Wyatt, Hattie and I went to see Space Chimps last Saturday. Sheri and Nicklaus and Tricia and Brook went too. Hattie did wonderful for her first movie! The kids all sat very well and Wyatt loved the movie. He has been talking about it since then, although both of us have already forgotten the main chimp's name... someone is going to have to remind us.
Hattie went to the movies with us because Daddy took Hudson to urgent care. We were sure he had an ear infection, but he didn't. He weighed 13 lbs, 2 oz.
Sunday the kids and I hung out at home while daddy went fishing. Hudson finally rolled over! Once he did it, he kept doing it!! Hattie still isn't, but she is attempting to at times, so hopefully she won't be far behind him.
I only worked on Monday last week. I have lots of vaction to burn, so I took the rest of the week off. Tuesday Mom came over and painted my bedroom. It is now blue, moody blue.. I like it, but need to buy new curtains to finish it. Wednesday I was working on my resume when daycare called and said Wyatt had 101.5 fever. I went and picked him up and was going to bring him home, but he started crying and said he wanted to go to the doctor.. weird, I know. He ended up having strep. He weighed 35.1 pounds! He is long and lean! We saw Grandma Bonnie at the pharmacy and went with her and Grandpa to Sonic. Wyatt had a little of a milk shake. He stayed home with me again on Thursday.
He is in to different shows now. He used to love Higglytown Heroes and Mickey Mouse Clubhouse. He now is in to Handy Manny and Phineas and Ferb. BUT, he also likes superman, Tom and Jerry, Scooby Doo and Star Wars (he says Luke Starwalker). These new shows are on different channels, away from Noggin that only has cartoon-type commercials. He stares at the tv and every commerical and wants everything he sees. He even said after one of them, " I want that girl toy". He is obsessed. I told him to make a list. The second time I said that he informed me he already has a list but he wanted that really bad. I told him now that I don't have a secure job that I don't have any money. He said I could go to that Bank place and get some.
Thursday night Ed (Ben's dad) was admitted to the hospital with chest pain. He was not having a heart attack, but ended up having blockage and needed a stint.
Friday I tried to make up for some lost time and cleaned some around the house. Then I went by the hospital to see Ed and met Ben. We had to take the babies to their 4 month appointments.
Hudson weighed 13 lbs and 6 oz. He was in the 25th percentile on his weight and head, and 50% on his length. Hattie weighed 12 lbs 13 oz. She was in 25th percentile on her weight and head, and 10% percentile on her height. she is such a shortie!!! They both had their shots. Hudson didn't cry immediately, but did cry. Hattie cried a little harder.
Wyatt convinced us to go to El Jimador for dinner and then we all went home and were in bed by 8:45. By 9:00, Hudson was already up. Luckily, after that, I got up to pat him on the back at 12:00 b/c of his coughing, but he didn't wake up until 5:00!! Shocking! Then I fed him a bottle and he slept until 7:30. That is the most sleep I have had in probably 7 months, when pregnancy was getting the best of me. It was awesome!
Saturday I watched the kids while Ben refereed in Tuscumbia.. Then we drank a few margaritas and called it a day. Today I haven't done much. I drove Ben around so he could run a few errands. Hudson cried forever in the car... I had his lullaby cd blaring and it wasn't helping. Hattie and Wyatt were sleeping through it, how, I have no idea. Finally I gave him a bottle and he fell asleep. Hattie talked a ton today and Hudson laughed out loud at me.. It was cute and made me forget about the crying spell from earlier.. Everyone is in bed now, and I am looking forward to being there soon! Tomorrow I think I am going fishing with Ben! A date at the lake!
Sunday, March 15, 2009
Sunday, March 1, 2009
February at a Glance..
Once again I am behind... I will do lots of notes today to catch up... On February 7th, Wyatt went bowling the first time... he really wasn't very interested in it! I think we got about 7 frames out of him, then he wanted to hang out in the arcade area.. We then went to my high school friend's - Emily's - and visited for a few hours with friends and their kids.. It was a good time and Wyatt warmed up quickly. I have added some pictures from the night. Sunday the 8th we just laid around recovering from a busy Saturday. Daddy was hung over and tired from a squirrel tournament and a day of drinking...
Mimi Patti came in town Tuesday the 10th. It was a beautiful day outside!!! I boundled the babies up and took them outside to enjoy a quick walk.. Wyatt left February 11th with Mimi and didn't come home until the 15th. He loves his trips to Mimi's... She and uncle Rob spoil him rotten!!! Patti played an old cartoon of Daffy Duck for Wyatt. It was in black and white. Wyatt told her that he didn't want to watch it b/c it was like the newspaper! He also went to a Culver Stockton game with Rob. They were going back the second night, but Wyatt said it was too crowded there and he wanted to stay at home and play. HE HAS PRIORITIES! He called us every day and talked to the babies.. just kept saying hi sweetie, hi bubba..
On the 11th, I took both babies to the doctor. Hattie hadn't been eating very well and Hudson was being fussy, well, more fussy than usual. Hudson had drainage in his nose and throat, but his ears looked good. Hattie had another ear infection. Hudson weighed 12 lbs, 2 oz and Hattie weighed 11 lbs, 1 oz. Hattie went on Augmentin for 10 days. It was not the same ear as her last infection. I still didn't feel great but didn't go to the doctor.
Friday the 13th was Christina's surprise 30th birthday party. My mom and dad came over to stay with the babies. We first went to El Jimador for the fake surprise party. I drank two margaritas, my first night with little to no responsibility. We then headed out to Christina and Marcus' for the actual surprise. It was a fun night, catching up with the bunko girls. I sat at the the table all night drinking wine, sharing some laughs.
The 13th and 14th of February were a lot of firsts for me... First time out since the babies were born, first time puking in the sink (pink french fries - from wine mixing with lunch!), and first time having a hang over with three kids. Ben had to referee 6 games on the 14th, Happy Valentine's Day to us. Luckily Aunt Heather and Grandma Janice helped me with the babies. The 14th we went to an anniversary party and ate Ethel's catering, a hangover favorite!
Sunday, February 15th we left to go get Wyatt. I slept the whole way, as I still didn't feel good and was tired after being up several times with Hudson the night before. Ben's stomach hurt, nervous about Monday. Monday Ben had no school and the kids daycare was closed, but I had to work, so it was their first day to spend all day together.
I finally gave in and went to the doctor on the 16th, and wasn't surprised that I had pneumonia. I was told to stay home a few days, take a prescription and a breathing treatment 4 times a day... I did good the first few days, but it didn't last long. I don't have the time for those darn breathing treatments.. anyway, Ben and the kids survived without me. Ben did say that if Hudson was our first born, he probably would have been an only child.
Tuesday, the 17th Hudson went back to the doctor. He had been crying alot and sleeping terrible. He ended up with a double ear infection, and weighed 12 lbs, 5oz. the doctor also thought he had pink eye and gave us some very expensive drops!
Ben's grandpa, his dad's dad, passed away Saturday the 21st. Ben traveled with his dad and Janice to Galesburg Illinois for the visitation and funeral. He left on Monday morning and came back on Wednesday evening.
One of the worst days of my career life was Wednesday, the 25th of February. It was announced that my office was closing in July (the 24th) and I would be out of a job. I have cried a lot, have been very mad and very sad. I have good days and bad days. This was a job that I actually love since my promotion, I have great benefits, and get paid very well. I initially tried to convince myself and Ben that we should move to St. Louis, where I would at least still have the same pay, but would have to be an adjuster again as there are no management positions available. Ben convinced me that this is just not the answer for us and has been supportive that I will find something else and we can make it on lesser pay.. I keep reminding myself that this is just a job and I have a lot more in life to be proud of.
I had my follow-up appt on the 26th, and still had pneunomia. No surprise really, I was still wheezing, and still too busy to rest.. Plus, I haven't had a good night's sleep in months... The doctor was a little irrated with me and gave me a few more prescriptions. I am trying to abide by her requests.
Jen came over on Friday the 27th and helped me with the babies, since Ben had 4 games to referee. Saturday after Ben worked again we hung out at home and Marcus and Christina and the boys came over. Sunday, I took Wyatt to see Are We Done Yet, which was not really an appropriate movie for his age. I asked him at the break in the middle if he wanted to stay or go. He said he was scared of those racoons and was ready to leave. We went home in time for Grandpa and Grandma Meldrum to come visit.
Wyatt has a tendency to come home and give Ben some attitude, or try to ignore him. Ben told him that was unacceptable and told Wyatt to go back to the garage door and come back in the house and try this again. Wyatt went right over and did it, totally acting like he had just gotten home, serious as can be. He told Ben hi, told him he missed him and gave him a kiss and a hug. very sweet.
Wyatt amazes us daily. I feel like he is so smart and so thoughtful! He on Monday night started the conversation by asking me to feel his ankle bone. He then asked how he had his body. I explained how he had bones, joints and muscles. He asked how his body was made. I told him that God made his body for him. He thought for a minute and asked, "did I say hi to God?" I told him yes.. he then asked "did I say hi to Jesus and his mommy?" I said yes. He asked, "why did God make me?" I said b/c he knew Daddy and Mommy loved him very much and would love him forever. He was satisfied with this and then asked me to come to bed with him and watch a movie. I thought this was all a pretty big conversation for a 3 year old..
Mimi Patti came in town Tuesday the 10th. It was a beautiful day outside!!! I boundled the babies up and took them outside to enjoy a quick walk.. Wyatt left February 11th with Mimi and didn't come home until the 15th. He loves his trips to Mimi's... She and uncle Rob spoil him rotten!!! Patti played an old cartoon of Daffy Duck for Wyatt. It was in black and white. Wyatt told her that he didn't want to watch it b/c it was like the newspaper! He also went to a Culver Stockton game with Rob. They were going back the second night, but Wyatt said it was too crowded there and he wanted to stay at home and play. HE HAS PRIORITIES! He called us every day and talked to the babies.. just kept saying hi sweetie, hi bubba..
On the 11th, I took both babies to the doctor. Hattie hadn't been eating very well and Hudson was being fussy, well, more fussy than usual. Hudson had drainage in his nose and throat, but his ears looked good. Hattie had another ear infection. Hudson weighed 12 lbs, 2 oz and Hattie weighed 11 lbs, 1 oz. Hattie went on Augmentin for 10 days. It was not the same ear as her last infection. I still didn't feel great but didn't go to the doctor.
Friday the 13th was Christina's surprise 30th birthday party. My mom and dad came over to stay with the babies. We first went to El Jimador for the fake surprise party. I drank two margaritas, my first night with little to no responsibility. We then headed out to Christina and Marcus' for the actual surprise. It was a fun night, catching up with the bunko girls. I sat at the the table all night drinking wine, sharing some laughs.
The 13th and 14th of February were a lot of firsts for me... First time out since the babies were born, first time puking in the sink (pink french fries - from wine mixing with lunch!), and first time having a hang over with three kids. Ben had to referee 6 games on the 14th, Happy Valentine's Day to us. Luckily Aunt Heather and Grandma Janice helped me with the babies. The 14th we went to an anniversary party and ate Ethel's catering, a hangover favorite!
Sunday, February 15th we left to go get Wyatt. I slept the whole way, as I still didn't feel good and was tired after being up several times with Hudson the night before. Ben's stomach hurt, nervous about Monday. Monday Ben had no school and the kids daycare was closed, but I had to work, so it was their first day to spend all day together.
I finally gave in and went to the doctor on the 16th, and wasn't surprised that I had pneumonia. I was told to stay home a few days, take a prescription and a breathing treatment 4 times a day... I did good the first few days, but it didn't last long. I don't have the time for those darn breathing treatments.. anyway, Ben and the kids survived without me. Ben did say that if Hudson was our first born, he probably would have been an only child.
Tuesday, the 17th Hudson went back to the doctor. He had been crying alot and sleeping terrible. He ended up with a double ear infection, and weighed 12 lbs, 5oz. the doctor also thought he had pink eye and gave us some very expensive drops!
Ben's grandpa, his dad's dad, passed away Saturday the 21st. Ben traveled with his dad and Janice to Galesburg Illinois for the visitation and funeral. He left on Monday morning and came back on Wednesday evening.
One of the worst days of my career life was Wednesday, the 25th of February. It was announced that my office was closing in July (the 24th) and I would be out of a job. I have cried a lot, have been very mad and very sad. I have good days and bad days. This was a job that I actually love since my promotion, I have great benefits, and get paid very well. I initially tried to convince myself and Ben that we should move to St. Louis, where I would at least still have the same pay, but would have to be an adjuster again as there are no management positions available. Ben convinced me that this is just not the answer for us and has been supportive that I will find something else and we can make it on lesser pay.. I keep reminding myself that this is just a job and I have a lot more in life to be proud of.
I had my follow-up appt on the 26th, and still had pneunomia. No surprise really, I was still wheezing, and still too busy to rest.. Plus, I haven't had a good night's sleep in months... The doctor was a little irrated with me and gave me a few more prescriptions. I am trying to abide by her requests.
Jen came over on Friday the 27th and helped me with the babies, since Ben had 4 games to referee. Saturday after Ben worked again we hung out at home and Marcus and Christina and the boys came over. Sunday, I took Wyatt to see Are We Done Yet, which was not really an appropriate movie for his age. I asked him at the break in the middle if he wanted to stay or go. He said he was scared of those racoons and was ready to leave. We went home in time for Grandpa and Grandma Meldrum to come visit.
Wyatt has a tendency to come home and give Ben some attitude, or try to ignore him. Ben told him that was unacceptable and told Wyatt to go back to the garage door and come back in the house and try this again. Wyatt went right over and did it, totally acting like he had just gotten home, serious as can be. He told Ben hi, told him he missed him and gave him a kiss and a hug. very sweet.
Wyatt amazes us daily. I feel like he is so smart and so thoughtful! He on Monday night started the conversation by asking me to feel his ankle bone. He then asked how he had his body. I explained how he had bones, joints and muscles. He asked how his body was made. I told him that God made his body for him. He thought for a minute and asked, "did I say hi to God?" I told him yes.. he then asked "did I say hi to Jesus and his mommy?" I said yes. He asked, "why did God make me?" I said b/c he knew Daddy and Mommy loved him very much and would love him forever. He was satisfied with this and then asked me to come to bed with him and watch a movie. I thought this was all a pretty big conversation for a 3 year old..
Thursday, February 5, 2009
Sickness Update
Everyone is feeling better finally and Ben has receovered from surgery and has been able to help like normal now.
Hattie has had some bad evenings of crying a lot, which is out of character for her. I am thinking it is still ear pain from the infection or an irrated belly from the medicine. she is on day 7 of the 10 day prescription. Hudson's crying is getting better. I hate to say that too loud, afraid to curse myself.
Hattie loves to watch people and can stare you down as you hold her. Hudson is much more entertained by the tv and really seems involved in cartoons. Wyatt will sit on the floor next to their bouncy and watch cartoons and touch the babies at the same time... He thinks that squeezing their face in the cheek area makes them happy.. He said it makes them smile.. Funny thing that the smile is usually followed by a cry. IMAGINE.
Hattie has had some bad evenings of crying a lot, which is out of character for her. I am thinking it is still ear pain from the infection or an irrated belly from the medicine. she is on day 7 of the 10 day prescription. Hudson's crying is getting better. I hate to say that too loud, afraid to curse myself.
Hattie loves to watch people and can stare you down as you hold her. Hudson is much more entertained by the tv and really seems involved in cartoons. Wyatt will sit on the floor next to their bouncy and watch cartoons and touch the babies at the same time... He thinks that squeezing their face in the cheek area makes them happy.. He said it makes them smile.. Funny thing that the smile is usually followed by a cry. IMAGINE.
Thoughts of a 3 year old....
Many times a day, Wyatt says something funny... it is sad to think how they grow so quick and I won't be able to remember all the things he says today! Just wanted to note a couple things he has told us...
Ben recently took Wyatt to his first MU game. Ben said Wyatt did pretty well and only had one melt down. On the way home, Wyatt declares that he wants to be an MU tiger and wants mom and dad to come sit on the front row and watch him.. Ben was thrilled as Wyatt tells us all the time that he does not want to be a Blair Oaks Falcon b/c he does not want to play any sports. Ben asked "You really want to be an MU Tiger and play sports?". Wyatt replies "No, I want to be TRUMAN THE TIGER!! Priceless... and so Wyatt..
This morning, Ben and Wyatt are in the bathroom talking about a few things. Out of the blue and completely off the subject, Wyatt says "Do know what is disappointing? It is disappointing that you can jump on Heather and Mitch's trampoline and you might fall off..." He obviously has heard the word disappointing a few times recently... KIDS ARE SO SMART!
When Hudson cries, I have already noted that we have to use the vacuum. Wyatt will turn it on for us, but wants it off quickly. He shut the door the other day b/c he was "tired of hearing that". One day, I shut the vacuum off after finally Hudson calm. Hattie started crying. Wyatt, sighing big said "AAUUGGHH... turn the vaccum back on.." It was like he knew that is what we were going to do and was totally irrated at the thought of it. Cute.
Wyatt admits when he was bad somewhere when we get home and admits to what he did to be bad. And of course never knows why he was acted bad, always says "I don't know" and shrugs his shoulders.. He says that mom and dad are both nice, but mom can be a little bit mean and dad can be a lot mean.. he also says that Hattie and Hudson will never be bad and should never get spankens.. if only..
Ben recently took Wyatt to his first MU game. Ben said Wyatt did pretty well and only had one melt down. On the way home, Wyatt declares that he wants to be an MU tiger and wants mom and dad to come sit on the front row and watch him.. Ben was thrilled as Wyatt tells us all the time that he does not want to be a Blair Oaks Falcon b/c he does not want to play any sports. Ben asked "You really want to be an MU Tiger and play sports?". Wyatt replies "No, I want to be TRUMAN THE TIGER!! Priceless... and so Wyatt..
This morning, Ben and Wyatt are in the bathroom talking about a few things. Out of the blue and completely off the subject, Wyatt says "Do know what is disappointing? It is disappointing that you can jump on Heather and Mitch's trampoline and you might fall off..." He obviously has heard the word disappointing a few times recently... KIDS ARE SO SMART!
When Hudson cries, I have already noted that we have to use the vacuum. Wyatt will turn it on for us, but wants it off quickly. He shut the door the other day b/c he was "tired of hearing that". One day, I shut the vacuum off after finally Hudson calm. Hattie started crying. Wyatt, sighing big said "AAUUGGHH... turn the vaccum back on.." It was like he knew that is what we were going to do and was totally irrated at the thought of it. Cute.
Wyatt admits when he was bad somewhere when we get home and admits to what he did to be bad. And of course never knows why he was acted bad, always says "I don't know" and shrugs his shoulders.. He says that mom and dad are both nice, but mom can be a little bit mean and dad can be a lot mean.. he also says that Hattie and Hudson will never be bad and should never get spankens.. if only..
Wednesday, February 4, 2009
Monday, February 2, 2009
Let's Try This Again...
I am a terrible blogger... I can admit it.. but I want to be better! I keep thinking that I am going to wake up one day and my life will be calm, and the chaos will be gone.. NOT HAPPENING.
The babies will be 3 months old tomorrow! How crazy is that??? But such a relief. We survived the hardest part I think... things are already looking better compared to a few weeks ago...
I went back to work on January 5th. I was supposed to go back on the 12th, but came back a week early before I lost my mind. It was tough, I give kudos to those that can do it. Day care has been great for the babies, and good for me.. They have told me many times that they don't know how I did it by myself. Hudson is enough to keep anyone busy, and to throw Hattie in made me think I was going to have a break down. Work has been good for me. I can't wait to pick up the babies and Wyatt at night and I can actually eat my lunch at a nice, slow pace.
At their two month appt, Hudson weighed 11 lbs, 1 oz and Hattie weighed 10 lbs even. Both fell into the 25% range. Their appt went well. Dr. Gordon feels both have acid reflux and put both of them on Zantac. They both still spit up, but I do think it has improved. Hudson is still on formula - lactose free and Hattie is still on breatmilk. I have about 500 oz of breast milk in the freezer now, as I am hoping to some day give Hudson at least one breast milk bottle a day.
Dr. Gordon now has it in writing that Hudson has colic and I have finally decided to agree. You don't want to ever be a parent with a colic baby, but we have tried everything to keep him happy and nothing has worked!! The good thing is, colic does pass, and Hudson is showing signs of improvement. The vacuum used to run in our house for hours every night (the only thing that stops Hudson's crying spells) and during the night. We are down to about 30 to 45 minutes a day.. He is doing much better in the mornings and the fits don't start until late afternoon. For the last month he has been going to bed at 8:00 and waking up an average of 2 times every night, then wakes around 6 to 6:30. The night feedings are getting better, sometimes only a 1/2 hour of being awake... He sleeps on his belly, which I know isn't good.. We are using an angel care monitor that monitors movements. It makes me feel comfortable with him on his belly and he sleeps so much better. Hudson and I have figured out a good routine, making it harder for others to help me. He is a momma's boy already. Hudson is not a binkie baby. If he does take one, it is the ugly one from the hospital. It is his favorite!
Hattie is really a perfect baby. She hardly ever fusses and for the past month has slept all night long. She goes to bed usually between 9 and 10, and doesn't wake until at least 5:30. Then, she eats and falls back asleep, sometimes until 11:00 a.m! I am sad b/c I don't get to spend near the time I would like with her. Ben takes care of her for the most part b/c I have Hudson. She is going to have Ben wrapped around her little finger... actually, she already does... Hattie loves her pacifier.. you definitely want to know where it is at all times.. Hattie sleeps on her back, but in her boppy. She likes to be elevated, not flat. She also likes the cover to be right in her face when she goes to sleep.
Both of the babies love the bouncy seat and one or both of them are usually sitting in their seat at the table when we attempt to eat together! We also finally got a full size swing that goes back and forth and side to side. We should have had that from the beginning. Both of them will fall asleep in the swing and sleep for a few hours.. NICE. The swing plugs into the wall.. why don't they make all accessories like that??? I change the bouncy seat batteries constantly, especially when Wyatt uses it for his stuffed animals when the babies aren't in there!
The last week was quite the treat. Wyatt went to the doctor on Wednesday and had a sinus infection, Hudson went on Thursday and had an ear infection in the left ear and Hattie went to the doctor on Friday with an ear infection in the right ear. All three were given prescriptions. Then Ben had his surgery (no more babies for us) on Thursday, so he has been recovering from that. I honestly didn't feel very good either, but there was no time for me to think about that! Hudson weighed 11 lbs, 9.5 oz at his appt, and Hattie weighed 10 lbs 10.5 oz at her appt.
Dr. Herrbold saw Hudson last week and added to his list of conditions. He stated that he had a slight tongue tie, where his tongue doesn't come out quite as much as it should. He said it wasn't bad enough to do anything about, but probably contributes to him eating so messy still.. he soaks a burp cloth with every feeding. He also said he has trach______, something where the tissue around the trach flaps, cutting off the air sometimes. This would explain the noises he makes at times, especially when he is crying... This boy has had a long list of things! Broken clavicle, jaundice, clicking hip, colic, blocked tear duct, sensitive skin, and now this.
Wyatt is the best big brother... I am so proud of him. He has not once shown an signs of jealousy and tries to help as much as he can with the babies. He gets burp cloths and diapers and will watch them for us when we need to leave the room for a second. He calls himself bubba.. and calls Hattie Sweetie Pie, Hattie Lynn, or Sweet Girl.. obviously listens to us talking to her! He loves his brother and is always right in his face.. He just calls him Hudson.. or bubba... He makes them promises of taking care of them or not letting them fall, or not letting mean animals getting them.. so sweet to hear him talk to them. He asked Hattie what she wanted to be when she got older the other night.. cracked me up.
Everyone loves bath time. The babies both have seats, but I also get in the tub with them sometimes and let them float in the water freely.. They love that. They both scream when it is time to get out, especially Hudson, imagine that!
I know this entry is long. I actually downloaded 500 pictures to my computer this morning, so sometime in the very near future I should have pictures. And I will post again soon, my promise is by the end of this week!
The babies will be 3 months old tomorrow! How crazy is that??? But such a relief. We survived the hardest part I think... things are already looking better compared to a few weeks ago...
I went back to work on January 5th. I was supposed to go back on the 12th, but came back a week early before I lost my mind. It was tough, I give kudos to those that can do it. Day care has been great for the babies, and good for me.. They have told me many times that they don't know how I did it by myself. Hudson is enough to keep anyone busy, and to throw Hattie in made me think I was going to have a break down. Work has been good for me. I can't wait to pick up the babies and Wyatt at night and I can actually eat my lunch at a nice, slow pace.
At their two month appt, Hudson weighed 11 lbs, 1 oz and Hattie weighed 10 lbs even. Both fell into the 25% range. Their appt went well. Dr. Gordon feels both have acid reflux and put both of them on Zantac. They both still spit up, but I do think it has improved. Hudson is still on formula - lactose free and Hattie is still on breatmilk. I have about 500 oz of breast milk in the freezer now, as I am hoping to some day give Hudson at least one breast milk bottle a day.
Dr. Gordon now has it in writing that Hudson has colic and I have finally decided to agree. You don't want to ever be a parent with a colic baby, but we have tried everything to keep him happy and nothing has worked!! The good thing is, colic does pass, and Hudson is showing signs of improvement. The vacuum used to run in our house for hours every night (the only thing that stops Hudson's crying spells) and during the night. We are down to about 30 to 45 minutes a day.. He is doing much better in the mornings and the fits don't start until late afternoon. For the last month he has been going to bed at 8:00 and waking up an average of 2 times every night, then wakes around 6 to 6:30. The night feedings are getting better, sometimes only a 1/2 hour of being awake... He sleeps on his belly, which I know isn't good.. We are using an angel care monitor that monitors movements. It makes me feel comfortable with him on his belly and he sleeps so much better. Hudson and I have figured out a good routine, making it harder for others to help me. He is a momma's boy already. Hudson is not a binkie baby. If he does take one, it is the ugly one from the hospital. It is his favorite!
Hattie is really a perfect baby. She hardly ever fusses and for the past month has slept all night long. She goes to bed usually between 9 and 10, and doesn't wake until at least 5:30. Then, she eats and falls back asleep, sometimes until 11:00 a.m! I am sad b/c I don't get to spend near the time I would like with her. Ben takes care of her for the most part b/c I have Hudson. She is going to have Ben wrapped around her little finger... actually, she already does... Hattie loves her pacifier.. you definitely want to know where it is at all times.. Hattie sleeps on her back, but in her boppy. She likes to be elevated, not flat. She also likes the cover to be right in her face when she goes to sleep.
Both of the babies love the bouncy seat and one or both of them are usually sitting in their seat at the table when we attempt to eat together! We also finally got a full size swing that goes back and forth and side to side. We should have had that from the beginning. Both of them will fall asleep in the swing and sleep for a few hours.. NICE. The swing plugs into the wall.. why don't they make all accessories like that??? I change the bouncy seat batteries constantly, especially when Wyatt uses it for his stuffed animals when the babies aren't in there!
The last week was quite the treat. Wyatt went to the doctor on Wednesday and had a sinus infection, Hudson went on Thursday and had an ear infection in the left ear and Hattie went to the doctor on Friday with an ear infection in the right ear. All three were given prescriptions. Then Ben had his surgery (no more babies for us) on Thursday, so he has been recovering from that. I honestly didn't feel very good either, but there was no time for me to think about that! Hudson weighed 11 lbs, 9.5 oz at his appt, and Hattie weighed 10 lbs 10.5 oz at her appt.
Dr. Herrbold saw Hudson last week and added to his list of conditions. He stated that he had a slight tongue tie, where his tongue doesn't come out quite as much as it should. He said it wasn't bad enough to do anything about, but probably contributes to him eating so messy still.. he soaks a burp cloth with every feeding. He also said he has trach______, something where the tissue around the trach flaps, cutting off the air sometimes. This would explain the noises he makes at times, especially when he is crying... This boy has had a long list of things! Broken clavicle, jaundice, clicking hip, colic, blocked tear duct, sensitive skin, and now this.
Wyatt is the best big brother... I am so proud of him. He has not once shown an signs of jealousy and tries to help as much as he can with the babies. He gets burp cloths and diapers and will watch them for us when we need to leave the room for a second. He calls himself bubba.. and calls Hattie Sweetie Pie, Hattie Lynn, or Sweet Girl.. obviously listens to us talking to her! He loves his brother and is always right in his face.. He just calls him Hudson.. or bubba... He makes them promises of taking care of them or not letting them fall, or not letting mean animals getting them.. so sweet to hear him talk to them. He asked Hattie what she wanted to be when she got older the other night.. cracked me up.
Everyone loves bath time. The babies both have seats, but I also get in the tub with them sometimes and let them float in the water freely.. They love that. They both scream when it is time to get out, especially Hudson, imagine that!
I know this entry is long. I actually downloaded 500 pictures to my computer this morning, so sometime in the very near future I should have pictures. And I will post again soon, my promise is by the end of this week!
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