I think I am going to start to blog again! I needed a few months to get back on my feet, but now I realize how good it was to write during my pregnancy!
Alex is now 4 months and 4 weeks old. He has a cold this week that he brought back with him form Las Vegas. Yes...Las Vegas.
Since the day he was born I have pumped an prepared for last weekends trip to Vegas to go to my best friend Christie's wedding. Well about a month and half before the trip, Alex decided he wouldn't take a bottle anymore. So he came along with us, as well as, my mother inlaw (thank god for her!!!!).
It turned out to be a great trip, Alex was perfect on the plane ride up there. He loved his trip to the Bellagio hotel to see the trains in the lobby and the gardens.
The plane ride home Alex was a mess. He had a stuffed up nose and obviously didn't feel good. On top of being fussy and crying most of the 3 hours ...he pooped on the plane!!! Ahhh...that was a fun time!! Finding a way to change a baby on a plane is a challenge. We had to just not worry about germs (we bathed in purell afterwards) and change him on the lid of the tiny airplane toilet....oh yeah at this point we were in somewhat choppy skies on the beginning of the decent.
Oh well...
Alex was quite interested in the landing. He love to stare out the window on both trips, as we made our way down. Even on the way home, he was facinated by the lights outside and the touchdown of the plane. It is so neat to see him discover new things.
I can believe how much he is growing up. He can stand in his exersaucer and he shrieks in delight. Soon he will be crawling!
I will try to keep you all posted...
Sunday, September 7, 2008
Thursday, July 17, 2008
Always Tired lately
I'm really worn out. I don't know how women with traditional office jobs go back to work. I have it good. My job is flexible, I can take Alex to work with me. 2 days a week Alex goes to Parent's Day out, but he is at the church were I work, so I take him out to nurse. I am lucky, don't get me wrong. But Chris works out of town a lot, so sometimes is am lugging my 20 lbs ( i think he is that big, according to my parents scale today) 3 month old around alone. I can see know why and how you don't go back to work after having a baby. It is more work than I can ever imagine.
I know it was a God thing that I wound up back in little Rock. I would have never managed my last job with Alex. And now I know I am where I want to be, ministering to young people in my church. They inspire me.
Alex is having problems taking a bottle. My mom was successful today, but probably after Alex was really hungry. I am having to introduce it, b/c I am going to a wedding in Vegas in August and he really can't go. I would take him, but it is Vegas, the worst place to bring a baby. It isn't until labor day, but I don't want to leave him cold turkey. So we are practicing, him bottling, me pumping...like crazy. I hope it all works out. I am so nervous when I get back he will not want to nurse anymore, but I hope it works out. I am so nervous!!! If anyone has advice or has done this, let me know.
Well I should go to bed soon....talk to you later.
Cynthia
I know it was a God thing that I wound up back in little Rock. I would have never managed my last job with Alex. And now I know I am where I want to be, ministering to young people in my church. They inspire me.
Alex is having problems taking a bottle. My mom was successful today, but probably after Alex was really hungry. I am having to introduce it, b/c I am going to a wedding in Vegas in August and he really can't go. I would take him, but it is Vegas, the worst place to bring a baby. It isn't until labor day, but I don't want to leave him cold turkey. So we are practicing, him bottling, me pumping...like crazy. I hope it all works out. I am so nervous when I get back he will not want to nurse anymore, but I hope it works out. I am so nervous!!! If anyone has advice or has done this, let me know.
Well I should go to bed soon....talk to you later.
Cynthia
Sunday, July 13, 2008
This weekend...wedding and more!
I have to admit...I have a good baby! He traveled so well this weekend ( while I sat in back with him!). I am really worn out so I will probably elaborate another time, but Alex traveled to Collierville, TN to see his BB and Pap and then to STarkville, MS to a wedding.
Alex stayed with my in laws for 6 hours while we were at the rehearsal dinner. I was really nervous about leaving him since he doesn't take a bottle really well (partially it is b/c he has only taken a bottle like 4 times total before this weekend). He did great! It is good practice since Chris and I have to go to a wedding in Las Vegas on Labor weekend.
Alex also slept thru the wedding on Sat night and was perfectly adorable and agreeable around everyone this weekend!!!! I was so proud, he wasn't fussy at all. He cooed a lot and chuckled some!!!
Chris was so proud to show him off to all his best friends. I am never seen him so proud of everything. It was Chris's B-day Friday...so I know it made it a great b-day for him to introduce Alex to his friends.
I have really figured out that I am going to have a hard time leaving Alex with anyone. I really can't elaborate on that much more with out sounding to myself like a possessive crazy woman. I don't know, I am lucky I don't have to leave him everyday with a daycare. I would not be able to do it. I am so independent that I often feel cautious of help. I guess instead of feeling like people are trying to help to be helpful, but are offering or insisting on helping because they think I am unable to do it at all or myself or unable to do it as well as they may be able to. I know these are things I need to pray about or work on, but I think they are valid just the same. This probably all stems from my over criticism of myself and a Little nervous about everything I do. I will work on it! I just hope people understand...I feel guilty.
Alex stayed with my in laws for 6 hours while we were at the rehearsal dinner. I was really nervous about leaving him since he doesn't take a bottle really well (partially it is b/c he has only taken a bottle like 4 times total before this weekend). He did great! It is good practice since Chris and I have to go to a wedding in Las Vegas on Labor weekend.
Alex also slept thru the wedding on Sat night and was perfectly adorable and agreeable around everyone this weekend!!!! I was so proud, he wasn't fussy at all. He cooed a lot and chuckled some!!!
Chris was so proud to show him off to all his best friends. I am never seen him so proud of everything. It was Chris's B-day Friday...so I know it made it a great b-day for him to introduce Alex to his friends.
I have really figured out that I am going to have a hard time leaving Alex with anyone. I really can't elaborate on that much more with out sounding to myself like a possessive crazy woman. I don't know, I am lucky I don't have to leave him everyday with a daycare. I would not be able to do it. I am so independent that I often feel cautious of help. I guess instead of feeling like people are trying to help to be helpful, but are offering or insisting on helping because they think I am unable to do it at all or myself or unable to do it as well as they may be able to. I know these are things I need to pray about or work on, but I think they are valid just the same. This probably all stems from my over criticism of myself and a Little nervous about everything I do. I will work on it! I just hope people understand...I feel guilty.
Tuesday, July 8, 2008
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