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Saturday, August 13, 2011
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Monday, July 4, 2011
Happy First Fourth!
Dear Coby,
It is your first Fourth of July. We went to the beach and you had so much fun! You have been teething like a mad man lately... You drool and gnaw on everything! I wonder how much worse it would be without your IBF teething necklace? Last week at playgroup, a few mom's commented on your necklace & I told them where we got ours. This week, 2 new babies had amber necklaces too!
I love you always & forever,
Mama
It is your first Fourth of July. We went to the beach and you had so much fun! You have been teething like a mad man lately... You drool and gnaw on everything! I wonder how much worse it would be without your IBF teething necklace? Last week at playgroup, a few mom's commented on your necklace & I told them where we got ours. This week, 2 new babies had amber necklaces too!
I love you always & forever,
Mama
Thursday, May 26, 2011
Happy Half Birthday!
Dear Coby,
Today you are half! I can't believe that you are already 6 months old. You have grown so much, and learned so much too. I am so proud of you and all that you have accomplished in your young age. Every day, you do something new... Just this morning, you used baby sign language (which we just started learning yesterday) to tell me you wanted to eat milk! You are amazing!
I think that a good way to show you how proud I am is to make a few lists that tell more about Coby at Half!
Things that you can do now:
- You can say 2 syllables such as lala, dada, gaga
- You can roll over from back to front and front to back
- You can pick up things that interest you
- You can put things in your mouth to chew them (including your spoon and bottle sometimes)
- You can push yourself up on your arms
- You jump in your jumperoo
- You can give hugs to Mama!
- You can "kiss" Mama's cheeks (with an open mouth)
- You recognize Cooper, your dog
- You like to watch Baby Signing Times and Baby Mozart
The foods that you eat:
- rice cereal
- sweet potatoes
- carrots (made you constipated the first time you ate them)
- sweet peas
- winter squash
- pears
- applesauce
- bananas (gave you a rash, but we are not sure if it was the additives or the bananas)
- avocado
I made you a half cake for your half birthday (you can't eat it, but Mama will enjoy it tons!) The picture is really blurry because my cellphone got a little oil on the camera...
Coby, I really hope that you enjoy your half birthday! Today we are meeting your brother, Ari, to take special brother pictures for Daddy's Father's Day present. I hope that he loves them!
I will love you always and forever,
Mama
Wednesday, May 25, 2011
The end of the Mama Milk
Tomorrow my little baby will be 6 months old! Nursing has become a stressor... Ever since his surgery, Coby has not been interested in nursing and I have been manually expressing a few times a day. A month ago, I was getting about 2 ounces a day, now I am down to 1/4 ounce a day. As much as I want to continue, and I would if he had been nursing at all, I think this is the end of the Mama Milk. It makes me really sad, I have been holding on for so long... This has been a difficult journey from the start. I guess I can take what I have learned and will use it for the next baby, G-d willing. I feel like I have lost something by giving up. I guess the good news is that I can eat soy and dairy now :)
Wednesday, May 11, 2011
Out of the Loop
It has been a hectic past few weeks for us. First we went through Passover, which is always a bit of a stress in itself. Then, the next day was C.'s surgery. We were in and out of the hospital. Now he is on the full road to recovery and I am back... I think.
The surgery went well, without complications. I have to say that the staff at WMC was awesome and I would definitely recommend going there, if you must, for a child's hospital stay.
The day of the surgery, they had told us that C. could not eat from 6 hours before, but could nurse up to 4 hours before. As you know, C. has difficulty nursing and barely will tolerate it when he is not starving. I tried to keep him in bed with me as long as I could and gave him pumped milk from a bottle instead after he barely nursed. We had to be at the hospital at 12 pm, so the night before, my mom and I spent packing bags. We had to be sure to pack his formula because we were told the hospital would not have any. We packed snacks, clothes, books, magazines, an alarm clock to plug in the ipod for C.'s white noise, stuffed animals, we packed basically everything but the dog! I started getting very nervous and decided to make sure the doctor knew how much this baby meant to me. I would have done it in sharpie on his little body if I was not scared of the chemicals.
At the hospital, we went to admitting where we gave them all of our insurance information (which they managed to botch) and signed our lives away. They sent us to the operating waiting area. There, we met a young mother whose 4 month old child was having his 3rd surgery. She was calm and relaxed... She explained that he was having another surgery because he was born with one kidney and his urethra was malformed. I felt silly being as nervous as I was over a "simple" UPJ obstruction when her baby was really having discomfort and multiple surgeries. After waiting over an hour, they called me and my husband in.
The surgeon went over the procedure and explained that he was also going to address the kidney reflux so that C. would not have to have another procedure when he is about 1 1/2 years old. He was a sport and even took a picture with C. for me.
Then the anesthesiologist came and we met with her. Let me tell you, no bedside manner at all! She was very abrupt and matter of fact. She said that we had to put a hat on C. and wrap him with warmed blankets to reduce shock.
Again, we had to sign away our lives. Then she said they were going to take C. I kind of freaked out. I had been told that I would be able to stay with him until he was under the anesthesia. She said that babies under 6 months don't demonstrate any stranger anxiety and that he did not need me. I said that I was going with him... So she brought a gown and hat for me to wear and walked away. Then she yelled back that I should follow with the baby. I followed her. When we were close, she snapped at me that I was not wearing a mask. She gave me one, and he started crying because he could not see my face anymore. We went into the operating room. She told me that when she put a hand up, I had to walk right out, no questions or comments. They put an anesthesia mask over C.'s mouth and nose and he was crying so much! She put her hand up and a nurse told me to kiss his arm and go. Someone outside the door showed me how to get back to the waiting room where my husband and mother were waiting.
We waited for so long... It seemed to be days instead of hours. He went in for his surgery at about 2:30 and they said that it would take about 2 1/2 hours. The surgery finished at around 2 hours 15 minutes. While we were waiting, I tried to keep busy... It seems that I am a big stress eater. I ate a bag of Munchos, some pretzels, some chips... I had a few Dr. Peppers as well. I took a walk and saw the hall of baseball and the model doll house rooms that were set up in the hallways. My husband went to make arrangements with Bikur Cholim for my meals during our stay.
When the surgeon came out to tell us how C. was, I held my breath. He said that they were able to do all that they needed to and that he was fine. All I wanted to hear was that I could do see him and hold him. When we were going back to recovery, my husband's parents came and I know I was rude, but all I wanted to do was see my baby! The surgeon brought us back and the nurse was holding him. He was crying so hoarsely. She handed him to me and it was so hard to find a way to hold him with all the tubes and wires! I was so scared to hurt him; I could not figure out where to put my hands. She told me that I could nurse him, so we tried. The only thing he wanted was to put his face against my chest. It took a while before they had a room for him. They let me walk along side of his crib while they brought him up. It was a long day.
The first night, C. was wiped out and on morphine. I sent my husband and my mother home and I figured that I would get some sleep, but C. had other plans. He would cry out every few minutes and I would go pick him up from that big metal crib. We stood there, hooked up to an IV, catheter, and the nephrostomy bag all night. My little baby looked so much smaller with all that gear on his little body. The nurse, Dina, kept coming in to see how he was doing and to tell me to get some sleep, but while he was uncomfortable or scared, whatever was bothering him, I was not going to be able to sleep at all. It was a long night.
I will have to continue the rest of the story tomorrow, I am exhausted!
The surgery went well, without complications. I have to say that the staff at WMC was awesome and I would definitely recommend going there, if you must, for a child's hospital stay.
The day of the surgery, they had told us that C. could not eat from 6 hours before, but could nurse up to 4 hours before. As you know, C. has difficulty nursing and barely will tolerate it when he is not starving. I tried to keep him in bed with me as long as I could and gave him pumped milk from a bottle instead after he barely nursed. We had to be at the hospital at 12 pm, so the night before, my mom and I spent packing bags. We had to be sure to pack his formula because we were told the hospital would not have any. We packed snacks, clothes, books, magazines, an alarm clock to plug in the ipod for C.'s white noise, stuffed animals, we packed basically everything but the dog! I started getting very nervous and decided to make sure the doctor knew how much this baby meant to me. I would have done it in sharpie on his little body if I was not scared of the chemicals.
At the hospital, we went to admitting where we gave them all of our insurance information (which they managed to botch) and signed our lives away. They sent us to the operating waiting area. There, we met a young mother whose 4 month old child was having his 3rd surgery. She was calm and relaxed... She explained that he was having another surgery because he was born with one kidney and his urethra was malformed. I felt silly being as nervous as I was over a "simple" UPJ obstruction when her baby was really having discomfort and multiple surgeries. After waiting over an hour, they called me and my husband in.
The surgeon went over the procedure and explained that he was also going to address the kidney reflux so that C. would not have to have another procedure when he is about 1 1/2 years old. He was a sport and even took a picture with C. for me.
Again, we had to sign away our lives. Then she said they were going to take C. I kind of freaked out. I had been told that I would be able to stay with him until he was under the anesthesia. She said that babies under 6 months don't demonstrate any stranger anxiety and that he did not need me. I said that I was going with him... So she brought a gown and hat for me to wear and walked away. Then she yelled back that I should follow with the baby. I followed her. When we were close, she snapped at me that I was not wearing a mask. She gave me one, and he started crying because he could not see my face anymore. We went into the operating room. She told me that when she put a hand up, I had to walk right out, no questions or comments. They put an anesthesia mask over C.'s mouth and nose and he was crying so much! She put her hand up and a nurse told me to kiss his arm and go. Someone outside the door showed me how to get back to the waiting room where my husband and mother were waiting.
When the surgeon came out to tell us how C. was, I held my breath. He said that they were able to do all that they needed to and that he was fine. All I wanted to hear was that I could do see him and hold him. When we were going back to recovery, my husband's parents came and I know I was rude, but all I wanted to do was see my baby! The surgeon brought us back and the nurse was holding him. He was crying so hoarsely. She handed him to me and it was so hard to find a way to hold him with all the tubes and wires! I was so scared to hurt him; I could not figure out where to put my hands. She told me that I could nurse him, so we tried. The only thing he wanted was to put his face against my chest. It took a while before they had a room for him. They let me walk along side of his crib while they brought him up. It was a long day.
The first night, C. was wiped out and on morphine. I sent my husband and my mother home and I figured that I would get some sleep, but C. had other plans. He would cry out every few minutes and I would go pick him up from that big metal crib. We stood there, hooked up to an IV, catheter, and the nephrostomy bag all night. My little baby looked so much smaller with all that gear on his little body. The nurse, Dina, kept coming in to see how he was doing and to tell me to get some sleep, but while he was uncomfortable or scared, whatever was bothering him, I was not going to be able to sleep at all. It was a long night.
I will have to continue the rest of the story tomorrow, I am exhausted!
Monday, May 2, 2011
5 months, 1 week
Dear Coby,
Today we went to Dr. Franco to have your nephrostomy tube removed! You were such a brave boy! You did not even cry at all. First we walked to Summer street, it took us about 10 minutes. The weather was so nice that I could not imagine bundling you up in the car. While we were walking, we must have passed some trees that I am allergic to because I could not stop sneezing! When we got there, D. Franco said that you were doing great! He had to remove the nephrostomy tube. The tube was about 7-8 inches long, black and white striped with a cap on the end, and was in your left kidney. It slithered out like a snake when the doctor removed the stitches that were holding it in. Nana had to look away! Dr. Franco said that we can give you a bath tomorrow, you can bounce in your jumperoo (yay!), and you can start swimming next Monday!
After we left the office, we walked to Target so I could get some Zyrtec for these stinking allergies... You slept the whole time we were walking. When we got home, you were so excited to go in your jumperoo! We were shocked to see that your feet now touch the floor and you don't need the ottoman lid anymore. You are growing up so fast!
I love you always and forever,
Mama
Today we went to Dr. Franco to have your nephrostomy tube removed! You were such a brave boy! You did not even cry at all. First we walked to Summer street, it took us about 10 minutes. The weather was so nice that I could not imagine bundling you up in the car. While we were walking, we must have passed some trees that I am allergic to because I could not stop sneezing! When we got there, D. Franco said that you were doing great! He had to remove the nephrostomy tube. The tube was about 7-8 inches long, black and white striped with a cap on the end, and was in your left kidney. It slithered out like a snake when the doctor removed the stitches that were holding it in. Nana had to look away! Dr. Franco said that we can give you a bath tomorrow, you can bounce in your jumperoo (yay!), and you can start swimming next Monday!
After we left the office, we walked to Target so I could get some Zyrtec for these stinking allergies... You slept the whole time we were walking. When we got home, you were so excited to go in your jumperoo! We were shocked to see that your feet now touch the floor and you don't need the ottoman lid anymore. You are growing up so fast!
I love you always and forever,
Mama
Wednesday, April 27, 2011
5 months, 2 days
Dear Coby,
Tomorrow, well since it is past midnight I guess it is today, you will be having your surgery. I have packed up anything that we might need for your hospital stay and Nana is here with us to help me when I need it. You can't eat any formula 8 hours before the surgery but can nurse up to 4 hours before. You have to be in the hospital at 12 noon. I am not going to leave the hospital until you do... So we are in for the long haul. They said that you should be in for about 3 days. Tonight, you are tossing and turning, unable to settle, almost like you know that something is going to happen.
Your mama is a nervous wreck. It is amazing that in 5 months and 2 days, such a little guy could become my whole universe. I would not know what to do if anything happened to you. Noni told me that her mother said to her when Daddy was born this:
"A baby's poop is like perfume, and screams like a song" and I know now what she means.
I need to see your eyes light up when you see my face. I need your grumpy morning breath yelling to feed you first thing every day. I need to feel you nuzzle in my armpit when you are sleepy. I need your hands to wrap around mine when I check on you at night and you won't let go. Those tiny spiderweb fingers are like super glue that I never want to remove.
I love the way that you grab my necklace while you drink, and grunt at me so I will feed your your cereal faster like a little caveman. I love the way you jump- all the time, any time- because that is your favorite thing to do in the whole wide world. The way that you get excited about the jump is a way that we should all aspire to be so excited about anything.
You are my everything and I am a mess.
I am going to snuggle you like I never want the morning to come.
I love you always and forever,
Mama
Tomorrow, well since it is past midnight I guess it is today, you will be having your surgery. I have packed up anything that we might need for your hospital stay and Nana is here with us to help me when I need it. You can't eat any formula 8 hours before the surgery but can nurse up to 4 hours before. You have to be in the hospital at 12 noon. I am not going to leave the hospital until you do... So we are in for the long haul. They said that you should be in for about 3 days. Tonight, you are tossing and turning, unable to settle, almost like you know that something is going to happen.
Your mama is a nervous wreck. It is amazing that in 5 months and 2 days, such a little guy could become my whole universe. I would not know what to do if anything happened to you. Noni told me that her mother said to her when Daddy was born this:
"A baby's poop is like perfume, and screams like a song" and I know now what she means.
I need to see your eyes light up when you see my face. I need your grumpy morning breath yelling to feed you first thing every day. I need to feel you nuzzle in my armpit when you are sleepy. I need your hands to wrap around mine when I check on you at night and you won't let go. Those tiny spiderweb fingers are like super glue that I never want to remove.
I love the way that you grab my necklace while you drink, and grunt at me so I will feed your your cereal faster like a little caveman. I love the way you jump- all the time, any time- because that is your favorite thing to do in the whole wide world. The way that you get excited about the jump is a way that we should all aspire to be so excited about anything.
You are my everything and I am a mess.
I am going to snuggle you like I never want the morning to come.
I love you always and forever,
Mama
Thursday, April 14, 2011
4 months, 2 weeks, 6 days
Dear Coby,
Today we started cleaning for Passover. There is so much to do and all you wanted to do was sleep on me! I love when you snuggle in and relax when I hold you. You have been so sleepy the past few days. I think that you might be going through a growth spurt again. You ate your peas and cereal for dinner and were so ready for a bath and right to bed!
Tonight, when I was putting you to bed, you relaxed in my arms and were smiling and giggling in your sleep. It was so adorable! At one point, you were fussing so I went in to give you your paci back. I noticed that in your bed there were only 2 pacis... That was strange, I knew there had been more. When I picked you up, the mystery was solved, there were 3 pacis insideyour Woombie! You must have pulled the Woombie near your face and pulled them in with your hands. That is talent!
I love you always and forever,
Mama
Today we started cleaning for Passover. There is so much to do and all you wanted to do was sleep on me! I love when you snuggle in and relax when I hold you. You have been so sleepy the past few days. I think that you might be going through a growth spurt again. You ate your peas and cereal for dinner and were so ready for a bath and right to bed!
Tonight, when I was putting you to bed, you relaxed in my arms and were smiling and giggling in your sleep. It was so adorable! At one point, you were fussing so I went in to give you your paci back. I noticed that in your bed there were only 2 pacis... That was strange, I knew there had been more. When I picked you up, the mystery was solved, there were 3 pacis insideyour Woombie! You must have pulled the Woombie near your face and pulled them in with your hands. That is talent!
I love you always and forever,
Mama
Wednesday, April 13, 2011
Peas and Cloth Diapers
Dear Coby,
Tonight your first food was peas. You really loved eating them! You were so upset when you finished that I had to make you a little more cereal. You were so covered in peas and cereal that you looked like the incredible hulk.
I have started putting you in cloth diapers at night the past few weeks. My reason is because you, my boy, are a very heavy wetter! If I don't wake you up around 11:30, you will wet the whole bed. Then again around 3:30 or 4, you will wet through again. I found that if you are wearing the cloth diapers (with extra padding) your bed, at least, is dry in the morning. You look pretty funny with a huge tush in your cloth diapers with extra padding!
I love you always and forever,
Mama
Tonight your first food was peas. You really loved eating them! You were so upset when you finished that I had to make you a little more cereal. You were so covered in peas and cereal that you looked like the incredible hulk.
I have started putting you in cloth diapers at night the past few weeks. My reason is because you, my boy, are a very heavy wetter! If I don't wake you up around 11:30, you will wet the whole bed. Then again around 3:30 or 4, you will wet through again. I found that if you are wearing the cloth diapers (with extra padding) your bed, at least, is dry in the morning. You look pretty funny with a huge tush in your cloth diapers with extra padding!
I love you always and forever,
Mama
Tuesday, April 5, 2011
4 months, 1 week, 4 days: Fevers Stink
Dear Coby,
You had a hard day today! Once again, you didn't want to take your morning nap. I tried everything... we snuggled, you had a warm bottle, I rocked you... I even packed you in the stroller and we went out for a walk, only just as we got outside it started pouring. I walked you in circles around teh parking garage, but you got very upset at me and we went back inside.
Today you had a play date with your friend Jordan. During your play date, you were very tired and started getting fussy. You wanted to sleep, but you could not settle, probably because you did not take your morning nap again. You started crying and then, because you are such a funny boy, you were laughing and crying at the same time! When Jordan went home, you snuggled in to me and finally fell asleep. You slept for about 2.5 hours, you were so sleepy!
When you woke up, you were very clingy and did not want me to put you down. You felt warm, so I took your temperature. It was 100.4! I called Daddy to have him bring home some Tylenol for you. Once you took your Tylenol, you felt much better! You ate your cereal, took your bath, and you even went to bed by 8 pm.
I love you always and forever,
Mama
You had a hard day today! Once again, you didn't want to take your morning nap. I tried everything... we snuggled, you had a warm bottle, I rocked you... I even packed you in the stroller and we went out for a walk, only just as we got outside it started pouring. I walked you in circles around teh parking garage, but you got very upset at me and we went back inside.
Today you had a play date with your friend Jordan. During your play date, you were very tired and started getting fussy. You wanted to sleep, but you could not settle, probably because you did not take your morning nap again. You started crying and then, because you are such a funny boy, you were laughing and crying at the same time! When Jordan went home, you snuggled in to me and finally fell asleep. You slept for about 2.5 hours, you were so sleepy!
I love you always and forever,
Mama
Monday, April 4, 2011
Doctor Visit
Dear Coby,
Today you had a doctor visit with Dr. Macbeth, your pediatrician. She is so proud of how much you have grown! You now weigh 14.5 pounds, putting you almost in the 50th percentile! She said that you are ready to try real food! I am excited about introducing fruits and veggies to you! I think you will love them. You had to have 3 vaccination shots and one oral vaccine. You were very upset during your shots, but resumed your happy behavior right after. I had to go to my doctor after your appointment and you were all smiles and let everyone hold you! I am so proud that I have such a brave boy!
When we got home, you wanted your cereal and a bath, but we had to go pick up Daddy at the train station first. You fell asleep in the car, so I had to wake you for your cereal and bath. You can see your bandaids on your little legs in this picture. :(
You had a hard time falling asleep, but right now, you are asleep, but keep waking up fussy. I gave you a little Tylenol because the last time you had vaccinations you got a fever. I hope that you are comfortable and not in any pain. I really hope that you don't get a fever again!
I love you always and forever,
Mama
Today you had a doctor visit with Dr. Macbeth, your pediatrician. She is so proud of how much you have grown! You now weigh 14.5 pounds, putting you almost in the 50th percentile! She said that you are ready to try real food! I am excited about introducing fruits and veggies to you! I think you will love them. You had to have 3 vaccination shots and one oral vaccine. You were very upset during your shots, but resumed your happy behavior right after. I had to go to my doctor after your appointment and you were all smiles and let everyone hold you! I am so proud that I have such a brave boy!
When we got home, you wanted your cereal and a bath, but we had to go pick up Daddy at the train station first. You fell asleep in the car, so I had to wake you for your cereal and bath. You can see your bandaids on your little legs in this picture. :(
You had a hard time falling asleep, but right now, you are asleep, but keep waking up fussy. I gave you a little Tylenol because the last time you had vaccinations you got a fever. I hope that you are comfortable and not in any pain. I really hope that you don't get a fever again!
I love you always and forever,
Mama
4 months, 1 week, 3 days: Nap Strike!
Dear Coby,
This week it seems that you are on a nap strike. Usually, you take a 9:30ish nap and sleep for an hour and a half or so. Then in the afternoon, you take a 2ish nap until about 4. You wake up, have a bottle, play, and then have cereal. After cereal, you take a bath and then we either play a little, read a story, or you are tired and want to go to bed. You are generally sleeping in bed by 8 at the latest.
This week, you are only taking afternoon naps and then want to go to bed later! Yesterday, you did not take a morning nap, aside from a 5 minute power nap on me, and then fell asleep around 4 pm while Daddy was watching you. You slept until 5:45 and then wanted a bottle, play, cereal, bath, and then much more play! You did not go to bed until about 9:30!
I finally got you down for a nap around 11:45 today, by playing white noise in your ear and nursing you. You talked to me while fighting off the nap. Right now, you are swinging in your swing, sleeping peacefully. You were so overtired!
This week it seems that you are on a nap strike. Usually, you take a 9:30ish nap and sleep for an hour and a half or so. Then in the afternoon, you take a 2ish nap until about 4. You wake up, have a bottle, play, and then have cereal. After cereal, you take a bath and then we either play a little, read a story, or you are tired and want to go to bed. You are generally sleeping in bed by 8 at the latest.
This week, you are only taking afternoon naps and then want to go to bed later! Yesterday, you did not take a morning nap, aside from a 5 minute power nap on me, and then fell asleep around 4 pm while Daddy was watching you. You slept until 5:45 and then wanted a bottle, play, cereal, bath, and then much more play! You did not go to bed until about 9:30!
I finally got you down for a nap around 11:45 today, by playing white noise in your ear and nursing you. You talked to me while fighting off the nap. Right now, you are swinging in your swing, sleeping peacefully. You were so overtired!
Today we have a doctor's appointment for your 4 month checkup. I can't wait to see how much you weigh! You feel like you have gained more weight and you sure do eat a ton! I hope that you don't need any shots, but I think that you do. I am sure that you will be brave and strong no matter what!
I love you always and forever,
Mama
Sunday, April 3, 2011
Out Damn Milk!
I am on the third pump of the day and I have just about an ounce. From 3 pumps. My nipples feel like they have been run through a cheese grater... AND I HAVE AN OUNCE?!?! WTF?
Maybe I have not been eating/drinking enough today? Maybe I am stressed? This is so frustrating! Why can't these huge boobs that I have been lugging around for 23 years produce the damn milk they have been made to produce? This is insane. I generally get an ounce per pump, both sides combined. I have never gotten such a small amount. I am getting so frustrated.
On another note, I decided today that I am going to start writing letters to my son about all of the events that happen in his life... So I went to Staples and I bought a beautiful new journal. I bought nice new pens. I waited until he was in bed and I was so excited to begin this new way of filling in his memories! Then I started thinking, "Where do the pictures go?" and I realized that the journal would not work because I needed a way to add in pictures and there was no room! I realized that the best thing to do would be to make a blog that I could print out for him and bind into a book... So Letters To Coby was born (edited 5/26/11: I have combined those letters with this blog... I can edit out my rants before I print it for him). It is pretty boring right now... I am too damned exhausted from pumping to do it up tonight :( SO this will be my bitch and whine, review baby products blog and the other one will be letters to my sweet boy...Can't let him know that his mama is a raving lunatic obsessed with her (lack of) breast milk, can we?
Maybe I have not been eating/drinking enough today? Maybe I am stressed? This is so frustrating! Why can't these huge boobs that I have been lugging around for 23 years produce the damn milk they have been made to produce? This is insane. I generally get an ounce per pump, both sides combined. I have never gotten such a small amount. I am getting so frustrated.
On another note, I decided today that I am going to start writing letters to my son about all of the events that happen in his life... So I went to Staples and I bought a beautiful new journal. I bought nice new pens. I waited until he was in bed and I was so excited to begin this new way of filling in his memories! Then I started thinking, "Where do the pictures go?" and I realized that the journal would not work because I needed a way to add in pictures and there was no room! I realized that the best thing to do would be to make a blog that I could print out for him and bind into a book... So Letters To Coby was born (edited 5/26/11: I have combined those letters with this blog... I can edit out my rants before I print it for him). It is pretty boring right now... I am too damned exhausted from pumping to do it up tonight :( SO this will be my bitch and whine, review baby products blog and the other one will be letters to my sweet boy...Can't let him know that his mama is a raving lunatic obsessed with her (lack of) breast milk, can we?
Pumping and Assorted Randomness
This morning I pumped for about 30 minutes and got less than an ounce. How much longer should I do this? I don't know if the 2-3 ounces I give my son nightly is really beneficial... I hope that it boosts his immunity and keeps him healthier. Selfishly, I am hoping that the pumping keeps my period away. I hate having it and I am grumpy enough without it!
I have been cloth diapering C. at night for about 2 weeks or so off and on. He is a really heavy wetter and will wet through 2-3 times a night even with frequent diaper changes (yes, I wake him to change him). We have been using the econobunz diapers, I have 3 that I alternate, with 2 inserts. He has been dry until about 5 am with these. Last night at 1:30, my guy wet through his whole bed! Blah! I hate that so much... he is sleeping and all of a sudden he is all wet and nasty!
I am addicted to bargain websites! Please comment with your favorites so I will have some new ones to stalk! I love mamabargains the most I think. I just ordered a stephiemc designs necklace (family tree) and can't wait to get it! I am also looking to order a necklace for my mom. She just celebrated her 50th birthday, and with me having C. and all I guess I kinda missed it! I am looking at getting her this necklace with "Nana, we love you to the moon and the stars!" with "you" in a different font because she always says this to the boys. Also, I would put on their names. I am waiting for stephanie to get back to me about it... there is a sale of 40% off ending today. I really hope she emails me back soon!
C. is fighting his am nap so bad this morning! He is in his swing talking to me and coing. You can see his eyes are droopy and he is so tired. Not sure why he will not nap; I could just fall asleep right now!
I have been cloth diapering C. at night for about 2 weeks or so off and on. He is a really heavy wetter and will wet through 2-3 times a night even with frequent diaper changes (yes, I wake him to change him). We have been using the econobunz diapers, I have 3 that I alternate, with 2 inserts. He has been dry until about 5 am with these. Last night at 1:30, my guy wet through his whole bed! Blah! I hate that so much... he is sleeping and all of a sudden he is all wet and nasty!
I am addicted to bargain websites! Please comment with your favorites so I will have some new ones to stalk! I love mamabargains the most I think. I just ordered a stephiemc designs necklace (family tree) and can't wait to get it! I am also looking to order a necklace for my mom. She just celebrated her 50th birthday, and with me having C. and all I guess I kinda missed it! I am looking at getting her this necklace with "Nana, we love you to the moon and the stars!" with "you" in a different font because she always says this to the boys. Also, I would put on their names. I am waiting for stephanie to get back to me about it... there is a sale of 40% off ending today. I really hope she emails me back soon!
C. is fighting his am nap so bad this morning! He is in his swing talking to me and coing. You can see his eyes are droopy and he is so tired. Not sure why he will not nap; I could just fall asleep right now!
Saturday, April 2, 2011
Inspired By Finn Amber Necklace
C. has been wearing his IBF amber teething necklace since March 24th (10 days). We ordered the color Sunshine, because I was told that the lighter colors are more effective for teething issues. So far, he has not noticed he is wearing it, which is a good thing. He wears it all waking hours, except for bathtime. I have not noticed a difference in his drooling...but you have no idea how many compliments I get on the street! People love the fact that he is wearing jewelry, and are so interested to know where I bought it and what it is for! It is really well made. Each bead is knotted on individually, so if the string should break, the beads won't go all over. I am not sure that it is "working" in such a short amount of time, but I did notice that, when I forgot to put it on after his nap yesterday, he was very cranky until I did!
Here are some pictures of C. in his Inspired by Finn amber teething necklace.
Here are some pictures of C. in his Inspired by Finn amber teething necklace.
C's first day in his new necklace. He looks like he is LOVING it!
Thursday, March 31, 2011
Boobies
It is midnight and my husband and child are both in bed. Why am I still up, you might ask... I am pumping. I pump in the morning when I am feeding C. his cereal, again in the evening while he eats, and then after he is in bed. When I am pumping, I am chained to this machine. If he cries or fusses, I cannot get to him fast enough and also it interrupts my flow, if you get my drift. I have a hard enough time getting the milk out of my boobies that it is not conducive to pumping if I have to stop and start again. My hubby is in charge during the late night pump, all that is required is that he re-plug the monster if he should awaken.
Tonight, my hubby decided that he "deserves" a night out to have a few beers with his friends. Ok, I get that he works all day and would like to get out occasionally... Me too. But I am at home with C. so how hard do I work, right? So I quickly run down and grab the laundry from the dryer so he can go out. We don't have a washer and dryer in our apartment so I have to go in the basement. After he leaves, I am folding and folding and folding... I just switched C. into his 6 month clothes. Half of it was still damp! I can't bring it back down, so I drape laundry all over the furniture. I give up.
He just came home, and now I am pumping... I shut off the monitor so he will have to take some responsibility. Uh oh, I just heard C. crying... How long before he comes and gets me?
Tonight, my hubby decided that he "deserves" a night out to have a few beers with his friends. Ok, I get that he works all day and would like to get out occasionally... Me too. But I am at home with C. so how hard do I work, right? So I quickly run down and grab the laundry from the dryer so he can go out. We don't have a washer and dryer in our apartment so I have to go in the basement. After he leaves, I am folding and folding and folding... I just switched C. into his 6 month clothes. Half of it was still damp! I can't bring it back down, so I drape laundry all over the furniture. I give up.
He just came home, and now I am pumping... I shut off the monitor so he will have to take some responsibility. Uh oh, I just heard C. crying... How long before he comes and gets me?
Snuggle bug!
My guy is a Snuggle bug. Here we are again for morning nap. I can't bring myself to put him down. I just love the warm weight of him snuggled into my body. One day soon he will be too busy, too independent, too embarrassed to Snuggle his mama. I will enjoy being held captive on the couch, doing nothing, hearing the criticism about spoiling him, watching his sweet sleep smiles as long as he lets me.
Wednesday, March 30, 2011
Big Boy Carseat
Today, I decided that enough is enough! C cries every time I put him in his infant car seat. I can't take it! So I went into the bowels of the basement and got out the "big boy" car seat for him (yes, it is a current manufactured in 2010). We have the Britax Boulevard CS 70 Next Gen in the Wyndham pattern.
Before the big change, I had to meet a friend so I figured I would install the car seat... I have 3 college degrees, how hard can it be? There are latches, easy. There is a recline, a little tricky but I got it. Then there is a tether... Hmmm. I pulled out the trusty user manual to my car, a 2009 Honda CRV. It explained that the tether attachments are in the back behind the seats in the trunk area. In the Britax manual, it showed the tethers going on the sides toward the back... weird. So that was how I did it. Leaving really nowhere for the baby to enter the car seat unless it is OVER the tethers, like the australian method in the first picture. I called the local PD and asked how I can get the seat checked. They scheduled me for 4:15 today. Upstairs I went, to get the infant seat again, because I was not putting my baby in that seat.
Leaving the mall, where I met my friend, C was screaming his head off the whole ride, 30 minutes! When we got to the PD, he cried even more and the PO said that he felt badly that C was so upset. I explained that he cries that way every time he is in the car seat so I am hoping switching him will change that. I also told him how C cries when the car goes below 50 mph (really 65 mph but I was not saying that to a cop). He thought that was funny and commented that he would be looking out for him in 16 years.
So apparently we are missing part of the tether that straps the tether to the base of the passenger seat, as in the second picture. I have to call Britax tomorrow and see if they can send it to me. He said that the seat is perfectly safe to use without it, but it is an extra safety measure.
I put C in the seat and off we went... To the melody of his screams. No luck with the end of the crying in the "big boy" seat. He cried so hard that the snot was running down his face and there were tears in his mouth. He even had a minor nose bleed! As soon as I pulled him out of the car, he was all smiles...
What am I going to do with my silly boy?
Before the big change, I had to meet a friend so I figured I would install the car seat... I have 3 college degrees, how hard can it be? There are latches, easy. There is a recline, a little tricky but I got it. Then there is a tether... Hmmm. I pulled out the trusty user manual to my car, a 2009 Honda CRV. It explained that the tether attachments are in the back behind the seats in the trunk area. In the Britax manual, it showed the tethers going on the sides toward the back... weird. So that was how I did it. Leaving really nowhere for the baby to enter the car seat unless it is OVER the tethers, like the australian method in the first picture. I called the local PD and asked how I can get the seat checked. They scheduled me for 4:15 today. Upstairs I went, to get the infant seat again, because I was not putting my baby in that seat.
Leaving the mall, where I met my friend, C was screaming his head off the whole ride, 30 minutes! When we got to the PD, he cried even more and the PO said that he felt badly that C was so upset. I explained that he cries that way every time he is in the car seat so I am hoping switching him will change that. I also told him how C cries when the car goes below 50 mph (really 65 mph but I was not saying that to a cop). He thought that was funny and commented that he would be looking out for him in 16 years.
So apparently we are missing part of the tether that straps the tether to the base of the passenger seat, as in the second picture. I have to call Britax tomorrow and see if they can send it to me. He said that the seat is perfectly safe to use without it, but it is an extra safety measure.
I put C in the seat and off we went... To the melody of his screams. No luck with the end of the crying in the "big boy" seat. He cried so hard that the snot was running down his face and there were tears in his mouth. He even had a minor nose bleed! As soon as I pulled him out of the car, he was all smiles...
What am I going to do with my silly boy?
Tuesday, March 29, 2011
Adele Enersen Copycat
Bored (read: inspired) today by this picture https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgQWqI5jOg6r_0DDdo8IpkDFpwrJo-6z00RzDNrM_ObcMUsl6S0h_FG8o5mlIUAeHlOXcexpWxOkxb9v4PDU6x7oOYdf9YoVIg8wiN5_lb10O72ML9azxnm3gMLt-azLZUUJZIS8VxA08/s640/lovesme+copy.jpg
I quickly composed the scene made of a changing pad cover, blankies, and a towel... And then C woke up... Thankfully he was in a good mood and cooperated with his insane Mama.
I quickly composed the scene made of a changing pad cover, blankies, and a towel... And then C woke up... Thankfully he was in a good mood and cooperated with his insane Mama.
Not bad for a first attempt, huh?
The Baby Whisperer
I am reading the baby whisperer website trying to see how to get C to sleep better... I'm always tired, there has to be a better way!
So I took a test "What Kind of Baby Do You Have?"
C is the Spirited Baby, go figure:
SPIRITED
EATING: Very similar to Angel baby in the eating department, but breast feeders can get impatient. If Mum's letdown is too slow, he'll bob off the breasts as if to say, "Hey, what gives?" Sometimes, you need to give a supplement with a bottle until the milk really gets flowing.
Maybe that is why he decided that he is not breast feeding anymore?
ACTIVITES : High energy, feisty and very active. They are ready to jump into almost any situation, and exercise little impulse control or caution when they do. They arc highly reactive and can he aggressive with peers. Because they're usually more cooperative in the morning, avoid afternoon playgroups SO they can wind down.
He literally jumps all day long!
SLEEP: As babies, they hate being swaddled, but YOU absolutely need to block out any visual stimulation. They tend to be resistant to naps or nighttime rituals, because they don't want to miss anything. If you're lucky, even though they sleep less in the morning, it will be followed by long afternoon nap, which is key to a good night's sleep for these kids.
This is so true, he hated the swaddle so we got the woombie which is less restrictive! He does like his bedtime routine though. He enjoys his long afternoon nap.
MOOD: When they want something, they want it now! Opinionated, very vocal, and often stubborn, their moods are mercurial, going quickly from happy' to sad and back again. They love the action but also tend to overdo it, which can lead to a meltdown. Tantrums are hard to stop once they get going. Transitions can be tough, too.
So true! He is very vocal and opinionated! The king of the mood swing...
HOW THEY'RE OFTEN DESCRIBED: A handful. Always into something.1 don't have the energy to keep up with her. She's fearless.
Little Mr. Trouble...
So I took a test "What Kind of Baby Do You Have?"
C is the Spirited Baby, go figure:
SPIRITED
EATING: Very similar to Angel baby in the eating department, but breast feeders can get impatient. If Mum's letdown is too slow, he'll bob off the breasts as if to say, "Hey, what gives?" Sometimes, you need to give a supplement with a bottle until the milk really gets flowing.
Maybe that is why he decided that he is not breast feeding anymore?
ACTIVITES : High energy, feisty and very active. They are ready to jump into almost any situation, and exercise little impulse control or caution when they do. They arc highly reactive and can he aggressive with peers. Because they're usually more cooperative in the morning, avoid afternoon playgroups SO they can wind down.
He literally jumps all day long!
SLEEP: As babies, they hate being swaddled, but YOU absolutely need to block out any visual stimulation. They tend to be resistant to naps or nighttime rituals, because they don't want to miss anything. If you're lucky, even though they sleep less in the morning, it will be followed by long afternoon nap, which is key to a good night's sleep for these kids.
This is so true, he hated the swaddle so we got the woombie which is less restrictive! He does like his bedtime routine though. He enjoys his long afternoon nap.
MOOD: When they want something, they want it now! Opinionated, very vocal, and often stubborn, their moods are mercurial, going quickly from happy' to sad and back again. They love the action but also tend to overdo it, which can lead to a meltdown. Tantrums are hard to stop once they get going. Transitions can be tough, too.
So true! He is very vocal and opinionated! The king of the mood swing...
HOW THEY'RE OFTEN DESCRIBED: A handful. Always into something.1 don't have the energy to keep up with her. She's fearless.
Little Mr. Trouble...
Monday, March 28, 2011
Happy Caterpillar Photography
For anyone in the CT area, I would highly recommend Happy Caterpillar Photography. She did C's 2 month and now his 4 month pics. Her service is awesome, with the CD being ready by the next day (or as for me today, same day!)
My hubby is not happy about all the nakey pics she took, but the monkey was strategically placed. After all, I wanted the pics because in his 6 month pics, he will have a scar :(
I love them all, but here are a few of my absolute favorites! What do you think?
My hubby is not happy about all the nakey pics she took, but the monkey was strategically placed. After all, I wanted the pics because in his 6 month pics, he will have a scar :(
I love them all, but here are a few of my absolute favorites! What do you think?
Wednesday, March 23, 2011
Our Scary Hospital Visit
Today was C's renal scan. Last night I was very sick. My stomach was torn up and I was having a hard time holding him. I had to wake up my hubby and have him hold the baby while I ran to the bathroom over and over to be sick. Maybe nerves, maybe food poisoning? Finally, it subsided and I took C into my bed. We snuggled all night and he woke up with a huge smile. He had no clue what was going to happen to him today. I fed him and we headed off to the hospital, my mother in tow to help us.
At the hospital, the staff was very good at explaining what would happen and letting me be near him. First, they placed the catheter into his tiny penis. He was understandably upset by this. They then put a beanbag pillow around him and that was used to hold him still. He was screaming at this point. They started the IV and he was a mess, pulling his arm from the nurse and hitting with his other one. I held his left arm and kissed his face trying to calm him. It was so devastating to see him so upset and not be able to hold him in my arms. I was happy that they at least let me hold his cheeks and hand. I was also crying to see him like this. He finally fell asleep from exhaustion and I held his hand and face through the procedure.
They had inserted radioactive isotopes via the IV and then lasix about 15 minutes later. We could see on the monitor the isotopes in his blood, then kidneys, then move from kidneys to bladder, and finally the diaper. The right kidney seemed to move everything out very quickly. The left, however, did not. At the end of the test, the left kidney was still glowing brightly.
We left the hospital and went to the doctor. At the doctor, they told us that he has a left ureteropelvic junction obstruction. He will need surgery to correct this. The surgery will be on April 27th. My poor, unblemished baby will have an incision of about 4 inches around his left side into his back.
I am so petrified that something will go wrong. I would not be able to survive without my brave little gou.
I have to say that this was one of the most scary days of my life, aside from the circumstances of his birth. Wait, this was maybe more frightening because I have had time to spend with him and get to know him. I now know what his cries mean and how his little lip quivers when he is getting ready to cry. I know how he turns brick red when he is really angry and sometimes even stops breathing if he is really mad. He is my guy now, and was just the hypothetical baby before.
At the hospital, the staff was very good at explaining what would happen and letting me be near him. First, they placed the catheter into his tiny penis. He was understandably upset by this. They then put a beanbag pillow around him and that was used to hold him still. He was screaming at this point. They started the IV and he was a mess, pulling his arm from the nurse and hitting with his other one. I held his left arm and kissed his face trying to calm him. It was so devastating to see him so upset and not be able to hold him in my arms. I was happy that they at least let me hold his cheeks and hand. I was also crying to see him like this. He finally fell asleep from exhaustion and I held his hand and face through the procedure.
They had inserted radioactive isotopes via the IV and then lasix about 15 minutes later. We could see on the monitor the isotopes in his blood, then kidneys, then move from kidneys to bladder, and finally the diaper. The right kidney seemed to move everything out very quickly. The left, however, did not. At the end of the test, the left kidney was still glowing brightly.
We left the hospital and went to the doctor. At the doctor, they told us that he has a left ureteropelvic junction obstruction. He will need surgery to correct this. The surgery will be on April 27th. My poor, unblemished baby will have an incision of about 4 inches around his left side into his back.
I am so petrified that something will go wrong. I would not be able to survive without my brave little gou.
I have to say that this was one of the most scary days of my life, aside from the circumstances of his birth. Wait, this was maybe more frightening because I have had time to spend with him and get to know him. I now know what his cries mean and how his little lip quivers when he is getting ready to cry. I know how he turns brick red when he is really angry and sometimes even stops breathing if he is really mad. He is my guy now, and was just the hypothetical baby before.
A Big Day
Today is the big Renal Scan day. I am so nervous. My mom came to go with us, and of course it is snowing. I am sitting here pumping while she gives him a bottle (how ironic). I tortured myself by googling pediatric renal scan last night. I was up all night with diarrhea. Either the nerves got to me or I had food poisoning... Either way, I was a mess. C Spent the night in the bed with me, I could not bear to put him in his bed. I am just so worried. He slept well and woke up smiling that he was nakey in bed with mama. He was in just a diaper, his favorite way to sleep. Wish us luck today, we need it...
Monday, March 21, 2011
Worried About C's Test
I just got a call from the Children's Hospital and they have scheduled C for his renal scan Wednesday. I am so nervous. They told me that he has to get an IV and lasix and then he will be in the scanner for about an hour. They said that I can be close enough to talk to him during that time, but not touch. He is going to be so scared and hysterical! My poor baby, he will have no idea why his mama is not touching him. How can I make him feel secure?
Sunday, March 20, 2011
C's First Purim
For C's first Purim, he had 3 costumes:
Rex from Toy Story (I was Jessie)
He pretended to be Queen Ester also!
And then he was pooped!
Rex from Toy Story (I was Jessie)
A baseball player (he threw up on Rex)
James Bond
He was even in a contest, which they only allowed age 2 and up to win :(
He pretended to be Queen Ester also!
Saturday, March 19, 2011
Getting ready for Purim!
Tomorrow is Purim. I guess you can say that it appears to be the Jewish version of Halloween. Instead of begging for candy door to door, we make up small packages of foods and drinks and bring them to our friends. The kids (and some adults) dress up. C is dressing up as Rex from Toy Story. I totally scored on that costume, it was $3.99 in the Disney store! I am going to be Jessie. I asked hubby to dress up as Sid the bad kid but he refused. Oh well...
Hydronephrosis
The past day has been challenging... Some background info: While I was pregnant with C, I had placenta previa. Due to my condition, I was on bedrest and I had many more ultrasounds than most women. In the course of my ultrasounds they found out that C had quite a bit of fluid in his kidneys. This ultimately may have saved his life. During a routine ultrasound at 37 weeks 6 days, my doctor saw that I had no amniotic fluid left and that C was shrinking. I was induced, and when he could not handle the contractions, had an emergency c-section.
We have had multiple ultrasounds since he was born and have had other tests done on his kidneys. The right kidney has 1st to 2nd degree reflux. The left has not really shown much, just a mild reflux. He has been on antibiotics since he was one month old to prevent infection of his kidneys.
Fast forward to yesterday, I had to take C to the nephrologist for a routine ultrasound and checkup. He has been fine, but I did notice that his urine has been smelling like the antibiotics, so I called a little early to schedule his appointment (it was supposed to be at the end of the month). When they did the ultrasound, my boy was smiling and happy. He was so cooperative and I was so proud of him! The doctor came into the room and she told us that his LEFT kidney has 4th degree reflux and is full of fluid. She showed me the ultrasound image and it was very obvious. She is concerned because his left kidney has always been the "good" kidney. Now we have to have some renal function tests next week to rule out an obstruction or a kink in his ureter. She said that the test will involve him having an IV and being given lasix. He will need to be catheterized.
My poor baby! I am so nervous that something is wrong and that he will need to have surgery... My poor guy had been fighting since the day he was conceived and should have an easy life after all of this. I know that it could be much worse, and there are kids who have worse problems so I thank G-d that he has only "minor" issues... Right now he is sleeping and I can hear him moaning in his sleep. I wonder if he is feeling any pain or discomfort. The doctor said that he is not in pain, but how does she know? He does look happy, though...
After our visit, I had called a woman who lives downstairs in our building. She does Healing Touch at a local hospital. I asked her to see if she can do her "magic" on C. She came up and it was pretty cool how she moved her hands in the areas around him... He started cooing and laughing like he was being touched. She told me that she felt some irritation on his left side and some tense energy in his abdomen. I had not told her about the kidney or his reflux/gas issues. She said that she opened his pathways and that he has good energy which is flowing well now. She showed me a way to move my hands on his ody to help him relax for sleep. Wouldn't you know that he slept much better last night?
I guess the next week or so will be a bit trying. My husband is very nervous and is all worse case scenario. I have to try to stay positive and keep my spirits high. Wish us luck!
We have had multiple ultrasounds since he was born and have had other tests done on his kidneys. The right kidney has 1st to 2nd degree reflux. The left has not really shown much, just a mild reflux. He has been on antibiotics since he was one month old to prevent infection of his kidneys.
Fast forward to yesterday, I had to take C to the nephrologist for a routine ultrasound and checkup. He has been fine, but I did notice that his urine has been smelling like the antibiotics, so I called a little early to schedule his appointment (it was supposed to be at the end of the month). When they did the ultrasound, my boy was smiling and happy. He was so cooperative and I was so proud of him! The doctor came into the room and she told us that his LEFT kidney has 4th degree reflux and is full of fluid. She showed me the ultrasound image and it was very obvious. She is concerned because his left kidney has always been the "good" kidney. Now we have to have some renal function tests next week to rule out an obstruction or a kink in his ureter. She said that the test will involve him having an IV and being given lasix. He will need to be catheterized.
My poor baby! I am so nervous that something is wrong and that he will need to have surgery... My poor guy had been fighting since the day he was conceived and should have an easy life after all of this. I know that it could be much worse, and there are kids who have worse problems so I thank G-d that he has only "minor" issues... Right now he is sleeping and I can hear him moaning in his sleep. I wonder if he is feeling any pain or discomfort. The doctor said that he is not in pain, but how does she know? He does look happy, though...
I guess the next week or so will be a bit trying. My husband is very nervous and is all worse case scenario. I have to try to stay positive and keep my spirits high. Wish us luck!
Friday, March 18, 2011
Sleeping Snuggle Boy
I never get anything done... and I love the reason. This guy will only nap on his mama. He loves to Snuggle in on my left side and go to sleep. If I try to move him, or put him down, he wakes up! So I sit here and look at thredup, Craigslist, or read email on my phone... and smell his yummy baby smell, listen to his deep stuffy nose breathing, and feel the sweaty print his Snuggle leaves on my skin. I just love getting nothing done!
Thursday, March 17, 2011
The Woombie Saves My Night
C has never been a good sleeper. In his life of 3 months, 22 days he has never slept through the night, or even half of the night. With this being said, I have taken it as my life's work to find a tool that will help him (and me) sleep better.
We have tried the "Swaddle Wrap," which velcros around him. He got out.
We tried the "Miracle Blanket," which he miraculously slept a few hours before escaping and peeing all over it to ensure I didn't re-wrap him.
We are now on to the "Woombie." This thing kind of looks like a sleeper, but with no arms and legs. My husband says that it looks like a strait jacket. So, last night, I was in the middle of doing laundry and both Woombies (we have 2, a newborn and a big baby) were dirty. C did not go to sleep until I had him in his Woombie, at 11:30 at night!
Then last night, he wet through his "Big Baby" Woombie.
I hand washed it to ensure that it would be ready for tonight. Alas, when I went to zip my little boy in, it was wet! I tried putting him in his newborn one, but he has outgrown it almost overnight!
I quickly sent my husband down to the laundry room to dry the wet one... After 30 minutes, it was still wet and C was in the jumperoo, irritable and tired but not going to sleep. Hubby tried to blow dry it to no avail. Finally, he put it on the radiator. Still slightly damp, I zipped a very upset Coby into his Woombie. Within minutes, he was asleep.
Hail to the Woombie, my hero.
We have tried the "Swaddle Wrap," which velcros around him. He got out.
We tried the "Miracle Blanket," which he miraculously slept a few hours before escaping and peeing all over it to ensure I didn't re-wrap him.
We are now on to the "Woombie." This thing kind of looks like a sleeper, but with no arms and legs. My husband says that it looks like a strait jacket. So, last night, I was in the middle of doing laundry and both Woombies (we have 2, a newborn and a big baby) were dirty. C did not go to sleep until I had him in his Woombie, at 11:30 at night!
Then last night, he wet through his "Big Baby" Woombie.
I hand washed it to ensure that it would be ready for tonight. Alas, when I went to zip my little boy in, it was wet! I tried putting him in his newborn one, but he has outgrown it almost overnight!
I quickly sent my husband down to the laundry room to dry the wet one... After 30 minutes, it was still wet and C was in the jumperoo, irritable and tired but not going to sleep. Hubby tried to blow dry it to no avail. Finally, he put it on the radiator. Still slightly damp, I zipped a very upset Coby into his Woombie. Within minutes, he was asleep.
Hail to the Woombie, my hero.
Inspired by Finn
I am super excited to announce that Inspired by Finn will be shipping me a necklace to review on this site! I can’t wait to see how C likes it, I hope it will help with his excessive drooling and gnawing at his hand.
While you wait for the review, check out their site:
http://hyenacart.com/inspiredbyfinn/
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