I know I haven't blogged in a while, but life sure can be crazy with 2 kids!
We are about to embark once again into the world of potty training Avery. He did so well for 2 weeks and then we weren't home one weekend and it all went away...so I didn't want to push it. He has been telling me A LOT lately that "avery peed" or "avery pooped" so I told him if he can tell me that then he is a big boy and can use the potty! To my amazement he went flying into the potty this morning and went in it...and proceeded out with his "treasure" and wanting 2 of "jo's candies"(lifesavers). so he got them...maybe he will FULLY get the concept now.
Quinn is growing like a weed of course. He was 13 lb 11 oz at his 4 month appt. The dr agreed that it was good to stay away from dairy for now and we will revisit it after he is a yr old. oh how i miss my ice cream and cheese! He is also 24 inches long too! we were in a decent routine, but of course as babies go he is completely out of it now...i can't get the kid to take a nap longer than 30 mins now and I can't seem to put a finger on the cause. I usually have to lay down with him and allow him to nurse if that's what he wants to do...ok on somedays but I can't do it everyday. I finally got him to sleep longer today, but it was in our bed and not his crib. I let him cry it out earlier and I felt like a terrible mommy, but even that only lasted about 30 mins.
and of course now that I"m typing this he is awake...so there is a small update! I will try to get on to blog more for all of my 3 blog readers! lol
Thursday, July 30, 2009
Wednesday, July 15, 2009
Happy 4 months, to my sweet Quinn!
well it's actually tomorrow, but seen as I have time i'll post it now!!
I think I have finally figured out what has been causing all of Quinn's fussiness from day one. It's sad for me to say but I had to give up all dairy products! I have a great love of ice cream and miss it, but it sure has made for one happy Quinn for me not to eat it!
We took Quinn in at the end of June for blood in his stool and they said it was from an anal fissure. we then had to take stool samples(oh the fun in that) and there was no blood after. well i then questioned for the second time in 2 weeks a milk allergy/senstivity. I researched it a bit online and he had ALL the symptoms. one dr and nurse said we will keep an eye on it, but don't change your diet. ok fine...so for 3 days leading up to a mini vacation I had cut way back on dairy not b/c i wanted to it just happened this way. well we went away and went to a REALLY good ice cream place so i got a milkshake...it was super tasty, but didn't make up for the next 3 days of torture I put my son through. he was not happy...fussy, pooping, spitting up, etc. so I cut all milk out again...i do have a piece of cheese or a bit of ice cream but that's it. It is like he is a brand new kid, laughing, happy, smiling, and content. So clearly that had to have been the problem...I haven't talked to his dr yet about it, I will do that friday. But i'm not about to eat/drink dairy for a while just to test it out...
As hard as it has been to give up the dairy, I can't wait to have it again! I told keith I'm making a date to go out for an Applebee's mudslide once Quinn is done nursing...
he now laughs and coos a whole lot! he rolls both ways and tries his hardest to sit up from a laying down position. I think he is also teething b/c he is drooling buckets and sucks/knaws on his hands!
He is such a joy to have around and I love watching Avery interact with him!
I think I have finally figured out what has been causing all of Quinn's fussiness from day one. It's sad for me to say but I had to give up all dairy products! I have a great love of ice cream and miss it, but it sure has made for one happy Quinn for me not to eat it!
We took Quinn in at the end of June for blood in his stool and they said it was from an anal fissure. we then had to take stool samples(oh the fun in that) and there was no blood after. well i then questioned for the second time in 2 weeks a milk allergy/senstivity. I researched it a bit online and he had ALL the symptoms. one dr and nurse said we will keep an eye on it, but don't change your diet. ok fine...so for 3 days leading up to a mini vacation I had cut way back on dairy not b/c i wanted to it just happened this way. well we went away and went to a REALLY good ice cream place so i got a milkshake...it was super tasty, but didn't make up for the next 3 days of torture I put my son through. he was not happy...fussy, pooping, spitting up, etc. so I cut all milk out again...i do have a piece of cheese or a bit of ice cream but that's it. It is like he is a brand new kid, laughing, happy, smiling, and content. So clearly that had to have been the problem...I haven't talked to his dr yet about it, I will do that friday. But i'm not about to eat/drink dairy for a while just to test it out...
As hard as it has been to give up the dairy, I can't wait to have it again! I told keith I'm making a date to go out for an Applebee's mudslide once Quinn is done nursing...
he now laughs and coos a whole lot! he rolls both ways and tries his hardest to sit up from a laying down position. I think he is also teething b/c he is drooling buckets and sucks/knaws on his hands!
He is such a joy to have around and I love watching Avery interact with him!
Thursday, July 2, 2009
some pictures!
avery on the carousel...he finally went on the horse!
I don't think he was sure of the carousel at first
Tummy time for Quinn
Quinn being baptized
smiles at the park!
Twilight...
well I finally gave in and read "twilight". I had the book sitting on my shelf for a yr that a friend let me borrow. I had heard so much about it so I said it must be good....it took me about 100 pgs to really get into it(the first book is 400+pgs) and then I couldn't put it down! I was completely shocked, surprised, and wanting to read more! we got rid of most of our cable channels so there isn't much to watch now at night. That's ok I was completely into the book and even told keith not to interupt me! lol
Its an amazing book and a great story line! Something you can never imagine possible for someone to write! It almost seems to real! I think I finished the first book within 2 weeks and that was really only reading at night. I then NEEDED the second book almost immediately so I had Keith stop at our friends house and get me the second book. This was sunday and I have about 40 pages left. Our friend is a little upset that I'll get to read her 3rd book before she does, but I promised not to tell her what happens. It's like I "thrist" to read it...I've only been reading this at night after the kids are in bed and while nursing. Keith says well I guess it shows how much nursing you do! It has been a lot lately...then he goes on to tell me I read fast which is true and that he is jealous that I do read that fast. He then asked if I comprehend what I'm reading and I said of course or I wouldn't know what was going on.
The second book in my opinion isn't quite as good as the first....but still pretty good. Not what I imagined AT ALL and I have my opinion what might happen in the 3rd book now. ALthough I may be pretty sad to see the series end but maybe the author will write some more books. I lover her style even though I sometimes do have to go back and re read a portion b/c i apparently missed something! But that just makes it that much more interesting!
So if you haven't read it I'm going to jump on the wagon with everyone else and say to go read it!
I even tried to start another book until i got the second one(new moon) and I just couldn't get into it! all i could think of was vampires. I was also dreaming about them...sometimes good sometimes not so good, but I was still intrigued to read the rest!
Its an amazing book and a great story line! Something you can never imagine possible for someone to write! It almost seems to real! I think I finished the first book within 2 weeks and that was really only reading at night. I then NEEDED the second book almost immediately so I had Keith stop at our friends house and get me the second book. This was sunday and I have about 40 pages left. Our friend is a little upset that I'll get to read her 3rd book before she does, but I promised not to tell her what happens. It's like I "thrist" to read it...I've only been reading this at night after the kids are in bed and while nursing. Keith says well I guess it shows how much nursing you do! It has been a lot lately...then he goes on to tell me I read fast which is true and that he is jealous that I do read that fast. He then asked if I comprehend what I'm reading and I said of course or I wouldn't know what was going on.
The second book in my opinion isn't quite as good as the first....but still pretty good. Not what I imagined AT ALL and I have my opinion what might happen in the 3rd book now. ALthough I may be pretty sad to see the series end but maybe the author will write some more books. I lover her style even though I sometimes do have to go back and re read a portion b/c i apparently missed something! But that just makes it that much more interesting!
So if you haven't read it I'm going to jump on the wagon with everyone else and say to go read it!
I even tried to start another book until i got the second one(new moon) and I just couldn't get into it! all i could think of was vampires. I was also dreaming about them...sometimes good sometimes not so good, but I was still intrigued to read the rest!
we may need an ark soon...
For anybody living in New England knows how much rain we've been having lately. I heard the other day that it rained for the last 20 of 29 days. (this was june 29 and it has rained since then EVERYDAY!). Its getting depressing and frustrating especially for a 2 year old.
I decided to get avery out of the house AT LEAST once a week! Going to the park is free so we were doing that. I have few to choose from as I have to drive to all of them. I just signed him up for storytime at the library and we were visiting friends every other week. one would think this would be enough, but apparently not. This poor kid is in need of some major alone time...unfortunately Quinn has not been himself for the past week or so, so I'm not able to do anything with Avery. Luckily tomorrow Keith has off and he is going to do something with just him and avery.
We have also now designated Sundays as no house work day. Its strickly just family time. whether we go out and do something or stay home, but WE must resist the urge to do any housework. this gives us both time to relax and not worry about what needs to get done(so we usually do leave) and focus on our family. It gets hectic during the week so we don't get as much relaxing or down time as we desperately need. This does take some great willpower on my part as i HATE a mess house, but I'm finding its the break I need from not running around like a crazy mama all the time.
As for Quinn...last week he had blood in his stool so the dr wanted to see him. I was fearing the worst, but it turns out he just had an anal fissure which is now on its way to healing. I had to do samples this week to make sure there wasn't any blood I couldn't see and those came back negative. I talked to the nurse while I was at the dr today about a possibly milk allergy/intolerace(sp?) they didn't seem too concerned but I still think there is something wrong he just shouldn't be fussy all the time! for 3 nights he wouldn't sleep unless he was nursing so i brokedown and put him in bed with us and he nursed off and on(i was thinking growth spurt) now the night sleeping is better and the napping is worse...maybe an hour in the morning and an hour in the afternoon. so i gave in and laid in bed with him yesterday so he could get a little nap...until avery woke up crying from his nap so i had to go in and comfort him, which in turn woke quinn up....someday my life won't be as hectic i swear! so now im paying close attention to what i eat for dairy and quinn's fussiness,sleeping, pooping, and spit up. i should be able to fit all that into 24 hours right? no wonder i'm tired...
Quinn is usually a happy baby smiling, laughing, and cooing. he went into the kiddie pool this week and avery splashed him a bit and to my surprise Quinn was laughing at him! It cracked me up!
Avery has a new swing set so both boys have been enjoying that.
we leave on monday for maine for 3 days with my mom. it should be interesting with my mom, sister, brother, both boys and myself. Keith has to work as he has no vacation time. We are only getting to go b/c my mom would split the bill and i really wanted to take avery to the beach(hoping he likes it better this yr) i'm still not sure who is getting the vacation here me(at the beach with 2 kids and my sometimes crazy family) or keith being home with no children, just the dog....something tells me its keith!
Of course the money tree still isn't growing in my yard, but I needed new brakes. Keith isn't sure they were completely necessary but what was I to do when I need the car to drive to maine. at least i know the car is safe. Keith has been getting a bit of overtime so it has been helping.
well that's an update on my end! i try to blog more but sometimes the thoughts don't seem to come!
I decided to get avery out of the house AT LEAST once a week! Going to the park is free so we were doing that. I have few to choose from as I have to drive to all of them. I just signed him up for storytime at the library and we were visiting friends every other week. one would think this would be enough, but apparently not. This poor kid is in need of some major alone time...unfortunately Quinn has not been himself for the past week or so, so I'm not able to do anything with Avery. Luckily tomorrow Keith has off and he is going to do something with just him and avery.
We have also now designated Sundays as no house work day. Its strickly just family time. whether we go out and do something or stay home, but WE must resist the urge to do any housework. this gives us both time to relax and not worry about what needs to get done(so we usually do leave) and focus on our family. It gets hectic during the week so we don't get as much relaxing or down time as we desperately need. This does take some great willpower on my part as i HATE a mess house, but I'm finding its the break I need from not running around like a crazy mama all the time.
As for Quinn...last week he had blood in his stool so the dr wanted to see him. I was fearing the worst, but it turns out he just had an anal fissure which is now on its way to healing. I had to do samples this week to make sure there wasn't any blood I couldn't see and those came back negative. I talked to the nurse while I was at the dr today about a possibly milk allergy/intolerace(sp?) they didn't seem too concerned but I still think there is something wrong he just shouldn't be fussy all the time! for 3 nights he wouldn't sleep unless he was nursing so i brokedown and put him in bed with us and he nursed off and on(i was thinking growth spurt) now the night sleeping is better and the napping is worse...maybe an hour in the morning and an hour in the afternoon. so i gave in and laid in bed with him yesterday so he could get a little nap...until avery woke up crying from his nap so i had to go in and comfort him, which in turn woke quinn up....someday my life won't be as hectic i swear! so now im paying close attention to what i eat for dairy and quinn's fussiness,sleeping, pooping, and spit up. i should be able to fit all that into 24 hours right? no wonder i'm tired...
Quinn is usually a happy baby smiling, laughing, and cooing. he went into the kiddie pool this week and avery splashed him a bit and to my surprise Quinn was laughing at him! It cracked me up!
Avery has a new swing set so both boys have been enjoying that.
we leave on monday for maine for 3 days with my mom. it should be interesting with my mom, sister, brother, both boys and myself. Keith has to work as he has no vacation time. We are only getting to go b/c my mom would split the bill and i really wanted to take avery to the beach(hoping he likes it better this yr) i'm still not sure who is getting the vacation here me(at the beach with 2 kids and my sometimes crazy family) or keith being home with no children, just the dog....something tells me its keith!
Of course the money tree still isn't growing in my yard, but I needed new brakes. Keith isn't sure they were completely necessary but what was I to do when I need the car to drive to maine. at least i know the car is safe. Keith has been getting a bit of overtime so it has been helping.
well that's an update on my end! i try to blog more but sometimes the thoughts don't seem to come!
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