Drew was baptized yesterday, and it was the most special and magical day! He smiled and did great for the actual baptism, but my favorite part of it all was the family and friends who came to help us celebrate our little man. Such a celebration!
Because it was also spring break, the Bartletts came in on Thursday night and made a long weekend of it. We had such a wonderful time enjoying the beautiful weather with them, and even got our first snow cones of the year! We made so many amazing memories this weekend, and I'll cherish them forever! On Saturday my parents and Breck came in town and also my cousin Amy, and we grilled burgers and had a fun evening. Sunday morning Zac's parents and brother, Ramsi, Vickie and Larry, and the Falcos met us at the church for the service, as well as some of our friends who also go to our church. I felt very happy and loved. I know they weren't there for me, but for Drew, but really, when people are loving and celebrating my son, as an extension of him, they are loving and celebrating me too. And it felt magical. So much joy! Sounds strange, but I'd almost compare it to a wedding. Just a really happy day. Everyone was in such a great mood and happy to be together, and the word BLESSED was used a million times. Because we are. The people close to us make our life so rich!
Monday, March 18, 2013
Friday, March 1, 2013
So this is "mom guilt?"
I think i have my first case of what they call "mom guilt." We just got home from the pediatrician. Drew has a double ear infection. :( Why the mom guilt? Because its Friday, and in hind sight he's been fussy since Monday.
-He wouldn't drink his bottles as usual, but would arch his back and fuss. It would take him 45 minutes to finish a bottle instead of his usual 15. I just thought it was reflux. I remember texting Zac Monday afternoon that he'd fought me on the last four bottles in a row, and I was exhausted from trying to get him to eat.
-He hasn't been napping or sleeping well. I just thought it was a new phase. Apparently there's something known as the four month sleep regressions, so I just assumed maybe that's what it was.
-He has been arching back his back a lot all week. All the readings say this is reflux (and we'd seen him do this some before), so we just figured it was the reflux. Although this week, he's been arching it like crazy. He would dig his heels in and almost try to flip over in his swing or sleeper or bouncer, and when you're holding him he's try to arch his back so far he could look at the ground...upside down. Guess I should've realized it was much more frequent and severe. I chalked it up to reflux.
-Drew was particularly cuddly this week. He let me hold him like a baby several times, and even fell asleep in my arms a few times. He hasn't done that in a long time. I never thought there had to be a cause or explanation for this, so I never even tried to find a reason for this great quality!
Anyways, something inside me told me to call the nurse Friday late morning. I was just sure they needed to up his reflux dosage (he's outgrown it before, and increasing it made a world of difference). The nurse told me that it sounded like it could be his ears, plus the doc wouldn't want to increase the dose without a new accurate weight, so to make an appointment. I was a little weary to take him to a doctor's office for reflux, knowing there would be flu and strep germs galore. Anyways, I made the appointment and took the little man. He weighed 13 pounds 12 ounces! I explained everything to the pedi (who has a 29 year old daughter with ulcerative colitis!!), and then he examined him. I was so shocked and instantly sad when he told me he has a double ear infection! :( he's been trying to tell me ALL! WEEK! LONG! that he didn't feel well, and I never got the message! Poor guy! At least next time I know what to look for. I'm learning as I go, and I know Drew forgives me. :) I just hate that I made him suffer longer than he needed to. Sigh...I guess this mommy guilt is a powerful thing.
***its now Saturday (the following day). I just logged on to blogger to proofread and publish this post, and I must share that I already don't feel guilty anymore. (phew!) but I do still feel sad that he's hurting. He was pretty fussy today and I know he's uncomfortable. Hopefully the meds will kick in by the morning and we will all be happier! :)
-He wouldn't drink his bottles as usual, but would arch his back and fuss. It would take him 45 minutes to finish a bottle instead of his usual 15. I just thought it was reflux. I remember texting Zac Monday afternoon that he'd fought me on the last four bottles in a row, and I was exhausted from trying to get him to eat.
-He hasn't been napping or sleeping well. I just thought it was a new phase. Apparently there's something known as the four month sleep regressions, so I just assumed maybe that's what it was.
-He has been arching back his back a lot all week. All the readings say this is reflux (and we'd seen him do this some before), so we just figured it was the reflux. Although this week, he's been arching it like crazy. He would dig his heels in and almost try to flip over in his swing or sleeper or bouncer, and when you're holding him he's try to arch his back so far he could look at the ground...upside down. Guess I should've realized it was much more frequent and severe. I chalked it up to reflux.
-Drew was particularly cuddly this week. He let me hold him like a baby several times, and even fell asleep in my arms a few times. He hasn't done that in a long time. I never thought there had to be a cause or explanation for this, so I never even tried to find a reason for this great quality!
Anyways, something inside me told me to call the nurse Friday late morning. I was just sure they needed to up his reflux dosage (he's outgrown it before, and increasing it made a world of difference). The nurse told me that it sounded like it could be his ears, plus the doc wouldn't want to increase the dose without a new accurate weight, so to make an appointment. I was a little weary to take him to a doctor's office for reflux, knowing there would be flu and strep germs galore. Anyways, I made the appointment and took the little man. He weighed 13 pounds 12 ounces! I explained everything to the pedi (who has a 29 year old daughter with ulcerative colitis!!), and then he examined him. I was so shocked and instantly sad when he told me he has a double ear infection! :( he's been trying to tell me ALL! WEEK! LONG! that he didn't feel well, and I never got the message! Poor guy! At least next time I know what to look for. I'm learning as I go, and I know Drew forgives me. :) I just hate that I made him suffer longer than he needed to. Sigh...I guess this mommy guilt is a powerful thing.
***its now Saturday (the following day). I just logged on to blogger to proofread and publish this post, and I must share that I already don't feel guilty anymore. (phew!) but I do still feel sad that he's hurting. He was pretty fussy today and I know he's uncomfortable. Hopefully the meds will kick in by the morning and we will all be happier! :)
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