My goodness, early November was my last post? Oy! Last month zoomed by. One work trip, some sickies and there a month goes. Thank goodness for some fun times in between. The boys love playing together for good and for bad. Can't seem to get Caleb to understand that his little brother is still little! Wish he could just behave for one evening.
My work has continued to be quite crazy busy and makes the days go by quick during the week as well.
Cameron has his two bottom teeth in front and is maybe working on a top one now. Although I thought one was coming a few weeks ago. Guess it was a return ear infection instead. Caleb had a wonderful 4th birthday party. Can't believe he's four already!
Anywho, can't think of more to say for now. Better finish up as there are baths to give and things to do before bedtime.
All the best of the holidays to all of you!!!
CC
Monday, December 15, 2008
Friday, November 7, 2008
Two teeth coming!
Yes, the second bottom tooth is trying to pop out as well. I'm sure it will be awhile before I can capture a good toothy grin of Cameron's. The first tooth hasn't fully come in yet. Considering the teething, Cameron has been pretty good. We've had a few longer stretches of sleep at night. Again we had to try and up his bottles and meals during the day. Maybe it is now working, we'll see.
Now is kind of a lull after Halloween is done and before we really gear up for Christmas. But, I am already thinking and planning. Before that though, we have Caleb's fourth birthday coming up in December! Four years!!! Wow! I think this weekend I will start gearing up for the Scooby Doo party and get at least the invitations going.
I've been re-assigned to a new client at work so that is giving me a fresh start and a new challenge. I've had a few weeks to peek at things and I'm starting to feel a little more confident. Of course next week I start to move more closer to the front line on the titles. Maybe then I'll start to feel differently. We'll see. I'll take each day as it comes. Always good to keep learning something new though!
Well, hope everyone is doing well. I'll try to get some more shots of the boys and upload them soon.
Take care and be well,
CC
Now is kind of a lull after Halloween is done and before we really gear up for Christmas. But, I am already thinking and planning. Before that though, we have Caleb's fourth birthday coming up in December! Four years!!! Wow! I think this weekend I will start gearing up for the Scooby Doo party and get at least the invitations going.
I've been re-assigned to a new client at work so that is giving me a fresh start and a new challenge. I've had a few weeks to peek at things and I'm starting to feel a little more confident. Of course next week I start to move more closer to the front line on the titles. Maybe then I'll start to feel differently. We'll see. I'll take each day as it comes. Always good to keep learning something new though!
Well, hope everyone is doing well. I'll try to get some more shots of the boys and upload them soon.
Take care and be well,
CC
Sunday, November 2, 2008
Halloween Fun
I'm trying to snatch a few minutes of Cameron sitting in his play seat to upload some recent pics from Halloween and such. He's not really keen on sitting through since he's discovered all the fun of exploring the house and getting into EVERYTHING!!!! Big Brother Caleb is "helping" Dad organize in the garage. That's lasted longer than usual. Even so my time is probably short.
We did take the boys out for fun trick or treating at a very nice neighborhood in our town. They are so used to welcoming trick or treating that local cops direct traffic for parking and bicycle cops patrol through the neighborhood amongst the trick or treaters. It was all worth it as the homeowners really were ready and waiting with their beautiful homes decorated nice. We wound up going with some neighbor friends and so Caleb really enjoyed himself. We of course had to tell the older boys to wait for the neighbor's younger son. Cameron hung out in the stroller for a good.
Actually Cameron was quite good considering that he is working his first tooth. The tip of it is showing now. Not sure if the neighbor tooth is coming soon too. Guess we'll see.
Well, guess I'll keep this post short since I can't think straight right now. I'll get to uploading the pictures!!! The good stuff!
Hope everyone is well.
Take care,
CC
We did take the boys out for fun trick or treating at a very nice neighborhood in our town. They are so used to welcoming trick or treating that local cops direct traffic for parking and bicycle cops patrol through the neighborhood amongst the trick or treaters. It was all worth it as the homeowners really were ready and waiting with their beautiful homes decorated nice. We wound up going with some neighbor friends and so Caleb really enjoyed himself. We of course had to tell the older boys to wait for the neighbor's younger son. Cameron hung out in the stroller for a good.
Actually Cameron was quite good considering that he is working his first tooth. The tip of it is showing now. Not sure if the neighbor tooth is coming soon too. Guess we'll see.
Well, guess I'll keep this post short since I can't think straight right now. I'll get to uploading the pictures!!! The good stuff!
Hope everyone is well.
Take care,
CC
Friday, October 17, 2008
Standing baby!!!
Well, I guess I should mark it down that Cameron is definitely standing up with help on a regular basis! He just loves to pull up and stand. Even has let go a few times to stand alone for a second or two. So far no big boo boos, yay! Caleb is enjoying this new step too, he points out with such surprise, "Look! He's standing!" And had lots of fun the other morning when Cameron crawled over to the couch and was pulling up to look at him sitting on it. Gotta get the camera next time he does that.
Of course they both move so fast that it's tough to catch things quickly enough. :)
We're hoping to have a garage sale this week and sell some of the little baby gear and clothes that we are done using. I am okay with this and yet I may have a little twinge of sadness to see some of the things go. Last night I savored the moment after Cameron had drifted off to sleep and was sleeping on my shoulder still. I looked over at big boy Caleb and remembered that he used to do that. And I thought back to the point when he started to get bigger and I knew our rocking chair days were numbered. We still could fit but it just wouldn't be quite the same.
But there are other wonderful things to share. Like when he made me some "treats" to help me feel better from my headache last night. He made some toy part into a little plate and loaded it up with a variety of play food. Let's see, there was an orange, a lemon, an ice cream cone, some french fries and a cardboard orange juice container. The perfect headache remedy!
Well, hope everyone is doing well. Have a wonderful weekend! I will try to update some newer pictures between now and Monday!
CC
Of course they both move so fast that it's tough to catch things quickly enough. :)
We're hoping to have a garage sale this week and sell some of the little baby gear and clothes that we are done using. I am okay with this and yet I may have a little twinge of sadness to see some of the things go. Last night I savored the moment after Cameron had drifted off to sleep and was sleeping on my shoulder still. I looked over at big boy Caleb and remembered that he used to do that. And I thought back to the point when he started to get bigger and I knew our rocking chair days were numbered. We still could fit but it just wouldn't be quite the same.
But there are other wonderful things to share. Like when he made me some "treats" to help me feel better from my headache last night. He made some toy part into a little plate and loaded it up with a variety of play food. Let's see, there was an orange, a lemon, an ice cream cone, some french fries and a cardboard orange juice container. The perfect headache remedy!
Well, hope everyone is doing well. Have a wonderful weekend! I will try to update some newer pictures between now and Monday!
CC
Thursday, October 9, 2008
Lots of shots!
Oh my, I had to take both boys to the doctor on Tuesday afternoon. Cameron was due for his six month checkup and so he was due for three shots. Turned out that the doctor's office had flu shots available too. So I requested them for both boys. I feel almost a bit bad that I CHOOSE for them to have to get a shot. But I know that getting the flu would be much worse for everyone. Poor Caleb especially has gotten used to not having anything done at Cameron's checkups. He was quite upset that he had to get a shot too. I pointed out to him that his brother got three more than him! Both boys were screaming and crying by the time it was over but thankfully calmed down after a minute or two of a group hug.
On the way home, I told Caleb that I would be getting my own flu shot later in the week. He asked if I would cry and I said no that I wouldn't. That I knew getting the shot was much better than getting the flu bug. I tried to tell him about how it's a bad bug that makes you feel really awful. That the shot will help keep him healthy. By the next day he wanted to show a friend at daycare where he had gotten his shot!
Cameron is doing well and growing at a healthy pace. He's right in the middle for his range so doing well. I barely got to tell the doctor about all the things he's already doing. He asked if he was sitting up and I said that he's been doing that for awhile. He weighed in at 16 pounds which is a little less than I was thinking. I think the onesies that go to 18 pounds still seem a little bit snug and small on him!!!
Soon we'll be getting ready for Halloween. Caleb wants to be a ghost. Cameron was going to wear a hand me down Tigger outfit but I'm now realizing the outfit that was a little big for Caleb at his first Halloween might be way big for Cameron for his! That three month gap might make a bigger difference on the one year outfit. Might have to find him his own thing.
Well, mostly just the same old same old around our place. The sleeping through seems to be sticking. Of course we still get some 4am wakeups. I still walk around a bit sleepy and loopy headed so I'm amazed I functioned at all when he was getting up more often! Perhaps the damage is still not gone. Or it's just the busy pace that leaves me sometimes spinning in circles not sure what to do next.
Hope everyone is doing well! Take care and talk to you soon.
CC
On the way home, I told Caleb that I would be getting my own flu shot later in the week. He asked if I would cry and I said no that I wouldn't. That I knew getting the shot was much better than getting the flu bug. I tried to tell him about how it's a bad bug that makes you feel really awful. That the shot will help keep him healthy. By the next day he wanted to show a friend at daycare where he had gotten his shot!
Cameron is doing well and growing at a healthy pace. He's right in the middle for his range so doing well. I barely got to tell the doctor about all the things he's already doing. He asked if he was sitting up and I said that he's been doing that for awhile. He weighed in at 16 pounds which is a little less than I was thinking. I think the onesies that go to 18 pounds still seem a little bit snug and small on him!!!
Soon we'll be getting ready for Halloween. Caleb wants to be a ghost. Cameron was going to wear a hand me down Tigger outfit but I'm now realizing the outfit that was a little big for Caleb at his first Halloween might be way big for Cameron for his! That three month gap might make a bigger difference on the one year outfit. Might have to find him his own thing.
Well, mostly just the same old same old around our place. The sleeping through seems to be sticking. Of course we still get some 4am wakeups. I still walk around a bit sleepy and loopy headed so I'm amazed I functioned at all when he was getting up more often! Perhaps the damage is still not gone. Or it's just the busy pace that leaves me sometimes spinning in circles not sure what to do next.
Hope everyone is doing well! Take care and talk to you soon.
CC
Friday, October 3, 2008
New look
Well, I think I've finally decided on a new look here for the blog. I've been playing around with some free templates from "cutestblogontheblock". I had a design picked out but "someone" stole it from me. (Kidding!!!) As I played around with other options, I kept coming back to ones similar to the same look. Of course a few in the middle had some backgrounds that were too dark or page elements that were creeping into my text of my posts. I guess this one has the best of all worlds. For now.
So, the boys have been quite busy. Caleb has graduated out of his Thomas the Train shoes. For the last few years his new shoes had to be a bigger size of the same Thomas shoes. But now he wanted Batman ones. Sigh, a small silly thing but to me shows how he's becoming a big boy already.
Cameron will go through being a baby at hyper speed I think. He's into full blown crawling and now has also started to pull himself up on things. He pulled himself all the way to standing in his crib the other night. The first few times he let go and fell back. The third time he bent his knees and landed on his butt. He does not like to sit still in his seat anymore but to let him out requires close watching to keep him from bumping into things or falling down. That phase of staying where I put him really went by fast!!!
Of course we have the trade off in that many nights now he is sleeping through. This morning had a 4am wakeup but he did go back to sleep. I had to wake him up to get ready to go to daycare. He was happy and smiling though.
I'm still feeling tired at times and scatter brained. So I'm just amazed at how long I did function with the more severe sleep deprivation. Thank goodness perhaps the worst of it is behind us. I know there will be times of sleepless nights but ideally the constant routine of them is mostly gone. We'll see.
So it's a Friday and so the weekend is almost upon us. Maybe we will take out fall decorations and bake something yummy with pumpkin and spices in it. Make it feel like fall for us.
Hope everyone is doing well. Take care,
CC
So, the boys have been quite busy. Caleb has graduated out of his Thomas the Train shoes. For the last few years his new shoes had to be a bigger size of the same Thomas shoes. But now he wanted Batman ones. Sigh, a small silly thing but to me shows how he's becoming a big boy already.
Cameron will go through being a baby at hyper speed I think. He's into full blown crawling and now has also started to pull himself up on things. He pulled himself all the way to standing in his crib the other night. The first few times he let go and fell back. The third time he bent his knees and landed on his butt. He does not like to sit still in his seat anymore but to let him out requires close watching to keep him from bumping into things or falling down. That phase of staying where I put him really went by fast!!!
Of course we have the trade off in that many nights now he is sleeping through. This morning had a 4am wakeup but he did go back to sleep. I had to wake him up to get ready to go to daycare. He was happy and smiling though.
I'm still feeling tired at times and scatter brained. So I'm just amazed at how long I did function with the more severe sleep deprivation. Thank goodness perhaps the worst of it is behind us. I know there will be times of sleepless nights but ideally the constant routine of them is mostly gone. We'll see.
So it's a Friday and so the weekend is almost upon us. Maybe we will take out fall decorations and bake something yummy with pumpkin and spices in it. Make it feel like fall for us.
Hope everyone is doing well. Take care,
CC
Wednesday, September 24, 2008
Breezy Fall Day
Ah, the years in Florida must be starting to affect me. Carey and I both commented that it was starting to feel like fall today! The morning temp is all of....77 degrees. With a nice breeze and a decrease in the humidity, there is a slight coolness that to us is the promise of the summer heat going away for at least a few months. It is probably so small that anyone from elsewhere would not even notice.
With equal amazement, I'm getting a kick out of watching Cameron crawling and exploring his world now. I know that every child crawls at some point but I feel so proud of the little guy. It is really amazing how all of a sudden one day they take off and move those little hands and knees to take themselves around the room. It also makes me appreciate again how far Caleb has come from the little baby he once was too. And even more amazing that I have not aged at all while this was happening! (Ha ha ha!) Sure makes you more aware of the passing of time.
I'm again having to go through Cameron's clothes and remove outgrown items. I'm remembering now too that this early stage of eating baby food means more destroyed items that get stained beyond saving. So, I may have to get out and buy Cameron some new things. Maybe even some more pants for this cool fall weather!
Well, maybe I'll try and get outside again today to enjoy the nice breezy day. It reminds me that it's almost time for pumpkins, leaves and Halloween fun.
Take care and talk to you soon!
CC
With equal amazement, I'm getting a kick out of watching Cameron crawling and exploring his world now. I know that every child crawls at some point but I feel so proud of the little guy. It is really amazing how all of a sudden one day they take off and move those little hands and knees to take themselves around the room. It also makes me appreciate again how far Caleb has come from the little baby he once was too. And even more amazing that I have not aged at all while this was happening! (Ha ha ha!) Sure makes you more aware of the passing of time.
I'm again having to go through Cameron's clothes and remove outgrown items. I'm remembering now too that this early stage of eating baby food means more destroyed items that get stained beyond saving. So, I may have to get out and buy Cameron some new things. Maybe even some more pants for this cool fall weather!
Well, maybe I'll try and get outside again today to enjoy the nice breezy day. It reminds me that it's almost time for pumpkins, leaves and Halloween fun.
Take care and talk to you soon!
CC
Monday, September 22, 2008
Shhhhh, we might be on a roll
I do not want to jinx it but I think we might be on a roll with Cameron for sleeping (insert happy dance!). He's not actually had a bottle in the middle of the night for about 5-6 nights. He's slept all the way through two nights. He's woken up less and less other nights. I know we will likely backslide back a few times. But, today is a nice day after sleeping a nice stretch of time. I did of course do the 4:30 ish wake up, the "Wait a minute, is he still sleeping??? Is he okay? Should I check on him?" Crazy how you almost get used to getting up.
So, one thing that probably helped the good sleeping for Cameron was a long day for everyone on Saturday. We headed down to Disney. I spent much of Friday making a list of things to bring. I dashed about Saturday morning packing bottles, spoons, baby food, bib, etc, etc. I had about 4 bags of stuff. Even ponchos and a raincoat for if it rained! We were about 20-30 minutes in when we realized that we had both forgotten the biggest, most important and most difficult to replace item......the stroller. I confess we did a bad thing in that moment. We went to Walmart and bought a stroller with the intent to return it the next day. We stopped at a friend's house for a brief visit as planned and Carey assembled the stroller quickly.
The replacement stroller worked out okay although it was a single and so we could only put one boy in it. Although we had fun joking we were going to sit Cameron on Caleb's lap. Caleb was very tired later in the day from all of the walking and I think he's almost outgrown his shoes too. Thankfully he could fit in the stroller for at least some breaks from the walking.
We almost packed it in and went back home when we stopped at the Contemporary Resort to try and feed Cameron some baby food. In looking bad, if it had been on a sitcom, I probably would have been laughing hysterically. Target practice on a squirmy baby with squash is not an activity I would highly recommend. And doing this so close to the escalators was of course asking for trouble with too much temptation for Caleb. Thank goodness for the guardian angel that watched over him as he wandered off and took a solo trip up and down the escalator. My heart still jumps into my throat at the thought of him doing this.
The balance came later on when we sat on a boat and rode around the waterway to Epcot and some of the hotels. Cameron was hanging over my arm, laughing and giggling as he played with Caleb's hair. Caleb of course ate it up and was egging him on. It would have been a great picture if we could have found the camera in time. But at least I can think about it and remember that we did have wonderful moments like that. Plus some great pizza and funnel cake. Just enough of a break from the ordinary and everyday. And a good practice run for the next time we head down there. With our stroller!!!!
Man, I still need a nap from this weekend....hope everyone is doing well.
CC
So, one thing that probably helped the good sleeping for Cameron was a long day for everyone on Saturday. We headed down to Disney. I spent much of Friday making a list of things to bring. I dashed about Saturday morning packing bottles, spoons, baby food, bib, etc, etc. I had about 4 bags of stuff. Even ponchos and a raincoat for if it rained! We were about 20-30 minutes in when we realized that we had both forgotten the biggest, most important and most difficult to replace item......the stroller. I confess we did a bad thing in that moment. We went to Walmart and bought a stroller with the intent to return it the next day. We stopped at a friend's house for a brief visit as planned and Carey assembled the stroller quickly.
The replacement stroller worked out okay although it was a single and so we could only put one boy in it. Although we had fun joking we were going to sit Cameron on Caleb's lap. Caleb was very tired later in the day from all of the walking and I think he's almost outgrown his shoes too. Thankfully he could fit in the stroller for at least some breaks from the walking.
We almost packed it in and went back home when we stopped at the Contemporary Resort to try and feed Cameron some baby food. In looking bad, if it had been on a sitcom, I probably would have been laughing hysterically. Target practice on a squirmy baby with squash is not an activity I would highly recommend. And doing this so close to the escalators was of course asking for trouble with too much temptation for Caleb. Thank goodness for the guardian angel that watched over him as he wandered off and took a solo trip up and down the escalator. My heart still jumps into my throat at the thought of him doing this.
The balance came later on when we sat on a boat and rode around the waterway to Epcot and some of the hotels. Cameron was hanging over my arm, laughing and giggling as he played with Caleb's hair. Caleb of course ate it up and was egging him on. It would have been a great picture if we could have found the camera in time. But at least I can think about it and remember that we did have wonderful moments like that. Plus some great pizza and funnel cake. Just enough of a break from the ordinary and everyday. And a good practice run for the next time we head down there. With our stroller!!!!
Man, I still need a nap from this weekend....hope everyone is doing well.
CC
Friday, September 19, 2008
Trying for sleep
Well, I am trying to see if Cameron can sleep through the night. We made a change in his bottles and he's eating a lot more during the day at daycare. This week we had one night with a 3am feeding and one night he slept through. Last night I was up with him again around 1:30. I got him back to sleep without a bottle. He cried a bit when I left the room. He stayed calm if I sat in a chair by his crib so I did that until he fell off asleep to some lullaby music. Even this second time around I find that I am trying to feel out how to best navigate this transition. Of course with Caleb trying to sleep in the other room, if we can minimize the full blown crying, that would be best.
Wanted to update that the day after my last post I felt much better. I had my day of mourning and the next day dawned bright and new.
We've had a nice cool front come through recently and so last night we enjoyed a nice long walk in the evening with Caleb riding his bicycle. With Cameron eating better during the day at daycare, he's happier and not needing to eat quite as much in the evening. It's nice getting a little bit of time back in between "dinner" and "bedtime" snack for him. We can use it to pop out to a store, go for a walk or just give him some playtime.
Cameron is sitting up really well and is creeping around now. We have to watch carefully he doesn't explore the gliding ottoman or bump his head on the wood table. And no paper is safe near him. I let him tear up and crumple an ad one Sunday and since then he's eager to play with paper. Thank goodness for a crinkly book.
Well I guess that's about it. Still just tired and hopeful that soon we'll achieve full night's of sleep.
Hope everyone is doing well.
CC
Wanted to update that the day after my last post I felt much better. I had my day of mourning and the next day dawned bright and new.
We've had a nice cool front come through recently and so last night we enjoyed a nice long walk in the evening with Caleb riding his bicycle. With Cameron eating better during the day at daycare, he's happier and not needing to eat quite as much in the evening. It's nice getting a little bit of time back in between "dinner" and "bedtime" snack for him. We can use it to pop out to a store, go for a walk or just give him some playtime.
Cameron is sitting up really well and is creeping around now. We have to watch carefully he doesn't explore the gliding ottoman or bump his head on the wood table. And no paper is safe near him. I let him tear up and crumple an ad one Sunday and since then he's eager to play with paper. Thank goodness for a crinkly book.
Well I guess that's about it. Still just tired and hopeful that soon we'll achieve full night's of sleep.
Hope everyone is doing well.
CC
Tuesday, September 16, 2008
Remembering Mom
I knew that today was the anniversary of my Mom's passing. I was reminded of it recently as I heard the news that a former manager had passed away after a battle with cancer. In a small way she was always a bit of a mother figure, giving me my first break of a real solid job after college.
I had thought about today's anniversary but it had kind of been pushed back in my mind behind thoughts of my sleep quest with Cameron, concerns about my work closing and all the many thoughts that dash through my head on a daily basis.
Of all things I was in the car on my way to Walmart (how suburban of me) when I realized the song on the radio. It was one that I first heard in the days after Mom passed, "Calling all angels". The lyrics hit home then and still do. In the five years that have passed, when the song pops up on the radio, I always kind of feel like it's a little sign she's watching over me.
I still can't believe that it's been five years since she left us. I still can't believe that she's not here to see my boys and to know them in person. And yet I have faith that she does know them, I'm sure she's the force that has protected Caleb through his "danger boy" years. And I have high hopes that she is going to do the same for Cameron who is so intent on following in his big brother's footsteps, already crawling and trying to pull himself up on things.
I miss you today Mom. I wish you were here but I am grateful that you are in a better place. I'm glad that you are not trapped in a body that might have restricted you and kept you alive but miserable.
CC
I had thought about today's anniversary but it had kind of been pushed back in my mind behind thoughts of my sleep quest with Cameron, concerns about my work closing and all the many thoughts that dash through my head on a daily basis.
Of all things I was in the car on my way to Walmart (how suburban of me) when I realized the song on the radio. It was one that I first heard in the days after Mom passed, "Calling all angels". The lyrics hit home then and still do. In the five years that have passed, when the song pops up on the radio, I always kind of feel like it's a little sign she's watching over me.
I still can't believe that it's been five years since she left us. I still can't believe that she's not here to see my boys and to know them in person. And yet I have faith that she does know them, I'm sure she's the force that has protected Caleb through his "danger boy" years. And I have high hopes that she is going to do the same for Cameron who is so intent on following in his big brother's footsteps, already crawling and trying to pull himself up on things.
I miss you today Mom. I wish you were here but I am grateful that you are in a better place. I'm glad that you are not trapped in a body that might have restricted you and kept you alive but miserable.
CC
Monday, September 8, 2008
Sitting up!!!
Well, over the weekend, Cameron got himself sitting up a few times. He got better and better at it and was enjoying banging a rattle and such on the floor. He toppled over a few times but did good about getting back up. That's good considering he either had a cold or was teething since Saturday. Runny nose, drooling and kind of cranky. I kind of kept watching for crawling that I didn't think about him sitting up soon.
And he slept even worse than before. So tired. But, Carey has a good perspective that this will probably continue through at least the first year. So, I guess I should keep that idea in mind and than I will be VERY pleasantly surprised if we luck out before then.
Fingers crossed that the dear one does not sleep all day at daycare and get his patterns mixed up. May have to call today and check to encourage daycare provider not to slack off and be lazy. Hopefully I won't have to threaten to call her house all night if Cameron keeps us up. Kidding!
Caleb had a fun weekend with going to a daycare friend's birthday party. He was a good boy at it and I was grateful as another mom had her hands full with a toddler who kept wanting to run away from the swimming activity and into the street! Yikes!!! It was nice to sit and relax for a bit. The calm before the storm of Cameron being a toddler.
Well, hope everyone is doing well. Take care,
CC
And he slept even worse than before. So tired. But, Carey has a good perspective that this will probably continue through at least the first year. So, I guess I should keep that idea in mind and than I will be VERY pleasantly surprised if we luck out before then.
Fingers crossed that the dear one does not sleep all day at daycare and get his patterns mixed up. May have to call today and check to encourage daycare provider not to slack off and be lazy. Hopefully I won't have to threaten to call her house all night if Cameron keeps us up. Kidding!
Caleb had a fun weekend with going to a daycare friend's birthday party. He was a good boy at it and I was grateful as another mom had her hands full with a toddler who kept wanting to run away from the swimming activity and into the street! Yikes!!! It was nice to sit and relax for a bit. The calm before the storm of Cameron being a toddler.
Well, hope everyone is doing well. Take care,
CC
Friday, September 5, 2008
Will I EVER sleep again????
Oy, I am so tired of being tired. I know that a good friend of mine said that establishing a sleep schedule with a baby is an ongoing thing and not a one time goal. Man, that is true in our house. The routine still varies widely. Some nights some peace can be bought with the pacifier, other nights not. In the wee hours of the night, it's just easier many times to provide a bottle and get back to bed sooner. And ensure that the whole house isn't awakened with a crying baby.
Perhaps I would not be so frustrated if it were not for my new arch nemesis. There is a woman at work who in many ways is lovely. But, her baby who is younger than Cameron is sleeping through the night. Which she has bragged about several times. I've done my best to graciously congratulate her.
It's getting to the point that helpful advice like "you should feed him more" is not very welcome. Every evening the boy is a chowhound and puts away quite a feast. I figure each night, "There, that should buy us more hours". But nope, the last few nights I'm seeing the little stinkerbutt earlier and earlier. He's lucky he's so cute.
Well, I suppose I've vented enough about my ongoing sleep obsession. I do remind myself that at just around 5 months, Cameron is still young and he's doing pretty good. I still have faith that we'll get there eventually. At some point we will be sleeping more and this will start to fade into a fuzzy, sleepy memory. And don't anybody tell me otherwise because I don't want to know!!!
Hope everyone is doing well. Best wishes and good rest to all,
CC
Perhaps I would not be so frustrated if it were not for my new arch nemesis. There is a woman at work who in many ways is lovely. But, her baby who is younger than Cameron is sleeping through the night. Which she has bragged about several times. I've done my best to graciously congratulate her.
It's getting to the point that helpful advice like "you should feed him more" is not very welcome. Every evening the boy is a chowhound and puts away quite a feast. I figure each night, "There, that should buy us more hours". But nope, the last few nights I'm seeing the little stinkerbutt earlier and earlier. He's lucky he's so cute.
Well, I suppose I've vented enough about my ongoing sleep obsession. I do remind myself that at just around 5 months, Cameron is still young and he's doing pretty good. I still have faith that we'll get there eventually. At some point we will be sleeping more and this will start to fade into a fuzzy, sleepy memory. And don't anybody tell me otherwise because I don't want to know!!!
Hope everyone is doing well. Best wishes and good rest to all,
CC
Wednesday, September 3, 2008
Creep, creep, creep and going backwards
Well, Cameron is still working on his moving. He almost tries to sit up as well. He have a tendency to move backwards in his efforts as so many babies do. But it is enough to get from place to place. If you put a new toy down on the floor, he is eager to get to it. I did start one bad thing in that I let him crumple up a newspaper ad which he enjoyed a lot. Now though he wants to grab all paper and crumble it up.
Yesterday when I went to get the boys at daycare, Caleb ran to me for a hug. Little Cameron was hanging out on the floor doing some exploring and he looked up and cried a bit. I felt like he wanted to run to Mommy too. Poor little sweetie.
Caleb has been really testing the limits lately. Trying out some sassing and back talking. He lost his favorite tv show last night. We'll see if it was enough of a wake up call to have a better evening today.
In other news of course we are watching Weather Channel more often with all the storm activity. Fay went overhead and caused some power outages but thankfully that was about all. Hopefully the other storms stay far away!!!
Well, hope everyone is doing well. Take care and talk to you soon.
CC
P.S. Will post new pictures soon!
Yesterday when I went to get the boys at daycare, Caleb ran to me for a hug. Little Cameron was hanging out on the floor doing some exploring and he looked up and cried a bit. I felt like he wanted to run to Mommy too. Poor little sweetie.
Caleb has been really testing the limits lately. Trying out some sassing and back talking. He lost his favorite tv show last night. We'll see if it was enough of a wake up call to have a better evening today.
In other news of course we are watching Weather Channel more often with all the storm activity. Fay went overhead and caused some power outages but thankfully that was about all. Hopefully the other storms stay far away!!!
Well, hope everyone is doing well. Take care and talk to you soon.
CC
P.S. Will post new pictures soon!
Wednesday, August 20, 2008
Rocking 'n rolling baby
Cameron is a boy on a mission. Just about whenever he is put down on the floor for some playtime, he rolls over and pulls himself up on his knees and starts rocking. Sometimes he stays up for a few minutes. Sometimes he topples forward onto his face. Other times he winds up flipping back over to his back. Which is usually followed by a startled expression of "What happened?!?!?" Even without being fully mobile yet with crawling, he's still turning and creeping and getting into things. It will be extra challenging trying to keep him out of the toys and things that have been left out by his older brother.
Caleb has taken to one of my favorite childhood story books, "The Monster at the End of this Book" with Grover. I've read it to him a few times and now he'll sometimes take out the book and flip through it "reading" it to himself, remembering many of the words from the pages. Dad is a bit more creative and will make up stories to tell him at bedtime. Those get remembered and recited back too.
In other news, we currently have the storm Fay in the area and she's trying to figure out where she's going to go and what she's going to do. We'll just be trying to employ some of the best rainy day activities to keep the boys busy. Should be interesting!
Well, take care and will write more soon.
CC
Caleb has taken to one of my favorite childhood story books, "The Monster at the End of this Book" with Grover. I've read it to him a few times and now he'll sometimes take out the book and flip through it "reading" it to himself, remembering many of the words from the pages. Dad is a bit more creative and will make up stories to tell him at bedtime. Those get remembered and recited back too.
In other news, we currently have the storm Fay in the area and she's trying to figure out where she's going to go and what she's going to do. We'll just be trying to employ some of the best rainy day activities to keep the boys busy. Should be interesting!
Well, take care and will write more soon.
CC
Friday, August 15, 2008
The sweet boys
Let's see, what's new? Not too much. We still have not reached full night sleeping on a regular basis. But, we have the one wee hours waking and he is usually going until after 5 the next time. (I have totally just jinxed us for the weekend and he'll be up at all hours.)
Cameron is starting to expect his cereal in the evening and is eating it better and better. He seems to be cutting teeth off and on all the time. Chewing two of his fingers is a new favorite move. Oh, and pulling his pacifier out of his mouth and playing with it or throwing it on the floor. He will not stay where I put him on the floor and so I have to be careful and watch that he doesn't crash into the very heavy legs of the coffee table. He'll turn and creep and scoot his way around to look at things. The other day he wanted to explore a plastic train of big brother's.
Big brother Caleb was especially sweet the other day. He was offering Cameron's burp cloth to him and called it his "blankie" but I said it wasn't really his blankie. That he doesn't actually have one. (He's got lots of quilts and blankets so what was I thinking?) But, Caleb promptly said that he had a blankie for him and ran and got his own treasured Cars blanket. He brought it back and gently covered up his brother with it. Did a very good job too. It was the sweetest moment.
Watching the two boys together is such a delight because they really do already enjoy each other in a special way. I know that sibling rivalry will come but at the same time I cannot wait for them to be old enough to really play together more. I know my sister and I had such great adventures playing together over the years. I can't even imagine what these two boys will do. I am hoping that they will settle down and play and NOT always jump on the couch and climb on things like a jungle gym. I swear Caleb is part monkey and watching "Curious George" all the time is of course no help. But, I hope that they continue to enjoy each other and want to be friends.
I guess we'll see what the future holds over time. For now, just trying to find simple moments in the day to slow down and savor.
Hope everyone is doing well!!! Talk to you soon.
CC
Cameron is starting to expect his cereal in the evening and is eating it better and better. He seems to be cutting teeth off and on all the time. Chewing two of his fingers is a new favorite move. Oh, and pulling his pacifier out of his mouth and playing with it or throwing it on the floor. He will not stay where I put him on the floor and so I have to be careful and watch that he doesn't crash into the very heavy legs of the coffee table. He'll turn and creep and scoot his way around to look at things. The other day he wanted to explore a plastic train of big brother's.
Big brother Caleb was especially sweet the other day. He was offering Cameron's burp cloth to him and called it his "blankie" but I said it wasn't really his blankie. That he doesn't actually have one. (He's got lots of quilts and blankets so what was I thinking?) But, Caleb promptly said that he had a blankie for him and ran and got his own treasured Cars blanket. He brought it back and gently covered up his brother with it. Did a very good job too. It was the sweetest moment.
Watching the two boys together is such a delight because they really do already enjoy each other in a special way. I know that sibling rivalry will come but at the same time I cannot wait for them to be old enough to really play together more. I know my sister and I had such great adventures playing together over the years. I can't even imagine what these two boys will do. I am hoping that they will settle down and play and NOT always jump on the couch and climb on things like a jungle gym. I swear Caleb is part monkey and watching "Curious George" all the time is of course no help. But, I hope that they continue to enjoy each other and want to be friends.
I guess we'll see what the future holds over time. For now, just trying to find simple moments in the day to slow down and savor.
Hope everyone is doing well!!! Talk to you soon.
CC
Monday, August 4, 2008
Four month checkup
Yesterday Cameron had his four month checkup and another round of shots. Poor baby, four shots and a vaccine by mouth. Of course he cried a lot and fell asleep for a bit on the ride home. He also took a little evening nap after a bottle. But, he actually woke up for a bit and played and was pretty happy.
Over the weekend we made more attempts at eating rice cereal. Later on Sunday, I took a chance and mixed it with just a bit of apple/prune juice as I was afraid the little guy was having "tummy issues". He really loved the cereal with the juice in it. He gobbled it down very well. We didn't get a full night's sleep but a nice stretch until 3:30.
Last night I did give him the rice cereal with juice again and he ate that well plus two good bottles at different times but all before bedtime. Not too surprisingly we had another restful night. I checked on him a few times when he made some noises but he never woke up fully wanting a bottle. We went all the way until 5:30 this morning. I think that is still more related to the shots but who knows.
Cameron weighed in good at 14 pounds and the doctor said that in the next few weeks we could start trying some stage 1 baby foods. Yay!
Cameron really enjoys spending at least some time on his belly. He'll grab for soft toys to chew on and will scoot a little bit to get to what he wants. He's working on rolling back onto his back but that gives him some trouble still and frustrates him sometimes.
Caleb meanwhile is doing well aside from being a challenging 3 1/2 year old whose "listening ears" don't work half the time. During the doctor appointment yesterday he would not leave the doctor's rolling seat alone and drew on his face and legs with the pen I had given him in hopes that he would draw in a little notebook until we were done. I am sure that I should have remembered to bring him the special markers he has that only work on the Crayola paper. That's the tough thing about an appointment on Monday.
All in all life is good although hectic. We're hoping to try harder to have more routine on our weekends. Easy to say today on Tuesday. We'll see come Saturday if we can focus our attentions and stick to it.
Hope everyone is doing well. Take care!
CC
Over the weekend we made more attempts at eating rice cereal. Later on Sunday, I took a chance and mixed it with just a bit of apple/prune juice as I was afraid the little guy was having "tummy issues". He really loved the cereal with the juice in it. He gobbled it down very well. We didn't get a full night's sleep but a nice stretch until 3:30.
Last night I did give him the rice cereal with juice again and he ate that well plus two good bottles at different times but all before bedtime. Not too surprisingly we had another restful night. I checked on him a few times when he made some noises but he never woke up fully wanting a bottle. We went all the way until 5:30 this morning. I think that is still more related to the shots but who knows.
Cameron weighed in good at 14 pounds and the doctor said that in the next few weeks we could start trying some stage 1 baby foods. Yay!
Cameron really enjoys spending at least some time on his belly. He'll grab for soft toys to chew on and will scoot a little bit to get to what he wants. He's working on rolling back onto his back but that gives him some trouble still and frustrates him sometimes.
Caleb meanwhile is doing well aside from being a challenging 3 1/2 year old whose "listening ears" don't work half the time. During the doctor appointment yesterday he would not leave the doctor's rolling seat alone and drew on his face and legs with the pen I had given him in hopes that he would draw in a little notebook until we were done. I am sure that I should have remembered to bring him the special markers he has that only work on the Crayola paper. That's the tough thing about an appointment on Monday.
All in all life is good although hectic. We're hoping to try harder to have more routine on our weekends. Easy to say today on Tuesday. We'll see come Saturday if we can focus our attentions and stick to it.
Hope everyone is doing well. Take care!
CC
Tuesday, July 29, 2008
Roly poly baby on the move
Cameron is really into rolling around and rolling over now. Makes for an added challenge during a diaper change. Last night and this morning, when I put him down on the floor, he rolled over to his belly. Also, he is managing to scoot around at least a little bit. He got on part of the wood floor that goes into the Florida Room this morning. I didn't expect him to get that far!!! Will have to remember to put him in a more open, carpeted area. Can't believe he's already moving around and not staying where I put him! We'll have to start baby proofing a lot better and making sure that Caleb does not leave hazards around.
Monday, July 28, 2008
Where did the month go?
Boy, I'm surprised I haven't posted in so long. Well, a few weeks ago we had both boys sick with a cold, Croup for Cameron. Last week was all about trying to get things back in order around the house. So, I guess that does bring us to the last week of another month.
In some ways it's busier as Cameron is a bit more active when he is awake and in other ways we now have the benefit of parking him in a "play center" for at least a few minutes of time. Over the weekend he took some real solid naps and so that let me take care of some things too. Totally forgot to upload new pics, oops!
We now have the green light to try cereal with Cameron. I have twice prepared rice cereal and enthusiastically offered it to the little guy. He has played with it on his tongue and grinned back at me so far. I don't know that he has really eaten any of though. So, it has not given us a breakthrough of sleeping through the night. At least we are back to one feeding in the wee hours and so that's good at least.
Caleb has taken to saying "How about me?" when conversation revolves around Cameron for too long. He's still feeling neglected some times but seems to be behaving a little bit better. And he is eager to talk to or play with Cameron. Cameron of course just watches everything he does with amazement and awe. He looks so eager to get down and play.
Our daycare will soon gear up for their "school year" to begin again and I think she will have desks for Caleb and his friends. So, he will get a taste of school and we'll see how that goes. Hoping maybe this time next summer to be getting ready for the voluntary pre-kindergarten for him. Can't believe and yet looking forward to maybe having a savings from paying for full time daycare!!!
Hope everyone is doing well. Take care.
CC
In some ways it's busier as Cameron is a bit more active when he is awake and in other ways we now have the benefit of parking him in a "play center" for at least a few minutes of time. Over the weekend he took some real solid naps and so that let me take care of some things too. Totally forgot to upload new pics, oops!
We now have the green light to try cereal with Cameron. I have twice prepared rice cereal and enthusiastically offered it to the little guy. He has played with it on his tongue and grinned back at me so far. I don't know that he has really eaten any of though. So, it has not given us a breakthrough of sleeping through the night. At least we are back to one feeding in the wee hours and so that's good at least.
Caleb has taken to saying "How about me?" when conversation revolves around Cameron for too long. He's still feeling neglected some times but seems to be behaving a little bit better. And he is eager to talk to or play with Cameron. Cameron of course just watches everything he does with amazement and awe. He looks so eager to get down and play.
Our daycare will soon gear up for their "school year" to begin again and I think she will have desks for Caleb and his friends. So, he will get a taste of school and we'll see how that goes. Hoping maybe this time next summer to be getting ready for the voluntary pre-kindergarten for him. Can't believe and yet looking forward to maybe having a savings from paying for full time daycare!!!
Hope everyone is doing well. Take care.
CC
Tuesday, July 8, 2008
One more shot
Cameron had a follow up shot this morning. He did very well and only cried a little bit. Next month will be a bunch of shots all at once again. It's an afternoon appointment though so he'll be able to come home and just relax the rest of the evening.
I had the nurse weigh him and he's now at 13 pounds, 2 ounces. :> That explains why the size 1 diapers that go up to 14 pounds were starting to seem a bit small. I had already started to put away some of the smaller newborn baby outfits because they were seeming tight. It seemed like time was going so slow and that the little guy wasn't getting big all that fast. Now all of a sudden he's already outgrown things.
He's a very alert little baby and just loves to stand on your legs and look at you with big grins. He also likes to try and grab your face. His latest new talent is blowing spit bubbles and that seems to amuse him a lot.
Big brother Caleb is doing excellent with his potty training. I guess we could almost say that we are there with it as most days he is staying dry all day. Still some oopses but that's to be expected. He actually came with us to the doctor appointment this morning. Note to self to remember an activity bag next time!!! He was taking the doctor's rolling seat for a spin around the exam room. Thank goodness it was a quick visit just for the shot with the nurse and we didn't have to wait on the doctor.
Well, of course I've missed several hours of the morning and now need to get to work! Hope everyone is doing well.
CC
I had the nurse weigh him and he's now at 13 pounds, 2 ounces. :> That explains why the size 1 diapers that go up to 14 pounds were starting to seem a bit small. I had already started to put away some of the smaller newborn baby outfits because they were seeming tight. It seemed like time was going so slow and that the little guy wasn't getting big all that fast. Now all of a sudden he's already outgrown things.
He's a very alert little baby and just loves to stand on your legs and look at you with big grins. He also likes to try and grab your face. His latest new talent is blowing spit bubbles and that seems to amuse him a lot.
Big brother Caleb is doing excellent with his potty training. I guess we could almost say that we are there with it as most days he is staying dry all day. Still some oopses but that's to be expected. He actually came with us to the doctor appointment this morning. Note to self to remember an activity bag next time!!! He was taking the doctor's rolling seat for a spin around the exam room. Thank goodness it was a quick visit just for the shot with the nurse and we didn't have to wait on the doctor.
Well, of course I've missed several hours of the morning and now need to get to work! Hope everyone is doing well.
CC
Tuesday, June 24, 2008
Moving baby!
Cameron is definitely going to follow in his big brother's footprints I think. In the last few days, he's been a wiggling, wriggling little guy. And his hard work paid off today as he rolled over at daycare. My provider just called me in surprise saying that he rolled over and was snoozing on his tummy. He's been like a bucking bronco to change his diaper lately and now I can only imagine that rolling over will make it even more of a challenge. I guess he's in a hurry to get bigger and get moving.
Meanwhile we are also potty training Caleb. Oh my! Busy times for the 4Cs.
Going to keep this short for now. Will write more soon.
CC
Meanwhile we are also potty training Caleb. Oh my! Busy times for the 4Cs.
Going to keep this short for now. Will write more soon.
CC
Saturday, June 21, 2008
FINALLY new photos!
But this post will be short. Cameron's patience for Mommy being on the computer is shot. He wants out of his bouncy seat right now he's telling me. At least I've got some new pictures up. Even one from this morning of him sitting up with his Boppy pillow and chewing.
Well, gotta run!!!
Well, gotta run!!!
Monday, June 16, 2008
Growing baby
Well, little Cameron is starting to become more aware of his world around him. He's gotten very good at giving big smiles to everyone. Just in the last few days, he'll turn and look at you as you are holding him up on your shoulder. Big brother Caleb loves to say, "Aw look at that smile!" when he's sitting down somewhere. And Cameron often looks up at his brother grinning and in awe. It's wonderful to see them bonding. I know there will be plenty of sibling rivalry still to come but watching the bond beginning is wonderful.
Cameron has been using his hands to put his burp cloths up to his mouth for lots of chewing. He's also trying to grab at things just a little bit. He reaches out to grab necklaces and things while being held. While sitting in his high chair the other night, he wanted to grab some of his toys, I could tell but he couldn't quite get his hand to work as he wanted. Soon I'm sure.
I've noticed in the last day or so a bit of a drooly grin coming. Could we already be getting ready for some teething? I know it may be a bit soon but we do have lots of chewing on the burp cloths too. Well, I guess we'll see.
Still sticking with two wake ups around 1 and 5 but at least they've been pretty consistent despite different daily routines. Perhaps as we get more into the third month, we'll see this shift a little more to some longer stretches. All in good time.
Caleb had been getting in some trouble at daycare for hitting and throwing things but perhaps we have nipped it with a focus on having a "smiley face day" to earn a smiley face sticker for the calendar. Last weekend he got a new Playdoh set for all of the good days he had and for sitting on the potty a lot. He was most fascinated with his lobster scissors for cutting the playdoh.
Well, I should finish this up for now. Maybe if I don't promise to post pictures, I'll actually get a chance to upload some. Hope all is well for everyone.
Take care!
CC
Cameron has been using his hands to put his burp cloths up to his mouth for lots of chewing. He's also trying to grab at things just a little bit. He reaches out to grab necklaces and things while being held. While sitting in his high chair the other night, he wanted to grab some of his toys, I could tell but he couldn't quite get his hand to work as he wanted. Soon I'm sure.
I've noticed in the last day or so a bit of a drooly grin coming. Could we already be getting ready for some teething? I know it may be a bit soon but we do have lots of chewing on the burp cloths too. Well, I guess we'll see.
Still sticking with two wake ups around 1 and 5 but at least they've been pretty consistent despite different daily routines. Perhaps as we get more into the third month, we'll see this shift a little more to some longer stretches. All in good time.
Caleb had been getting in some trouble at daycare for hitting and throwing things but perhaps we have nipped it with a focus on having a "smiley face day" to earn a smiley face sticker for the calendar. Last weekend he got a new Playdoh set for all of the good days he had and for sitting on the potty a lot. He was most fascinated with his lobster scissors for cutting the playdoh.
Well, I should finish this up for now. Maybe if I don't promise to post pictures, I'll actually get a chance to upload some. Hope all is well for everyone.
Take care!
CC
Monday, June 9, 2008
Sleeping better
Well, my saga about sleep continues. I think we are in a better place now, seem to have a bit of a routine of 9pm, 1am and 5am, give or take a half hour or so. I know as soon as I say this it could change but it's been holding for a few nights in a row. Even last night after a sleepy day yesterday. Getting up just once in the wee hours of the morning is a nice improvement over every three hours. I will gladly take it. Even got to sleep in a bit yesterday morning as Carey got him back to sleep after the 4:30ish feeding.
Of course as Cameron stays up more during the day, it can be a challenge to figure what to do with him. He can't really play or do much just yet. When he gets "tummy time" he really wants to push and scoot across the floor so we are definitely working on moving as soon as possible. Sometimes now in his bouncy seat, he leans forward as though trying hard to roll out of the seat. His big brother is probably inspiring him to want to get up and move and do things. Caleb teased him the other evening saying, "Can't catch me!" I told him to just wait. We talk often about how baby brother isn't big enough just yet to do many things.
Caleb has sometimes taken to tell us that we have two babies. Then he'll lay on the floor and say "Goo goo ga ga" and things like that. We've told him that we are so glad that he's a big boy that there are so many cool things that he can do. But we also make sure to give him a big hug and extra attention.
We are attempting to get things going a bit more for potty training. Trying to get Caleb on the potty a few times a day. That probably is partly why he wants to be a baby still. But, maybe soon we can get there and eliminate one set of diapers and pull ups to buy all the time.
Hope everyone is doing well and is enjoying the beginning of summer. I swear I have been meaning to post new pictures but the time just races by on us! How is it already Monday again?
Take care and talk to you all soon.
CC
Of course as Cameron stays up more during the day, it can be a challenge to figure what to do with him. He can't really play or do much just yet. When he gets "tummy time" he really wants to push and scoot across the floor so we are definitely working on moving as soon as possible. Sometimes now in his bouncy seat, he leans forward as though trying hard to roll out of the seat. His big brother is probably inspiring him to want to get up and move and do things. Caleb teased him the other evening saying, "Can't catch me!" I told him to just wait. We talk often about how baby brother isn't big enough just yet to do many things.
Caleb has sometimes taken to tell us that we have two babies. Then he'll lay on the floor and say "Goo goo ga ga" and things like that. We've told him that we are so glad that he's a big boy that there are so many cool things that he can do. But we also make sure to give him a big hug and extra attention.
We are attempting to get things going a bit more for potty training. Trying to get Caleb on the potty a few times a day. That probably is partly why he wants to be a baby still. But, maybe soon we can get there and eliminate one set of diapers and pull ups to buy all the time.
Hope everyone is doing well and is enjoying the beginning of summer. I swear I have been meaning to post new pictures but the time just races by on us! How is it already Monday again?
Take care and talk to you all soon.
CC
Monday, June 2, 2008
The all night sleep was a fluke
Well, it would appear that the effects of all the vaccines are what caused Cameron to sleep all night the other night. But, there still might be the promise of full night sleep in the near future. I think that Cameron might be starting to move towards eating a bit more at a time. Yesterday we had a few 5 oz. feedings. And, he does seem to want to have a bit of extra food around 8ish before drifting off to sleep around 8:30-9. A bedtime may be emerging. Of course it varies when he wakes again, usually between 11 and 2.
So, we continue to wait and see. It's still very, very early in his little life so I know that the time will come that we will be looking back on this.
We do seem to have made some progress from the crying fits that would occur when riding in the car. Yesterday we made an hour long trip to Deltona with him sleeping. On the ride home, he only awoke and cried a little bit after we made a stop in Daytona. (Knock on wood) we have not had the crying fits on the short drive to daycare either. Maybe he's learned to adjust to the car seat.
Big brother Caleb is a happy boy as daycare has now returned to the fun summer activities like water day. This should hopefully balance the separation anxiety that might come as some of his friends stop coming for the summer and/or move on to pre-kindergarten.
All in all, things are good. Hope everyone is well.
CC
So, we continue to wait and see. It's still very, very early in his little life so I know that the time will come that we will be looking back on this.
We do seem to have made some progress from the crying fits that would occur when riding in the car. Yesterday we made an hour long trip to Deltona with him sleeping. On the ride home, he only awoke and cried a little bit after we made a stop in Daytona. (Knock on wood) we have not had the crying fits on the short drive to daycare either. Maybe he's learned to adjust to the car seat.
Big brother Caleb is a happy boy as daycare has now returned to the fun summer activities like water day. This should hopefully balance the separation anxiety that might come as some of his friends stop coming for the summer and/or move on to pre-kindergarten.
All in all, things are good. Hope everyone is well.
CC
Friday, May 30, 2008
A WHOLE night's sleep!
I know it's probably a fluke and not yet the norm but Cameron slept all night for us without waking up. BUT, he also had four shots yesterday and a vaccine by mouth at his two month checkup. He had a rough day at daycare but did okay for us in the evening. Lots of holding by Mommy seemed to help him feel a bit better. We also let him sleep in the swing just to try and help ensure he could sleep well. He's getting big for the swing though and so we really need to keep using the crib, even if he wakes up a few times. It's promising though to see that he can do it. So, maybe we're not too far away from it becoming a habit.
Cameron's checkup went well overall, he's now 11 lbs, 3 oz. All his measurements show good growth. He did well with the doctor and even was laughing and smiling as he finished up playing with him a bit. So, we'll just have to see what today brings for the little guy.
Caleb is doing well too, getting used to his baby brother and being more and more curious about him. We are hoping to start working on some potty training in the next month. But, a few of the kids from daycare are leaving and so I am wondering what the change will do for Caleb. Some of them are friends that he often talks about. I'll be watching for some separation anxiety at least because he's done that before with similar changes. Thank goodness for summertime activities though that may keep his mind off of it.
Well, I know I am way overdue for updated pictures. I must confess that this time around, we probably are already taking less pictures because it's just so busy day to day. Hopefully over the weekend I can get some good shots. Maybe even catch one of Cameron's baby grins.
Hope everyone is well! Take care!
CC
Cameron's checkup went well overall, he's now 11 lbs, 3 oz. All his measurements show good growth. He did well with the doctor and even was laughing and smiling as he finished up playing with him a bit. So, we'll just have to see what today brings for the little guy.
Caleb is doing well too, getting used to his baby brother and being more and more curious about him. We are hoping to start working on some potty training in the next month. But, a few of the kids from daycare are leaving and so I am wondering what the change will do for Caleb. Some of them are friends that he often talks about. I'll be watching for some separation anxiety at least because he's done that before with similar changes. Thank goodness for summertime activities though that may keep his mind off of it.
Well, I know I am way overdue for updated pictures. I must confess that this time around, we probably are already taking less pictures because it's just so busy day to day. Hopefully over the weekend I can get some good shots. Maybe even catch one of Cameron's baby grins.
Hope everyone is well! Take care!
CC
Tuesday, May 20, 2008
Ode to sleep
Most of you out there reading this had a good night's sleep last night. You know, you just don't think too much about it and take it for granted when you are able to sleep a decent number of hours in a row. When you don't, it becomes something that you are very, very aware of.
I know that some babies sleep the whole night through right when they come home from the hospital. I do not have one of those babies. And I will not lie to people and say that he is sleeping through the night. I will certainly admit that I am a walking zombie.
However, it is amazing how you can adapt. Somehow one can get by with much less sleep than they ever thought they could. And thankfully, adorable baby smiles do help to sustain one to smile and get through the morning.
I have a list of life advice posted at my desk at work, my current mantra probably would be "However good or bad a situation is, it will change." I know at some point, we will cross over that line into the stage where Cameron can and will sleep all night. There will be times that we will backslide with teething, illnesses and such but there will be a time that this will not be the norm. I know with Caleb I could look back and it seemed such a short time in the greater scheme of things. It just seems like you will never, ever sleep well again.
Other than the sleeping situation, Cameron is doing well. Growing good, growing out of some of the tiny clothes already. His two month checkup is next week and he'll have some more of his shots. Poor little guy. One positive sleeping situation is that we do seem to be successfully using the crib now at night. Aside from his eating schedule, he's sleeping pretty good in the crib. Yay!
Big brother Caleb is doing well, still hungry for attention but he is adapting pretty good. Thank goodness for the bouncy seat that I bought which allows Cameron to hang out with us during playtime in Caleb's room or in the kitchen when dishes need to be washed. Caleb is a caring big brother and does try to help with things like calming Cameron when he wants to cry in the car (hates the car seat sometimes). He tried to bring me the bouncy seat last night so we could bring Baby Brother into his room.
Well, I should probably get going. The return to work is going fairly well as they have been going easy on me so far. So much has happened around here in six weeks!!!
Hope everyone is doing well. Will post newer pictures soon as I can.
Take care,
CC
I know that some babies sleep the whole night through right when they come home from the hospital. I do not have one of those babies. And I will not lie to people and say that he is sleeping through the night. I will certainly admit that I am a walking zombie.
However, it is amazing how you can adapt. Somehow one can get by with much less sleep than they ever thought they could. And thankfully, adorable baby smiles do help to sustain one to smile and get through the morning.
I have a list of life advice posted at my desk at work, my current mantra probably would be "However good or bad a situation is, it will change." I know at some point, we will cross over that line into the stage where Cameron can and will sleep all night. There will be times that we will backslide with teething, illnesses and such but there will be a time that this will not be the norm. I know with Caleb I could look back and it seemed such a short time in the greater scheme of things. It just seems like you will never, ever sleep well again.
Other than the sleeping situation, Cameron is doing well. Growing good, growing out of some of the tiny clothes already. His two month checkup is next week and he'll have some more of his shots. Poor little guy. One positive sleeping situation is that we do seem to be successfully using the crib now at night. Aside from his eating schedule, he's sleeping pretty good in the crib. Yay!
Big brother Caleb is doing well, still hungry for attention but he is adapting pretty good. Thank goodness for the bouncy seat that I bought which allows Cameron to hang out with us during playtime in Caleb's room or in the kitchen when dishes need to be washed. Caleb is a caring big brother and does try to help with things like calming Cameron when he wants to cry in the car (hates the car seat sometimes). He tried to bring me the bouncy seat last night so we could bring Baby Brother into his room.
Well, I should probably get going. The return to work is going fairly well as they have been going easy on me so far. So much has happened around here in six weeks!!!
Hope everyone is doing well. Will post newer pictures soon as I can.
Take care,
CC
Wednesday, April 23, 2008
4/23/08 A few weeks old
The weeks are going by kind of quickly. We have a new routine for now of getting Caleb to daycare in the morning and Cameron and I return home. Then it's a day of bottles, diapers and some naps in between.
Cameron had a doctor appointment last week on the 17th and when they weighed him they did confirm that he's already growing like a weed. Up to 9 lbs, 5 oz. I had a feeling he was growing well as some sleep and play outfits have already gotten a little small on him lengthwise. I can't believe we might already be putting up outgrown clothes.
Last night we had a bedtime of 10 after a 9 o'clock bottle and went until 2 am. We still got up again a little before 5. But, we would have gotten up soon to start the day anyways.
A new challenge will be trying to get Cameron to use his crib. I think we are all are used to the bouncy seat and swing. Every time I try to lay Cameron down in the crib, he wakes up. Of course he is starting to have periods of time that he stays awake for a little while so trying to keep him entertained with different places to sit and things to look at. I'd rather have him up and hanging out with me during the day rather than late at night!!!
I am trying to savor this time at home because I know it will be just a blink of an eye down the road. And things are going to be much busier and more hectic when I go back to work. The afternoon naptime alone will be sadly missed. Ah, nothing lasts forever I guess.
Hope everyone is doing well. Will post again soon when I can.
Cameron had a doctor appointment last week on the 17th and when they weighed him they did confirm that he's already growing like a weed. Up to 9 lbs, 5 oz. I had a feeling he was growing well as some sleep and play outfits have already gotten a little small on him lengthwise. I can't believe we might already be putting up outgrown clothes.
Last night we had a bedtime of 10 after a 9 o'clock bottle and went until 2 am. We still got up again a little before 5. But, we would have gotten up soon to start the day anyways.
A new challenge will be trying to get Cameron to use his crib. I think we are all are used to the bouncy seat and swing. Every time I try to lay Cameron down in the crib, he wakes up. Of course he is starting to have periods of time that he stays awake for a little while so trying to keep him entertained with different places to sit and things to look at. I'd rather have him up and hanging out with me during the day rather than late at night!!!
I am trying to savor this time at home because I know it will be just a blink of an eye down the road. And things are going to be much busier and more hectic when I go back to work. The afternoon naptime alone will be sadly missed. Ah, nothing lasts forever I guess.
Hope everyone is doing well. Will post again soon when I can.
Sunday, April 6, 2008
4/6/08
There's something to be said for waking up early on the weekend with a baby. I am sticking with Cameron's routine of getting up at 6 in the morning for a first feeding and changing him to daytime clothes just like we do during the week. The routine for the little man has been good. A feeding between 10 and 12 and then again around 2 am. Not too shabby.
Spent the day yesterday hanging around the house and couldn't help taking some shots here and there of everyone. Amazingly enough, I caught the "Brothers" moment with the camera. Goes to show that it's good to keep the camera close at hand at all times. Never know when the opportunity will arise.
Well, think it's time for a nice cup of coffee and some breakfast. I imagine the two bigger boys will be waking up soon, lazy butts.
Will post again soon.
CC
Spent the day yesterday hanging around the house and couldn't help taking some shots here and there of everyone. Amazingly enough, I caught the "Brothers" moment with the camera. Goes to show that it's good to keep the camera close at hand at all times. Never know when the opportunity will arise.
Well, think it's time for a nice cup of coffee and some breakfast. I imagine the two bigger boys will be waking up soon, lazy butts.
Will post again soon.
CC
Friday, April 4, 2008
Over one week old already
Well, our first week has gone by quickly. Cameron has already had his first checkup at the doctor's. He did well and everything checked out good. Our routines are starting to come together and I think everyone is feeling a little more settled. It will be interesting to see how things are different with our first weekend home all together. It's kind of nice and quiet when it's just Cameron and me.
We are getting some nice stretches of sleep at night from Cameron, sometimes 3 or 4 hours so that's nice. I still find myself sometimes awake late at night and having trouble getting back to sleep. Trying to get up and read a book or listen to relaxing music on my iPod to help me wind back down.
Caleb is proving to be a good big brother. There have been times of him declaring, "I'm the only one". I have since informed him that even before the baby arrived, he was not the only one in the house who wants to watch tv or decide what to do. We've reminded him that he has needed to behave all the time not just because there's now a baby in the house. Had a really great morning from him today so I am hopeful that it is a sign of a new maturity in our first little man.
Well, I'm sure there is loads more to say but can't think of anything right now and I should eat something before it's Cameron's lunchtime.
Hope everyone is doing well. Will write again soon. And will post more pictures soon too.
Take care,
CC
We are getting some nice stretches of sleep at night from Cameron, sometimes 3 or 4 hours so that's nice. I still find myself sometimes awake late at night and having trouble getting back to sleep. Trying to get up and read a book or listen to relaxing music on my iPod to help me wind back down.
Caleb is proving to be a good big brother. There have been times of him declaring, "I'm the only one". I have since informed him that even before the baby arrived, he was not the only one in the house who wants to watch tv or decide what to do. We've reminded him that he has needed to behave all the time not just because there's now a baby in the house. Had a really great morning from him today so I am hopeful that it is a sign of a new maturity in our first little man.
Well, I'm sure there is loads more to say but can't think of anything right now and I should eat something before it's Cameron's lunchtime.
Hope everyone is doing well. Will write again soon. And will post more pictures soon too.
Take care,
CC
Sunday, March 30, 2008
He's here!
It's Sunday, day two at home. Our first night went well in comparison to the first night with Caleb. We used our past experience to our benefit and made use of our baby swing in our bedroom for easy watching over the little guy. Our Florida room was extremely handy for going to for the late night feedings. The French doors are so good for keeping the noise in and so I could feed the little one without disturbing anyone. I set up all the necessary things for late night changing in our room and was able to change a few diapers with no trouble.
Caleb is doing as well as any three year old would when he's no longer the only kid in the house. He's acting up to get attention and is frustrated at times when he has to wait. But, he is a loving big brother and likes to check on him and know where he's at. We have one of his stools by the crib so that he can stand up and look in on his baby brother.
Cameron is doing well and is a sleeply little newborn. But, trying to get him up during the day to eat often and safe the sleeping for naptime. I made sure to talk to the hospital about the difference between waking a sleeping baby and yet their rule of thumb about feedings at least every four hours. Even the second time around it can be confusing with the different opinions and advice!
All in all, we're doing well so far and the second time around I do think that we have a stronger confidence sooner than we did before. I am looking forward to things only going up from here and getting even smoother in our routines.
Will post when possible but still trying to rest and nap as often as possible. Wanted to get the first shots up here now and then it may be a few days before I return.
Hope everyone is doing well. Thanks for all of the well wishes and positive thoughts as C-day came and went!
CC
Caleb is doing as well as any three year old would when he's no longer the only kid in the house. He's acting up to get attention and is frustrated at times when he has to wait. But, he is a loving big brother and likes to check on him and know where he's at. We have one of his stools by the crib so that he can stand up and look in on his baby brother.
Cameron is doing well and is a sleeply little newborn. But, trying to get him up during the day to eat often and safe the sleeping for naptime. I made sure to talk to the hospital about the difference between waking a sleeping baby and yet their rule of thumb about feedings at least every four hours. Even the second time around it can be confusing with the different opinions and advice!
All in all, we're doing well so far and the second time around I do think that we have a stronger confidence sooner than we did before. I am looking forward to things only going up from here and getting even smoother in our routines.
Will post when possible but still trying to rest and nap as often as possible. Wanted to get the first shots up here now and then it may be a few days before I return.
Hope everyone is doing well. Thanks for all of the well wishes and positive thoughts as C-day came and went!
CC
Wednesday, March 26, 2008
C-day CANCELLED!!!!!
Around 8 last night we had a phone call from the hospital that my C-section was cancelled. What??? I really thought it was a crazy joke but yes they said that they didn't have enough beds and so they were bumping me. The plan is for tomorrow morning but I will be calling my doctor once they open and confirm that we are guaranteed and can't be cancelled again.
All the thoughts of Baby C arriving earlier than his scheduled day, never thought that he would wind up coming later. He's really making us wait to meet him.
But, I guess it's again less than 24 hours away before we'll meet him.....I hope!
Will keep you posted!!!
All the thoughts of Baby C arriving earlier than his scheduled day, never thought that he would wind up coming later. He's really making us wait to meet him.
But, I guess it's again less than 24 hours away before we'll meet him.....I hope!
Will keep you posted!!!
Tuesday, March 25, 2008
ONE day to C-day
Wow, really didn't think we'd come right down to the day and follow Plan A. There's still time for something to change but it really looks like Baby C wants to just wait it out. I have continued to have Braxton Hicks contractions which I consider them that because they come in the evening after I've been on the go all day. Once I lay down to go to sleep, they go away and everything settles down. Even if I start to think that they are beginning of something, they do stop once I really stop and rest.
Just working through my last day of work, putting things in order here and making sure everything is nice and tidy until I return. Still an unexpected surprise to have this time for final preparations.
Less than 24 hours to go now. Will post an update as soon as possible.
CC
Just working through my last day of work, putting things in order here and making sure everything is nice and tidy until I return. Still an unexpected surprise to have this time for final preparations.
Less than 24 hours to go now. Will post an update as soon as possible.
CC
Saturday, March 22, 2008
4 days to C-day
How weird to be so close to Baby C's arrival. With Caleb's surprise attack, we never got this many days away. Most of the time I am fairly comfortable. When I do get a lot of baby movement or some Braxton Hicks contractions, I just know that it's a few days away before this pregnancy will end. As Carey said this morning, in some ways the nine months has gone by quickly. It doesn't feel that long ago that I was just wearing baggier regular clothes. Soon these maternity duds will be no longer needed.
We've been trying to take it easy this weekend and just putting the final touches on things. Actually, that reminds me that the nursery is about set and I should get a picture or two before I forget....perhaps time for a little more nesting while I still have the time. These last few days are going to go by quickly. Very, very soon, our family of three will be four.
If I don't get to post again before it, see you all on the other side when I am mom to two boys!
CC
P.S. Yes, I see those few of you who have held out to vote late in the poll. Not ones to gamble I see. More and more it's starting to look like Baby C will wait it out until C-day. We'll see, right?
We've been trying to take it easy this weekend and just putting the final touches on things. Actually, that reminds me that the nursery is about set and I should get a picture or two before I forget....perhaps time for a little more nesting while I still have the time. These last few days are going to go by quickly. Very, very soon, our family of three will be four.
If I don't get to post again before it, see you all on the other side when I am mom to two boys!
CC
P.S. Yes, I see those few of you who have held out to vote late in the poll. Not ones to gamble I see. More and more it's starting to look like Baby C will wait it out until C-day. We'll see, right?
Wednesday, March 19, 2008
ONE week to C-day!
I've had lots of folks lately asking me if I'm ready or commenting that Baby C just doesn't want to come out. But, I'm just 38 weeks today. So, not really overdue or behind schedule. This is the point I was at when Caleb decided to arrive. If Baby C were to come sooner, we're ready. Bags are packed, I'm pre-registered at the hospital and we have plans for a sneak attack.
But, at the same time, I at least know that I have at most 7 days more days. A sneak attack would make for things to be a bit more hectic and uncertain. With having Caleb involved, I know we'd all figure out Plan B but it might be nice for it to play out as we're all prepped for.
It's getting increasingly tough to be motivated to get up and come to work and give 100%. I'm just trying to whittle down the to do list as much as possible. I have backups already in place to step in and take care of my tasks while I'm out. So, it is great to delegate at least some things.
At the latest, this time next week, our Baby C will be here with us and we'll finally know what he looks like and be on the start of adjusting to our newly expanded family. Please keep an eye out here for an announcement as it's much easier to post it in one spot rather than possibly forgetting someone's e-mail address. There will likely be a delay though until I can get home to post because Carey is not really in the loop with the password here. Plus, he'll be super busy keeping things going at home. We'll share pictures and all the details as soon as possible!
Will try and update again as we get close but will have to see.
Take care!
CC
But, at the same time, I at least know that I have at most 7 days more days. A sneak attack would make for things to be a bit more hectic and uncertain. With having Caleb involved, I know we'd all figure out Plan B but it might be nice for it to play out as we're all prepped for.
It's getting increasingly tough to be motivated to get up and come to work and give 100%. I'm just trying to whittle down the to do list as much as possible. I have backups already in place to step in and take care of my tasks while I'm out. So, it is great to delegate at least some things.
At the latest, this time next week, our Baby C will be here with us and we'll finally know what he looks like and be on the start of adjusting to our newly expanded family. Please keep an eye out here for an announcement as it's much easier to post it in one spot rather than possibly forgetting someone's e-mail address. There will likely be a delay though until I can get home to post because Carey is not really in the loop with the password here. Plus, he'll be super busy keeping things going at home. We'll share pictures and all the details as soon as possible!
Will try and update again as we get close but will have to see.
Take care!
CC
Wednesday, March 12, 2008
37 weeks, 14 DAYS to C-day
Had another doctor checkup this morning. This was the last one I'll have in town. Just a pre-op appt/checkup next Monday and then the next planned doctor visit will be the C-section. I mentioned to the doctor that I was having pressure/pain really low and I didn't know if something was happening like I was dilating or if the baby was just hitting something. The doctor confirmed that nothing has changed and the baby is still head down. I think that since Caleb was breech, perhaps Baby C is hitting things that Caleb didn't. At least I got it checked since last evening it went on a bit longer and concerned me a bit. May even just be a signal for me to stop and take it easy a bit more.
Starting to finish up on the preparations. Many of the clothes are washed and we have found an antique dresser for the nursery. I have a bit more to do on my hospital bag and would like have it ready and in my car soon for any surprise attack.
Caleb has been showing a variety of behaviors in the last week or so. He was very compassionate the other evening by taking care of me, covering me up with his very own Cars blankie. His blankie is a prized possession which cannot even be parted with for washings. He's started to include baby brother when he's doing things like picking out a crayon for everyone in the family. Then last night he sat himself in the baby carseat which was on the floor and waved his feet while saying "Mama Dada".
We've talked a lot about how things will go on the 26th if baby brother comes as planned. He knows that his aunt will be there with him that morning and that she will drive him to Mommy and Daddy at the hospital to meet his baby brother. If we wind up going with a Plan B, we'll just have to deal with that when it comes.
But, looks like so far things are ready but not really starting yet. Will try and keep it that way so little Baby C can "bake" as long as he's supposed to.
Hope everyone is doing well. I will try to upload new pictures soon, I have one of Caleb in the baby car seat even.
Talk to you soon,
CC
Starting to finish up on the preparations. Many of the clothes are washed and we have found an antique dresser for the nursery. I have a bit more to do on my hospital bag and would like have it ready and in my car soon for any surprise attack.
Caleb has been showing a variety of behaviors in the last week or so. He was very compassionate the other evening by taking care of me, covering me up with his very own Cars blankie. His blankie is a prized possession which cannot even be parted with for washings. He's started to include baby brother when he's doing things like picking out a crayon for everyone in the family. Then last night he sat himself in the baby carseat which was on the floor and waved his feet while saying "Mama Dada".
We've talked a lot about how things will go on the 26th if baby brother comes as planned. He knows that his aunt will be there with him that morning and that she will drive him to Mommy and Daddy at the hospital to meet his baby brother. If we wind up going with a Plan B, we'll just have to deal with that when it comes.
But, looks like so far things are ready but not really starting yet. Will try and keep it that way so little Baby C can "bake" as long as he's supposed to.
Hope everyone is doing well. I will try to upload new pictures soon, I have one of Caleb in the baby car seat even.
Talk to you soon,
CC
Wednesday, March 5, 2008
Re-opened poll
Oops! Didn't realize I had such a short timeframe on the last poll. I've stretched the date on it so it will stay open until C-day.
36 weeks, 3 weeks to C-day
It's getting so close now I can't mess up the countdown anymore. The next few weeks are laid out right in front of me. Had one of the last few checkups at the doctor's today. Everything is looking to be on schedule and as it should be. The doctor said that he could feel that the baby is head down and said that he wouldn't turn now in the next few weeks. After my experience with Caleb, I am taking that with a grain of salt. He was supposed to be head down too until I was in labor and they realized otherwise.
Last week I had a surprise Baby Shower at work that was wonderful. People were so generous and we got a number of the items that had been on our registry like a high chair. Some people even gave gifts to big brother, Caleb which he really enjoyed.
Bringing the new items home set off some nesting and we worked on some more things for the nursery and I started washing clothes and items. Looking at the little tiny onesies is of course amazing to think that Caleb was once that tiny and fit into them. He and I were talking just the other day about all of the things that he has learned how to do and how baby brother will need to learn all about them too.
I did ask the doctor about an estimate of the baby's size and he did say that if Baby C stays put for his delivery date, we definitely could be looking at another 7 pound baby at least. So we'll see.
Take care and talk to everyone soon.
CC
Last week I had a surprise Baby Shower at work that was wonderful. People were so generous and we got a number of the items that had been on our registry like a high chair. Some people even gave gifts to big brother, Caleb which he really enjoyed.
Bringing the new items home set off some nesting and we worked on some more things for the nursery and I started washing clothes and items. Looking at the little tiny onesies is of course amazing to think that Caleb was once that tiny and fit into them. He and I were talking just the other day about all of the things that he has learned how to do and how baby brother will need to learn all about them too.
I did ask the doctor about an estimate of the baby's size and he did say that if Baby C stays put for his delivery date, we definitely could be looking at another 7 pound baby at least. So we'll see.
Take care and talk to everyone soon.
CC
Wednesday, February 27, 2008
Weight Poll Results
1 person said less than Caleb
2 said between 7 lbs, 5 oz. and 8 lbs
2 said 8 lbs plus
2 said between 7 lbs, 5 oz. and 8 lbs
2 said 8 lbs plus
NOW 35 weeks, 5 weeks to C-day
Sigh, I keep counting ahead too much and goofing up. I even counted the weeks wrong in my Pregnancy Journal. Just looked at the calendar and realized that now today we have 5 weeks until we get to 3/26 which is Plan A C-day. I really thought I had four weeks to go!
Not that I am in a hurry but Baby C really is starting to get active. He likes to poke or kick me in the ribs on the right side lately. I'm starting to think that it's a hand because he might even be moving his fingers a bit. It's a very weird sensation whatever it is. And the quick jabs to my ribs makes me jump with surprise. Five more weeks feels like a LOOOONNNNGGGG time from now.
Well, hope everyone has a nice day!
CC
Not that I am in a hurry but Baby C really is starting to get active. He likes to poke or kick me in the ribs on the right side lately. I'm starting to think that it's a hand because he might even be moving his fingers a bit. It's a very weird sensation whatever it is. And the quick jabs to my ribs makes me jump with surprise. Five more weeks feels like a LOOOONNNNGGGG time from now.
Well, hope everyone has a nice day!
CC
Tuesday, February 26, 2008
Plan A for C-day is set
Well, I had my checkup yesterday afternoon and we have now scheduled the C-section. Plan A will be:
Date: 3/26/08
Surgery Time: 7:45 am
We'll see if Baby C feels like sticking with Plan A or if he will surprise us and pick an earlier day.
Carey and I will need to be at the hospital about two hours earlier so Caleb's Aunt Elizabeth is going to come by the house and watch him for a few hours for us so that he doesn't have to get up and out of the house so early in the morning! By the time he's having his usual waffle breakfast, his baby brother might be born.
It feels good to have at least this plan set now and I know all too well that it could go right out the window at any minute!
Last weekend we got some more items for the nursery including another curtain to block out the bright sunlight and allow for good napping (we hope!). And a little bouncy seat so that Baby C can hang out and watch when we're playing with Caleb in his room or around the house. Still on the lookout for a dresser and got a few more little things on our list.
I will probably start to prep a hospital bag for me and a bag of activities and goodies for Caleb too. If we have to go to Plan B, at least we can try to be ready. I'm sure this next month is going to race by! Or I guess I kind of hope it does as I feel just about out of room now and can't imagine where I'll be able to put more baby.
We'll see what the next few weeks bring. Hope everyone is doing well.
Take care.
CC
Date: 3/26/08
Surgery Time: 7:45 am
We'll see if Baby C feels like sticking with Plan A or if he will surprise us and pick an earlier day.
Carey and I will need to be at the hospital about two hours earlier so Caleb's Aunt Elizabeth is going to come by the house and watch him for a few hours for us so that he doesn't have to get up and out of the house so early in the morning! By the time he's having his usual waffle breakfast, his baby brother might be born.
It feels good to have at least this plan set now and I know all too well that it could go right out the window at any minute!
Last weekend we got some more items for the nursery including another curtain to block out the bright sunlight and allow for good napping (we hope!). And a little bouncy seat so that Baby C can hang out and watch when we're playing with Caleb in his room or around the house. Still on the lookout for a dresser and got a few more little things on our list.
I will probably start to prep a hospital bag for me and a bag of activities and goodies for Caleb too. If we have to go to Plan B, at least we can try to be ready. I'm sure this next month is going to race by! Or I guess I kind of hope it does as I feel just about out of room now and can't imagine where I'll be able to put more baby.
We'll see what the next few weeks bring. Hope everyone is doing well.
Take care.
CC
Thursday, February 21, 2008
Hoping to officially schedule C-section
My last checkup for 2/20 got cancelled because the doctor was sick. I've re-scheduled to Monday 2/25. I'll almost be at 35 weeks and be about a month away from the 3/26 date that I am anticipating. So, I am going to really push for them to make it official and get me scheduled.
Once it's scheduled it is of course just "Plan A" and totally subject to Baby C deciding he'd rather have us follow Plan B. But it will be nice to make plans that at the latest we'll have a baby around 3/26.
The last few days he seems anxious to get out and has been extremely active just about the entire day. There was a time that he was pretty calm and quiet in the morning hours. Now he's been starting at breakfast time through until bedtime. So, we'll see if he stays put for the big C-day.
Take care and talk to everyone soon.
CC
Once it's scheduled it is of course just "Plan A" and totally subject to Baby C deciding he'd rather have us follow Plan B. But it will be nice to make plans that at the latest we'll have a baby around 3/26.
The last few days he seems anxious to get out and has been extremely active just about the entire day. There was a time that he was pretty calm and quiet in the morning hours. Now he's been starting at breakfast time through until bedtime. So, we'll see if he stays put for the big C-day.
Take care and talk to everyone soon.
CC
Monday, February 18, 2008
33 weeks, 5 weeks + to C-day
Boy is it easy to get busy, busy, busy. I've been postponing posting because I wanted to put an updated picture up here. The one from early January I think I didn't really stand sideways enough and so it makes me look so tiny. By now, it's been a few weeks since we last took a picture though. We are due again for a new one because I feel like there's been another growth spurt.
I'm starting to wonder how I've managed to fit more growth in again. And even more so, wondering how these next 5 weeks are going to go! I feel so stretched out and full now.
Baby C continues to work up new moves. Lately a fist or foot gets pushed out really high up near my ribs. For a baby who has been sitting so low through my pregnancy, now he's getting me up high too. Thankfully though, still at this point, once we get into a comfy spot at bedtime, for the most past I am able to sleep through the night.
Caleb is doing really excellent and we've been reading a book that a friend gave us about being a big brother. He's been asking for it and he will answer questions like if I ask him what he thinks the baby needs. So I think we are in as good a place as we can be for now. The actual arrival of his baby brother is sure to bring out a lot of different emotions and behaviors to be worked through.
We've painted the nursery and set up the crib with the mattress back up in its highest position. Caleb of course helped with Daddy's tools. Still some little things to do and to get but at least the most crucial things we still have from Caleb.
Hope everyone is doing well. I will try to get some updated pictures posted in the next day or so. Take care!
CC
I'm starting to wonder how I've managed to fit more growth in again. And even more so, wondering how these next 5 weeks are going to go! I feel so stretched out and full now.
Baby C continues to work up new moves. Lately a fist or foot gets pushed out really high up near my ribs. For a baby who has been sitting so low through my pregnancy, now he's getting me up high too. Thankfully though, still at this point, once we get into a comfy spot at bedtime, for the most past I am able to sleep through the night.
Caleb is doing really excellent and we've been reading a book that a friend gave us about being a big brother. He's been asking for it and he will answer questions like if I ask him what he thinks the baby needs. So I think we are in as good a place as we can be for now. The actual arrival of his baby brother is sure to bring out a lot of different emotions and behaviors to be worked through.
We've painted the nursery and set up the crib with the mattress back up in its highest position. Caleb of course helped with Daddy's tools. Still some little things to do and to get but at least the most crucial things we still have from Caleb.
Hope everyone is doing well. I will try to get some updated pictures posted in the next day or so. Take care!
CC
Thursday, January 24, 2008
Life at 30 weeks, 9 weeks to C-day
Well, we still don't have an official date for the C-section but at my checkup yesterday, the doctor confirmed my feeling that I could probably figure about 1 week before my due date. Due date= 4/2/08, one week before = 3/26/08. So, that's when I've got my sights set. We'll likely schedule it at 35 weeks.
All is looking good and normal. Baby C has definitely grown and is regularly moving around and kicking, making himself known. It still catches me by surprise sometimes and it's weird to be sitting reading a magazine and have it move a bit when he kicks or moves around in there.
I've managed after a Disney weekend to catch myself another cold. This one is worse than the last time as my nose is very stuffy. I was amazed last night that I did get some relief to sleep. I am giving thanks for that. Would be nice if it would clear up today though. It is day two of feeling just like this and not too much fun not to be able to breathe! I figure I'm on day four of the cold and so hopefully it will start to ease up soon.
Now that we've had one last hurrah to Disney for just our little three person family, now it's time to buckle down and get the nursery ready. Time to start saving up for the extra diapers and goodies that Baby C will need. And maybe time for me to start resting up on the weekends while I can at least a little.
Hope everyone is doing well and taking care.
CC
All is looking good and normal. Baby C has definitely grown and is regularly moving around and kicking, making himself known. It still catches me by surprise sometimes and it's weird to be sitting reading a magazine and have it move a bit when he kicks or moves around in there.
I've managed after a Disney weekend to catch myself another cold. This one is worse than the last time as my nose is very stuffy. I was amazed last night that I did get some relief to sleep. I am giving thanks for that. Would be nice if it would clear up today though. It is day two of feeling just like this and not too much fun not to be able to breathe! I figure I'm on day four of the cold and so hopefully it will start to ease up soon.
Now that we've had one last hurrah to Disney for just our little three person family, now it's time to buckle down and get the nursery ready. Time to start saving up for the extra diapers and goodies that Baby C will need. And maybe time for me to start resting up on the weekends while I can at least a little.
Hope everyone is doing well and taking care.
CC
Wednesday, January 9, 2008
Checkup today, life at 28 weeks
Boy, I realized in looking at my Pregnancy Journal today that next week I will move into the beginning of my 8th month. Seemed like I was stuck in a bit of limbo for awhile there but now I'm almost 8 months along. Then that means I have about two months left. That sounds pretty good, two is a nice small number.
I had a regular checkup today and had another bit of a surprise in that I will now have checkups every two weeks. Again, just didn't feel like I was that far along. I forgot when the more often checkups started.
Of course on the flip side, I have been more aware of the last few pounds I've put on since the last checkup. I definitely feel like Baby C has had a growth spurt. This is wonderful for him but all of a sudden, I feel very full of baby! He still kicks very low a lot but rib pain and regular doses of Tums are starting to come back. I remember this part!!!
I know we are way overdue for a new picture. I'm hoping this evening to take one before I change out of my nicer work clothes into the comfy stuff I like to wear in the evenings. One has to be ready for all of kinds of imaginative adventures with Caleb. We could be pirates one minute and then have a marching band parade a few minutes later.
Thankfully nothing out of the ordinary is happening and I am continuing to have a nice, quiet pregnancy. Even did well on my Gestational Diabetes test and have nothing to worry about in regards to that. Which is very good since my cravings have been more for sweets and goodies lately.
So, until next time, hope the new year continues to treat you and yours very well and we'll talk to you soon.
Take care,
CC
P.S. Added a new poll for ha has. I know the last one was very tough to vote. Once I post a newer picture, maybe that will help for guessing on Baby C's weight.
I had a regular checkup today and had another bit of a surprise in that I will now have checkups every two weeks. Again, just didn't feel like I was that far along. I forgot when the more often checkups started.
Of course on the flip side, I have been more aware of the last few pounds I've put on since the last checkup. I definitely feel like Baby C has had a growth spurt. This is wonderful for him but all of a sudden, I feel very full of baby! He still kicks very low a lot but rib pain and regular doses of Tums are starting to come back. I remember this part!!!
I know we are way overdue for a new picture. I'm hoping this evening to take one before I change out of my nicer work clothes into the comfy stuff I like to wear in the evenings. One has to be ready for all of kinds of imaginative adventures with Caleb. We could be pirates one minute and then have a marching band parade a few minutes later.
Thankfully nothing out of the ordinary is happening and I am continuing to have a nice, quiet pregnancy. Even did well on my Gestational Diabetes test and have nothing to worry about in regards to that. Which is very good since my cravings have been more for sweets and goodies lately.
So, until next time, hope the new year continues to treat you and yours very well and we'll talk to you soon.
Take care,
CC
P.S. Added a new poll for ha has. I know the last one was very tough to vote. Once I post a newer picture, maybe that will help for guessing on Baby C's weight.
Wednesday, January 2, 2008
Happy New Year!
Hope the beginning of 2008 finds everyone doing well. We are doing good. If I am correct and we can have the C-section in the 39th week, then I figure we have 12 weeks to go now. I'm starting to have times that it is tough to get comfortable as Baby C gets bigger. But, for the most part, he is sitting lower than Caleb did and causing a lot less heartburn. He still kicks very low and has a few times a day that he will work on his kicking and moving.
With the holiday rush over and behind us, we're just hoping to have some calm, quiet days and enjoy some "normal" routine for a little while. Caleb is getting quite sad when we talk about taking down the Christmas tree and I expect we'll have a bit of a fight on our hands. Perhaps we'll have to work on some snowflake decorations so the house won't be too bare.
My next checkup is on the 9th and I don't anticipate anything too exciting coming of that. Just coming to a quiet waiting time I guess. In the next month or so, we'll get to work more on bringing the nursery together. We're looking at some green paint chips for a color to compliment the Classic Pooh theme we'll have in there.
Happy New Year wishes to one and all. Take care and talk to you soon.
CC
With the holiday rush over and behind us, we're just hoping to have some calm, quiet days and enjoy some "normal" routine for a little while. Caleb is getting quite sad when we talk about taking down the Christmas tree and I expect we'll have a bit of a fight on our hands. Perhaps we'll have to work on some snowflake decorations so the house won't be too bare.
My next checkup is on the 9th and I don't anticipate anything too exciting coming of that. Just coming to a quiet waiting time I guess. In the next month or so, we'll get to work more on bringing the nursery together. We're looking at some green paint chips for a color to compliment the Classic Pooh theme we'll have in there.
Happy New Year wishes to one and all. Take care and talk to you soon.
CC
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