Well, He Really IS Sick

Poor little guy. He's been SOOO cranky all week and has run a low grade fever a couple of nights. He has been tugging at his ears, but he had been doing that since November, so I didn't think anything of it. Three pediatricians have looked in his ears the past two months and they have all said his ears were clear. I feel like poo, so I figured we just had the same virus. Since he always has a virus when I do take him to the doctor. Well today we went to the ENT and B has his first ear infection. I am so sad. We started him on an antibiotic so I hope it works quickly. The ENT didn't say it was a "raging" ear infection, so I feel pretty certain that it's not been there long. But still. I feel like a bad Mommy.

We did not do the hearing test today because of how badly he was feeling. The ENT said that was the right decision. We are going back to the ENT at the end of February for a recheck. If there is anything in his ears, we are going put in more tubes. The ENT will also remove his adenoids if we do another tube surgery. His right tube (where the infection is) has been out for some time. His left tube is in, but just barely.

Is it bad that I am hoping he does have junk in his ear when we go back? I just really think he would do better with his adenoids out. His sleep pattern is so terrible, and he's always getting every virus that comes along, so I feel like if those were gone maybe some of these issues would be corrected.

On a non-medical note, when we came home he was trying desperately to convince me to let him watch "Frosty the Snowman." I didn't care if he watched it or not, but the case he was showing me did not have the movie in it. I kept trying to explain that, and he just kept saying, "No Mama, Frosty. Frosty the No-man." Then he would break into song, "Frosty, the No-man was a jolly, happy soul..." He's pretty persuasive. I eventually located it on my laptop and he watched it on there.

A Yucky Bug

A yucky bug has bitten my baby. He's all snotty and weepy. He has run a low grade fever the last few nights. He's not eating much and napping even less. As usual, he's pretty playful still, just more whiny than usual! Say a little prayer that he gets better and we get to go ahead with his hearing test on Friday. I hate putting those off!

Bumpity Bump!

I made Shawn take the first bump picture tonight!

With Brian, we started at 16.5 weeks.

I am 14.5 weeks today.

And I honestly think the best comparison shot from last time to this time is 20.5 weeks. They weren't kidding when they said you pop out faster with # 2!!



And just for fun, here's a shot that Shawn took from what was clearly the wrong angle. Don't I look like a giant?! I wish my legs would grow with my belly!

P.S. Isn't it amazing how much brighter the room is 2.5 years later! New lighting and slightly lighter paint color makes a HUGE difference!

Another Snow Day

We have gotten quite a bit of snow today! They were predicting 4-6 inches and I think we have gotten every bit of that.

Brian and I had a fun day. I cleaned (FUN!) this morning while he played trains, trains and more trains. Gotta get this house in shape if it's gonna sell!

Then (stupidly) I decided to let Brian paint. It wasn't that stupid. The mess was very manageable.

We were using finger paint, but he decided to use a brush.



Look at that focus.

And those (not so) chubby baby hands. He's really growing up!


Eventually the brush idea became somewhat boring, and he moved on to finger painting. He still held onto that brush though!


After the painting (and a much needed bath), our neighbor Karen came up for a visit.

Daddy came home while she was here, and at Nana's suggestion we decided to get in some snow time before dinner. It's going to be FIVE degrees tonight, and pretty darn cold tomorrow too, so it was probably a good move.


We got the sled out this time and Brian really enjoyed it. He let Shawn pull him around and we went down the street to small hill to try it out as well. He really liked that!


Shawn was annoyed that we didn't think his "hill" was good enough.

Not Gonna

This was written in December after a pretty emotional visit to my doctor. I have not been a fan of the new office yet. I am waiting to be impressed.

I'm not gonna do it again. I am not going to push the new baby out. They can't make me. Why take the risk? I don't want another year like my first year as a mommy. I don't want the new baby to spend his or her first year at Children's.

They "will consider a c-section." Well I have news for them. They don't know who they are messing with. Good luck getting this baby out any other way.

Not. Gonna. Happen.

C-sections have risks sure. But those are normal risks. Infection. Healing time is worse. Supposedly. Could my healing time really be worse than last time? I was sure I was going to have to bail out of my own brother's wedding. That's how much pain I was in. And that's how long it took to heal. So, really? A worse healing time? Somehow I don't think so.

The risks of pushing the baby out...

Forceps. Cephalohematoma. Plagiocephaly. Cranial Molding Cap. Permanent Hearing Loss. Abscess in an unmentionable place.

No thank you.

Not. Gonna. Happen.

*Updated...Shawn says I am being ridiculous and that I should just make it very clear that I want a c-section. He said we're not doing the whole "not pushing thing." It's not getting that far. So at my last appointment I made it pretty clear. I told the doctor to put it in her little computer that it's not up for discussion. I am having a c-section. End of story.

Note To Self

Note To Self:

Two items that are very, very hard to find "out of season":

1. Swim diapers

2. Snow suits

The diapers I get. Not everyone has access to an indoor pool year round like we do. But snow suits?! Why not sell them when it's SNOWING?! Just sayin'....

Baby Elmo

Now that the cat's out of the bag, I can finally post about Baby Elmo. Brian's little brother or sister is due July 18th! I will be 14 weeks on Monday and we're super excited!

Brian named the baby Baby Elmo at our first ultra sound. I get lots of those because I am considered high risk due to Brian's delivery. Here is a picture of the first one. Brian freaked out because he could not sit with me, so Shawn told him Elmo was on the screen. Brian said, "Oh baby Elmo." And there it is.

Here is a picture of the first ultra sound.


I also had one at 9 weeks.



And twelve weeks.
At twelve weeks we heard the heartbeat too!

We go back in February at about 17 weeks. This means that at the visit after that we should find out the gender. Yes, we are finding out. I hate surprises.

This also means that we are back in house selling mode. The house will go up the first of March hopefully. Want to buy it??

We do not have names picked out. Feel free to offer suggestions. We have a really hard time with this. In fact, we never had a girl name when I was pregnant with Brian. Good thing he was a boy! This time around we've got nada.

I am feeling fine and showing a little. With the 2nd pregnancy they say you show sooner and that has definitely been true! The first bump picture we took when I was pregnant with Brian was at 16.5 weeks. We are planning to start the bump pictures this go around next week!

I am still working out 3-5 times a week and Monday I have an appointment with a trainer to be sure I am doing the right things. I am always nervous about trying to keep my heart rate around 140. It's very hard for me to do!

So that's the news for now. As Taryn pointed out, I will have to find a new name for the blog also. Suggestions welcome for that too!