Hard to believe another month is done and over with... Even harder to believe that Colby will be 1 month on Friday!
This month has been a busy month for me (as you could guess), but there are a lot of memories already set in stone from Colby's first month... who will forget Blake covering himself and Colby's room in Vaseline?? Things are getting a bit smoother in our house, trust me I will be a lot happier when Colby decides on a schedule, but I'll take smoother for now.
Blake is becoming a great big brother. He is so helpful and loving I couldn't ask for a better first child! I can't wait to watch the two of them grow up together.
Richard is my rock! When times are tough I know he will come home and make my life easier. I couldn't ask for a better husband.
Colby is adjusting to life and sleeping longer at night... now if he would just learn to settle down after his middle of the night feedings I'd be a lot happier.
As for my blog, yeah well it seems to be going through a change right now. Maybe it's the teacher in me who takes the summers off? Maybe it's the fact that I have 2 to deal with and I haven't had any major teacher turned mommy moments with Blake lately? Maybe it's because I don't want my whole blog about Blake when I have Colby to consider too? Maybe it's because I need to vent about the little things? Who knows... we will see where it goes from here. I do promise to post my "Teacher turned Mommy" moments as I see fit, but will continue to post about other things too.
I plan on changing my topper and color scheme sometime this month. Any suggestions? I've done just blue, blue and green, spring color mix and now red, white and blue... hmm maybe no blue next time?? I'll have to give it some thought on what color and pattern(s) I want to use for the next few months.
Well... I hope everyone enjoyed their June... now onto July!
frames
I have 5 4x6 frames hung in my house for pics of the boys... I'm working on making new pages to go in them. Here are a few that I've made so far
Noggin: Get Ready to Read
I know a lot of you who visit my blog are mom's and teachers (or were teachers). Some of you may have seen on Noggin that they are partnering with First Book to donate books to preschool children who would not have access to books.
All you have to do is go to Noggin: Get Ready to Read and click... that's it! Just click and you contribute to the campaign... is there anything easier and more worthy???
All you have to do is go to Noggin: Get Ready to Read and click... that's it! Just click and you contribute to the campaign... is there anything easier and more worthy???
new bloggers
Two of my friends from a baby board have started up blogs... yes it is an addiction that I am spreading around!
Missi's is Pre-Med Mommy. She has a daughter (Lillian) who is 19 months, her husband is in the Navy and she has gone back to school to study biology and psychology.
Cheri's blog is Hooked on Motherhood. She has a daughter (Gianna) who is 18 months, her husband is also in the Navy, she has an Esty store called Hooked on Comfort, and she has gone back to school to study business.
So, if you are looking to spread the bloggy love and attention around... check out their blogs!
Missi's is Pre-Med Mommy. She has a daughter (Lillian) who is 19 months, her husband is in the Navy and she has gone back to school to study biology and psychology.
Cheri's blog is Hooked on Motherhood. She has a daughter (Gianna) who is 18 months, her husband is also in the Navy, she has an Esty store called Hooked on Comfort, and she has gone back to school to study business.
So, if you are looking to spread the bloggy love and attention around... check out their blogs!
random weekend thoughts
wow it's been a while since I've done this...
1. Sleep is a precious thing... now if I could just get it in blocks longer than 5 hours I'd be happy again
2. Watching Blake interact with Colby makes me happy... every time Colby stirs or makes noises Blake has to go see what's going on
3. Knowing that Richard is there to help and listen to me vent makes life easier
4. Surviving my first week home alone wasn't as bad as I expected... but I won't say it was easy!
5. Vaseline is slippery stuff!
6. Getting a slip cover instead of cleaning the rocking chair... Thanks mom for that one!
7. As children get taller and smarter child-proofing becomes more challenging!
8. Getting out of the house by yourself, even if it is just to the grocery store, is a treat
9. Playing with a 19 month old and watching him learn is a blessing!
1. Sleep is a precious thing... now if I could just get it in blocks longer than 5 hours I'd be happy again
2. Watching Blake interact with Colby makes me happy... every time Colby stirs or makes noises Blake has to go see what's going on
3. Knowing that Richard is there to help and listen to me vent makes life easier
4. Surviving my first week home alone wasn't as bad as I expected... but I won't say it was easy!
5. Vaseline is slippery stuff!
6. Getting a slip cover instead of cleaning the rocking chair... Thanks mom for that one!
7. As children get taller and smarter child-proofing becomes more challenging!
8. Getting out of the house by yourself, even if it is just to the grocery store, is a treat
9. Playing with a 19 month old and watching him learn is a blessing!
calm mommy = calmer children
Well this first week home alone with my two guys is almost done (and yes I hate to jinx it), but it has gotten better as the week went on. I guess a lot of that is I feel like I'm finding my groove. Yes, I'm still using the tv more than I'd like, but right now it is what works for me to nurse Colby (who nurses for 20-40 min at a time and goes anywhere from 1-4 hours between feedings). Would I like to figure out a schedule.... absolutely!, but it's not going to happen just yet.
I have to remind myself that Colby is only 22 days old, he doesn't understand that mommy needs a routine.
Blake and I have worked out a few kinks and there are still some rough patches, but I don't feel as overwhelmed. Yes, it is hard when Blake starts misbehaving while I'm nursing. Yes, it is hard when both boys are fussy at the same time. Yes, it is hard to explain to Blake why Colby can have a pacifier in the living room and he can't (Blake's pacifier is limited to his bedroom).
But, at the same time I feel more myself. I feel calmer. I feel like... hey maybe, just maybe I can do this!
I have to remind myself that Colby is only 22 days old, he doesn't understand that mommy needs a routine.
Blake and I have worked out a few kinks and there are still some rough patches, but I don't feel as overwhelmed. Yes, it is hard when Blake starts misbehaving while I'm nursing. Yes, it is hard when both boys are fussy at the same time. Yes, it is hard to explain to Blake why Colby can have a pacifier in the living room and he can't (Blake's pacifier is limited to his bedroom).
But, at the same time I feel more myself. I feel calmer. I feel like... hey maybe, just maybe I can do this!
Caught you being good
As a kindergarten teacher, I did not reward children for doing what they were supposed to do. I came across too many children who were rewarded at home for doing the littlest things that they should be doing anyway, so then when they came to school they expected the same thing. I did go out of my way to acknowledge and occasionally reward the children who went above and beyond to help a friend, do something for the classroom or other things that they were not expected to do. Often times I would just jot a note that said "I was caught being helpful today", which they could then bring home and share with their families.
With Blake I have found that the more I praise him the more he is willing to do. I still do not make a big deal out of doing the things I expect him to do without reminders. But, I will praise him if it is a new skill that he still needs to be reminded to do. I especially go out of my way to praise him when he interacts gently with Colby.
Children need praise... children need encouragement, but children also need to learn to do things because they are expected to do them, AND they need to learn to be happy for themselves for doing the right thing.
I feel that Blake will learn to self-motivate because he is praised, but not over praised. And, yes I will do the same thing with Colby!
With Blake I have found that the more I praise him the more he is willing to do. I still do not make a big deal out of doing the things I expect him to do without reminders. But, I will praise him if it is a new skill that he still needs to be reminded to do. I especially go out of my way to praise him when he interacts gently with Colby.
Children need praise... children need encouragement, but children also need to learn to do things because they are expected to do them, AND they need to learn to be happy for themselves for doing the right thing.
I feel that Blake will learn to self-motivate because he is praised, but not over praised. And, yes I will do the same thing with Colby!
Mommy guilt
Yesterday was tough (I know you thought it was smooth after my posts... lol!). Then Colby had a rough night, I saw that coming around 5:30. I slept on the couch so that Richard could sleep, why have both of us up all night??
So today, after our walk Colby woke up to eat... and I did something I don't like to do... I turned on the tv and let Blake watch tv all morning. I usually limit him to 1 hour before nap time and 1.5 hours before dinner. But, this morning I was too tired to try to entertain him and nurse Colby.
Let me tell you, I may feel guilty for using the tv, but this morning went sooo much better. Colby nursed and then was happy as could be because he ate and burped well. Then he nursed again right before Blake's nap time and was sound asleep by the time I needed to put Blake down.
Blake walked to his room without a fuss, and is soundly sleeping.
So now I'm off to have lunch and maybe catch a few "zzzz" myself!
So today, after our walk Colby woke up to eat... and I did something I don't like to do... I turned on the tv and let Blake watch tv all morning. I usually limit him to 1 hour before nap time and 1.5 hours before dinner. But, this morning I was too tired to try to entertain him and nurse Colby.
Let me tell you, I may feel guilty for using the tv, but this morning went sooo much better. Colby nursed and then was happy as could be because he ate and burped well. Then he nursed again right before Blake's nap time and was sound asleep by the time I needed to put Blake down.
Blake walked to his room without a fuss, and is soundly sleeping.
So now I'm off to have lunch and maybe catch a few "zzzz" myself!
you'd think I would have learned!
you'd think after the VapoRub incident I would have learned to not leave Blake in his room when he wasn't in the mood for a nap, but noooooooo
so I went to get Blake after his rest time....
(sorry it's smeary, but I must have got vasaline on the lens too!)
yes that is Vasaline on him, the chair, every blanket in sight, the wall, the changing table... oh did I mention that isn't Blake's room... that's Colby's!
any suggestions on how to get Vasaline out of fabric??????
so I went to get Blake after his rest time....
(sorry it's smeary, but I must have got vasaline on the lens too!)
yes that is Vasaline on him, the chair, every blanket in sight, the wall, the changing table... oh did I mention that isn't Blake's room... that's Colby's!
any suggestions on how to get Vasaline out of fabric??????
update...
well Blake and I had different ideas for his nap time... me I wanted him to sleep longggg so I could rest
Blake decided that 1 hour was long enough and was going to scream until I let him out of his room
But, Mommy then decided that Blake needed to have a quiet time in his room later... wonder what kind of mess I'm going to find when I let him out of his room in a bit???
Blake decided that 1 hour was long enough and was going to scream until I let him out of his room
But, Mommy then decided that Blake needed to have a quiet time in his room later... wonder what kind of mess I'm going to find when I let him out of his room in a bit???
day 1...
today is my first day home alone with the boys. it is... well... it's... going!
Colby slept pretty good last night (now will someone tell Abby that she needs to let us sleep too??) Colby woke a little after 5 so I just stayed up and took a shower at that time. Richard had breakfast at home so Blake ate with him and that allowed us to be ready to walk this morning. Blake and I always went for a walk at the same time Richard was leaving for work. We had a great walk and then Blake and I played outside for a bit while Colby slept.
When Colby woke up we went into Colby's room so I could nurse (the boys rooms are across the hall from each other and blocked off with a gate... so Blake could play in his room or Colby's and still be contained with me for the most part. Blake was great... he even gave me the boppy as soon as I sat down. But when I was part way through Blake decided he needed to sit in the chair with us too. Yeah well that meant that Colby didn't nurse as well and I've been paying for it since!
Oh well these are the little details we still need to iron out. At least at the moment they are both sleeping and I get a bit of time to have lunch and relax. Is it sad that I'm hoping they both take long naps and I have less time alone in the afternoon before Richard gets home from work???
Colby slept pretty good last night (now will someone tell Abby that she needs to let us sleep too??) Colby woke a little after 5 so I just stayed up and took a shower at that time. Richard had breakfast at home so Blake ate with him and that allowed us to be ready to walk this morning. Blake and I always went for a walk at the same time Richard was leaving for work. We had a great walk and then Blake and I played outside for a bit while Colby slept.
When Colby woke up we went into Colby's room so I could nurse (the boys rooms are across the hall from each other and blocked off with a gate... so Blake could play in his room or Colby's and still be contained with me for the most part. Blake was great... he even gave me the boppy as soon as I sat down. But when I was part way through Blake decided he needed to sit in the chair with us too. Yeah well that meant that Colby didn't nurse as well and I've been paying for it since!
Oh well these are the little details we still need to iron out. At least at the moment they are both sleeping and I get a bit of time to have lunch and relax. Is it sad that I'm hoping they both take long naps and I have less time alone in the afternoon before Richard gets home from work???
oh YUCK!
Blake woke up from his nap while I was busy doing something. So I left him in his room, something that I've done in the past. I walked into his room and noticed that he had pulled out his other blankets and sheets, ok no big deal.... hey look he pulled his changing pad down too and is laying on it... too funny. Hey what is that smell?? Is that VapoRub...???? Ummm yes!
Yeah well this time he not only pulled things out of his drawers and off the top of the dresser, but he also managed to get a tub of Vicks baby VapoRub out of the top drawer. And SLATHERED it all over his legs and clothes, which then got in his hair... oh fun!
Into the bath you go. Good thing Colby was sleeping!
Yeah well this time he not only pulled things out of his drawers and off the top of the dresser, but he also managed to get a tub of Vicks baby VapoRub out of the top drawer. And SLATHERED it all over his legs and clothes, which then got in his hair... oh fun!
Into the bath you go. Good thing Colby was sleeping!
sleep... what's that?
Colby is doing great for the most part. We went to the dr's yesterday and he now weighs 8lb 3oz which is 2oz over his birth weight (which I thought was good... but then again it took Blake more than a month to get back to his birth weight so what do I know?)... sorry long story on that rant and one I won't bore you with lets just say his dr is on vacation so I had to see one who doesn't know me or my guys!
Anyway! My poor little guy is still dealing with gas issues. Which makes sleeping no so fun. He still hasn't learned to self soothe and isn't crazy about the pacifier. So for the last 2 or 3 nights now I've been up past midnight with him trying to get him to settle down. He starts to fall asleep, I put him in the bassinet and you'd think I put him down on a pin or something... scream and cry! We are working on it!
Last night Richard took Colby out to the living room and Richard slept on the couch with Colby on his chest so I could get some sleep. You don't realize how easy it is with one because with Blake I'd sleep in, and nap throughout the day... yeah well with 2 I have to be up and functioning to take care of Blake. And napping during the day can only happen during Blake's nap time if Colby is sleeping too. Anyone have some toothpicks I can borrow??
Oh well... we will see what tonight brings
Anyway! My poor little guy is still dealing with gas issues. Which makes sleeping no so fun. He still hasn't learned to self soothe and isn't crazy about the pacifier. So for the last 2 or 3 nights now I've been up past midnight with him trying to get him to settle down. He starts to fall asleep, I put him in the bassinet and you'd think I put him down on a pin or something... scream and cry! We are working on it!
Last night Richard took Colby out to the living room and Richard slept on the couch with Colby on his chest so I could get some sleep. You don't realize how easy it is with one because with Blake I'd sleep in, and nap throughout the day... yeah well with 2 I have to be up and functioning to take care of Blake. And napping during the day can only happen during Blake's nap time if Colby is sleeping too. Anyone have some toothpicks I can borrow??
Oh well... we will see what tonight brings
A day in the life of Blake
Ok... I was asked to post Blake's typical day... here it is:
Wake up: 6:30/7am (before he leaves the gated area I try to change his diaper and clothes and put away the pacifier)
Breakfast:
Walk: make sure you bring with you a bottle of water and a container of cheerios
Playtime: he likes to play outside, upstairs (we have a loft area that has toys and books up there too), in the baby’s room, play on the computer (fisher price.com), read books, color, play with play-doh, play with trucks, cars, and balls, his train, play with his instruments
TV time: 10:00-11:00 I usually put on Nick Jr and let him watch Wonder Pets and Dora. But, you can also see what is on Disney, Noggin, PBS (he has a snack while watching tv too)
Snoozes: 11:00-2:15ish I try to leave him in there until at least 2 unless he wakes up upset or is beginning to fuss. As soon as he sees you he will expect to be able to come out of the gated area
Lunch: 2:00
Playtime: see above
Snack:
TV time 4:00 He loves Little Bill, Little Bear and then Blue's Clues on Noggin
Dinner:
Walk if it isn’t toooo hot (we usually watch the news and then jeopardy or you can put on a “Blake show”)
Yogurt Shake around 6:30 (you can take this on the walk if you want)
Bathtime 7:00(every other night)
Bedtime 7:00/7:30—change into his PJ’s, give him his pacifier, have him get into bed and then read 4 or 5 of the little books that are on his bed. (Take the diaper pail out to empty before you leave the room) He will probably fuss a bit, but is fine once you are out of his line of sight
the importance of schedules
wow look... a real teacher turned mommy post! (not sure when I posted one of these last!)
As a teacher I recognized the importance of routines and schedules. Children need to know what is happening and what is going to happen next. They thrive off of routines and the knowledge that they know what is going on. I always had a flexible schedule in my classroom (I literally wrote it on the blackboard everyday and told them I wrote it with chalk so we could change it as needed). Have a flexible schedule helps children deal with change and they know that after the change things will get back to normal.
As a mommy I have a routine for our day which I've tweaked as Blake has grown and changed. But, let me tell you it has helped tremendously with the addition of Colby and even more so when I was in the hospital. I typed up "A day in the life of Blake" and left it so that anyone who was watching him could see what he typically would be doing when. Many of the times are flexible and the activities are pretty open, but he knows what is happening and when.
I have kept Blake's breakfast, lunch, nap and bedtime routines solid even with the addition of Colby. We have tweaked little things like tv time and outside times because of the fact that I'm nursing Colby. But, for the most part Blake's life is constant.
Now, will things continue to change... absolutely! But, when changes are made subtly and kept consistent they will then become the new routine.
As a teacher I recognized the importance of routines and schedules. Children need to know what is happening and what is going to happen next. They thrive off of routines and the knowledge that they know what is going on. I always had a flexible schedule in my classroom (I literally wrote it on the blackboard everyday and told them I wrote it with chalk so we could change it as needed). Have a flexible schedule helps children deal with change and they know that after the change things will get back to normal.
As a mommy I have a routine for our day which I've tweaked as Blake has grown and changed. But, let me tell you it has helped tremendously with the addition of Colby and even more so when I was in the hospital. I typed up "A day in the life of Blake" and left it so that anyone who was watching him could see what he typically would be doing when. Many of the times are flexible and the activities are pretty open, but he knows what is happening and when.
I have kept Blake's breakfast, lunch, nap and bedtime routines solid even with the addition of Colby. We have tweaked little things like tv time and outside times because of the fact that I'm nursing Colby. But, for the most part Blake's life is constant.
Now, will things continue to change... absolutely! But, when changes are made subtly and kept consistent they will then become the new routine.
Father's Day... ok a day late
My guys! 
I am soooo lucky to have Richard in my life. He is my best friend as well as my husband. And what makes it even better is he is a fantastic husband. 
He loves to spend time with both boys whether they are watching tv, running in the backyard, giving baths or changing diapers... Richard is there taking part and doing more than I could ask for!
I can only hope that my son's turn out to be such loving men, husbands and fathers!!
I am soooo lucky to have Richard in my life. He is my best friend as well as my husband. And what makes it even better is he is a fantastic husband. 
He loves to spend time with both boys whether they are watching tv, running in the backyard, giving baths or changing diapers... Richard is there taking part and doing more than I could ask for!I can only hope that my son's turn out to be such loving men, husbands and fathers!!
ouch!
well when you've got a 19 month old and a newborn you can't exactly be still right...??? ... someone agree with me!
I had to go to the doctors today because I messed up my incision. He said it was nothing big, and more of a gap between my scar and the new incision than an opening in my incision. But let me tell you at 5am (after being up for over an hour with Colby) it looked BAD!
So the solution to it?? The doctor chemically cauterized it... it burned a bit while he was doing it but, now it feels itchy and strange... oh joy!
so a few more days of being extra cautious I guess?? yeah someone tell me how to explain that to Blake!
I had to go to the doctors today because I messed up my incision. He said it was nothing big, and more of a gap between my scar and the new incision than an opening in my incision. But let me tell you at 5am (after being up for over an hour with Colby) it looked BAD!
So the solution to it?? The doctor chemically cauterized it... it burned a bit while he was doing it but, now it feels itchy and strange... oh joy!
so a few more days of being extra cautious I guess?? yeah someone tell me how to explain that to Blake!
Gripe Water... is the BEST!
Blake's pediatrician introduced us to Gripe water when he was having some issues with acid reflux. We loved it then and love it even more now! Colby has had some issues with gas (please don't let him be a colic baby!!!), so we asked at his first visit if we could start using gripe water and the dr. said yes. Let me tell you that stuff works! I don't even have to give him a whole dose and he is calmed right away. He will suck it right out of the syringe. Whoever created that stuff gets my vote for a noble prize!
videos
here are a few videos from this week... enjoy!
Here's your blanket!
Hugs!
grass clippings are fun!
Here's your blanket!
Hugs!
grass clippings are fun!
Update #3
ok... last update for now! I'm sure you are ready for something else from me soon! (check in tomorrow for 3, yes 3 videos!... and 2 of them are Blake and Colby together!!)
Update on me... I'm doing well. I had my staples removed today so I feel sooooo much better. I have done something to my shoulder and find I'm taking Motrin for that and not my surgery anymore. I left the hospital only taking Motrin, I did the last time too.
Having a repeat c-section was not bad, it was strange in some aspects because I was so tired and out of it by the time they did it when I was having Blake, that I don't remember much of anything. This time the epi messed with me big time, I felt dizzy and nauseous the whole time as well as freezing cold. Yes I was glad when that was done with! And as strange as it sounds I could feel a lot (not pain but pressure) of what was going on. The sight of my little guy made it so worth it all.
I've has Richard home this week which helped a lot since I'm not supposed to pick up Blake. It's killing me to not be able to do whatever I want, but I'd say in my opinion I'm 85% back to my old self. I'm adjusting to having two guys to take care of and still haven't worked out all the issues, but we will get there.
Richard is going back to work on Monday (actually he's going in for 2 hours tomorrow), but my Mom is coming to help out at least until Thursday. The big challenge comes after that!
Thank you all for your support and well wishes!
Update on me... I'm doing well. I had my staples removed today so I feel sooooo much better. I have done something to my shoulder and find I'm taking Motrin for that and not my surgery anymore. I left the hospital only taking Motrin, I did the last time too.
Having a repeat c-section was not bad, it was strange in some aspects because I was so tired and out of it by the time they did it when I was having Blake, that I don't remember much of anything. This time the epi messed with me big time, I felt dizzy and nauseous the whole time as well as freezing cold. Yes I was glad when that was done with! And as strange as it sounds I could feel a lot (not pain but pressure) of what was going on. The sight of my little guy made it so worth it all.
I've has Richard home this week which helped a lot since I'm not supposed to pick up Blake. It's killing me to not be able to do whatever I want, but I'd say in my opinion I'm 85% back to my old self. I'm adjusting to having two guys to take care of and still haven't worked out all the issues, but we will get there.
Richard is going back to work on Monday (actually he's going in for 2 hours tomorrow), but my Mom is coming to help out at least until Thursday. The big challenge comes after that!
Thank you all for your support and well wishes!
Blake and Colby (same look??)
I've been asked if Colby looks like Blake did at the same age.... in my opinion... yes and no. Both boys have my nose and facial structure... they both have my almond eyes, but Blake's aren't deep set like mine are and Colby's are. Blake has an oval face and Colby has a round face. Their coloring seems to be different to me also. We will see....
ok sadly this was harder than I expected, but Blake was a Nov baby sooo he was wrapped up a lot more, and well... I wasn't into taking pics as much as I am now
Colby:
Blake:
ok sadly this was harder than I expected, but Blake was a Nov baby sooo he was wrapped up a lot more, and well... I wasn't into taking pics as much as I am now
Colby:
Blake:
update #2
Well... 19 months ago I became the mommy of 1 (yes, Blake turned 19 months today) and 1 week ago I became the mommy of 2 (yes, it's been a week already)... and no there will not be a 3rd child!
Update on Blake...
Blake is doing better than I think I expected him to do. He has adapted to having Colby around nicely. He does get upset when Colby is upset, but I think it is because for the most part... well Colby is quiet. We are still working on the whole be gentle thing. He doesn't always understand that Colby isn't as tough as Richard, Abby or myself... and Blake has never been hurt by someone else so he can't conceptualize the fact that he could hurt Colby by trying to be nice... oh well we will work on it!
He has had his moments where he wants my attention and I can't give it to him in the time he wants it, so we've had a few melt downs, and I expect more when I'm alone with the two of them, but we will get there.
For the most part, Blake enjoys having Colby around... what more can a Mommy ask for??
Update on Blake...
Blake is doing better than I think I expected him to do. He has adapted to having Colby around nicely. He does get upset when Colby is upset, but I think it is because for the most part... well Colby is quiet. We are still working on the whole be gentle thing. He doesn't always understand that Colby isn't as tough as Richard, Abby or myself... and Blake has never been hurt by someone else so he can't conceptualize the fact that he could hurt Colby by trying to be nice... oh well we will work on it!
He has had his moments where he wants my attention and I can't give it to him in the time he wants it, so we've had a few melt downs, and I expect more when I'm alone with the two of them, but we will get there.
For the most part, Blake enjoys having Colby around... what more can a Mommy ask for??
Update #1
I'm going to try to get on the next few days and finish this update in a few blocks. I'm totally slacking on posting, reading, replying, etc... just know that it doesn't mean I'm not thinking of everyone, things are just busy. Richard took the week off and is trying to get some stuff done for work during Blake's naps as well as working on 2 of our other house computers. So my time on-line is limited to right before bed. But, I'd rather he have the time on the computer while Blake is sleeping then having me try to deal with Blake and Colby at the same time right now. Next week my mom is coming to help out so I should be able to get on a bit more during the day, but we will see....
Anyway! Onto the update for today...
Colby is doing great we took him to the doctors on Monday and he now weighs 7lb 11oz which is up an ounce from his discharge weight. We don't have to go back until the 19th. (much better than every other day I did with Blake)
We are still working on trying to figure him out, why don't they have programing manuals?? Somethings we have already figured out... he prefers to lay on his side compared to his back (yes, yes, YES I know all the research says that back to sleep is the best way for an infant to sleep, but we talked to his doctor and he sleeps on a sleep positioner and it is more of a modified back position than an actual side sleep.) He figured out nursing quickly, and other than a few minor issues he's pretty much a champ at it... now if I could only figure out how to convince him that his comfortable position is so NOOOOTTTTT comfortable for me!
He is sleeping in about 4 hour blocks at night which is a blessing! It still takes a bit of time to get him back to sleep but getting 3.5 hours of sleep at a time with a 6 day old... I don't think I can complain!
I have some new pics of him, but they are still on the camera... soon I'll post new pics!
Tomorrow... an update on Blake
Anyway! Onto the update for today...
Colby is doing great we took him to the doctors on Monday and he now weighs 7lb 11oz which is up an ounce from his discharge weight. We don't have to go back until the 19th. (much better than every other day I did with Blake)
We are still working on trying to figure him out, why don't they have programing manuals?? Somethings we have already figured out... he prefers to lay on his side compared to his back (yes, yes, YES I know all the research says that back to sleep is the best way for an infant to sleep, but we talked to his doctor and he sleeps on a sleep positioner and it is more of a modified back position than an actual side sleep.) He figured out nursing quickly, and other than a few minor issues he's pretty much a champ at it... now if I could only figure out how to convince him that his comfortable position is so NOOOOTTTTT comfortable for me!
He is sleeping in about 4 hour blocks at night which is a blessing! It still takes a bit of time to get him back to sleep but getting 3.5 hours of sleep at a time with a 6 day old... I don't think I can complain!
I have some new pics of him, but they are still on the camera... soon I'll post new pics!
Tomorrow... an update on Blake
Colby and I are home
Blake is doing well adjusting to Colby being home. I will probably be off-line for a few more days to adjust to everything. I have more pics and videos to share, but will take time to edit them before putting them up
Thank you all for your well wishes
And, no I haven't forgot about the baby weight/length poll... I just haven't had time to figure out who got the closest in each... actually I haven't opened it up to see (o:
have a great weekend!
Thank you all for your well wishes
And, no I haven't forgot about the baby weight/length poll... I just haven't had time to figure out who got the closest in each... actually I haven't opened it up to see (o:
have a great weekend!
Time to meet...
Colby Patrick!
Colby was born at 9:06am. He weighs 8lb 2oz and is 21 inches long. He is doing great. The doctor says he is doing great and in perfect health. I'm doing well... very groggy from the pain meds, but other than that. So once I'm off that and more myself I'll type more
a little bit of water
A few pics of Blake... On Monday evening we had a bit of rain... don't you think?? (watch for videos of this on Friday)
Baby stat guesses
Ok here's what I have... any last minute changes? Did I forget anyone?
laski said: Colby, 8lb 1oz, 20.5 inches
chrisie said: 7lb 15oz, 20.25 inches
kelly said: Colby Patrick, 8lb 1oz, 20 inches
tranny head said: Colby, 8lb 4oz, 20.5 inches
danielle said: Dean Patrick, 8lb 2oz, 20 inches
workingmommy said: Colby Patrick, 8lb 4oz, 19.5 inches
just jamie said: Colby Dean, 8lb 7oz, 20 inches
mommy mechanics said: Colby Patrick, 7lb 2oz, 19 inches
Jen said: Colby Patrick, 7lb 14 oz, 20 inches
heather: Dean Patrick, 8lb, 20.5 inches
dana: Dean Patrick, 8lb 3oz, 20.5 inches
Jane: Dean Patrick, 8lb 3oz, 20.5 inches
Roger: Colby Patrick, 7lb 8oz, 19.5 inches
Andrea: Colby Patrick, 8lb, 19 inches
Linna: Dean, 7lb 3oz, 20 inches
Missi: 8lb 8oz, 21 inches
Marmarbug: Dean, 7lb 14 oz, 19.75 inches
randi: Colby, 7lb 10 oz, 20.2 inches
lindsey: Dean, 7lb 14 oz, 20.5 inches
laski said: Colby, 8lb 1oz, 20.5 inches
chrisie said: 7lb 15oz, 20.25 inches
kelly said: Colby Patrick, 8lb 1oz, 20 inches
tranny head said: Colby, 8lb 4oz, 20.5 inches
danielle said: Dean Patrick, 8lb 2oz, 20 inches
workingmommy said: Colby Patrick, 8lb 4oz, 19.5 inches
just jamie said: Colby Dean, 8lb 7oz, 20 inches
mommy mechanics said: Colby Patrick, 7lb 2oz, 19 inches
Jen said: Colby Patrick, 7lb 14 oz, 20 inches
heather: Dean Patrick, 8lb, 20.5 inches
dana: Dean Patrick, 8lb 3oz, 20.5 inches
Jane: Dean Patrick, 8lb 3oz, 20.5 inches
Roger: Colby Patrick, 7lb 8oz, 19.5 inches
Andrea: Colby Patrick, 8lb, 19 inches
Linna: Dean, 7lb 3oz, 20 inches
Missi: 8lb 8oz, 21 inches
Marmarbug: Dean, 7lb 14 oz, 19.75 inches
randi: Colby, 7lb 10 oz, 20.2 inches
lindsey: Dean, 7lb 14 oz, 20.5 inches
Guess the baby stats!
Ok seems like you want to have this put up sooooo here you go:
The most recent pics of me:
This one is just before I got pregnant (to give you something to compare it to)
Blake's stats:
lenght--19.5 inches
weight --7lb 8oz
So tell me......
What do you think I'm going to name this baby boy? (options as of now are Colby Patrick or Dean Patrick... but people who know me in person will tell you that doesn't mean he will be named either of those!
Length?
Weight?
There won't be some fantastic prize for this... lol! If you have a blog, you'll get an extra shout out and plug for your blog on mine. If you don't have a blog, well... just bragging rights I guess.
Richard is bringing the laptop to the hospital so I should have the info up on my blog sometime on Wednesday if not Thursday morning. Sooooo try to get your guesses in by 7:30pm (ET) on Tuesday night and I'll put a post up of all the guesses (yes and a free bloggy plug for those who guess in time)
The most recent pics of me:
This one is just before I got pregnant (to give you something to compare it to)
Blake's stats:lenght--19.5 inches
weight --7lb 8oz
So tell me......
What do you think I'm going to name this baby boy? (options as of now are Colby Patrick or Dean Patrick... but people who know me in person will tell you that doesn't mean he will be named either of those!
Length?
Weight?
There won't be some fantastic prize for this... lol! If you have a blog, you'll get an extra shout out and plug for your blog on mine. If you don't have a blog, well... just bragging rights I guess.
Richard is bringing the laptop to the hospital so I should have the info up on my blog sometime on Wednesday if not Thursday morning. Sooooo try to get your guesses in by 7:30pm (ET) on Tuesday night and I'll put a post up of all the guesses (yes and a free bloggy plug for those who guess in time)
My mothering style
I stole this from Tranny Head at Law School Sucks - and so do lawyers.
Take this personality test to see what kind of Mother you are!
Here's what it said about me:
Your type is: intj —The “Individual Integrity” Mother
“My kids are better off arguing their own point of view than telling me, ‘But everyone else is doing it.’”
* Individualistic and independent, the INTJ mother is both a role model and teacher of how to be an individual and live life with integrity. She is introspective, defining her own success from within, and generally confident in her decisions. She is unlikely to be persuaded by her children saying, “But all the other mothers are doing it.”
* The INTJ is competent in providing for her children’s basic needs, but she is likely more focused on developing their self-esteem and confidence. Observant and insightful, she puts great importance on independent thinking and self-sufficiency, yet she is comfortable providing protection and boundaries.
* Self-motivated and intense, the INTJ works hard and takes life seriously. As a mother, she lives for those moments when she can impart knowledge and offer her children perspectives on life and important issues.
I think it sounds a lot like me... but that is my opinion of myself (o:
Take this personality test to see what kind of Mother you are!
Here's what it said about me:
Your type is: intj —The “Individual Integrity” Mother
“My kids are better off arguing their own point of view than telling me, ‘But everyone else is doing it.’”
* Individualistic and independent, the INTJ mother is both a role model and teacher of how to be an individual and live life with integrity. She is introspective, defining her own success from within, and generally confident in her decisions. She is unlikely to be persuaded by her children saying, “But all the other mothers are doing it.”
* The INTJ is competent in providing for her children’s basic needs, but she is likely more focused on developing their self-esteem and confidence. Observant and insightful, she puts great importance on independent thinking and self-sufficiency, yet she is comfortable providing protection and boundaries.
* Self-motivated and intense, the INTJ works hard and takes life seriously. As a mother, she lives for those moments when she can impart knowledge and offer her children perspectives on life and important issues.
I think it sounds a lot like me... but that is my opinion of myself (o:
short poll
I added a quick poll about putting a baby poll up for you to guess length, weight and the baby's name... The one under Blake's thank you pic is just to see if there is an interest in it. If there is enough people interested I will put it up Monday night. And as Tranny Head requested I will put on there a belly pic and I'll also give you Blake's stats to help you figure it out.
sooooo if you have an opinion... here's your way to share it!
sooooo if you have an opinion... here's your way to share it!
Sunday Scrapbook page
Look... a non-Blake page. This one was just for fun playing around with some new things I've learned to do with Photoshop Elements
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