Here are the professional pictures ->link
I don't want to say anything too soon but 2 nights in a row now she has gone 5-6 hrs between feedings. Last night she woke up to feed at midnight (very unusual) and at first I was a bit agitated because I had just layed down. Well next cry I woke up to and it was daylight outside. I even woke Rusty up to tell him- it was 6 am. It was hard to get back to bed since it was daylight out but so nice to not be 3-4 am. I think she did it in honor of Rustys bday!
Saturday, July 18, 2009
Thursday, July 16, 2009
5 weeks and counting
I tried to be really prepared this time and pre order my envelopes for my announcements. Well I am still waiting to get my professional pictures back that we are going to use on them so we are on hold- funny thing is several friends have since moved since I addressed them. Its a bit crazy how many friends have moved in the 6 weeks since I addressed them.
Things with Caleigh are progressing. She pretty much cries from 7-10 at night but after that goes down until around 3 am and then until around 7-8. I have actually gotten pretty used to getting up at 3 am- but ready for it to be over. Not too much to think about or do to pass the time at 3 am. Makes me wish for a short while that I had an iphone so I could at least read.
Reeses MDO summer session ended today. Tomorrow I have a babysitter coming so that we can go swimming with his playgroup. He has only been swimming once since his lessons so this was a good opportunity to get him back in the pool. Monday we have another playdate and then on Tues the grandparents show up to help out for the next 2 weeks until MDO starts back. Caleigh pretty much cries in the car on the way too and from taking and picking up Reese everyday but otherwise we are getting out of the house and getting their on time. Poor Caleigh is just about asleep every time we have to leave to pick him up so I don't think she enjoys being put in the car seat and lugged around. I figure she will be a different baby in 2 weeks when it starts back so this may not be a problem forever.
She has already changed so much- she is getting so big and is smiling. She definitely knows who you are and for some reason will take a bottle from me but not Rusty- go figure. We are working on getting her to take the bottle better so I can start leaving with her babysitters more- hopefully in time for me to go on a clothes shopping trip next weekend. We are going to leave her for sure one day next week to go out to dinner for Rustys birthday. In the 9 years we have been married I know he has been gone at least 3 of his birthdays- good thing he is a guy who isn't birthday focused because we are a bit limited in what we can do this year
I am not sure if you follow my brother in laws blog but there are some really neat pictures of Afghanistan on this latest post. He went up into the mountains for a few weeks to meet with local farmers. I never saw pictures like this when Rusty was there
Things with Caleigh are progressing. She pretty much cries from 7-10 at night but after that goes down until around 3 am and then until around 7-8. I have actually gotten pretty used to getting up at 3 am- but ready for it to be over. Not too much to think about or do to pass the time at 3 am. Makes me wish for a short while that I had an iphone so I could at least read.
Reeses MDO summer session ended today. Tomorrow I have a babysitter coming so that we can go swimming with his playgroup. He has only been swimming once since his lessons so this was a good opportunity to get him back in the pool. Monday we have another playdate and then on Tues the grandparents show up to help out for the next 2 weeks until MDO starts back. Caleigh pretty much cries in the car on the way too and from taking and picking up Reese everyday but otherwise we are getting out of the house and getting their on time. Poor Caleigh is just about asleep every time we have to leave to pick him up so I don't think she enjoys being put in the car seat and lugged around. I figure she will be a different baby in 2 weeks when it starts back so this may not be a problem forever.
She has already changed so much- she is getting so big and is smiling. She definitely knows who you are and for some reason will take a bottle from me but not Rusty- go figure. We are working on getting her to take the bottle better so I can start leaving with her babysitters more- hopefully in time for me to go on a clothes shopping trip next weekend. We are going to leave her for sure one day next week to go out to dinner for Rustys birthday. In the 9 years we have been married I know he has been gone at least 3 of his birthdays- good thing he is a guy who isn't birthday focused because we are a bit limited in what we can do this year
I am not sure if you follow my brother in laws blog but there are some really neat pictures of Afghanistan on this latest post. He went up into the mountains for a few weeks to meet with local farmers. I never saw pictures like this when Rusty was there
Tuesday, July 14, 2009
Babies galore
Its no secret that all of my friends are having babies. Well yesterday at Reese's playgroup we took a picture of all the babies from oldest to youngest. Its funny how its 3 boys and then 3 girls. I woke Caleigh up for the picture and as you can see she wasn't thrilled 
Monday, July 13, 2009
Star Struck
I am going to embarrass myself by saying I am a bit star struck by our worship leader. I know he is just a person, but I still have never brought myself to talk to him. The closest I ever came was during the Christmas celebration when he was looking for his wife to watch the kids so he could go and sing- I told him I would look in the bathroom for him. When I first moved back to town I went to his church once (he wasn't there) and when I found out he was going to be our worship leader I was ecstatic. I did send him an email to let him know how blessed we are to have him. I have alot of his cd's and have followed him for 15 plus years so I guess its just funny to see someone every Sunday when you listen to their music all week at home. Anyway- all of this to say you should read his blog because its really funny- especially the may 18th one.
Why am I so crazy? Who knows because I am not a shy person at all. Its like the time I was at the Hilton Head celebrity golf tournament and Robert Newman was there and I was so shy I couldn't talk to him. He is from Guiding Light (which might I mention has been cancelled this fall) but to me I couldn't speak to him. I would see him around and would basically run the other way. I did finally speak to him once our host basically walked up to him and said- she is a fan and would like a picture. I was 6 months pregnant and the picture looks crazy but none the less I did briefly speak to him.
Why am I so crazy? Who knows because I am not a shy person at all. Its like the time I was at the Hilton Head celebrity golf tournament and Robert Newman was there and I was so shy I couldn't talk to him. He is from Guiding Light (which might I mention has been cancelled this fall) but to me I couldn't speak to him. I would see him around and would basically run the other way. I did finally speak to him once our host basically walked up to him and said- she is a fan and would like a picture. I was 6 months pregnant and the picture looks crazy but none the less I did briefly speak to him.
Thursday, July 9, 2009
On the road to recovery?
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.
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.
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
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