I have had the wonderful experience of having a slumber party with Kevin the past 2 nights. Who wouldn’t want to do that? Yes, I know it’s a “school night” but I couldn’t tell him that. He likes to stay up with me all hours of the night…and who could blame him – I’m a fun mom, right? Not so much!! Kevin’s ears are still bothering him. So much that it causes him to wake up around 12:30 and not go back to sleep until it’s almost time to get up for the day. All that pressure of laying down just gets to him, he’d rather sit up in my lap and try to sleep.
We go back to the doctor this afternoon to check his ears again. Hopefully they will put an end to our slumber party by giving him another antibiotic shot. Daddy is invited to the party tonight and tomorrow night since he’s off so maybe he’ll get to experience the fun, too! I’d hate to enjoy it all by myself. Even in the middle of the night, Kevin is such a sweet baby. He cuddles and lifts his hand up to touch my face constantly. Almost like he’s saying “I know it’s late, but thanks mom”. That may be completely wrong, but on 4 hours of sleep a night, that’s what I like to think he’s saying.
I have started working on Kevin’s baby book and scrapbook. I have all the pictures out and trying to get organized. I figured I’d start now so it will be done by the time he’s a year old!
We're having another boy!!!!!
Tuesday, May 20, 2008
Monday, May 19, 2008
Ruptured Ear Drum
I know people think I am crazy and I may be, but when it comes to my baby…I know what I’m talking about! I began calling the on-call nurse on Friday saying that he’s not getting any better. I got the “give it 48 hrs” speech and was off the phone with her. On Saturday, I called back and got the “give it 72 hrs” speech. Again, I called Sunday and told them something is really wrong with my child. And get this…I got a nurse that told me that “ear infections take 4-5 days to clear up…he’s fine”. I knew he wasn’t fine. No sleep, not eating and constant crying is not fine.
We ended up taking Kevin to Urgent Care on Sunday to find out that he was resistant to the antibiotic given on Thursday and that his right ear drum had ruptured and his left one was close to it. Basically he’s had an untreated double ear infection for 4 days. Poor baby! He was miserable. They gave him a Rocephin shot and he got a new antibiotic that we only have to give him for 3 days!!! He also got a antibiotic ear drop to help the ear drum heal. And of course because I had no idea all this was going on, I continued to give him his pain relieving ear drops which are a thick, yellow serum that I can give him every 2 hrs. With the ruptured ear drum, he has a hole in his ear and that serum was getting into the hole and making the pain worse. And don’t you know that he told me that every time I put the drops in his right ear. He was literally pushing my hands away. He knows what he’s “talking” about even as little as he is. Mommy promised to listen to him next time he’s sick – he’s a pretty smart baby!
We ended up taking Kevin to Urgent Care on Sunday to find out that he was resistant to the antibiotic given on Thursday and that his right ear drum had ruptured and his left one was close to it. Basically he’s had an untreated double ear infection for 4 days. Poor baby! He was miserable. They gave him a Rocephin shot and he got a new antibiotic that we only have to give him for 3 days!!! He also got a antibiotic ear drop to help the ear drum heal. And of course because I had no idea all this was going on, I continued to give him his pain relieving ear drops which are a thick, yellow serum that I can give him every 2 hrs. With the ruptured ear drum, he has a hole in his ear and that serum was getting into the hole and making the pain worse. And don’t you know that he told me that every time I put the drops in his right ear. He was literally pushing my hands away. He knows what he’s “talking” about even as little as he is. Mommy promised to listen to him next time he’s sick – he’s a pretty smart baby!
Saturday, May 17, 2008
Any day now!
Kevin can start feeling better any day now! Still no progress from being on antibiotics for 3 days. I called the triage nurse today and told her something else had to be wrong with this child because we have had no sleep since Thursday. She said to wait until Monday and if he's still not better to take him back into the doctor. He's still not eating. He takes on average 35 oz of formula a day and since he starting feeling bad, he's only had about 18-20 oz a day. He is pale most of the time...I'm sure from lack of food and not feeling good. I just hate seeing him like this. The last ear infection was a walk in the park compared to this one. This child hasn't left my side since we got home on Wednesday....day or night. We still can't get his fever to break. We tried Motrin today and that was a little better but right at the 6 hr mark, his fever went up again.
Staying home from church with him tomorrow. Ben changed his days off to Wed/Thurs (used to be Sun/Mon) so he can't stay with him and we all have to go to work on Monday. Hopefully one more day of rest will get him better. Please pray for my little guy.
Oh...and I do have to brag for a minute. Kevin is starting to crawl now! I'll try to get video of him when he's feeling better. When he's sick, it's a lazy crawl!!! Who can blame him?
Staying home from church with him tomorrow. Ben changed his days off to Wed/Thurs (used to be Sun/Mon) so he can't stay with him and we all have to go to work on Monday. Hopefully one more day of rest will get him better. Please pray for my little guy.
Oh...and I do have to brag for a minute. Kevin is starting to crawl now! I'll try to get video of him when he's feeling better. When he's sick, it's a lazy crawl!!! Who can blame him?
Thursday, May 15, 2008
Double Ear Infection and Shots
Kevin had his 6 month check up today. When I picked him up from daycare yesterday, they said he had been pulling at his ears and had a low grade fever. His fever continued to go up through the night. Sure enough at his check up they checked his ears and he has a double ear infection. Poor baby is miserable. We have him on a different and stronger antibiotic this time.
Kevin weighed in at 16 lbs 9 oz and was 27 3/4 inches. He is in the 90% for his height but only in the 25-50% for his weight. He's going to be tall and skinny. She is not concerned about his weight and said to continue with what we're doing. He doesn't have to eat baby food if he doesn't want to and we can try some soft table food. He got 5 yucky shots but hardly cried at all. Such a big boy. His doctor was very impressed with his development. She was shocked that he could sit up by himself and was almost crawling. He also learned this week how to lay on his belly and sit himself up from there. He is very proud of himself!!!
Enjoy this cute video of him in the tub and I'm playing catch up on posting pictures....
Kevin weighed in at 16 lbs 9 oz and was 27 3/4 inches. He is in the 90% for his height but only in the 25-50% for his weight. He's going to be tall and skinny. She is not concerned about his weight and said to continue with what we're doing. He doesn't have to eat baby food if he doesn't want to and we can try some soft table food. He got 5 yucky shots but hardly cried at all. Such a big boy. His doctor was very impressed with his development. She was shocked that he could sit up by himself and was almost crawling. He also learned this week how to lay on his belly and sit himself up from there. He is very proud of himself!!!
Enjoy this cute video of him in the tub and I'm playing catch up on posting pictures....
Monday, May 12, 2008
My 1st Mother’s Day
My weekend was wonderful! I have a great husband and an adorable baby that pampered me this weekend. I went to my parents on Saturday to celebrate Mother’s Day with my family. They all loved on Kevin and wore him out! When Ben got home on Saturday, he dropped me off at a Spa near our house and I got a manicure and pedicure. I haven’t had a pedicure since the day before we got married (almost 7 years ago!). It was very relaxing and a guy there totally had me in shock. Long story short….the Spa was packed. I asked a girl there if it was always like or was it the weekend and a Mother’s Day rush. The guy that worked there turned around and informed me it was because of Mother’s Day and prom. Apparently one of our High School’s Prom was Saturday night. I said “oh really, prom?” The guy then floored me when he said “Isn’t that why you’re here?” I laughed out loud. He just stared at me. I thanked him for thinking I was 10 years younger than I am. I have been mistaken for my age as long as I can remember. Bad thing is I was married at 20, so you can imagine how young I looked. He made my day!
When I came home, a beautiful bouquet of flowers was waiting for me on the table and Ben fixed dinner Saturday night. I could not have imagined a better Mother’s Day. Thank you, Ben, for being a loving and God-fearing husband. You made me feel so special this weekend and I love you for it. Thank you, Kevin, for giving me a reason to celebrate Mother’s Day!!! You are such a special baby and truly a miracle from God. Mommy cannot imagine her life without you. You have amazed me the past 6 months and I look forward to many more wonderful years with you.
When I came home, a beautiful bouquet of flowers was waiting for me on the table and Ben fixed dinner Saturday night. I could not have imagined a better Mother’s Day. Thank you, Ben, for being a loving and God-fearing husband. You made me feel so special this weekend and I love you for it. Thank you, Kevin, for giving me a reason to celebrate Mother’s Day!!! You are such a special baby and truly a miracle from God. Mommy cannot imagine her life without you. You have amazed me the past 6 months and I look forward to many more wonderful years with you.
Monday, May 05, 2008
My baby is 6 months old!
Splish Splash...Kevin's taking a bath in his new big boy tub!
Crazy Uncle Dan entertains Kevin
Sleeping on Uncle Dan
Playing with daddy
Can I help you?
Cheese!
Playing with Hannah
Loving Joshua
Cute pic with Hannah
Read me a book
Playing with the family
Words of Encouragement:
My mom, grandmother and I went to the mother/daughter banquet at church this weekend. The lady that spoke is the pastor’s wife at Friendship Baptist Church in our area. Her small 10 minute message touched my heart!
She began by speaking words of encouragement to the young mothers that were present. Us young mothers with small children at home that keep us up late at night and are early risers. Those of us mothers who are constantly doing laundry, washing dishes and cleaning bottles. Those of us that haven’t had a hot meal since our children were born. Those of us that worry about our babies and still wake to check on them in the middle of the night.
She then encouraged the mothers of children who have started school. Those mothers who are rushing to appointments, soccer games, cheerleading and school events. Those mothers who stay up and help with homework and school projects. Those who are realizing that their babies aren’t babies anymore.
She then encouraged the mothers of teenagers and young adults. She said mothers of teenagers and young adult still pray for their children….probably more than they did when they were infants! These mothers realize that their “babies” will soon grow up and have babies of their own. And the lack of sleep continues even at this age!
And last, she encouraged the mothers who are now taking care of their parents. The parents that once cared for them as infants, are now themselves being taken care of. These mothers are taking their parents to doctor’s appointments, scheduling surgeries and some are having to visit and choose nursing homes. The same lack of sleep, pile of dishes to wash and constant laundry continues – it’s now doing their laundry and washing their dishes. It’s feeding them when they once fed you. It’s holding their hand when they are scared before surgery. It’s making sure they are inside before the sun goes down and that their refrigerator is full!
This last one really hit home. My grandma was diagnosed with breast cancer last year and had surgery. My mom never left her side. She was there when she entered surgery and there when she went home. She spent the night at her house for several nights to make sure she was taken care of. She made her meals, cleaned her dishes and took care of the house. How funny when the roles are reversed. I am so thankful for a mother who is an example to me of how to be a good daughter. And I know when the time comes, I’ll be doing the same for her…as my pastor would say…if the Lord tarrys His coming!
She began by speaking words of encouragement to the young mothers that were present. Us young mothers with small children at home that keep us up late at night and are early risers. Those of us mothers who are constantly doing laundry, washing dishes and cleaning bottles. Those of us that haven’t had a hot meal since our children were born. Those of us that worry about our babies and still wake to check on them in the middle of the night.
She then encouraged the mothers of children who have started school. Those mothers who are rushing to appointments, soccer games, cheerleading and school events. Those mothers who stay up and help with homework and school projects. Those who are realizing that their babies aren’t babies anymore.
She then encouraged the mothers of teenagers and young adults. She said mothers of teenagers and young adult still pray for their children….probably more than they did when they were infants! These mothers realize that their “babies” will soon grow up and have babies of their own. And the lack of sleep continues even at this age!
And last, she encouraged the mothers who are now taking care of their parents. The parents that once cared for them as infants, are now themselves being taken care of. These mothers are taking their parents to doctor’s appointments, scheduling surgeries and some are having to visit and choose nursing homes. The same lack of sleep, pile of dishes to wash and constant laundry continues – it’s now doing their laundry and washing their dishes. It’s feeding them when they once fed you. It’s holding their hand when they are scared before surgery. It’s making sure they are inside before the sun goes down and that their refrigerator is full!
This last one really hit home. My grandma was diagnosed with breast cancer last year and had surgery. My mom never left her side. She was there when she entered surgery and there when she went home. She spent the night at her house for several nights to make sure she was taken care of. She made her meals, cleaned her dishes and took care of the house. How funny when the roles are reversed. I am so thankful for a mother who is an example to me of how to be a good daughter. And I know when the time comes, I’ll be doing the same for her…as my pastor would say…if the Lord tarrys His coming!
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