I have read a couple really, really sad stories in the last day. So sad that I have started bawling at work. I can't even write about them because I know they will make me cry again.
All I can say is that I am so blessed to have healthy children. I think its something we all take for granted most of the time, but we really should thank God every day for the miracles he has given us.
Please take the time to donate to this poor family that was not so fortunate to have a healthy baby. I'm going to warn you, its a little graphic, and you will need a box of Kleenex. Pray God takes this little guy's pain away, and brings comfort and peace to him and his family.
http://www.indiegogo.com/SAVEBABYEASTON?a=1155778
My thoughts and prayers are with you baby Easton. <3
Thursday, August 30, 2012
Wednesday, August 29, 2012
6 Months!
This post is a *little* late, but I have been really sick :(
Last Sunday was a big day for us. It was the day after Miss L turned 6 months, and she got her first tooth! Its still not completely all the way up, but it is through the skin. She also got to try cereal for the first time. This went... pretty good. She would much rather feed herself, so that is challenging, but she is loving it! She loves sweet potatoes, but is not a fan of fruits.
We had her 6 month check-up on Monday. She is in the 45% for height and 55% for weight. She is a little behind on some developmental milestones, but our Dr said that was ok since she was early. Other than that, we have a happy little girl that is getting way too big too fast!
Did your baby like fruits? Did they want to feed themselves?
Last Sunday was a big day for us. It was the day after Miss L turned 6 months, and she got her first tooth! Its still not completely all the way up, but it is through the skin. She also got to try cereal for the first time. This went... pretty good. She would much rather feed herself, so that is challenging, but she is loving it! She loves sweet potatoes, but is not a fan of fruits.
We had her 6 month check-up on Monday. She is in the 45% for height and 55% for weight. She is a little behind on some developmental milestones, but our Dr said that was ok since she was early. Other than that, we have a happy little girl that is getting way too big too fast!
Did your baby like fruits? Did they want to feed themselves?
Wednesday, August 15, 2012
Schedule or No Schedule
I never really had a set schedule with Pumpkin. He slept when he was tired, ate when he was hungry, and was able to sleep anywhere, still is. None of my friends had kids when I had Pumpkin, so talks of "schedules" never came up.
Now that my friends have kids, and I have another one, schedules are a common topic. It seems that all my friends have their children on set schedules, with no flexibility. Wake up, breakfast, playtime, nap, lunch, read books, nap, dinner, TV time, bath, bed, always the same exact time every day. And naps MUST be in the child's crib or bed.
Miss L is on a different kind of schedule. She wakes up when she is done sleeping. She has a bottle when she gets up, and then she hangs out. When she gets tired, usually around 11 am, she has another bottle and will take a nap. She wakes up once again when she is done sleeping, anywhere from 1/2 hr to 2 hrs later. She hangs out some more, and around 2-ish she will have another bottle and another nap. Sometimes she will nap again around 5, sometimes not, depending on how tired she is. We like to try to get her to bed at about 9, but if it doesn't happen, my panties don't bunch. She can sleep on the floor, in our bed, her car seat, my parents' house, the car, her vibrating chair, our arms, the couch, and even in her crib. She is flexible, making our lives a little easier.
Pumpkin was always like that too, and still is. Sometimes he wakes up at 9:30, others he is up at 7. We do whatever we feel like during the day. Sometimes we set up sprinklers, do a craft, play outside, play inside, watch a movie, whatever we feel like doing. Lunch is at a general time, the afternoon. It could be noon, it could be 2, depends on what we are doing, and how long ago we got up and ate breakfast. He has a bedtime, but once again, if we don't make it exact, its not the end of the world.
When I call up my friends and want to meet at 1:30 to do something, its fine with us. L will fall asleep when she is tired and sleep anywhere, Pumpkin doesn't nap, normally. I can go about my life and do the things I need and want. Unfortunately, my friends aren't the same way with their kids. They have short windows of time they can do things because they have to get back home to put their kids to sleep. I understand having a schedule, but it gets really frustrating when you want to see people!
I think our "schedule" works out great for us. I understand its not for everyone, and some people like more set schedules. I don't really understand the super strict schedules though. I think flexibility is a good thing to teach your children.
Do you have a set schedule? Is is super strict or somewhat flexible? Or are you like me, and your schedule is whatever goes?!
Now that my friends have kids, and I have another one, schedules are a common topic. It seems that all my friends have their children on set schedules, with no flexibility. Wake up, breakfast, playtime, nap, lunch, read books, nap, dinner, TV time, bath, bed, always the same exact time every day. And naps MUST be in the child's crib or bed.
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Miss L is on a different kind of schedule. She wakes up when she is done sleeping. She has a bottle when she gets up, and then she hangs out. When she gets tired, usually around 11 am, she has another bottle and will take a nap. She wakes up once again when she is done sleeping, anywhere from 1/2 hr to 2 hrs later. She hangs out some more, and around 2-ish she will have another bottle and another nap. Sometimes she will nap again around 5, sometimes not, depending on how tired she is. We like to try to get her to bed at about 9, but if it doesn't happen, my panties don't bunch. She can sleep on the floor, in our bed, her car seat, my parents' house, the car, her vibrating chair, our arms, the couch, and even in her crib. She is flexible, making our lives a little easier.
Pumpkin was always like that too, and still is. Sometimes he wakes up at 9:30, others he is up at 7. We do whatever we feel like during the day. Sometimes we set up sprinklers, do a craft, play outside, play inside, watch a movie, whatever we feel like doing. Lunch is at a general time, the afternoon. It could be noon, it could be 2, depends on what we are doing, and how long ago we got up and ate breakfast. He has a bedtime, but once again, if we don't make it exact, its not the end of the world.
When I call up my friends and want to meet at 1:30 to do something, its fine with us. L will fall asleep when she is tired and sleep anywhere, Pumpkin doesn't nap, normally. I can go about my life and do the things I need and want. Unfortunately, my friends aren't the same way with their kids. They have short windows of time they can do things because they have to get back home to put their kids to sleep. I understand having a schedule, but it gets really frustrating when you want to see people!
I think our "schedule" works out great for us. I understand its not for everyone, and some people like more set schedules. I don't really understand the super strict schedules though. I think flexibility is a good thing to teach your children.
Do you have a set schedule? Is is super strict or somewhat flexible? Or are you like me, and your schedule is whatever goes?!
Monday, August 13, 2012
Tragedy
My boss died.
Last Tuesday we had a party at work. I totally spaced it until about 20 minutes after it had started, and then I just decided not to go. We were supposed to be going over to M's parents' house anyways. Everyone went except me. I feel so totally and utterly sick about not going. On Wednesday, my co-worker C called to tell me that our boss had just died.
She flew up to Alaska with her sister and BIL to celebrate their father's 85th birthday. When they got there, BIL 2, who lives in Alaska, took them floating down a river that he shouldn't have. All the locals have said how dangerous it can be and how it is one of the rivers that doesn't get checked or kept up. They say that if you do decide to go down it, you should be in a raft or something that is more forgiving. My boss, her sister and BIL were all in a canoe, BIL 2 was in a kayak.
Their canoe hit a log jam and turned sideways. They tried to paddle along the log jam to get out, but hit a faster current that overturned their canoe. Her BIL made it out and crawled on the log jam. Her and her sister got sucked under and stuck, where they drowned. BIL 2 made it on top of the log jam also.
Divers had to be brought in to retrieve the bodies from under the log jam, and then they were taken to shore by helicopter. At this time her body is still in Alaska at the medical examiners office.
She was 48 yrs old. She was married, had 3 boys, and 2 grandbabies that were her life. I am so saddened and sick about the whole thing.
I owe her so much. She called me up and gave me the opportunity to work a job that allows me to be able to spend time with my children during the day. She just gave me a raise and was going to sit down one-on-one with me and help me out with some things that I wasn't sure about.
Earlier on Wednesday, before I got the news, Papa and I were talking about how one minute you are alive, and the next you can be gone. Life is not a guarantee. Each minute that comes could be your last.
I am so thankful for my life and everyone in it. My family means the world to me, my children are my life, and my friends are so special.
Don't take your time here for granted. Make sure you do all the things you want, and tell everyone that means something to you how you feel. You never know when your last breath will happen.
Last Tuesday we had a party at work. I totally spaced it until about 20 minutes after it had started, and then I just decided not to go. We were supposed to be going over to M's parents' house anyways. Everyone went except me. I feel so totally and utterly sick about not going. On Wednesday, my co-worker C called to tell me that our boss had just died.
She flew up to Alaska with her sister and BIL to celebrate their father's 85th birthday. When they got there, BIL 2, who lives in Alaska, took them floating down a river that he shouldn't have. All the locals have said how dangerous it can be and how it is one of the rivers that doesn't get checked or kept up. They say that if you do decide to go down it, you should be in a raft or something that is more forgiving. My boss, her sister and BIL were all in a canoe, BIL 2 was in a kayak.
Their canoe hit a log jam and turned sideways. They tried to paddle along the log jam to get out, but hit a faster current that overturned their canoe. Her BIL made it out and crawled on the log jam. Her and her sister got sucked under and stuck, where they drowned. BIL 2 made it on top of the log jam also.
Divers had to be brought in to retrieve the bodies from under the log jam, and then they were taken to shore by helicopter. At this time her body is still in Alaska at the medical examiners office.
She was 48 yrs old. She was married, had 3 boys, and 2 grandbabies that were her life. I am so saddened and sick about the whole thing.
I owe her so much. She called me up and gave me the opportunity to work a job that allows me to be able to spend time with my children during the day. She just gave me a raise and was going to sit down one-on-one with me and help me out with some things that I wasn't sure about.
Earlier on Wednesday, before I got the news, Papa and I were talking about how one minute you are alive, and the next you can be gone. Life is not a guarantee. Each minute that comes could be your last.
I am so thankful for my life and everyone in it. My family means the world to me, my children are my life, and my friends are so special.
Don't take your time here for granted. Make sure you do all the things you want, and tell everyone that means something to you how you feel. You never know when your last breath will happen.
Tuesday, August 7, 2012
Feet
I love baby feet, and Miss L just recently found hers! This is probably one of my favorite milestones.
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What is your favorite milestone? Do you love baby feet too?!
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What is your favorite milestone? Do you love baby feet too?!
Sunday, August 5, 2012
Different Kinds of Happiness
I am the youngest of 3 girls. Dee, Reece, then me. We all have different goals in life, and have all taken different paths.
Dee is the talkative, fun-loving sister. She lives in Las Vegas and works as a blogger for Style Me Pretty (I wish I had her blogging abilities!). She does not want to have kids ever, and if you knew her, you would know that was probably best. :) Her and her boyfriend J are always doing fun things and trying new stuff. They live a very free and random life.
Reece is the brainy sister. She is just starting her first her at Duke University to get her masters in... something financial that is way over my head. Her and her boyfriend plan on having 1 kid, someday. Its something they want to do, but no time soon. She is a very hard worker and is putting her career first.
Me, well, I have always wanted a family. I am the only married one, and the only one with kids. I went to college and, lets just say its not for everyone! I will probably never do very many random things, or make a lot of money, but I am perfectly happy at home raising a family.
Reece texted us a couple pictures from her school the other day, and they are amazing.
While Reece is taking these beautiful pictures and seeing these amazing things, I am at home taking pictures like this:
I'm not saying that one set of pictures are better then the other, but just that everyone's happiness is different. I am so extremely happy for both my sisters, but I wouldn't change my life for anything.
Is your happiness different then someone in your family?
Dee is the talkative, fun-loving sister. She lives in Las Vegas and works as a blogger for Style Me Pretty (I wish I had her blogging abilities!). She does not want to have kids ever, and if you knew her, you would know that was probably best. :) Her and her boyfriend J are always doing fun things and trying new stuff. They live a very free and random life.
Reece is the brainy sister. She is just starting her first her at Duke University to get her masters in... something financial that is way over my head. Her and her boyfriend plan on having 1 kid, someday. Its something they want to do, but no time soon. She is a very hard worker and is putting her career first.
Me, well, I have always wanted a family. I am the only married one, and the only one with kids. I went to college and, lets just say its not for everyone! I will probably never do very many random things, or make a lot of money, but I am perfectly happy at home raising a family.
Reece texted us a couple pictures from her school the other day, and they are amazing.
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| Chapel on campus |
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| Dining hall |
While Reece is taking these beautiful pictures and seeing these amazing things, I am at home taking pictures like this:
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| M was obviously taking up too much room |
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| We like to eat with buckets on our heads |
I'm not saying that one set of pictures are better then the other, but just that everyone's happiness is different. I am so extremely happy for both my sisters, but I wouldn't change my life for anything.
Is your happiness different then someone in your family?
Friday, August 3, 2012
Back To The Boob
Miss L's lack of wanting to nurse is most likely because of her ear infection. Something to do with the pressure of nursing on their ears? I don't get it, but its nice to know that there is a reason!
Now that her ear infection is gone (or should be, we go for follow up check tomorrow), I want to try to get her back to the boob. Unfortunately, since she went on her strike, my supply has REALLY dropped, to like, drops. SO my plan now is to try to get it to increase again, and get her to nurse.
I talked to Dr K and I am back on Reglan to help my supply. If it doesn't work, then I will have to give up the hope of nursing again, but its worth a try. I'm hopeful, but not getting my hopes to high. :)
Now that her ear infection is gone (or should be, we go for follow up check tomorrow), I want to try to get her back to the boob. Unfortunately, since she went on her strike, my supply has REALLY dropped, to like, drops. SO my plan now is to try to get it to increase again, and get her to nurse.
I talked to Dr K and I am back on Reglan to help my supply. If it doesn't work, then I will have to give up the hope of nursing again, but its worth a try. I'm hopeful, but not getting my hopes to high. :)
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