Wednesday, October 5, 2011
::Tears::
Yesterday Gwen went to Pre-School half day. Today I started crying in the baking isle while I was picking out the cake I am going to make for her 3rd birthday. How is my baby going to be 3 next week????
Tuesday, October 4, 2011
3 Year and 2 Month Doctor's Appointments
Yesterday Mike and I took the kiddos to the doctors. Gwen had her 3 year appointment and Leo had his 2 month appointment. I have to say that I am so glad Mike came because it would have been impossible to do it alone. I am also very relieved at how efficient the pediatrician's office was, we even got 2 nurses, one for each child.
Gwen is doing great. She is 36.5" tall (3 feet) which is in the 50th percentile and her weight is 32 lbs which is in the 60th percentile. Pretty much she is average. She got her first eye exam and it was so funny. They had shapes she had to identify. Well this one shape was supposed to be a cow, but I don't think she thought it looked like a cow. When the nurse would say "What is this", she replied "It kinda looks like a cow". Made everyone laugh. We were also unsuccessful with her peeing in a cup. Do they really think a 3 year old could pee in a cup??? She got 2 shots. She cried so hard and said "I don't like shots, they hurt". Very observant. They had her in her undies in a paper gown. It was too cute. All in all she did great. She was a little wild and very talkative, but did what she was supposed to. I am wondering if the promise of M&M's helped with that.
Leo is gigantic. He 24.25" tall (90%), weights 13 lbs 11 oz (90%) and his head is in the 90th percentile. He had 5 shots. One would think he would nap all day or it would make him sleepy.......nope, he is against sleep.
I honestly have no idea how I am going to function when I go back to work in 2 weeks. I figure since Leo still eats every 3 hours, even at night, I will average 5 hours of sleep, in two 2.5 hour shifts. I will then have to work a 9 hour day, spend 1 hour in the car commuting, make dinner, put kids to bed.....etc. I honestly don't want to waste my weekends running errands and doing laundry, but with my limited time during the week, that may end up being my life. I better start a schedule sooner rather than later because I barely have time to shower now and I am not gone 10+ hours a day.
Gwen is doing great. She is 36.5" tall (3 feet) which is in the 50th percentile and her weight is 32 lbs which is in the 60th percentile. Pretty much she is average. She got her first eye exam and it was so funny. They had shapes she had to identify. Well this one shape was supposed to be a cow, but I don't think she thought it looked like a cow. When the nurse would say "What is this", she replied "It kinda looks like a cow". Made everyone laugh. We were also unsuccessful with her peeing in a cup. Do they really think a 3 year old could pee in a cup??? She got 2 shots. She cried so hard and said "I don't like shots, they hurt". Very observant. They had her in her undies in a paper gown. It was too cute. All in all she did great. She was a little wild and very talkative, but did what she was supposed to. I am wondering if the promise of M&M's helped with that.
Leo is gigantic. He 24.25" tall (90%), weights 13 lbs 11 oz (90%) and his head is in the 90th percentile. He had 5 shots. One would think he would nap all day or it would make him sleepy.......nope, he is against sleep.
I honestly have no idea how I am going to function when I go back to work in 2 weeks. I figure since Leo still eats every 3 hours, even at night, I will average 5 hours of sleep, in two 2.5 hour shifts. I will then have to work a 9 hour day, spend 1 hour in the car commuting, make dinner, put kids to bed.....etc. I honestly don't want to waste my weekends running errands and doing laundry, but with my limited time during the week, that may end up being my life. I better start a schedule sooner rather than later because I barely have time to shower now and I am not gone 10+ hours a day.
Monday, September 26, 2011
Saturday, September 24, 2011
Quick Update
I have no idea how almost a month has gone by since I last posted. Time is flying by so fast and I am on the 3+ week count down until I go back to work. How is it possible that my baby boy is turning 2 months next week and that my baby girl turns 3 in a few weeks?!?! It's madness!!
Just a quick update:
Leo has been struggling with a bit of reflux. He seriously spits up more than any human should. I may start wearing a garbage bag or plastic rain pancho whenever I am around him. It's really gross. The poor guy does get pretty fussy in the evenings and we can tell he chokes on acid in the mornings. We are on our 2nd medication and he slept a straight 5 hours last night which is very rare as he barely makes it 2 hours at times. We can't feel too bad for him though because he is already 13 lbs. He is putting on 2 oz a day where most kids put on 1 oz. He is a HOUSE!! Even with all of his issues he does smile and "talk" all the time. My favorite time of day is when he and I have our talks. It makes my heart so happy.
I received some advice to start giving Gwen "positive attention" to help with her brattiness. So I hunkered down and became that annoying/peppy/positive mother. I praise her for everything she does well and am very specific with my praise. Believe it or not............IT WORKS!! I don't have to bribe her or beg, I just make sure I am present with her and pay attention. The only issue I am finding is that I want to kick my own ass for being that annoying mom :-) Gwen has been great since I started doing this. I even got a compliment on how well behaved she is. It makes life so much easier. I am going to make sure I get one on one time with her at least a few hours a week. I've done it twice in the past week and my heart melts at her smile. I realized how much I have missed her. I didn't get much time with her when I was pregnant and miserable or when I first had Leo, so it is so great to have my baby back!!
I am doing well. I have been struggling with the cold from hell mixed with allergies. I have seriously had a sore throat for a month. I am working on taking care of myself and exercising again. I am down 2.5 lbs from my pre-pregnancy weight, so am really close to my "settling ideal weight". I doubt I'll hit my ideal weight, but I am more concerned about toning up. My butt and belly have a lot to be desired. Breastfeeding is still going really well. I am getting nervous about pumping at work, but will try as hard as I can to get it to work. I head to NY next week and when I come back I am going to try and pretend that it is a work week and try to prep myself. We'll see if it works.
Mike is still great. He is anxiously anticipating his 4 week paternity leave. I would give anything to trade spots with him and get another 4 weeks.
That's all for now. Lots going on so I am hoping to be better about updating once I sit at a computer all day again ::cries in sadness::
Just a quick update:
Leo has been struggling with a bit of reflux. He seriously spits up more than any human should. I may start wearing a garbage bag or plastic rain pancho whenever I am around him. It's really gross. The poor guy does get pretty fussy in the evenings and we can tell he chokes on acid in the mornings. We are on our 2nd medication and he slept a straight 5 hours last night which is very rare as he barely makes it 2 hours at times. We can't feel too bad for him though because he is already 13 lbs. He is putting on 2 oz a day where most kids put on 1 oz. He is a HOUSE!! Even with all of his issues he does smile and "talk" all the time. My favorite time of day is when he and I have our talks. It makes my heart so happy.
I received some advice to start giving Gwen "positive attention" to help with her brattiness. So I hunkered down and became that annoying/peppy/positive mother. I praise her for everything she does well and am very specific with my praise. Believe it or not............IT WORKS!! I don't have to bribe her or beg, I just make sure I am present with her and pay attention. The only issue I am finding is that I want to kick my own ass for being that annoying mom :-) Gwen has been great since I started doing this. I even got a compliment on how well behaved she is. It makes life so much easier. I am going to make sure I get one on one time with her at least a few hours a week. I've done it twice in the past week and my heart melts at her smile. I realized how much I have missed her. I didn't get much time with her when I was pregnant and miserable or when I first had Leo, so it is so great to have my baby back!!
I am doing well. I have been struggling with the cold from hell mixed with allergies. I have seriously had a sore throat for a month. I am working on taking care of myself and exercising again. I am down 2.5 lbs from my pre-pregnancy weight, so am really close to my "settling ideal weight". I doubt I'll hit my ideal weight, but I am more concerned about toning up. My butt and belly have a lot to be desired. Breastfeeding is still going really well. I am getting nervous about pumping at work, but will try as hard as I can to get it to work. I head to NY next week and when I come back I am going to try and pretend that it is a work week and try to prep myself. We'll see if it works.
Mike is still great. He is anxiously anticipating his 4 week paternity leave. I would give anything to trade spots with him and get another 4 weeks.
That's all for now. Lots going on so I am hoping to be better about updating once I sit at a computer all day again ::cries in sadness::
Friday, September 9, 2011
6 Week PP and Funny Stuff
I had my 6 week post partum checkup on Wednesday. It went really well. I am all clear to continue with life. I am still about 2 lbs from my pre-pregnancy weight. I haven't had a chance to exercise lately as I have had the cold from hell. This has been one of the worst colds of my life.
At my 6 week check up after having Gwen I was in such a different place. I was feeling overwhelmed and sad and was put on meds to control my depression. I was also so jealous of the pregnant women in the waiting room. I missed being pregnant to much. This time was MUCH different. I saw a pregnant lady in the waiting room and thought "sucker"..........haha. Plus I feel great (besides the cold). I really do feel like my life/family is complete and I am truly happy. It's a great feeling. I am sure that will subside when I have to go back to work in 6 weeks :-(
I also have to share some of the funny stuff that Gwen has said lately:
Leo was crying. Gwen says "What's his problem?". I guess Mike and I need to watch what we say.
As a reference, Gwen's favorite movie is Toy Story 3 where Andy goes off to college. This morning we were talking about Gwen going to college (either Stanford or Harvard). She says "I'll to go college like Andy".
At my 6 week check up after having Gwen I was in such a different place. I was feeling overwhelmed and sad and was put on meds to control my depression. I was also so jealous of the pregnant women in the waiting room. I missed being pregnant to much. This time was MUCH different. I saw a pregnant lady in the waiting room and thought "sucker"..........haha. Plus I feel great (besides the cold). I really do feel like my life/family is complete and I am truly happy. It's a great feeling. I am sure that will subside when I have to go back to work in 6 weeks :-(
I also have to share some of the funny stuff that Gwen has said lately:
Leo was crying. Gwen says "What's his problem?". I guess Mike and I need to watch what we say.
As a reference, Gwen's favorite movie is Toy Story 3 where Andy goes off to college. This morning we were talking about Gwen going to college (either Stanford or Harvard). She says "I'll to go college like Andy".
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