We're well into week 3 of this nasty bug. It's moved into Daddy's lungs, and is moving down into mine. I lost my voice last night, and am still very croaky. Poor Emma, luckily the snot is mostly flowing out of her nose (but onto everything else). She is struggling so much when she is feeding, and her poor tummy doesn't feel good because of all the snot she's swallowed. I've seen more throw-up/spit-up in the last 2 days than I have all of her prior life!
I hope we're all feeling better because on Thursday, we're going to take our first big family trip to Washington, DC. We're driving, so we don't have to haul everything onto a plane, but it will be challenging since Emma is not a big fan of the carseat. It typically takes 7 hours to get there, but I'm anticipating 10 with all the stops we'll need to take to give her a break. We're going to do a trial run of packing to see if everything will fit!
The exciting part is that we'll get to see two very, very good friends while we're there, and I can't wait. If there are any blossoms left on the cherry trees, we'll get some pictures of Emma amongst those too! I love Washington DC for so many reasons.
Showing posts with label 3 months old. Show all posts
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Sunday, April 11, 2010
Friday, April 9, 2010
Ahhh.... The Weekend
I really have had such a busy week that there wasn't a chance to do updates! But while she's sleeping (yes, on me again), I'll do a few.
Momma had a very busy week. In the first three days of the week, I had already racked up 21 clinical hours. We also had spent time on Sunday and Monday doing some straightening up of the house because we had cleaners come in and do a "deep clean" of the house on Tuesday. Yes, I paid to have someone else clean. I felt really guilty, but it was totally worth the money. Less than $300 with tax, and they did so much -- cleaned all the windows & miniblinds, mopped or swept all the floors, scrubbed all the bathrooms (including both showers, all the toilets, and the counters), cleaned ALL the woodwork in the house (including baseboards and doors), polished all metal surfaces, and cleaned all the appliances in the kitchen. They even moved the fridge out and cleaned behind and under it! Everything got dusted or wiped off. It took 3 people 6 hours of work, but the place is cleaner than it was when we moved in and I feel a huge sense of relief. Now it will be easier for me to keep it clean AND I won't worry about Emma so much when she starts to crawl. Again, totally worth the money.
Emma had a so-so week. She had a few days at daycare where she wouldn't eat again, but she seemed to be doing a little better with naps. I'm still worried about her weight, but didn't get a chance to go weigh her today. We are going to try to weigh her on the Wii tomorrow -- we did it today, but she was fully dressed with a wet diaper, so I don't think it was accurate. We did go to the office today and visit the staff there, and she enjoyed that. She's really becoming quite the smiler and is cooing more now.
We're all still sick, but it's getting better. Mine turned into a nasty sinus infection, but I haven't had a chance to get to the doctor so I'm hoping the musinex and nasal spray work to get rid of it. Emma is congested but seems to be tolerating it fairly well. Daddy developed a cough that I'm sure we'll both develop, but it's not horrible.
She was cooing so much today that I tried to capture it on video, but as soon as I pulled out the camera, she stopped! She did chew on her fist for me, so that's what you get to see for right now. :)
I'm glad it's the weekend. Not that we get to sleep in (today she was up at 4:30am again), but because I have no work responsibilities and can just hang out with her. And hopefully can take some more pictures to share!
Momma had a very busy week. In the first three days of the week, I had already racked up 21 clinical hours. We also had spent time on Sunday and Monday doing some straightening up of the house because we had cleaners come in and do a "deep clean" of the house on Tuesday. Yes, I paid to have someone else clean. I felt really guilty, but it was totally worth the money. Less than $300 with tax, and they did so much -- cleaned all the windows & miniblinds, mopped or swept all the floors, scrubbed all the bathrooms (including both showers, all the toilets, and the counters), cleaned ALL the woodwork in the house (including baseboards and doors), polished all metal surfaces, and cleaned all the appliances in the kitchen. They even moved the fridge out and cleaned behind and under it! Everything got dusted or wiped off. It took 3 people 6 hours of work, but the place is cleaner than it was when we moved in and I feel a huge sense of relief. Now it will be easier for me to keep it clean AND I won't worry about Emma so much when she starts to crawl. Again, totally worth the money.
Emma had a so-so week. She had a few days at daycare where she wouldn't eat again, but she seemed to be doing a little better with naps. I'm still worried about her weight, but didn't get a chance to go weigh her today. We are going to try to weigh her on the Wii tomorrow -- we did it today, but she was fully dressed with a wet diaper, so I don't think it was accurate. We did go to the office today and visit the staff there, and she enjoyed that. She's really becoming quite the smiler and is cooing more now.
We're all still sick, but it's getting better. Mine turned into a nasty sinus infection, but I haven't had a chance to get to the doctor so I'm hoping the musinex and nasal spray work to get rid of it. Emma is congested but seems to be tolerating it fairly well. Daddy developed a cough that I'm sure we'll both develop, but it's not horrible.
She was cooing so much today that I tried to capture it on video, but as soon as I pulled out the camera, she stopped! She did chew on her fist for me, so that's what you get to see for right now. :)
I'm glad it's the weekend. Not that we get to sleep in (today she was up at 4:30am again), but because I have no work responsibilities and can just hang out with her. And hopefully can take some more pictures to share!
Sunday, April 4, 2010
Saturday, April 3, 2010
Rattle Worm Makes Emma Happy!
Video #1 is about 30 seconds, voice of Rattle Worm provided by Mommy!
Video #2 is about 1 minute long, voice of Rattle Worm (and surprise ending) by Daddy!
Video #2 is about 1 minute long, voice of Rattle Worm (and surprise ending) by Daddy!
Picture Post!
For fun!
Rattle Worm is a gift that Uncle Dean sent us. She *loves* her some Rattle Worm!! He's her morning buddy, and speaks to her with a southern accent. Poor Rattle Worm has some self-esteem issues since he has no arms, and no legs, and no mouth... LOL. I'll get a video of it later to post, as she finds it hilarious.
This is the most adorable outfit that Ms. Leslie at one of my facilities got Emma. Here is the rear view! It makes for a good reason to have her do tummy time (so Mommy can get pictures
And the front view! We really love the outfit, and it's so nice to have on a hot day like it's been.
Here's Emma, kissing and playing with her Easter bunny that Grandma and Grandpa Lewis sent. She loves the bunny! Especially since the bunny has developed a French accent and seems to fight with Rattle Worm over who gets to kiss Emma the most. She absolutely gets a kick out of that. Again, it's a MUST video moment that I'll get!
Rattle Worm is a gift that Uncle Dean sent us. She *loves* her some Rattle Worm!! He's her morning buddy, and speaks to her with a southern accent. Poor Rattle Worm has some self-esteem issues since he has no arms, and no legs, and no mouth... LOL. I'll get a video of it later to post, as she finds it hilarious.
This is the most adorable outfit that Ms. Leslie at one of my facilities got Emma. Here is the rear view! It makes for a good reason to have her do tummy time (so Mommy can get pictures
And the front view! We really love the outfit, and it's so nice to have on a hot day like it's been.
Here's Emma, kissing and playing with her Easter bunny that Grandma and Grandpa Lewis sent. She loves the bunny! Especially since the bunny has developed a French accent and seems to fight with Rattle Worm over who gets to kiss Emma the most. She absolutely gets a kick out of that. Again, it's a MUST video moment that I'll get!
Monday, March 29, 2010
Snotty Cold #2
It's sooooo exciting! (can you hear the sarcasm?)
So Daddy brought home a cold/flu bug from campus. It started with body aches, headache and low-grade temp, then went into a sore throat, and now a drippy nose. Poor Emma... she hasn't felt great all weekend. She was a trooper during day care though! She ate ALL of her first 3 bottles (2.5 oz in each) and got 1/2 oz out of the last one before Mommy got there to feed her from the tap.
I can't believe she's already 14 weeks old today. I definitely need to take some more pictures and get them posted ASAP.
So Daddy brought home a cold/flu bug from campus. It started with body aches, headache and low-grade temp, then went into a sore throat, and now a drippy nose. Poor Emma... she hasn't felt great all weekend. She was a trooper during day care though! She ate ALL of her first 3 bottles (2.5 oz in each) and got 1/2 oz out of the last one before Mommy got there to feed her from the tap.
I can't believe she's already 14 weeks old today. I definitely need to take some more pictures and get them posted ASAP.
Saturday, March 27, 2010
Friday, March 26, 2010
Mommy's Day
Today was MY day with Emma, and we had a great time! She does sleep much better with me (maybe because I co-sleep with her?) and so she took 2 short naps this morning (45 min and 75 min), and then got a BIG nap this afternoon from 1-3:30. Of course, she was on Mommy and I slept too. I almost feel rested right now.
I found a boppy and 2 covers on Crai.gs List for $20, so we picked it up yesterday. Our hope is that maybe we can use that to help her nap, because she really hates being flat on her back. Her preferred position to sleep is either on her tummy (and on Mommy) or on her side, so we'll see. I put her in it and we took a picture, she was talking to us at the time.
This is the first time she's worn this outfit too, and I absolutely love it. You can't see it in the picture, but the pants have little bear feet on them. Just adorable!
My baby is 3 months, 5 days old today. She's growing up too fast!
I found a boppy and 2 covers on Crai.gs List for $20, so we picked it up yesterday. Our hope is that maybe we can use that to help her nap, because she really hates being flat on her back. Her preferred position to sleep is either on her tummy (and on Mommy) or on her side, so we'll see. I put her in it and we took a picture, she was talking to us at the time.
This is the first time she's worn this outfit too, and I absolutely love it. You can't see it in the picture, but the pants have little bear feet on them. Just adorable!
My baby is 3 months, 5 days old today. She's growing up too fast!
Thursday, March 25, 2010
Another Worry
We went to weigh Emma today, and she was only 11 lbs, 11 oz. She's 3 months and 4 days old. At 2 months, 3 days old, she was 10 lbs, 7 oz. She really should have gained more weight. :( Now, I know that we've had a week of her not eating at daycare (and she didn't eat great for Daddy today) but that little bit worries me.
*sigh*
Oh... and my middle-of-the-night insomnia is back. I was up from 2-4am and even though I'm completely exhausted, I couldn't sleep. I really hope that goes away asap!
*sigh*
Oh... and my middle-of-the-night insomnia is back. I was up from 2-4am and even though I'm completely exhausted, I couldn't sleep. I really hope that goes away asap!
Wednesday, March 24, 2010
A WHOLE Bottle!
Emma ate an entire bottle at daycare today. I prepare each bottle to have about 2 1/2 oz of breast milk in them, and she'd been leaving an ounce, or an ounce and a half in each. Today, on her last bottle of the day, she ate the WHOLE thing. (Then came home and an hour later, nursed again, LOL!)
The daycare folks have figured out how to help her eat (she needs a quiet environment) and are doing a fabulous job with her. I'm so proud of how she is adjusting.
Now we just have to get her sleeping better there. Again we just had 1/2 hr to 45 minute naps at daycare, and here at 7:30pm, she's out for the night. She isn't sleeping in a crib here at home yet, so we knew that would be an issue, but she's really not even sleeping in the swing or bouncer for them either. We'll get there.... the daycare provider had some good suggestions about how to help her feel more comfortable in the crib that we'll be trying this weekend.
Oh -- and on a side note, Mommy has done 25 clinical hours in 3 days. So that means seeing people face-to-face for 25 hours, PLUS my notes. I'm one tired Momma!
The daycare folks have figured out how to help her eat (she needs a quiet environment) and are doing a fabulous job with her. I'm so proud of how she is adjusting.
Now we just have to get her sleeping better there. Again we just had 1/2 hr to 45 minute naps at daycare, and here at 7:30pm, she's out for the night. She isn't sleeping in a crib here at home yet, so we knew that would be an issue, but she's really not even sleeping in the swing or bouncer for them either. We'll get there.... the daycare provider had some good suggestions about how to help her feel more comfortable in the crib that we'll be trying this weekend.
Oh -- and on a side note, Mommy has done 25 clinical hours in 3 days. So that means seeing people face-to-face for 25 hours, PLUS my notes. I'm one tired Momma!
Tuesday, March 23, 2010
First Week
While Emma is sacked out on my chest, I'll try to do a brief update.
This was the BIG week. And boy, did I go back to a full schedule. We've been dropping Emma off at daycare at 7:30am, and I haven't been able to pick her up until 5:30pm. Both nights I've had to sit and do paperwork after I got home, and I haven't even finished Monday's yet.
On Monday, she did well at daycare. She took about 1 oz at each feeding (at least she's eating from the bottle) and had a good 2 1/2 hour nap. Today, not so well... still eating around 1oz at each feeding, but she didn't nap longer than 45 minutes, so she was cranky. We got her to sleep around 7pm but she's still restless.
I like being back at work but it's frustrating. I'm completely exhausted -- she ate every 1.5 to 2 hours last night -- and I feel overwhelmed by the fact that I get to see my daughter awake for maybe 2 hours total. I don't want to go into details, but I'm struggling in so many ways. People keep telling me it will get better. I really hope they're right.
In any case, here are a few pictures.
On Sunday (her 3 month birthday), we went out to take some family pictures. I've been wanting to do that for some time, but we've been SO busy. We finally just made time, and here are a few of the pictures. Some of the others turned out gorgeous, but I will wait for Joe to edit them and upload some to the blog.
And here's Mommy and Emma, on the first morning I went back to work. Not a great picture, but I wanted to take a "first morning" picture. :)
This was the BIG week. And boy, did I go back to a full schedule. We've been dropping Emma off at daycare at 7:30am, and I haven't been able to pick her up until 5:30pm. Both nights I've had to sit and do paperwork after I got home, and I haven't even finished Monday's yet.
On Monday, she did well at daycare. She took about 1 oz at each feeding (at least she's eating from the bottle) and had a good 2 1/2 hour nap. Today, not so well... still eating around 1oz at each feeding, but she didn't nap longer than 45 minutes, so she was cranky. We got her to sleep around 7pm but she's still restless.
I like being back at work but it's frustrating. I'm completely exhausted -- she ate every 1.5 to 2 hours last night -- and I feel overwhelmed by the fact that I get to see my daughter awake for maybe 2 hours total. I don't want to go into details, but I'm struggling in so many ways. People keep telling me it will get better. I really hope they're right.
In any case, here are a few pictures.
On Sunday (her 3 month birthday), we went out to take some family pictures. I've been wanting to do that for some time, but we've been SO busy. We finally just made time, and here are a few of the pictures. Some of the others turned out gorgeous, but I will wait for Joe to edit them and upload some to the blog.
And here's Mommy and Emma, on the first morning I went back to work. Not a great picture, but I wanted to take a "first morning" picture. :)
Sunday, March 21, 2010
Happy 3 Months Old
Pictures forthcoming.... Mommy is preparing to go back to work "full time" tomorrow and Emma does not want to sleep tonight!
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