Thursday, March 29, 2012
Done Nursing?
I think Patrick and I may be done nursing. Yesterday he only nursed for about 5 minutes before wanting down. Today, he didn't want to nurse at all. We nursed for 14.5 months, so I'm not to upset by his being done nursing. My goal was to make it to a year without having to use formula and we did that so i am happy. He transitioned well from nursing to a sippy cup at lunch and dinner, so I shouldn't be to surprised that he wants to go to a sippy cup at breakfast as well.
Saturday, March 17, 2012
Thursday, March 15, 2012
Terrible Ones?
I thought that the temper fits weren't supposed to start until 2. Terrible Two's right. Evidently, Patrick has decided to get ahead start on the temper fits. He has started to wail and cry when ever I take something away he isn't suppose to have. He will even hold his breath while crying and turn all blue. Pretty soon he's going to hold his breath so long that he will pass out. He will also do this if he can't have his way. He wanted to go outside this morning but I locked the porch door so he couldn't. You would have though I was trying to hurt him. I'm not ready for this.
Monday, March 12, 2012
ER Visit
Well, we made it almost 14 months before taking Patrick to the Emergency Room.
Patrick has recently learned how to remove the battery covers on some of the remotes. This has resulted in my finding him holding the batteries in his hands and sometimes finding him sucking on one of the batteries. I've been trying to break him of this and try to keep the remotes on the counter where it is less likely that he can get a hold of them.
This afternoon after nap Patrick was playing in the living room when he started to fuss and cry. I picked him up and calmed his down, changed his diaper, and set him down to play. It was at this point that I noticed the remote on the floor without the batteries. I could only find one of the batteries not matter how much I looked. My only thought after 15 minutes of looking for the battery was, What if Patrick swallowed it? He has had batteries in his mouth before.
To the ER for an x-ray. An hour later the x-ray showed nothing. We are home now but I still can't find that other battery. At least I know it isn't in Patrick.
Patrick has recently learned how to remove the battery covers on some of the remotes. This has resulted in my finding him holding the batteries in his hands and sometimes finding him sucking on one of the batteries. I've been trying to break him of this and try to keep the remotes on the counter where it is less likely that he can get a hold of them.
This afternoon after nap Patrick was playing in the living room when he started to fuss and cry. I picked him up and calmed his down, changed his diaper, and set him down to play. It was at this point that I noticed the remote on the floor without the batteries. I could only find one of the batteries not matter how much I looked. My only thought after 15 minutes of looking for the battery was, What if Patrick swallowed it? He has had batteries in his mouth before.
To the ER for an x-ray. An hour later the x-ray showed nothing. We are home now but I still can't find that other battery. At least I know it isn't in Patrick.
Friday, March 9, 2012
Five Question Friday
1. Are you looking forward to the time change this weekend?
NO, NO, NO! Patrick will be a bear I'm sure. I'm always dragging as well and that just makes for two cranky people and not a good time.
The only positive thing is that we are going out to lunch with some good friends.
2. Are you getting the new iPad/would you want a iPad?
No, we have an iPad now and don't see the need to get a new one when ours works just fine.
3. If money was not a problem, what is the one thing you would splurge on?
Vacations!!! I love to travel and can't wait to visit and explore different places. The top places to visit as soon as I can are Ireland, Netherlands, Germany, Norway, France (again), Austria, and Turkey (Istanbul).
4. How did you and the Mr. (or Mrs.) meet?
We meet at a New Years Eve party. I was friends with his sister-in-law and brother. I was hesitant to meet him since I knew his brother wanted us to meet and get together.
5. Summer is right around the corner. Bikini or one-piece?
One-piece always and forever. I've never been that confident, mostly because I have a hard time finding a bikini that would support and cover my massive assets. Now, I don't think people would enjoy seeing my stretch marks. Although that might be a good deterrent to a teenage girl to see what a baby can do to your body.
NO, NO, NO! Patrick will be a bear I'm sure. I'm always dragging as well and that just makes for two cranky people and not a good time.
The only positive thing is that we are going out to lunch with some good friends.
2. Are you getting the new iPad/would you want a iPad?
No, we have an iPad now and don't see the need to get a new one when ours works just fine.
3. If money was not a problem, what is the one thing you would splurge on?
Vacations!!! I love to travel and can't wait to visit and explore different places. The top places to visit as soon as I can are Ireland, Netherlands, Germany, Norway, France (again), Austria, and Turkey (Istanbul).
4. How did you and the Mr. (or Mrs.) meet?
We meet at a New Years Eve party. I was friends with his sister-in-law and brother. I was hesitant to meet him since I knew his brother wanted us to meet and get together.
5. Summer is right around the corner. Bikini or one-piece?
One-piece always and forever. I've never been that confident, mostly because I have a hard time finding a bikini that would support and cover my massive assets. Now, I don't think people would enjoy seeing my stretch marks. Although that might be a good deterrent to a teenage girl to see what a baby can do to your body.
Sunday, March 4, 2012
Getting Crunchy??
CRUNCHY: Adjective. Used to describe persons who have adjusted or altered their lifestyle for environmental reasons. Crunchy persons tend to be politically strongly left-leaning and may be additionally but not exclusively categorized as vegetarians, vegans, eco-tarians, conservationists, environmentalists, neo-hippies, tree huggers, nature enthusiasts, etc.
Okay, maybe I don't quite fit the description above of someone who is crunchy. Although I do use cloth shopping bags. When it comes to motherhood and parenting being crunchy means you may have a med-free home birth, cloth diaper, exclusively breastfeed, babywear, co-sleep, make your own baby food, and the like. As I read this list I realized I've done or am doing three (fourish) of the six things listed. Does that mean I'm only half crunchy? I've even been considering some of the other things listed with the next baby (babywearing, maybe).
While many people who are crunchy do these things for environmental reasons, I'm a little more selfish. I cloth diaper, breast feed, and made my own baby food for financial reasons; they are all cheaper than the alternative. I've also recently decided to start using cloth wipes. While wipes don't cost much it's still a way to save money since Michael and I are planning on having two or three more children besides Patrick. It won't cost anymore to wash since you toss them in with the diapers.
I'm not sold on co-sleeping in the way most people think of co-sleeping; baby in the bed with us. I tried it once and didn't sleep well at all. Michael moves around way to much at night for me to be comfortable with this. I do have a bassinet that I used with Patrick so he was right beside the bed (some consider this co-sleeping). I will do that again for sure. As for the babywearing, Patrick didn't like the sling. He preferred to be on the floor so he could move around or in his bouncy horse. I may try something else with the next baby. I've heard good things about Boba Baby Wrap Carrier, so I may try that.
Okay, maybe I don't quite fit the description above of someone who is crunchy. Although I do use cloth shopping bags. When it comes to motherhood and parenting being crunchy means you may have a med-free home birth, cloth diaper, exclusively breastfeed, babywear, co-sleep, make your own baby food, and the like. As I read this list I realized I've done or am doing three (fourish) of the six things listed. Does that mean I'm only half crunchy? I've even been considering some of the other things listed with the next baby (babywearing, maybe).
While many people who are crunchy do these things for environmental reasons, I'm a little more selfish. I cloth diaper, breast feed, and made my own baby food for financial reasons; they are all cheaper than the alternative. I've also recently decided to start using cloth wipes. While wipes don't cost much it's still a way to save money since Michael and I are planning on having two or three more children besides Patrick. It won't cost anymore to wash since you toss them in with the diapers.
I'm not sold on co-sleeping in the way most people think of co-sleeping; baby in the bed with us. I tried it once and didn't sleep well at all. Michael moves around way to much at night for me to be comfortable with this. I do have a bassinet that I used with Patrick so he was right beside the bed (some consider this co-sleeping). I will do that again for sure. As for the babywearing, Patrick didn't like the sling. He preferred to be on the floor so he could move around or in his bouncy horse. I may try something else with the next baby. I've heard good things about Boba Baby Wrap Carrier, so I may try that.
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