Friday, May 29, 2009
Friday, May 22, 2009
Well-Child Check Ups
Last Tuesday, We took the kids in for their well-child check ups. (Darren's 15 month & Landen's 4 month) It went well. Darren has definitely reached the I don't like the doctor stage of toddlerhood, but Dr. Johnson reassured us that it should start to fade around 3 years of age. Tony thought it was quite funny that I had so many questions for the doctor (12 to be exact), but I always think of questions between doctors appointments so I jot them down on a piece of paper on the fridge. Dr. Johnson was very patient with me, and answered all my questions.
Darren's new measurements are:
Weight - 21.15 (which is in the 25%)
Height - 31 (which is in the 50%)
Head C. - 18.5 (which is in the 50%)
He has an ear infection so now he's on antibiotics, but he doesn't mind he thinks they taste yummy. He took a little dip in his weight when he started walking, but he's gaining weight again so they're not worried. He has started getting us up between 6:00-6:30am, which we found out is normal for his age. We also asked if he could have nightmares, because a couple of times he woke up screaming and we couldn't figure out what was wrong. The answer.....YES.....toddlers can have nightmares. I guess they dream that they couldn't find mommy or daddy, they fell down, or the world ran out of milk! :) Darren has reached a new milestone in eating. The only things he shouldn't eat are things that could be choking hazards; like nuts, peanut butter, raisins, whole grapes, raw vegetables, etc.
Landen's new measurements are:
Weight - 15.7 (which is in the 50%)
Height - 26 (which is in the 90%)
Head C. - 16.5 (which is in the 25 -50%)
Landen checked out well. He's growing and developing right on schedule! After talking with the doctor, we've decided to wait until he's 5-6 months old to start solid foods. I would like for him to have a little more head control before we start this new phase. We were concerned about Landen's feet. When he stood up they would curve outward, but Dr. Johnson said this was normal for his age and he should grow out of it. I was also concerned because Landen will not go to sleep unless he's swaddled. I expected him to have outgrown this desire by now. The doctor told us just to keep swaddling him until he doesn't like it anymore. There's nothing wrong with him. We should also start putting him to bed drowsy but awake. I attempted this a couple nights ago, but after he cried for 40 minutes and didn't seem to be calming down I just got him up and rocked him to sleep. We will try again this weekend! I ordered a new cloth seat for our activity seat! It should arrive in about 4 - 6 weeks (it was on backorder), just in time for Landen to start using it! This is a fun stage, when you start to watch them learn to play.
Also, Both kids had to get shots! Landen did well as I expected. We just gave him a bottle right afterward! It works every time! Darren did much better then I expected. I thought he would just throw a complete fit, but he recovered fairly quickly! That's my big boy! :)
They go back for their next check ups at 6 months (July) and 18 months (August).
Darren's new measurements are:
Weight - 21.15 (which is in the 25%)
Height - 31 (which is in the 50%)
Head C. - 18.5 (which is in the 50%)
He has an ear infection so now he's on antibiotics, but he doesn't mind he thinks they taste yummy. He took a little dip in his weight when he started walking, but he's gaining weight again so they're not worried. He has started getting us up between 6:00-6:30am, which we found out is normal for his age. We also asked if he could have nightmares, because a couple of times he woke up screaming and we couldn't figure out what was wrong. The answer.....YES.....toddlers can have nightmares. I guess they dream that they couldn't find mommy or daddy, they fell down, or the world ran out of milk! :) Darren has reached a new milestone in eating. The only things he shouldn't eat are things that could be choking hazards; like nuts, peanut butter, raisins, whole grapes, raw vegetables, etc.
Landen's new measurements are:
Weight - 15.7 (which is in the 50%)
Height - 26 (which is in the 90%)
Head C. - 16.5 (which is in the 25 -50%)
Landen checked out well. He's growing and developing right on schedule! After talking with the doctor, we've decided to wait until he's 5-6 months old to start solid foods. I would like for him to have a little more head control before we start this new phase. We were concerned about Landen's feet. When he stood up they would curve outward, but Dr. Johnson said this was normal for his age and he should grow out of it. I was also concerned because Landen will not go to sleep unless he's swaddled. I expected him to have outgrown this desire by now. The doctor told us just to keep swaddling him until he doesn't like it anymore. There's nothing wrong with him. We should also start putting him to bed drowsy but awake. I attempted this a couple nights ago, but after he cried for 40 minutes and didn't seem to be calming down I just got him up and rocked him to sleep. We will try again this weekend! I ordered a new cloth seat for our activity seat! It should arrive in about 4 - 6 weeks (it was on backorder), just in time for Landen to start using it! This is a fun stage, when you start to watch them learn to play.
Also, Both kids had to get shots! Landen did well as I expected. We just gave him a bottle right afterward! It works every time! Darren did much better then I expected. I thought he would just throw a complete fit, but he recovered fairly quickly! That's my big boy! :)
They go back for their next check ups at 6 months (July) and 18 months (August).
Saturday, May 16, 2009
In Need of Advice
I love being a stay at home mom! As a mom, I feel that my first & foremost "job" is to care for my children. Unfortunately, after lots of thought it looks like we need more than just Tony's income. I'm trying to find ways to bring in some income while still staying home with the kids. If anyone knows of any ways, please let me know. Due to the price of childcare (esp. for 2), I think a part-time position outside of home would almost be pointless; & I really don't want to work full-time. I'm afraid I would miss so much of the kids milestones & fun things they do while they're alert & happy during the day. I really need every ones help on this! Please let know if you know of anything I could do! Thanks in advance for all your help!
Selena
Selena
Tuesday, May 12, 2009
Milestones & Our Trip to Kentuckiana
We recently took a trip back up to Kentucky/Indiana to see our dear friends. We had a wonderful time visiting with everyone! I found, though, that traveling with two kids is tough business! Our plan was to leave at 4am on Monday morning, but Darren came down with a fever Sunday evening. We had to take him to the doctor Monday, and get the "ok" to head north (which of course we did). We stopped Monday night at a hotel, which was miserable!!!! Darren wouldn't sleep at all!!!! But we got up the next morning, and traveled the rest of the way. Despite all the troubles in the beginning, it turned out to be a GREAT week! In the process of caring for the kids, I forgot to take very many pics :) Here's the two that I did catch.
Kristen & Landen
Kristen & LandenDarren playing basketball with Jacob
Also, Landen has reached some big milestones! His head control is getting really strong, and He rolled over yesterday!!!! Yep, He rolled from his back to his tummy all by himself! He'll be rolling across the room before I know it! :) Also, He has started to grab his toys on the bouncy seat. It's so cute!
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