Standing Tall
Monday, March 30, 2009
Loud enthusiastic grunts coming from the living room =
Hey Ma, is this thing important?
Sunday, March 29, 2009
I often leave Jude to play on the living room floor as I wash dishes, do laundry or check my email, periodically peering around the corner to check on him. Occasionally I hear a strange noise or even worse, nothing at all, this inevitably means he's into something he should not be into.
Saturday Jude discovered that the metal support on the TV Stand is removable. Fortunately, our TV is rather light and I don't think the support is all that important, nevertheless IKEA probably included it in the design for a reason.
I'll just put this back....
Puffman
Saturday, March 28, 2009
Finger Food are our new friend. Just this week Jude has discovered puffs. He like cheerios but he loves these puffs I found on sale at Kroger. He can get one in his mouth about every 4th puff attempt, generally they get stuck inside his hand or he just drops them.
Not to be confused with Duffman
Allergic Reations
Friday, March 27, 2009
So for a few months Jude has had a reoccurring light rash. After many failed attempts to change his soap and other possible irritants I think I have it narrowed down.
Yesterday I applied California Baby Super Sensitive Lotion to his back and only a few hours later he had an angry red rash all over his back and on a thumb print sized spots on his stomach. Who would have thought that a Super Sensitive Lotion would cause such havoc. I think the culprit might be coconut. Coconut allergies are very rare so it is possible there is some other irritant. So last night I gave Jude a bath and didn't use any soap or lotion and his rash is almost gone this morning.
What to do?
Sunshine on a cloudy day
Wednesday, March 25, 2009
From the people that brought us "Little Miss Sunshine"
Crawling Progress
So we're on the brink of a major milestone in Jude's life. He is sooooo close to crawling. Right now he can pretty much roll or scoot where ever he wants to go. He can also pull up to standing from sitting but he's still working on sitting from laying. Trust me, he's working very hard on that one. I think he has a baby six pack from all his baby crunches. So far he can get up on his hands and knees and rocks back and forth, then he tries to move his hands but hasn't got the moving the knees part down yet.
So Joe and I are working dilegently to baby proof the house.
Coffee-Table
DVDs
Drawers
Cabinets
Stairs
Records
Books
Electrical Cords
Trash Cans
I'm pretty certain he'll be crawling before the end of April. So watch out world baby Jude is on the move!
Teething
Saturday, March 21, 2009
Jude has two lovely little bottom teeth. He loves using them to bite things... mostly food but he will try to bit your face. I like to think he's giving kisses but I think he's really trying to eat my face. I bought him some Earth's Best Barley Teething Biscuits, which he loves because he can hold it and eat it like a cookie. I haven't tried them but they smell like Graham Crackers.
Daddy and Beers
Friday, March 20, 2009
Jude loves this spring weather, sitting outside with his daddy and trying to drink his beer... root beer that is!
Longies on a Cutie
During the early winter I complete my first pair of longies for Jude. Just now he's able to fit into them so here is a cute picture of him wearing them. Hopefully he can wear them more before he gets too big for them. They're so darn cute.
More Conversations
Conversation with Joe...
I think I'm starting to realize things are getting serious here....
me: hello
4:06 PM all done with Sabrina
4:07 PM things are still looking good... I'm measuring 42cm which is pretty big probably 9lbs
4:08 PM Joseph: wow
you been hanging out with Jillian too much.
me: she said maybe since i've been having more contractions today it should be soon
4:09 PM but most 1st time babies go about 41 weeks
so we're not too far behind
Joseph: how many weeks are we?
me: 41 tomorrow
4:10 PM i want to do something with people tonight
Joseph: ok
4:11 PM me: I've been trying to relax today... I took a nap and I think if I get out that might help things progress
| 19 minutes |
4:30 PM me: any thing you wanna do tonight?
| 20 minutes |
4:51 PM Joseph: hmm
| 9 minutes |
5:00 PM me: i love you
5:01 PM and want you to come home soon
| 7 minutes |
5:08 PM Joseph: i love you too
| 36 minutes |
5:45 PM me: are you coming home soon?
Joseph: i have one more thing to finish up
unless you're in labor
5:46 PM me: i think we might be getting closer
Joseph: do i need to leave work?
me: not urgently... just regular
Joseph: ok
me: when you're done with your stuff
Read more...
Conversations online during early labor
So I went back through Gmail today and found a few Gchat conversations I had during my early stages of labor... before I was convinced I was in actual labor.
Here's my dialogue with Andrea
9:11 AM me: morny
| 7 minutes |
9:18 AM Andrea: heeeey mama
9:20 AM me: how are you today?
9:21 AM how did the appt. go yesterday?
Andrea: good!
heartbeat was 182!
me: sweet
Andrea: and it was fun
9:22 AM so i am really relieved
me: yeah it's nice to have a professional assess the situation
Andrea: yeah
and they were all really nice
me: that's good
9:23 AM Andrea: my only concern is that they don't want you to go past 1 week overdue...but like Jerry said, just because they say that doesn't mean I have to get induced
i mean i don't have to show up
me: yeah... I'll be a week over tomorrow
it's completely normal to go at least 2 weeks over
Andrea: right
me: there's nothing wrong with it
Andrea: i thought she would say 2 weeks
she started talking about meconium
9:24 AM I'm gonna ask the other Doctors about it when I see them
there are 3 and I will see them all 2 times each and then I can pick my fave
for the rest
me: yeah there are alot of risks for alot of things but you have to trust that God knows what he's doing... obviously the baby isn't coming out because he/she isn't ready
9:25 AM that's what i keep telling myself
Andrea: exactyl
9:26 AM me: so when is your next appt? a month?
9:27 AM Andrea: yeah July 28th
I'll be 13 weeks
me: cool
my midwife is coming today
Andrea: awesome - what time?
me: i was hoping it would be a postpartum visit but it doesn't look like it
3:30
9:28 AM Andrea: maybe she'll get there just in time for you to start pushing
how are you feeling?
me: haha
i'm ok... pretty much everyday I've been having contractions but they don't last
9:29 AM Andrea: that sucks
me: yes
9:30 AM Andrea: so what is today's reward?
me: dunno
i haven't picked one yet
9:31 AM any ideas?
9:34 AM Andrea: hmm...well I'll be eating out for lunch today..but probably close by
so you're welcome to join me if you feel like driving
9:35 AM me: cool
where are you going?
Andrea: I don't know...I have been really wanting chinese food
9:36 AM there's also the easy stuff
chick-fil-a, wendy's
etc
9:37 AM me: cool
i'm not really thinking about lunch yet since I just ate breakfast
Andrea: oh i'm always thinking about lunch haha
more because of the break in my work day
than actual food
me: yeah
| 23 minutes |
10:01 AM me: there's a new movie, War, Inc that looks kind of funny
Andrea: cool - i haven't heard of it
10:02 AM me: yeah i just saw a trailer and it's a satire on war
with john cusack
10:03 AM and a bunch of other great actors
10:04 AM Andrea: nice
10:05 AM i like john cusak
10:06 AM me: me too
and indy films
10:10 AM Andrea: yes
| 5 minutes |
10:16 AM Andrea: i am on a conference call
10:18 AM me: fun
10:21 AM Andrea: oh yes
10:22 AM me: btw the new coldplay album is great
additionally "get smart" is very funny
10:24 AM Andrea: ohh good to know
| 8 minutes |
10:33 AM Andrea: i would like to take a nap
| 16 minutes |
10:50 AM me: i just took a shower
Andrea: nice
10:51 AM me: i've been having quite a few contractions this morning but I'm not holding my breath
Andrea: oooh
you should
jk
me: haha
10:52 AM just trying to get my regular stuff done
Andrea: have you been timing them?
me: i was for a bit but i lost track while i was in the shower and getting dressed
they weren't that consistent before
10:53 AM Andrea: well let's hope they get consistent!
today is my niece's bday
10:54 AM me: cool
Andrea: so do it for her
me: i'll see what i can do
Andrea: thanks
10:56 AM what should i have for lunch
i am leaning toward chickfila
10:58 AM me: dunno
11:01 AM Andrea: yeah
11:02 AM this is why i bring my lunch...so i don't have to think
me: yes it is difficult
Andrea: yes
| 29 minutes |
11:32 AM Andrea: ok I am off to forage
be back soon
feel free to go into labor whilst i'm away
| 6 minutes |
11:38 AM me: k
| 21 minutes |
11:59 AM Andrea: wendy's it is
12:00 PM me: fun
Things that can RUIN a name
Friday, March 13, 2009
So today I was reading an online forum and I saw the name Jonas and thought to myself... that's kind of a cool name. Maybe I should add it to my list of names to consider in the future. Then I decided to look up what it meant.... and I immediately knew it wasn't for us. The meaning is fine, it means Dove, but when googled it yielded a crap load of Jonas Brothers stuff. Enough said.
The only famous reference I could originally thing of was the Weezer song. I guess we shouldn't consider anymore song titles for names anyway.
So that led me to the SSN site to see where Jude ranks in US popularity. It's nice to be somewhere in the middle I think.
297th
Where do your childrens name rank?
Big Organic Eater
Wednesday, March 11, 2009
Today we submitted 3 pictures of Jude enjoying solid foods into the Whole Foods Baby's Favorite Food Contest.
Jude loves food... he likes feeding himself although when he uses the spoon (which he enjoys doing) he usually puts the wrong end in his mouth.
Morrissey the angsty cupid
Tuesday, March 10, 2009
Before our first date we knew it was meant to be... we were both nerdy Morrissey fans. So this past weekend Joe and I made a trip to Myrtle Beach to see Morrissey at the House of Blues. It was a good show although it was short most likely due to Morrissey's current illness. Assuming he is feeling better we plan on seeing him again tomorrow night at the DPAC!
Something Old
Something New
Sleep
Jude is now 8 months old and I guess I just kind of assumed that 8 month old babies slept through the night... haha little did I know some babies don't "sleep through the night" until they are almost 2 years old. And "sleeping through the night" simply means baby sleeps 5 straight hours.
I think his sleep patterns are pretty close to normal, although I wish it was longer overall I think we have it pretty good. Most nights he "sleeps through the night" and then some. He naps wonderfully, 2 naps a day usually ranging between 1-2 hours each. He sleeps most of the time in his crib, in his room but at some point during the night he ends up in the bed with us. We don't mind unless I fall asleep on my arm like I did last night.
I've been reading, The No Cry Sleep Solution by Elizabeth Pantley and I think it's a must read for all moms or moms-to-be. I think we've made great success within the past week already!
It's amazing how a little more sleep can positively effect your attitude during the day. It's also amazing how beautiful weather effects my attitude.
Sleep on baby Jude, Sleep on!
A few updates from this past month
Monday, March 9, 2009
I know, I know... I've been meaning to update this blog with all the exciting events of our life but with Joe's new venture into professional blogging my blogging time has been limited. Plus I'm just to lazy to upload pictures and I think blogs without pictures are kind of boring... unless they contain some juicy gossip!
Let's start with Valentines Day. Joe and I took Jude for a walk to the Peace Street Pharmacy and Soda fountain where we ate grilled cheese and milkshakes. Then Joe slaved away in the kitchen for 4+ hours making me a delicious Cuban dinner. Papa Rellenas, beans and rice. Then he gave me 4 bags of red hot hearts... my fav!
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