SO Cute!
Posted by: jandprowley on: January 11, 2010
Oden’s favorite adjective as of late is “SO cute!”. He likes to describe everything that looks small as cute. From his stuffed animals, to the jet airplane in the sky. It’s funny and “cute”!!
Climbing Stairs and Signing “All Done”
Posted by: jandprowley on: January 11, 2010
I’ve been working with Shai on baby signs for 2-3mths now. The only things he’s successfully picked up so far are “doggie” and “fan”, until today!! He is now signing “all done” as well 
I’m so glad he’s finally picking up on signs that are going to help him communicate! He’s been so disinterested so far I was getting worried!!
He’s also been working on his climbing skills. He is really good at following his brother onto the couch w/ the cushion on the floor next to it so he can climb it like a step. They have fun jumping on the couch together. Well, today he was all about the stairs. So I decided to spot him. He got up almost the entire flight of stairs, minus the last step. I think he was worn out by the time he got to the top. It was great to see him work so hard and want so badly to get to the top. If I hadn’t spotted him, he most def would’ve tumbled back down the steps, several times over!!
Other new and exciting things…
Pulling to standing and barely starting to cruise – 2 steps while holding on.
Also, pulling to standing and momentarily letting go and standing on his own. This literally only lasts 1-2 secs but it’s SO cool to see!
In the last wk he’s also started clapping on his own.
There’s a few more small things that I can’t recall… but will as soon as I remember!!
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Right now I desperately need a nap but am waiting for Oden to fall asleep. Shai’s asleep, just waiting on Oden. He’s been refusing naps lately tho, so we’ll see. This transitioning to no naps is no fun 
It’s hard to know if I’ve got an hr or 2 to myself and harder to decide what to do while I wait to find out…
I’m 8 wks pregnant now and extremely exhausted, nauseous, and sleepy!! More so than all the previous pregnancies. The most annoying part is the nausea. Seems like even if I eat nonstop it barely keeps things under control. In the past, as long as I ate, I was fine. This time, nope. I feel “uck” all the time!! This better be a girl! That’s all I can say!!
Mint Floss
Posted by: jandprowley on: December 30, 2009
Oden had an appt w/ a pediatric dentist for his 2nd cleaning ever. He did great, as before They sent him home w/ a new toothbrush, toothpaste, and floss. He was very excited about trying out the floss since it was the adult type – where u pull the floss out and it doesn’t come on a neon colored floss holder So we gave it a go and Oden started licking his lips and saying it tasted good. That’s when I noticed it was mint flavored. When I told him that he exclaimed, “mmm, I love mint!” It was super super cute!! Now he keeps asking to use that floss and when we’re done, he wants to keep sucking on the floss My silly boy
So Many Changes
Posted by: jandprowley on: December 26, 2009
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From day to day there seems to be new changes in my baby Shai. So many I can’t keep track of them!!
Just yesterday he said Nana for the 1st time (in addition to Mama).
He’s eating 3 solid meals a day and drinking ~30oz soy formula. I feed him the majority of his meals, but he will take a bottle from Jon and Gma.
He’s taking 2 regular naps a day, waking around 7am, napping at 9am for 1-1.5hrs, then napping at 130-2pm for 1.5-2hrs. Then bedtime is at 7pm. We are officially able to put him down drowsy but awake, sometimes smiling at me as I leave the room and say good nite and blow him a kiss. He’s sleeping thru the nite, for over a wk now. We’re mostly still giving him a dream feed at 10pm, but a cple times didn’t, but followed up w/ a 5am feeding which is his regular time to fuss before officially waking at 7am. I love his schedule and how good he is about sleeping. More so b/c I am comparing it to my preschooler who fights naps and bedtimes EVERY DAY!
He LOVES to dance. As soon as he hears music he’s rocking on all 4’s or bouncing on his bottom while sitting on his knees.
He’s getting stronger and stronger and pulling up on everything. He started on the crib and is now onto toys and furniture, so long as it’s stable. He’s conked himself falling but is learning.
He’s starting to crawl up the steps. We found him on the 1st step one evening, he was trying to reach my cell phone!! And he can crawl onto his brothers mattress which sits on the floor.
His favorite toys are those things he’s not supposed to play with. It’s unfortunate b/c I have so many great teethers and toys that are infant appropriate, but NO, he must go for Oden’s toys or other household objects that aren’t kid proof or safe!!
I’m still working on baby sign, but to no avail. He just doesn’t seem interested. But in time!!
He poops 3 x’s a day which is shameful, but it beats him being constipated like before!!
His hair is getting really long and growing over his ears. I think I’m going to take him to get his 1st hair cut this wk…
He loves to play peek-a-boo, esp in his crib. And he loves “wheels on the bus”, “itsy bitsy spider”, and “roll over”. He loves looking at himself in the mirror and seeing pics of other baby faces. Books he likes to chew on and turn the pages, but the stories, not so much, yet!
He still has seborrhea but mainly on his ankles and feet. Poor guy wants to badly to scratch at it, but I rarely let him. Only b/c his little baby nails are so sharp he really tears up his skin. So I keep him lotioned up (cetaphil and/or aquaphor) and in socks all the time. He also still has residual spots on the inside of his elbows and dry spots on his back. So we only bath him about once every 3 or 4 dys, esp in this cold weather.
I don’t think he has reflux so much anymore, but not risking it. Keeping him on soy formula. Plus the no dairy may help w/ his skin.
And the list goes on and on… my baby is growing so fast it makes me sad So I’m enjoying his cuddles while I can…
Standing, “Walking”, Dancing & Teething
Posted by: jandprowley on: December 15, 2009
It’s been a while since my last post. Shai is on the move and loving life My little man is not 10.5 mths old!!
In the last mth he cut 3 top front teeth – all at the same time over the course of Thanksgiving week! His proud Gma Rowley was here to witness it. Unfortunately he was in alot of pain and discomfort but we got thru it. He ran a low grade fever of 100F the whole time and had more snot than we knew what to do with. He was soaking his bibs on an hrly basis. It was crazy!! The runny nose made for serious congestion and bad sleep! He was so congested for so long he got an ear infection. Right now he’s on his last day of antibiotic (amoxicillin). He’s a much happier baby now that that’s over, but he’s got lots more to come!!
He also LOVES to dance. Even when he hears the slightest bit of music or beat he starts rocking on all fours or bouncing while sitting on his knees. It’s SUPER cute!!
On Dec 3rd he pulled himself to standing for the 1st time ever! Completely unassisted and in his crib. I had left him in there to play while I was getting him dressed for the day. I looked over and wouldn’t u know it, he was standing and holding the rail! He didn’t stand for long but he had the biggest grin ever! Even he was proud Since then he’s done it several more times and is now starting to do it w/ other furniture. He’s getting stronger day by day!
As for the walking… well, he’s starting to take steps when Gma P holds his hands. She’s on a mission to get him walking by the time he’s 1!! We’ll see!!
Oh, and sometime in his 9th mth, he stopped sucking his thumb. Don’t know when exactly, but Gma Rowley commented that she hadn’t seen him sucking his thumb which made me realize it! BUT he still cuddles and chews on his lovey/blankie.
I love my precious baby. I’m cuddling him as much as I can before he gets too big too!!
Walking Sister
Posted by: jandprowley on: November 11, 2009
Oden is still asking for a baby sister on a pretty regular basis. Esp when he’s sees my big old belly hanging out. He loves to pat it and ask if his baby sister is in there yet
The other day when I picked him up from preschool, he saw one of his classmate’s little sister (about 2 y.o.) waiting outside for him w/ her father. As they walked across the parking lot, Oden exclaimed, “I want a baby sister. One that walks!”
It was super cute! I told him we’ll see… I’d love one too! But in the mean time, Shai will start walking and hopefully fill that void for Oden. Can’t wait to see them walking and running around together!!
When Shai Smiles
Posted by: jandprowley on: November 11, 2009
When Shai smiles, he lights up my heart!!
He’s been SO much happier these last few days now that he is getting more to eat. He is smiling and giggling ALL the time! It is SO wonderful to see.
My favorite is when he wakes up… I walk into his room to retrieve him and he’s sitting up in his crib. Smiling up at me w/ his big wide grin. It tickles my heart so! And then he starts to flail his arms and legs in excitement. Nothing is more precious than that!!
Emotional Mama
Posted by: jandprowley on: November 11, 2009
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I’m feeling extremely emotional right now. Both boys are asleep and for some reason my heart just aches for them. I love them so much. Their innocence and their love. They are so pure in every way and I am just so thankful to have them. In the same moment that I say that I can’t help but think how lost I would be w/o them.
I think I am also sad b/c I miss my Oden. I miss cuddling him all the time. I recently told a friend, ML, who just had her 2nd child, that the hardest thing to cope w/ when I had Shai, was losing what I had when it was just me and Oden (and Daddy). Not to say I don’t cherish our life and traditions we’ve created as a family of 4, but I really miss my Oden. At least I still have our alone time during bedtime routine to share w/ him. Just the 2 of us. I love him so much and I hope I haven’t short changed him by giving him a little brother. I know it will be good in the long run, but I feel sad that he isn’t my baby and sole focus anymore…
I love my boys so so much it kills me…
Not Gaining Weight
Posted by: jandprowley on: November 9, 2009
Shai had his 9 mth well visit this past week. He weighed in at 17 lbs 3 oz and 27.5 in tall. Not bad if u didn’t consider how much he weighed at his 6 mth well visit… 16 lbs 13 oz. So he only gained 6 oz in 3 mths!! He dropped quite a bit on the percentile charts so the Dr was worried. I mentioned that my milk supply didn’t seem to be where it should be. Turns out I’ve been starving my poor little baby!! This is NOT a prob I had w/ Oden who was an insanely chunky monkey. Altho I did supplement him w/ formula starting at 10 mths since he still seemed hungry after feedings (I noticed him guzzling water as if he was starving and he did the same w/ formula when I offered it to him). Maybe my body just isn’t meant to breast feed for very long. I am disappointed that it seemed to quit sooner this time around, and I’m disappointed in myself for not realizing it myself that Shai wasn’t growing. There def were signs… he didn’t seem to be outgrowing his 6-9 mth clothes, by 9 mths!! Grouchy and always wanting boob. I should’ve known. In the few days we’ve given him formula he already feels heavier!! He’s napping significantly better and he’s SO MUCH happier!! I can actually set him down to play by himself for longer periods of time. And he’s not a total crab by the end of the day!! Oh, I feel so horrible!! Atleast I realized my milk wasn’t doing as well, but I just attributed it to my starting my period and being sick and Shai starting solids and not needing as much. I was even drinking more water and fenugreek seed tea which I believe was working. Too little too late I guess. Well, now my baby boy is on formula in addition to my milk. He’s taken to it pretty well. I started out mixing it w/ my milk and he took it more readily. Now he sees the bottle and even if it’s 100% formula he’s reaching and panting for it. Now I’m just working on figuring out how much volume he needs. I started the 1st couple days w/ 4 oz on top of my milk. He didn’t finish that amt at 1st but did by day 2. On day 3 I gave him a 6 oz bottle and he finished that, as he did today. Tomorrow I will give him 8 oz and see how much of that he drinks. It may be a matter of him adjusting to the readily available supply of milk/formula and stretching out his stomach to accommodate what his body needs and wants. Sigh… at least we are on track now. We have an appt w/ the Dr in a mth to check his weight gain. My poor baby The mom guilt is heavy right now… Oh, and more so b/c it explains why he’s been so constipated for the past 4 mths since he started solids… he wasn’t getting enuf fluids to help push things thru. Hopefully I haven’t destroyed his kidneys!! Agh!!
Independent Oden
Posted by: jandprowley on: November 3, 2009
The other day we drove past his baby sitter’s house, Ms N. He always remembers her house and always asks if we could go to her house some day. He likes to proclaim that “It’s been a really long time!” This particular time he actually told me that I could drop him off. “I can play by myself mom. I don’t need you.” I didn’t know if I should laugh or cry My boy is getting to be so big and independent. It’s a preview of future grown up Oden who won’t need Mama anymore. It kills me and I couldn’t imagine my daily life w/o him. I love him to death!!
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