I have posted some new pictures under the 4th of July post.
We were all prepared to go back to MDO today when a cranky Reese woke up with a rash. Back to the dr we went where I was told it was a different rash that looked viral and that was good because it meant he was almost well. Provided no fever or major turn for the worse he will be back at MDO tomorrow. He only has MDO this summer for 12 days and he has already missed 2. I desperately need to make a trip to Target so I am hoping tomorrow he gets to go so I can run errands.
Caleigh has cried for 2 hrs for the past 2 nights. I am still doing no dairy and no sure if its making a difference since she is still crying. Lucky for me I was gone part of both the nights- not so lucky for Rusty and Reese.
Thursday, July 9, 2009
Wednesday, July 8, 2009
4 weeks today
Reese woke up with 103 again yesterday so back to the dr we went. They took him off the antibiotics since the bacterial rash was gone in hopes that it would help settle his stomach. He woke up today asking to drink (he is a huge drinker and refused to drink or eat at all the past few days) and was happy. We went to gymnastics (sadly his last class) and his energy level is back up. Lets hope it stays that way and that he can return to MDO tomorrow.
I worked at the Food Bank last night and have Moms Night Out tonight so Rusty has been on his own for 2 nights. Caleigh did her 2 hr crying fit last night but after she went to bed early (10:30) she did sleep until 3:30 so I got a solid 4 hrs- yeah!
Caleigh is 4 weeks old today. The first 3 weeks crept by but this last week has flown by. I think getting out of town for the weekend and Rusty being off for 4 days really helped me mentally. She still has crying fits but is settling into a good routine. My goal each day is to get them down for a nap at the same time so I can nap or get things done. Baby acne has invaded Caleighs face- just in time for her open house this Sat of course.
Reese has been sick so we havent been able to see our friends alot but I am hoping to get back in the swing of our social schedule here in the next few days. Getting out with the other moms is my saving grace some days- adult conversation can never be underestimated.
Pictures to be posted soon
I worked at the Food Bank last night and have Moms Night Out tonight so Rusty has been on his own for 2 nights. Caleigh did her 2 hr crying fit last night but after she went to bed early (10:30) she did sleep until 3:30 so I got a solid 4 hrs- yeah!
Caleigh is 4 weeks old today. The first 3 weeks crept by but this last week has flown by. I think getting out of town for the weekend and Rusty being off for 4 days really helped me mentally. She still has crying fits but is settling into a good routine. My goal each day is to get them down for a nap at the same time so I can nap or get things done. Baby acne has invaded Caleighs face- just in time for her open house this Sat of course.
Reese has been sick so we havent been able to see our friends alot but I am hoping to get back in the swing of our social schedule here in the next few days. Getting out with the other moms is my saving grace some days- adult conversation can never be underestimated.
Pictures to be posted soon
Sunday, July 5, 2009
Reese update
Reese has been fighting this bacterial infection all week. I took him to the dr on Friday and was told that even though the rash was spreading that it was healing and just being irritated by his diapers.
Sat we had a great day- took him to the parade and then left both with grandma and grandpa off and on throughout to go on a few dates. Last night while we were watching fireworks we noticed he was really warm and pretty quiet. It was late and hot out so at first we thought that was it but he continued to be hot even in the car. Got home and his temp under the arm was 103 so Rusty and his dad took him to the ER at Scott and White. They checked him out since he had a high fever with the bacterial infection (despite being on antibiotics) and sent him home at 3 am basically saying nothing. Rusty said he came alive at 2 am and was playing with his cars in the hospital bed. He had no clue of the time because at 3 am he asked to kiss mom and Caleigh good night and read books. He had 5 hrs sleep last night and was up at his normal time today. He and Rusty stayed home from church and rested all morning. He is still really hot and very low energy today. Can hardly get him to drink (never happens) or speak. We are headed back home tomorrow and hope all of this passes soon and that is really is not contagious like they say because we don't want her to get it for sure.
It has otherwise been a very restful trip and it has been really revitalizing for me to get out of the house. I am going stir crazy sitting around the house as much as I have been.
Sat we had a great day- took him to the parade and then left both with grandma and grandpa off and on throughout to go on a few dates. Last night while we were watching fireworks we noticed he was really warm and pretty quiet. It was late and hot out so at first we thought that was it but he continued to be hot even in the car. Got home and his temp under the arm was 103 so Rusty and his dad took him to the ER at Scott and White. They checked him out since he had a high fever with the bacterial infection (despite being on antibiotics) and sent him home at 3 am basically saying nothing. Rusty said he came alive at 2 am and was playing with his cars in the hospital bed. He had no clue of the time because at 3 am he asked to kiss mom and Caleigh good night and read books. He had 5 hrs sleep last night and was up at his normal time today. He and Rusty stayed home from church and rested all morning. He is still really hot and very low energy today. Can hardly get him to drink (never happens) or speak. We are headed back home tomorrow and hope all of this passes soon and that is really is not contagious like they say because we don't want her to get it for sure.
It has otherwise been a very restful trip and it has been really revitalizing for me to get out of the house. I am going stir crazy sitting around the house as much as I have been.
Meeting Aunt Molly
4th of July fun
Thursday, July 2, 2009
Hope for the future
We had our best night yet. Rusty and I were exhausted last night- he was asleep by 8 and me by 8:30. Woke up to feed her when she woke up at 10:15 and she slept until 3 am. I actually got 4 hrs straight sleep. It was hard to go to bed that early but paid off in that we both feel better today.
Reese has a bacterial infection which has caused a very painful rash on his leg and bad bad diapers. My entire day yesterday can be summed up with bad diapers from both kids. We went to the dr on Tues and was told if it wasn't better in a day he would have to be admitted to the hospital. Thank goodness the antibiotics are working and he is doing better. He finally ate last night and his energy level seems to be up. I was really broke in on being a mom to two with an hr and half doctor visit in which Reese vomited and she had to be fed. I think I can do anything after surviving the past few days.
The good point of yesterday is that grandma and grandpa came to visit. We also got to visit with Danielle since she is back from London and Angela who was in town from NYC. We had a fun day with visitors
Reese has a bacterial infection which has caused a very painful rash on his leg and bad bad diapers. My entire day yesterday can be summed up with bad diapers from both kids. We went to the dr on Tues and was told if it wasn't better in a day he would have to be admitted to the hospital. Thank goodness the antibiotics are working and he is doing better. He finally ate last night and his energy level seems to be up. I was really broke in on being a mom to two with an hr and half doctor visit in which Reese vomited and she had to be fed. I think I can do anything after surviving the past few days.
The good point of yesterday is that grandma and grandpa came to visit. We also got to visit with Danielle since she is back from London and Angela who was in town from NYC. We had a fun day with visitors
Tuesday, June 30, 2009
Better Nights
Thanks to everyone for your encouragement and prayers. I don't think I have ever been so tired and therefore so emotionally and mentally drained. I also think its just a new normal to get used to. I am used to working during the day and therefore being challenged on deadlines rather than challeneged with crying children. I am loving my time off at home- don't get me wrong- just taking getting used to not having adult interaction all day. I am lucky because yesterday was my first day home alone with both of them and we had play group so I was able to get my adult conversation in. Rusty told me to start watching the news during the day if I needed adult stimulation:) Have you ever known me to watch the news?
I decided to take my friends advice and take a nap last night from 9-11. Of course the night I decide to do this, she cries and is awake the entire time. We did get her down finally at 11:15 and she slept until 3:30. I had her back in bed by 4 and she slept until 6:30/7:00. I had her back down at 8 and was able to get Reese ready for school and Rusty took him to school so I have some time to rest this morning
Except for the lack of nap last night, I couldn't ask for a better night. She was a little fussy in the early evening but overall was very happy and alert. I think we both slept alot better with her in her own room.So far I have not been successful at getting her to sleep in her car seat long when we go on car trips around town. She wakes up as soon as we get out of the car
We are going to go to grandma and grandpas this weekend. Reese is so excited and wont stop talking about it. He told me he was going to grandma and grandpas to show them little sister. He also keeps talking about going upstairs at their house- I guess that's his new thing. I am excited to get away for the weekend and have a little break- Rusty and I may even be able to sneak off on a date.
I decided to take my friends advice and take a nap last night from 9-11. Of course the night I decide to do this, she cries and is awake the entire time. We did get her down finally at 11:15 and she slept until 3:30. I had her back in bed by 4 and she slept until 6:30/7:00. I had her back down at 8 and was able to get Reese ready for school and Rusty took him to school so I have some time to rest this morning
Except for the lack of nap last night, I couldn't ask for a better night. She was a little fussy in the early evening but overall was very happy and alert. I think we both slept alot better with her in her own room.So far I have not been successful at getting her to sleep in her car seat long when we go on car trips around town. She wakes up as soon as we get out of the car
We are going to go to grandma and grandpas this weekend. Reese is so excited and wont stop talking about it. He told me he was going to grandma and grandpas to show them little sister. He also keeps talking about going upstairs at their house- I guess that's his new thing. I am excited to get away for the weekend and have a little break- Rusty and I may even be able to sneak off on a date.
Sunday, June 28, 2009
Night issues
We have recently had some long nights around here. I am starting to wonder if she has colic. Things were going really well but the past few nights she has screamed for hrs on end and has had a hard time going back to sleep in the middle of the night. Just about the time we think she is good to go down and we start back to sleep she starts screaming. You can hear her stomach and I know she is in pain. Please pray that this is temporary and will pass and that we don't have months of colic ahead of us. She is great during the day but come night time there is nothing you can do to help her.
Wednesday, June 24, 2009
2 weeks
Caleigh is 2 weeks old today. I feel like she has been with us for much longer- I guess that's what happens when you are sleep deprived. Things have been going ok for the most part, however last night she decided to scream off and on until 1:30 am. I am starting to worry that she has colic or that she may have a sensitive stomach so I guess I am going to cut milk out of my diet. Here's hoping she doesn't have a milk allergy also. Praying that tonight goes better because I really could use a few hours of good sleep. Thank goodness my Dad is still here to help- terrified next week when I am on my own during the day. Caleigh is great during the day but come nighttime she turns into a scream fest and its exhausting. I have been doing a lot of middle of the night praying around here. Knowing that we aren't going to have more children really gets me through the night because every night that passes means we are 1 step closer to sleeping through the night
Sad that "I'm a celebrity get me out of here" is over tonight.It has really gotten me through these late night feedings since nothing else is on. I never would have watched it, but its good middle of the night tv. I have taken to taping all the late night talk shows as well.
Reese did great at gymnastics today. Far better than the video I posted 2 weeks ago.
I went to the dr today and I am released to drive, lift Reese and carry Caleigh in the infant carrier. 12 lbs to go to get to pre baby weight. Very doable to me.
Sad that "I'm a celebrity get me out of here" is over tonight.It has really gotten me through these late night feedings since nothing else is on. I never would have watched it, but its good middle of the night tv. I have taken to taping all the late night talk shows as well.
Reese did great at gymnastics today. Far better than the video I posted 2 weeks ago.
I went to the dr today and I am released to drive, lift Reese and carry Caleigh in the infant carrier. 12 lbs to go to get to pre baby weight. Very doable to me.
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