Boy it is quiet in here. Hope everyone had a Happy Thanksgiving and are enjoying the weekend! DH flies to Salt Lake City tomorrow to start his new job. I am happy for him but really scared to be by myself all week. The evenings are going to be tough. Next week we are going to go to SLC with him. It should be interesting flying with DS for the first time. Any tips?
Mel - we were in the suburbs of Raleigh (Cary/Apex). I used to live there and went to NCSU for college - I want to move back so bad - its a great state.
Kopper - I've only flown twice with Joey so I'm not an expert - try to pack light and just stick to a few small toys to entertain him. I got really lucky on the first flight b/c I sat next to a very friendly lady who talked to him and helped entertain him. And he slept for a little while too.
Joey isn't crawling yet but he really wants to. When he sits he bounces so much that he often propels himself forward and lands flat on his face - poor baby isn't too pleased when that happens. He was great for the drive down and back, even when we got stuck in horrible traffic on Wednesday.
Joseph Andrew, 3/16/06
Benjamin Alexander, 3/7/08
Henry Adam, 6/10/11
Whew! What a week. H was sick last weekend so we took him to the dr. on Monday and found out he has croup. Got started on medicine, but after almost a week, he's still about the *same*. I'm calling the dr. tomorrow to see what else to do.
H has been fussy all week and he went from Wednesday til today without pooping! We were really worried last night b/c he seemed to be really trying and in some pain, so I gave him some water in a bottle. He's gone a couple of times today, but not the blowouts I was expecting. Anyone know of any remedies for constipation? I made DH get on CC last night to see if there were any threads on the subject, and some suggest karo syrup or diluted apple juice, but I was wary of trying anything. BTW, he's a mix of breast and formula fed, plus some solids.
We had a nice Thanksgiving at the in-laws. H entertained everyone w/ his new tricks - waving bye and hi, and going from all fours to legs straight (almost like a tepee), and doing his "beefcake" pose (laying on stomach, pushing up with his arms, and turning to the side and putting one hand on his bottom - if that makes any sense). Still not crawling but oh so very close!
Kopper - I hope this week goes by quick for you. Hang in there!
LittleStar - When Marin was constipated, we bought a small bottle of the Gerber apple + prune juice. We gave her half and she pooped within a few hours. She has only been constipated that one time, but it sure was great to not see her struggle anymore!
Marin is sort-of crawling. She can get up on all fours and then rock. Yesterday she did move one of her knees forward, but she still isn't moving. I've enjoyed not having to worry about where both of my kids are, so I guess that means we have to get some gates back out.
I have a Gymboree coupon for an extra 20% off your purchase if anyone wants it. It also has a code for online if you want to buy that way. Just let me know.
Do you ever smell a fart and end up blaming the wrong guy? - Gil Grissom
Kopper Good luck to DH and good luck to YOU! Just nurse or bottle on take off and landing, it really helps to have a separate seat for baby and if he is eating them - Gerber puffs were great when we flew with dylan when he was 9 months.
Jane LOL but poor Joey falling on his face. these babies are too funny
LittleStar if you have already started solids, the pureed prunes either on their own or mixed in with some oatmeal should do the trick.
Jennifer I know what you mean. It is so nice knowing Katie will stay where she is. I can't imagine the day when I have to run after both of them.
We had a nice thanksgiving with DH's relatives. There were 40 people there so it was insane. Katie was pretty overwhelmed but she was fine if I was holding her. Dylan had a horrible cough yesterday and it kept getting worse. We went to the ped this morning and turns out he has croup! was not expecting that. He is NEVER sick. Poor little guy sounds so pathetic. makes me so sad. I hope Katie does not get sick too.
Here is my lil princess on thanksgiving in her first mary jane's. boy is it fun having a girl!
We are so horrible -- we didn't take a single pic on Thanksgiving LOL Of course, by the time my mom and brother got done fighting about how to cook everything and we actually sat down to eat, it was 6:30, my older dd was in pajamas, and Whitney had a faceful of banana puffs just to keep her quiet long enough before bed. Nothing like planning ahead, right.
Had a big exciting weekend though -- Whitney was working on cutting all four top teeth (yep, lots of crying), learned to clap and wave hi/bye. She also thinks my full name is "Mommommommom". And, we finally ditched the 10 year old p.o.s. (complete with a permanent unidentified squeal), and bought a Honda Odyssey. God help me, I'm a minivan mom. But you know, Caroline loves it -- a DVD! I'm partial to the wireless headsets that allow me to listen to music instead of Fairytopia from the backseat LOL
Hope all of the sick little ones are getting better -- poor babies! I can handle fevers, but I *hate* it when they have that horrible cough. There's just nothing to do for it.
Sal, Kate looks so cute in that pic!!
Your life is an occasion.... rise to it. --Mr. Magorium
Txfish - I forgot to say Congrats on #3 and I'm the one that saw it in your sig. Also, congrats on the new car. DH got one this weekend and I'm so jealous of the new car smell!
Sal - What a cute pic. Where did you get that dress? I love the shoes. She is looking so grown up. Marin has a pair of mary jane's from gymboree but she has only worn them once.
It's so nice out we went for a long walk. I can't believe it's almost December and in the 60s.
Do you ever smell a fart and end up blaming the wrong guy? - Gil Grissom
here's Joey on Thanksgiving Day (with Daddy passed out behind him)
caught playing with his cousin's new doll
and with his cousins
My neices and nephews were sick so of course Joey and I are both getting sick now. My throat feels yucky and he has a nasty cough - but no fever.
Sal - great picture! she's adorable.
Txfish - congrats on the new car - I'm hoping that'll be my next car. We went with a CRV for now but its already a tight fight on long car rides with the dog and one baby. Although if my DH could just get a job in NC we wouldn;t need to make so many long drives!
Nothing much going on here. I'm hoping to get started taking some holiday card photos of Joey soon. I have a couple different things in mind that I want to try but I need him to be in a good mood for it!
Joey still has no teeth. Soon he will be the record winner among my neices and nephews (the 4 in the picture with him - those are all the neices and nephews from my side) for going the longest without teeth. Although my sister has them all beat - she was 1 when she got her first tooth.
He's saying "mamamamama" more and more and my Mom thinks he's using it purposefully. Although hi was his first word. My sisters didn't really believe me (b/c of his age) until he said hi to them. He doesn't say it often but when he does its crystal clear.
Joseph Andrew, 3/16/06
Benjamin Alexander, 3/7/08
Henry Adam, 6/10/11
I really need to catch up on some thread reading, haha. School has kept me pretty busy. Its almost over, yeah!
everyone's babies are sooo beautiful, can't believe how fast they're all growing up.
Just wanted to drop off some of the latest pics we had taken... ignore my hideous hair, I'm still waiting for it to grow back, since I donated my thick waist length hair to Locks of Love (again) before it all fell out , I should be happy b/c its a good cause and my hair grows so fast, but that doesn't mean I don't miss it, sigh...
He was not having fun in that collander, haha, nor that skunk costume hahaha.
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Logan Jacob born 4.11.06 (yahoo!)
he went from Wednesday til today without pooping! We were really worried last night b/c he seemed to be really trying and in some pain, so I gave him some water in a bottle. He's gone a couple of times today, but not the blowouts I was expecting. Anyone know of any remedies for constipation? I made DH get on CC last night to see if there were any threads on the subject, and some suggest karo syrup or diluted apple juice, but I was wary of trying anything. BTW, he's a mix of breast and formula fed, plus some solids.
Poor little guy sounds so pathetic. makes me so sad. I hope Katie does not get sick too. 
