Blake woke up the other night from what we figure was a bad dream. He came into our room about midnight talking about the animals and snakes in his big boy bed. Poor thing! It took Tom about an hour to get him settled down and convinced to go back to bed. I thought he might have forgotten about it by the next day, but when he went down for his nap yesterday, he told me about the snakes in his bed, but he still went down ok!
Hard to believe Cora will be a month old tomorrow already. This month flew by! She is doing good and still sleeping a lot. We have her switched to formula now, just trying to figure out which one works best for her. She has a case of baby acne right now, so hopefully that will pass. Either way, she is still beautiful!
Wednesday, November 18, 2009
Tuesday, November 3, 2009
Blake's sayings and doings....
Blake has been counting to 15 for about a month now. He could count to 10 and say his ABC's before he turned 2!
His new thing lately is...he always asks what EVERYTHING is....and then he takes it a step further and always asks "What does it do?" He's very curious, but that will make him that much smarter!
We are still working on colors...he's not doing quite as well with them!
He does know a few shapes...circle, rectangle, triangle, square and oval.
He is now starting to watch cartoons. It's nice because it gives us somewhat of a break once in awhile and the cartoons that he watches seem to be a little educational...working on numbers, shapes, colors, etc.
His new thing lately is...he always asks what EVERYTHING is....and then he takes it a step further and always asks "What does it do?" He's very curious, but that will make him that much smarter!
We are still working on colors...he's not doing quite as well with them!
He does know a few shapes...circle, rectangle, triangle, square and oval.
He is now starting to watch cartoons. It's nice because it gives us somewhat of a break once in awhile and the cartoons that he watches seem to be a little educational...working on numbers, shapes, colors, etc.
Wednesday, October 28, 2009
She's Here!
Cora arrived Monday, October 19, 2009 at 10:56am. She was delivered by Dr. Eric Hartman, the same doctor that delivered Blake. She weighed in at 8lb and was 22" long. That last week has been a bit of a blur, so I'm going to try to remember it day by day in this post, so that I will remember how it all went.....
Monday, October 19, 2009
We checked into the hospital at 6am. The doctor broke my water by 6:15am and I was feeling contractions immediately (had been having some prior to being checked in also). By 8:30, I decided I might as well get the epidural, no sense trying to be a hero, as Tom put it! Luckily I did, because by 9:30am, I was dilated to a 6 already. By 10:30 I was feeling pressure and was dilated to a 10 and ready to go! After literally just a few pushes, Cora Jane was born at 10:56am! She was beautiful right from birth....an absolutely perfect complexion. Visitors on Monday included my Mom and Blake, Trisha Ameel who also happened to be working in the ER that day, my Dad and Lyn, Trisha Hooper and Laura Chambless. Tom stayed the night with me in the hospital. Thankfully the nurses were much nicer this time around!
Tuesday, October 20, 2009
Erin came to visit this morning and Trisha popped in as well. We were discharged around noon...as soon as we could. The hospital requires us to stay 24 hours after the baby is born. I was feeling great and had no reason to stay any longer. So, we packed it up and headed home. Cora did great and slept all the way home. Tom even stopped at DQ and we shared a pumpkin pie blizzard! One last treat before we go back on the diet! After unpacking and getting somewhat settled, mom brought Blake home. Blake was thrilled with his baby sister and always checking on her and very concerned if she was crying. Jeff came by to visit that night as well.
Wednesday, October 21, 2009
John and Florence came over to visit. They had been gone all weekend to Seattle, Washington for Fred Barkman's memorial service. So they were eager to meet Cora. That afternoon I started to get a headache, but it dulled with some ibuprofen. Erin and the boys also came over that night and brought us a delicious lasagna meal, complete with rolls and cupcakes, it was great! My Dad also stopped in for a visit.
Thursday, October 22, 2009
Woke up with the same dull headache. However, it kept on getting worse and worse. After two doses of ibuprofen and it worsening more, I didn't know what to do. We had to take Cora to go see Dr. Kramer. Tom didn't want me to go because I was literally in tears from the pain of the headache. I knew that I couldn't make Tom take both kids to the doctor while I sat home and did nothing. I packed things up and away we went. Tom dropped Cora and I off at the doctor while they ran to the store to get a few things. When the nurse asked me a question, I busted out in tears. I couldn't even talk I was in so much pain. The doctor came in and immediately knew that I had a spinal headache, an after effect of the epidural. They checked Cora out and she was fine, except that her weight was down to 7lb 5oz. They wanted to see her back on Monday to check her weight again. After Dr. Kramer talked to Dr. Hartman, they decided it would be best for me to go down to Port Huron to the ER to get this headache checked out and taken care of. Not exactly what I had planned for the rest of my day, but I couldn't even think, let alone make any decisions on what would be best for me. So, mom saved the day and took the kids home while Tom took me down to the ER in Port Huron. They ended up giving me a blood patch, which was not fun. They injected blood from my arm into my spine....quite painful. But it took away the pain. While we were there, Grandma and Grandpa Regentin came to our house to see Cora, since they were leaving for Florida the next day. We came home about 9 that night, feeling better, but now with a sore back.
Friday, October 23, 2009
Mom stayed the night last night to help out with Cora and took the day off work to help out around the house. My back was still sore, but the headache was gone. Jody and the girls came up and Jody ended up staying the night to help me out with Cora at night, so I could get a good nights sleep.
Saturday, October 24, 2009
Woke up with another headache. Not as bad as it was before, but definitely a headache....even with the vicoden, could still feel the pain. Trisha Hooper came by for a visit and brought along a pan of lasagna....can never have too much lasagna! Tom ended up calling his mom to come pick up Blake since my headache was worsening and it was looking to be a long night. Which it was....the headache was horrible again and the only relief was for me to lay flat on my back and not move a bit. Now my neck hurt as well.
Sunday, October 25, 2009
Mom convinced me to call the doctor to see if it was normal to still be having these headaches. He said that it was, but if I still had them tomorrow, then to call Dr. Hartman and go in and see him. Otherwise, lay flat all day or go to the ER if I couldn't take the pain. I was set to just lay flat all day, which was already making me miserable because I felt so useless. Mom talked me into going back down to the ER. She stayed with Cora, and away we went to Port Huron. After 8 hours in the ER, and another blood patch, we were on our way back home Sunday evening. Florence kept Blake another night, and Mom stayed the night, to again let me get a good night's sleep.
Monday, October 26, 2009
Yah! Headache is gone....just sore back again. This time I took it easy, per the doctor's orders. I must have overdone it after the first blood patch, but the doctor never really told me to stay in bed or anything. He had just told me to "take it easy, and don't lift anything heavy." This time, they told me to stay off my feet as much as possible and get as much rest as I can, and of course not to lift anything. So, mom and Tom made sure that I followed these orders. Mom had to go back to work today, so Florence came down to help out with the kids. Tom was around too, but he did have to work for a little bit. Mom came back after work to stay the night again.
Tuesday, October 27, 2009
Still no headache!! Back is sore, but getting better. Tom went to work today. Mom and I and the kids ventured out to Deckerville, then to Sandusky to the bank and to my work to see the girls. It went well. I was pooped out, but still no headache! That night Melissa and Miley and Mary brought us a pizza dinner and came to visit. Grandma and Virgil also came out to visit. Mom stayed the night once again to let me sleep.
Wednesday, October 28, 2009
Today. Wow, can't believe how fast time is going already. Mom helped out this morning, and Tom went to work. Then Mom took Blake for the afternoon to let me take care of Cora on my own and to get some things done around the house. Got the checkbook balanced, pictures ordered, birth announcements ordered, and thank you notes written. A pretty productive afternoon! Tom is off the next two days, so hopefully I will be back to 100% after the weekend. Couldn't have done it without all mom's, Tom's and Florence's help! Thank you all!!!
Monday, October 19, 2009
We checked into the hospital at 6am. The doctor broke my water by 6:15am and I was feeling contractions immediately (had been having some prior to being checked in also). By 8:30, I decided I might as well get the epidural, no sense trying to be a hero, as Tom put it! Luckily I did, because by 9:30am, I was dilated to a 6 already. By 10:30 I was feeling pressure and was dilated to a 10 and ready to go! After literally just a few pushes, Cora Jane was born at 10:56am! She was beautiful right from birth....an absolutely perfect complexion. Visitors on Monday included my Mom and Blake, Trisha Ameel who also happened to be working in the ER that day, my Dad and Lyn, Trisha Hooper and Laura Chambless. Tom stayed the night with me in the hospital. Thankfully the nurses were much nicer this time around!
Tuesday, October 20, 2009
Erin came to visit this morning and Trisha popped in as well. We were discharged around noon...as soon as we could. The hospital requires us to stay 24 hours after the baby is born. I was feeling great and had no reason to stay any longer. So, we packed it up and headed home. Cora did great and slept all the way home. Tom even stopped at DQ and we shared a pumpkin pie blizzard! One last treat before we go back on the diet! After unpacking and getting somewhat settled, mom brought Blake home. Blake was thrilled with his baby sister and always checking on her and very concerned if she was crying. Jeff came by to visit that night as well.
Wednesday, October 21, 2009
John and Florence came over to visit. They had been gone all weekend to Seattle, Washington for Fred Barkman's memorial service. So they were eager to meet Cora. That afternoon I started to get a headache, but it dulled with some ibuprofen. Erin and the boys also came over that night and brought us a delicious lasagna meal, complete with rolls and cupcakes, it was great! My Dad also stopped in for a visit.
Thursday, October 22, 2009
Woke up with the same dull headache. However, it kept on getting worse and worse. After two doses of ibuprofen and it worsening more, I didn't know what to do. We had to take Cora to go see Dr. Kramer. Tom didn't want me to go because I was literally in tears from the pain of the headache. I knew that I couldn't make Tom take both kids to the doctor while I sat home and did nothing. I packed things up and away we went. Tom dropped Cora and I off at the doctor while they ran to the store to get a few things. When the nurse asked me a question, I busted out in tears. I couldn't even talk I was in so much pain. The doctor came in and immediately knew that I had a spinal headache, an after effect of the epidural. They checked Cora out and she was fine, except that her weight was down to 7lb 5oz. They wanted to see her back on Monday to check her weight again. After Dr. Kramer talked to Dr. Hartman, they decided it would be best for me to go down to Port Huron to the ER to get this headache checked out and taken care of. Not exactly what I had planned for the rest of my day, but I couldn't even think, let alone make any decisions on what would be best for me. So, mom saved the day and took the kids home while Tom took me down to the ER in Port Huron. They ended up giving me a blood patch, which was not fun. They injected blood from my arm into my spine....quite painful. But it took away the pain. While we were there, Grandma and Grandpa Regentin came to our house to see Cora, since they were leaving for Florida the next day. We came home about 9 that night, feeling better, but now with a sore back.
Friday, October 23, 2009
Mom stayed the night last night to help out with Cora and took the day off work to help out around the house. My back was still sore, but the headache was gone. Jody and the girls came up and Jody ended up staying the night to help me out with Cora at night, so I could get a good nights sleep.
Saturday, October 24, 2009
Woke up with another headache. Not as bad as it was before, but definitely a headache....even with the vicoden, could still feel the pain. Trisha Hooper came by for a visit and brought along a pan of lasagna....can never have too much lasagna! Tom ended up calling his mom to come pick up Blake since my headache was worsening and it was looking to be a long night. Which it was....the headache was horrible again and the only relief was for me to lay flat on my back and not move a bit. Now my neck hurt as well.
Sunday, October 25, 2009
Mom convinced me to call the doctor to see if it was normal to still be having these headaches. He said that it was, but if I still had them tomorrow, then to call Dr. Hartman and go in and see him. Otherwise, lay flat all day or go to the ER if I couldn't take the pain. I was set to just lay flat all day, which was already making me miserable because I felt so useless. Mom talked me into going back down to the ER. She stayed with Cora, and away we went to Port Huron. After 8 hours in the ER, and another blood patch, we were on our way back home Sunday evening. Florence kept Blake another night, and Mom stayed the night, to again let me get a good night's sleep.
Monday, October 26, 2009
Yah! Headache is gone....just sore back again. This time I took it easy, per the doctor's orders. I must have overdone it after the first blood patch, but the doctor never really told me to stay in bed or anything. He had just told me to "take it easy, and don't lift anything heavy." This time, they told me to stay off my feet as much as possible and get as much rest as I can, and of course not to lift anything. So, mom and Tom made sure that I followed these orders. Mom had to go back to work today, so Florence came down to help out with the kids. Tom was around too, but he did have to work for a little bit. Mom came back after work to stay the night again.
Tuesday, October 27, 2009
Still no headache!! Back is sore, but getting better. Tom went to work today. Mom and I and the kids ventured out to Deckerville, then to Sandusky to the bank and to my work to see the girls. It went well. I was pooped out, but still no headache! That night Melissa and Miley and Mary brought us a pizza dinner and came to visit. Grandma and Virgil also came out to visit. Mom stayed the night once again to let me sleep.
Wednesday, October 28, 2009
Today. Wow, can't believe how fast time is going already. Mom helped out this morning, and Tom went to work. Then Mom took Blake for the afternoon to let me take care of Cora on my own and to get some things done around the house. Got the checkbook balanced, pictures ordered, birth announcements ordered, and thank you notes written. A pretty productive afternoon! Tom is off the next two days, so hopefully I will be back to 100% after the weekend. Couldn't have done it without all mom's, Tom's and Florence's help! Thank you all!!!
Saturday, October 17, 2009
Progress!
Well, at the doctor's appointment last week, we found out that my blood pressure is up slightly...it is 122/90, which is high for me, and the doctor is a little concerned. He has decided to induce labor on Monday, October 19th! I was dilated 3cm that day. Very exciting, but that just means lots to do and little time to do it. Today, mom came over and helped re-do the nursery to make it more girlish! We put up a new border, curtains, bedding, and pictures for the walls. It was fun and turned out beautifully!
Yesterday was my last day of work for a little while. I will probably go back mid-December. It's nice to have a little break, but I know the next 8 weeks or so will not be so relaxing. I'm going to do my best to enjoy it though, since this will be our last child.
Thursday night when we were getting ready for bed, I went in Blake's room to turn off his (very bright) basketball night light. He was laying there awake, just kind of staring into space. I tried to sneak back out before he saw me, but it was too late. He started crying...more whimpering actually. So, I went back in there to see what was wrong with him. He says to me, "Mama...you take my temperature?" I was floored! I felt him and he did feel warm, so I went and go the thermometer and checked him, and sure enough, he had a temp. (told you he was a smart kid!). It was a bit of a rough night that night, mostly for Tom, since he was so good about being up with him, trying to let me get some rest. Then on Friday, Mary called and said he was running a fever, so I ended up coming home at noon for the day to take care of him. He seemed better, but the temp spiked again after his nap. He was fine the rest of the night and this morning, but it again spiked around lunchtime today, and then not at all this afternoon. We are thinking it's just his teeth, but there were two other sick kids at daycare this week. One who just had a fever for a day, and the other who is home sick with the flu the last two days. So....we are REALLY hoping it's just his two year molar's trying to sneak in.
Well.....only two more nights of sleep.....or potential sleep...depending on how Blake does. That is the thing I'm most nervous about...is getting by on so little sleep again. But I know that I will adjust, especially with Tom's help. Surely couldn't do it without him. He is going to be off for almost two weeks to be home and help me out, so that will be nice. Before we know it, the holidays will be here.
Excited to say that I have reached my scrapbooking goal - of being caught up before Cora's arrival. I cut it pretty close though, just finished the last page tonight!! Doing some digital scrapbooking has surely helped! I'm really going to try to keep this blog updated better than I have, because I know milestones will be happening like crazy with the two kids, and it's hard to remember to document it all.
That's all for now....wish me luck!!
Yesterday was my last day of work for a little while. I will probably go back mid-December. It's nice to have a little break, but I know the next 8 weeks or so will not be so relaxing. I'm going to do my best to enjoy it though, since this will be our last child.
Thursday night when we were getting ready for bed, I went in Blake's room to turn off his (very bright) basketball night light. He was laying there awake, just kind of staring into space. I tried to sneak back out before he saw me, but it was too late. He started crying...more whimpering actually. So, I went back in there to see what was wrong with him. He says to me, "Mama...you take my temperature?" I was floored! I felt him and he did feel warm, so I went and go the thermometer and checked him, and sure enough, he had a temp. (told you he was a smart kid!). It was a bit of a rough night that night, mostly for Tom, since he was so good about being up with him, trying to let me get some rest. Then on Friday, Mary called and said he was running a fever, so I ended up coming home at noon for the day to take care of him. He seemed better, but the temp spiked again after his nap. He was fine the rest of the night and this morning, but it again spiked around lunchtime today, and then not at all this afternoon. We are thinking it's just his teeth, but there were two other sick kids at daycare this week. One who just had a fever for a day, and the other who is home sick with the flu the last two days. So....we are REALLY hoping it's just his two year molar's trying to sneak in.
Well.....only two more nights of sleep.....or potential sleep...depending on how Blake does. That is the thing I'm most nervous about...is getting by on so little sleep again. But I know that I will adjust, especially with Tom's help. Surely couldn't do it without him. He is going to be off for almost two weeks to be home and help me out, so that will be nice. Before we know it, the holidays will be here.
Excited to say that I have reached my scrapbooking goal - of being caught up before Cora's arrival. I cut it pretty close though, just finished the last page tonight!! Doing some digital scrapbooking has surely helped! I'm really going to try to keep this blog updated better than I have, because I know milestones will be happening like crazy with the two kids, and it's hard to remember to document it all.
That's all for now....wish me luck!!
Monday, October 12, 2009
Counting down the days.....
I had an ultrasound at 35 weeks..about 2 1/2 weeks ago, and Cora was already 6lb 2oz! I was dilated 1-2cm. I go back today to see if there is anymore progress. I measured my belly last night and it's 48inches around....yikes! I think I'm definitely bigger this time around, although I didn't measure myself when I was pregnant with Blake. Our bags are packed and ready to go.....maybe they will keep me today? Doubtful, but I am ready!
Blake continues to say things that blow our mind, pretty much everyday. I haven't been as good about documenting them though. He is becoming very creative, using his imagination and bringing us treats - popcorn, pop, juice, milk, etc. We moved him into an even bigger bed last week, because he was just too big for the toddler bed. He's doing great in there, and only gets up in the morning - usually between 5 and 5:30. But we send him to bed and he's pretty good about staying there until we come to get him again. He still loves his books - has to have a few stories read to him every night, and throughout the day too.
Blake continues to say things that blow our mind, pretty much everyday. I haven't been as good about documenting them though. He is becoming very creative, using his imagination and bringing us treats - popcorn, pop, juice, milk, etc. We moved him into an even bigger bed last week, because he was just too big for the toddler bed. He's doing great in there, and only gets up in the morning - usually between 5 and 5:30. But we send him to bed and he's pretty good about staying there until we come to get him again. He still loves his books - has to have a few stories read to him every night, and throughout the day too.
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