Wednesday, August 25, 2010

It's great to be me!

Well I didn't make it to day care on Monday. I over ate some sweet potatoes and had a few ounces of milk and WHAM. All over daddy, all over me, all over the couch, the carpet and the sink. The good part is that I got to see Grandma Katy and Grandpa Carl on Monday. The bad news is, I gave Grandma Katy my tummy ache.

Mommy took me back to see Dr. Emm again because she was worried I may be getting dehydrated. I had actually gained an ounce and was at 19 lbs. Mommy says that I'd lost at least a half a pound because I do my baby stats on the Wii. He also checked my mouth and stuck this dry wooden thing that had no flavor in my mouth. He said that I'm getting tooth! That explains a lot, because it HURTS. Luckily it only has taken Mommy and Daddy a few tries to figure out that my crying is that my tooth hurts, and not that I'm hungry. Ok, back to Grandmas.

Mommy came and picked me up after Grandma got sick. Luckily Grandpa was there to hold me. He lets me play with his phone. Mommy never lets me play with her phone. Mommy said today that Aunt Carol got my tummy ache too. She was saying something about me being a giver. Anyways, I hung out at Mommy's work and played with my toys while Mommy did a bunch of stuff on her computer.

Yesterday I was back in action at day care. I really missed all of the kids and Dawn and Reyna. Then as if the day couldn't get any better Grandma Karen came over and visited me! She gave me carrots, and then we played. She was tickling me and so I giggled at her. She likes it when I giggle.

Tonight I went with Lily and Megan for a walk. We walked around this lake. Then I had some sweet potatoes and corn. I came home and got a bath. Mommy likes to make my hair stand up after baths. She's silly that way.

Be sure to check out some new photos of me!

Sunday, August 22, 2010

Stroller Bound

Just thought I'd send a quick note to everyone to let you know I'm doing much better. My last fever was on Friday night. I slept all night and it finally went packing.

On Saturday morning Mommy and I went for a long walk. I got to ride in stroller. We wound up at Grandma Katy's. It took us a while to get there. I got to wear my jacket I got from Grandma Karen. It's a little big on me, but I still looked cute.

I got some new clothes. They are a little big on me. Most of the 9 month clothes I have are 'just right.' The new clothes I got say 12 months. I hope that I can wear the for a long time.

In the process of getting sick, I lost some weight. Mommy isn't too worried though. I'm now 18.8 lbs. I was almost 20. Mommy says she can tell a difference, but she always says I'm heavy anyways.

Daddy and I have been watching pre-season football. Mommy got me a Chicago Bears outfit. It looks pretty cool.

Tomorrow I'll go back to day care and see Dawn! I'm excited to go back, it seems like forever since I was there. I think I forgot to tell you that I got a new car seat last week. I think I'll like it, it's bigger and I can see out the window better.

Thursday, August 19, 2010

Sick baby...

I'm just starting to feel like myself again. It all started on Tuesday night. I'm starting to get the hang of those things Mommy calls puffs. So I ate a lot of them. Then she gave me my favorite carrots. They tasted yummy.

After dinner was over, she was holding me on the couch and all the sudden they were on my lap. It kinda scared me, I didn't quite know what happened. The really scary part, was that it kept happening. Mommy called Angela to get some advise. Then she called Aunt JohAnna too. By then I'd thrown up, as Mommy calls it 3 times. It had only been 2 hours.

Mommy called the on call Dr. He said that a stomach virus was going around and not to worry. If I sleep all night, just keep feeding me. However, there was to be very little sleep for me. I kept throwing up about every hour. Mommy was giving me sips of this sweet water. It tasted good, but I kept throwing it back up. She would give me just an ounce and about an hour later, it would come back up.

We were both tired of this around 2 am I slept for maybe 2 hours. Mommy slept on the floor next to me to keep me company. I had gotten a habit of waking up throwing up. It is quite scary to be dreaming and then all the sudden your body is mad at you.

Mommy kept giving me the sips of the water stuff and I could keep it down for a little while. By 5 am I was so hungry she gave me 4 oz of formula. It tasted so good, I sucked it down. That didn't make my tummy very happy. It stayed down for about an hour and then BAM, all over the carpet in the living room. All over me.

Mommy put me in the sink and rinsed me off. The water was a nice change of pace from what had been happening.

I was so tired after that throw up, that I slept from about 7 am - 9:30. The longest sleep session that Mommy and I got.

I woke up and felt very yucky. Mommy fed me and I didn't throw it up right away. She had taken my temperature at 9 pm and it was normal. She took it at 9:30 am on Wednesday and it was 100.4. Barely a fever, but my hands and feet were HOT. Mommy packed me up and she called the Dr's office on the way to let them know we were coming. We got there quickly and I saw Dr. Emm. He was very nice and said that I was not dehydrated. He told Mommy to try giving me the sugary water with a tube thing instead of a bottle. Every 20 min. That worked well until about 1:30 pm. I was starving again!

Mommy gave up and gave me 4 oz of formula. I was feeling better, and had even smiled at Mommy to let her know I was thankful for that bottle.

Little did I know that I wasn't done throwing up my food. Right before Daddy got home from work, I threw up again, and again, and again. On the floor in my room, on the changing table and in the bathroom.

I was tired again and so I took a nap on Mommy from about 5-6:30 pm. I woke up and Mommy kept giving me the sugary water every 20 min or so. Daddy got called into work at 6 pm and left around 7 to go in. It was just me and Mommy. Since I wasn't eating well, Mommy needed to save her milk for me to drink later. I just wanted her to hold me. She put me in the exersaucer and I was just crying for her to pick me up. She called Grandma Katy and she came over and held me. Mommy was pretty darn tired by then...I was too to be honest.

I ended up falling asleep on the floor while Mommy slept in her bed. Daddy fell asleep on the couch in the room with me. Mommy woke up about 5 hours later...and I did shortly after her. We both looked at each other, we don't speak the same language yet, but we both were relieved. She fed me on one side and then we both went back to bed. I woke up at about 6 am and ate again. That's when the pooing started up.

I bet Mommy has changed me at least 10 times today. She was glad that I've finally went #1 this afternoon. She called the Dr.'s office and they said I could start eating bananas, rice and applesauce. I had some rice around 3 pm today. It was pretty yummy and a nice change of pace from the sugary water and milk. Mommy and I both took naps from 4-6 for Mommy and I woke up at 7:30. I had some bananas at 8:30 with Daddy.

Mom's Notes
What crazy few days. Myles went to bed right on time around 9:15 tonight. I'm headed that way too. I thought I'd share my Facebook posts, for those that aren't on Facebook. My commentary is pretty funny, at least to me. I think the worst part of him being sick was that he didn't smile for an entire 24 hour period. He moped, and was sad. It was almost like seeing his first smile when it came back yesterday afternoon briefly. He's still not 100% yet, but he is way better than yesterday morning.

Tuesday at 9:55pm
Nothing stains white towels like carrot throw up. Myles has whatever stomach flu that is going around. Lethargic baby = bad. Cross your fingers that the upchuck is over. He needs rest. At least I'll be home with him tomorrow.

Yesterday at 11:07am
A total of maybe 2 hours of sleep for me, and possibly 3 for Myles last night. He did sleep for 2 hours this morning and I slept for 1.5. Went to the Dr, just the same old stomach virus going around. Slight fever, tylenol do your magic. Sleeping now, time for Mommy to CLEAN and DISINFECT.

Yesterday at 2:42pm
Myles is back! A simile returned around 2pm

Yesterday at 5:07pm
Myles has perfected his projectile vomiting technique. He can now move his stomach contents about 3 feet. Medals will be awarded later this evening for lack of sleep creation on caretaker. Tonight is hopefully the final round.

Yesterday at 7:15 am
It is amazing what five hours of sleep will do. So far no throw ups since last night at 4 pm. It is on it's way out...

10:03 pm Myles is doing better, but still not 100% yet. Thank god for wipes and disposable diapers. I do believe I've done at least 6 loads of laundry, mostly towels and sheets. It is nice to have the smiles back. I think I'm a junkie for Myles smiles.

If you haven't checked pictures since my last email, then be sure to check them. None from this week. No one should see Myles when he's that sad and sick.

Sunday, August 15, 2010

More fair fun and family!

So, let me fill you in on my fun at the fair! I went to the fair with Mommy in the morning. We went and visited Grandpa Carl and Uncle Mike running this contest. There were tractors there!! I met Bob, Gary and Jay. I also saw Brian and Doris. I got hungry and fell asleep when Mommy fed me. It was hot so I was sweaty. I didn't want to sleep in the stroller so Mommy tied me in her sling. Rick was there with Grandpa and held me while Mommy got ready for me to go in the sling.

I slept for about a half an hour and then we saw Kathy W and her kids. Gracie, Hannah and Claire were all talking to me. They gave me their camera case to chew on. Mommy tends to forget to bring me toys to chew on. We went into this big building and saw a huge tractor! Mommy said it's a combine. She took me up in it. It was really cool. She said that I can ride in Grandpa's this fall for a little bit if I'm good.

After that, we went and saw the baby pigs. Mommy let me pet them through the gate! I also saw the baby cow and the sheep. Mommy said it wasn't much of a baby, but I still liked it. I got stickers afterward that said "I pet a sheep!" Soon after, Daddy came and picked me up so that Mommy could start working. I played with Daddy for a few hours and then went to Grandma Katy's for the evening!

I had lots of fun with Grandpa and Grandma. I fell asleep around 8:30 pm and Mommy was supposed to pick me up and take me home. Daddy however had a rough night with his truck. Mommy had to pick him up to get Grandpa's trailer and then help him get it to Grandma Karen's house to go get fixed. Needless to say, I didn't get home until 12:30 am! I was a good boy though, and slept until 7 am for Mommy. She needed sleep.

Sunday was a busy day too. Mommy had to work a LONG day. So, I hung out with Daddy and then Grandma Karen came and picked us up and we went to dinner at her house. I got to ride in her car. It is a lot different than Mommy's car or Daddy's truck. I was having lots of fun playing with Grace and Grandma.

Monday things seemed to get back to normal around the house. Mommy didn't have to go to the fair anymore so I got to play with her at night. I like it when Mommy and Daddy are home at the same time with me. I need lots of attention.

On Tuesday night we went to dinner and saw more of those shirt-tail relatives. I met Marg, Marty and Mickey. Mickey is a nickname Mommy said. Her real name is Laura, but only her family calls her Mickey. I don't have a nickname, it would be too confusing. I saw Aunt Carol, Chris and Mary! Hailey and Grandpa Carl and Grandma Katy came too. It was a long evening, but I had a good meal. Aunt Chris was feeding me cucumber, well, she'd let me suck on it. I played with Mickey a long time. Marg held me too.

Wednesday night I went and saw Aunt JohAnna at work! She was making Daddy's hands all soft. I don't know how she does it, but I like it. She was making funny noises at me. I was glad that we got to hang out. On Thursday, It was just Me and Daddy. Mommy had to work late.

Friday night I went to dinner with Lily and Megan. We went to Mommy's steak place. Lily's Grandma Sue got me a dump truck. It's a soft dump truck. I like it a lot! Thanks Grandma Sue! I had an awesome dinner of green beans and rice. Mommy let me sample some of her baked potato.

On Saturday, we hung out at home for most of the day. Then we went to Toys R Us! I got a new car seat to ride in! Mommy says that because I'm almost 20 lbs, I need a new one. I can't wait to ride in it. Daddy installed it today (Sunday). After we got my seat we went to Barbara's house. We hadn't seen her in a while because she went to visit her parents in Canada for a month! That was a very long time. However, we did get to meet her brother Bruce and sister-in-law Angie. I now have two new friends named Jonahs and Samuel.

Today was a big day for me. I spent the day with my Aunt Chris. Mommy and Daddy went to this place called the State Fair. Mommy said it's like the County Fair only bigger, longer and more expensive. I was glad I got to go over to my Aunt Chris' house, it was hot today according to Mommy and Daddy. I got to her house and we played a lot. I took a decent nap in the morning. But, I was having so much fun in the afternoon, I didn't fall asleep until 3:15 pm. Mommy came home soon after that and I woke up about an 45 min later. I played with Uncle Denny, Molly and Sean saw me too! Klohe also came with her parents, they had fish for her Mom's birthday.

We got home around finally after going to the grocery store. It was fun this time because I got to ride in the cart! Usually I ride in the stroller. Not this time, I got to help Mommy pack up the groceries. Daddy installed my car seat and I can't wait to ride in it tomorrow to see Dawn!

Saturday, August 7, 2010

It's fair time!!

It's been a quick week! I turned 7 months old on Monday. I celebrated by being all smiley for everyone who saw me. Sometimes I just can't help it. Had a great evening with Mommy & Daddy before things got all crazy with the fair!

Tuesday Mommy worked late, so she kept me with her in the morning. I took a good nap and was hungry for some reason. Mommy fed me, then gave me oatmeal and then gave me another 4 oz of formula before I was finally full. I was alseep by the time I went to Dawns. Daddy picked me up before I ate when I was there. I got home and was HUNGRY. Daddy gave me 6 oz and I was still HUNGRY. So, I had another four an hour later and then fell asleep from 7-9:30. I was pretty fussy, but it wasn't my fault. I was gassy. Mommy need sleep, so she put me in my car seat and I slept until 1:30.

My tummy felt better and I slept until 5:30, my usual wake up time. Mommy worked all day at the fair. So when Daddy came to pick me up we went straight out there so we could see her. I got to see lots of people at the fair! Lots of them said I was cute. I already knew that, but it was their first time to meet me. We ate dinner with Grandpa Carl next to the rabbit barn. Then we strolled around and looked at projects after Daddy went home.

I stayed with Mommy until I fell asleep with Kathy S rocking me in the stroller. I slept all night because the fair was too much for me. Well almost. I got to go back on Thursday too. Erin came and sat with me while Mommy worked at Share the Fun. Then Mommy and I gave Aiden and his parents a tour of the fair. Mommy showed him where the milk from the dairy cows go to. And we also got to see some REAL big tractors.

After Aiden's tour was over, Mommy fed me some carrots in my stroller. Well, did you know the fair is a dusty place? It makes me sneeze. And I did. But, my carrots flew out of my mouth all over the stroller!! Luckily Mommy thought it was as funny as I did.

We stayed until I fell asleep again, but this time it was Kathryn who I fell asleep on. We got home and I woke up because I wanted one more dash of liquid before sleeping all night. Mommy and I hung out again today in the morning because Grandma Karen came and played with me tonight. We played with all of my toys and she fed me my favorite carrots. I guess M & D went to dinner or something.

Today I'm going to the fair early with Mommy and then Daddy is going to pick me up. I'll play with him for a while and then go to Grandma Katy's. Mommy has important stuff to do for work at the fair so I can't hang out with her. I'm glad that the fair is over tomorrow, I miss having Mommy on a regular schedule.

Be sure to check out my photos from being at the fair. Mommy plans to take a lot of me today!