even though Colin obviously wouldn't participate in the crafts etc. We had "Alligator Soup" (homemade chicken noodle with toy gators in it), buns and veggies. Very simple but tasty. I was happy that the soup turned out as I cooked the chickens myself and I am not a good cook. But the highlight was of course the cake.
By the time we had cake Colin was getting a bit tired so he didn't get as into the spirit as I thought. Although he did get icing up to his eyebrows (and I don't have a picture of that, but I'm sure someone else does). After a quick bath I opened his presents as he was not interested in them at all.
At the end of this busy day I am thankful that I have a reason to celebrate. That I have a healthy happy son. He is everything.
Monday, April 18, 2011
Clipping away at the branches
I've muted the TV so that I can listen to my son gurgle, coo, laugh and chat away in his bed. I laid him down 45 minutes ago, after he was moments away from sleep on my chest. All was quiet after I put him to bed and left the room. All was quiet as I mopped the floor. And all was quiet as I settled down on the couch to watch game shows and House, and to surf the net.
I love that I have someone in my life that makes me sit in silence just to listen to his baby jargon. I love that I have a baby to make me wonder about the small things.
So I still have a lot of branches in my head. Here we go.....
I mopped my kitchen floor tonight. You know your not a good housewife when you feel accomplished over mopping. And it's no wonder that I don't mop more often as 15 minutes after I had finished my husband walked across the floor with his muddy shoes. He had watched me mop.....
Colin is getting another tooth. It's finally at the surface, about to cut through. I knew something was going. He's a bit cranky but more tired. Hoping it cuts soon.
I have ordered a birthday boy shirt for Colin, now just have to get the ingredients for chicken noodle soup, biscuits and ribbon for the goody bags. I will try to get all of this done tomorrow so that I can have a couple days to prepare for the day.
My cousin in law showed up and I lost some of the branches that I was going to write about. We'll see if they come back tomorrow.
Disclaimer: My son was still chatting away 1 hour, 15 minutes after I put him to bed.
I love that I have someone in my life that makes me sit in silence just to listen to his baby jargon. I love that I have a baby to make me wonder about the small things.
I mopped my kitchen floor tonight. You know your not a good housewife when you feel accomplished over mopping. And it's no wonder that I don't mop more often as 15 minutes after I had finished my husband walked across the floor with his muddy shoes. He had watched me mop.....
Colin is getting another tooth. It's finally at the surface, about to cut through. I knew something was going. He's a bit cranky but more tired. Hoping it cuts soon.
I have ordered a birthday boy shirt for Colin, now just have to get the ingredients for chicken noodle soup, biscuits and ribbon for the goody bags. I will try to get all of this done tomorrow so that I can have a couple days to prepare for the day.
My cousin in law showed up and I lost some of the branches that I was going to write about. We'll see if they come back tomorrow.
Disclaimer: My son was still chatting away 1 hour, 15 minutes after I put him to bed.
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