When I change his diaper he kicks his leg over and over. It's usually just his right leg but sometimes the left leg gets in there on the action. It's like he's marching to a beat only he can hear.
When he nurses he's started kneading me. But the first time he did it he was just grabbing one of my fat rolls. It was pretty funny.
When he starts on the second side he often smashes his face into my boob over and over again like he can't find the nipple even though it ends up in his mouth on 3 out of 5 smashes.
When I kiss his cheeks he looks surprised for a couple seconds and then he smiles. Sometimes he grunts too so it sounds like a little laugh.
Yesterday I had him sitting up in the corner of the couch while I went to the dining room. Then I heard Kaida saying "Hi! Hi!" so I went to check on them. She was sitting on the couch next to him holding his hand and saying hi to him. It was adorable. But, of course, when I got the camera out she jumped up to ham for the camera.
She has started picking up words so fast it's a little scary. Today she learned doctor and teacher before nap time. The other day it was heart and all-righty by breakfast time.
Yesterday I told JR that in two weeks she's going to come up to us and say "Mama, Dada, do you remember the day you brought Colin home? I threw up that morning." Or something equally surprising.
Because she remembers things too. Mom was here this weekend with Aunt B. and when Mom came out of the shower Kaida went over to the stairs 'cause she remembered that she would go upstairs with her after her shower 7 weeks ago.
Yesterday we went out to play for a little while. We talked to Lois from next door for a little bit and then we walked to Lucas' house next door/around the corner where she played with all of his toys. He can't walk or talk yet or I'm sure he would have had a little more to say about her hostile takeover.
Wednesday, March 14, 2012
Tuesday, March 6, 2012
Colin went to the Doctor last week for his 1 month check up. He weighed 10 pounds 1.5 ounces and was 22.5 inches long. He seems to be around the 50th percentile for everything, which makes sense 'cause he looks like a normal chubby baby.
When Dr. Kovatch came in I mentioned how I got to leave "The Screamer" at home this time. He definitely remembered her and was visibly relieved that she wasn't there. He thinks it's her age and when she gets closer to two she'll be a little better about it. Here's hoping!
As we talked he compared the two of them a couple times, like the color of their hair and stuff like that. I guess it's good, in a sense, to have a child who behaves horribly, 'cause we're definitely memorable now.
I mentioned his dry skin and the Dr. thinks it's just because it's winter. He suggested Eucerin and then remembered that he had some samples (he loves to give us samples), so he brought an entire box of tiny tubes of lotion. He's so nice, and quirky. The hygienist who recommended him to begin with is right, Mr. Rogers on speed.
As for me the last couple weeks have been a little rough. On the Edinburgh Post Partum Depression scale I keep scoring at the low end of the range where I should seek further treatment.
The Baby Blue Prints nurse called and after she asked me the questions she said it's hard to discern between sleep deprivation and depression.
While we were still at the hospital someone came by to ask if I would be willing to have someone contact me for a research study on Post Partum Depression. I said yes and so someone from the study called and after the questions she said that my score was just high enough that they would come conduct a home visit. So she came a week later and asked me a lot more questions. But my score was low enough that they wouldn't ask me to be in the treatment part of the study. She suggested exercise, putting Kaida in daycare, and psychotherapy.
Then I took it again at the pediatrician. Dr. Kovatch noticed it was high but he didn't seem worried. He said "It'll get better."
Some days I feel fine. And it's usually for several days in a row. Then I'll have a day or two where I feel overwhelmed, unmotivated, or sad. And it really doesn't take much to make me cry. It's kind of like how I feel the week or two after the baby is born except I don't seem to swing from high to low as quickly or drastically and I don't have the anxiety I had after Kaida was born.
I thought maybe it was related to how much sleep I get but I can get lots (in relative terms) of sleep at night and have a bad day the next day. So it's not a direct correlation. But I'm definitely not getting as much sleep as I did after Kaida was born.
So far it seems better when I'm around people. Not random people, like at the store, but people I know.
I'll talk to the midwife at my appointment this week but I don't think I expect anything different from what I've already been told.
We went to birthday party for the store Mother's Boutique and a photographer was there to take some pictures. This is a cute one of Kaida and Colin together.
When Dr. Kovatch came in I mentioned how I got to leave "The Screamer" at home this time. He definitely remembered her and was visibly relieved that she wasn't there. He thinks it's her age and when she gets closer to two she'll be a little better about it. Here's hoping!
As we talked he compared the two of them a couple times, like the color of their hair and stuff like that. I guess it's good, in a sense, to have a child who behaves horribly, 'cause we're definitely memorable now.
I mentioned his dry skin and the Dr. thinks it's just because it's winter. He suggested Eucerin and then remembered that he had some samples (he loves to give us samples), so he brought an entire box of tiny tubes of lotion. He's so nice, and quirky. The hygienist who recommended him to begin with is right, Mr. Rogers on speed.
As for me the last couple weeks have been a little rough. On the Edinburgh Post Partum Depression scale I keep scoring at the low end of the range where I should seek further treatment.
The Baby Blue Prints nurse called and after she asked me the questions she said it's hard to discern between sleep deprivation and depression.
While we were still at the hospital someone came by to ask if I would be willing to have someone contact me for a research study on Post Partum Depression. I said yes and so someone from the study called and after the questions she said that my score was just high enough that they would come conduct a home visit. So she came a week later and asked me a lot more questions. But my score was low enough that they wouldn't ask me to be in the treatment part of the study. She suggested exercise, putting Kaida in daycare, and psychotherapy.
Then I took it again at the pediatrician. Dr. Kovatch noticed it was high but he didn't seem worried. He said "It'll get better."
Some days I feel fine. And it's usually for several days in a row. Then I'll have a day or two where I feel overwhelmed, unmotivated, or sad. And it really doesn't take much to make me cry. It's kind of like how I feel the week or two after the baby is born except I don't seem to swing from high to low as quickly or drastically and I don't have the anxiety I had after Kaida was born.
I thought maybe it was related to how much sleep I get but I can get lots (in relative terms) of sleep at night and have a bad day the next day. So it's not a direct correlation. But I'm definitely not getting as much sleep as I did after Kaida was born.
So far it seems better when I'm around people. Not random people, like at the store, but people I know.
I'll talk to the midwife at my appointment this week but I don't think I expect anything different from what I've already been told.
We went to birthday party for the store Mother's Boutique and a photographer was there to take some pictures. This is a cute one of Kaida and Colin together.
Friday, March 2, 2012
It's a learning experience.
In my 5 weeks as a mother of two I've learned a few things.
Like, no matter who I'm talking to, when I tell them that Kaida and Colin are 17 months apart they tell me about their sister, daughter, niece, neighbor, cousin, or best friend whose children are also 17 months (+ or - a month) apart. It's kind of like they're saying "Hey! I know someone who is just as crazy as you are!"
Also, it's never too early to start dinner. If you think, "Hmm, seems like everything is calm for the moment", you should start dinner. Because when it's time to actually start dinner there will be two diapers to change, a baby that needs to nurse, some sort of incident involving a snack cup or juice, and/or a complete metldown/screaming fit.
And, finally, that going to the grocery store all by yourself (which used to be my most despised chore) isn't all that bad. In fact it's sort of enjoyable. And fast!
Like, no matter who I'm talking to, when I tell them that Kaida and Colin are 17 months apart they tell me about their sister, daughter, niece, neighbor, cousin, or best friend whose children are also 17 months (+ or - a month) apart. It's kind of like they're saying "Hey! I know someone who is just as crazy as you are!"
Also, it's never too early to start dinner. If you think, "Hmm, seems like everything is calm for the moment", you should start dinner. Because when it's time to actually start dinner there will be two diapers to change, a baby that needs to nurse, some sort of incident involving a snack cup or juice, and/or a complete metldown/screaming fit.
And, finally, that going to the grocery store all by yourself (which used to be my most despised chore) isn't all that bad. In fact it's sort of enjoyable. And fast!
Saturday, February 25, 2012
Thursday, February 23, 2012
Dr. Visits
We've had a couple Dr. appointments in the last few weeks. Everyone seems to be growing in leaps and bounds!
At Colin's 3 day apt. he was 6lbs 11 oz. so almost back up to his birth weight.
Next he had a 2 week appointment. At that one he weighed in at 7 lbs 15.5 Oz.
I can't remember his lengths from either of those appointments though. I think they got a length shorter than the hospital at the first visit. And then at his two week Dr. Kovatch said that he had grown a half inch. But I don't know if that was a half inch bigger than the hospital measurement or the office measurement. So maybe there were no changes in length at all. They haven't given me a print out for him, and with trying to keep track of her at the same time I forget to ask.
Kaida's 18 month appointment was yesterday. She was 32 inches tall, 22 pounds 8 ounces, and her head was 48 cm.
So her percentiles were 60th for height, 22 for weight, and 93 for head. She still has a giant noggin but her weight is starting to catch up. He said in their second year they usually gain about 4 pounds and she's already gained half of that so she's right on track.
He asked if she was eating more varieities of food now to explain the big change in percentiles. And I said no, she's always eaten a large variety but now she's just eating more. I told him how she'll bring me snacks from her drawer when she wants something and he thought that was great.
Her soft spot is closed and her lungs are clearly fine. She demonstrated that by screaming the entire time he was in the room with us.
Her next appointment will be when she turns two. It's so far out we couldn't even schedule it yet.
Colin will be 5 weeks next week and that's when we're going to have his 1 month appointment. I'm interested to see his growth again since he's already in the 3 month clothes.
At Colin's 3 day apt. he was 6lbs 11 oz. so almost back up to his birth weight.
Next he had a 2 week appointment. At that one he weighed in at 7 lbs 15.5 Oz.
I can't remember his lengths from either of those appointments though. I think they got a length shorter than the hospital at the first visit. And then at his two week Dr. Kovatch said that he had grown a half inch. But I don't know if that was a half inch bigger than the hospital measurement or the office measurement. So maybe there were no changes in length at all. They haven't given me a print out for him, and with trying to keep track of her at the same time I forget to ask.
Kaida's 18 month appointment was yesterday. She was 32 inches tall, 22 pounds 8 ounces, and her head was 48 cm.
So her percentiles were 60th for height, 22 for weight, and 93 for head. She still has a giant noggin but her weight is starting to catch up. He said in their second year they usually gain about 4 pounds and she's already gained half of that so she's right on track.
He asked if she was eating more varieities of food now to explain the big change in percentiles. And I said no, she's always eaten a large variety but now she's just eating more. I told him how she'll bring me snacks from her drawer when she wants something and he thought that was great.
Her soft spot is closed and her lungs are clearly fine. She demonstrated that by screaming the entire time he was in the room with us.
Her next appointment will be when she turns two. It's so far out we couldn't even schedule it yet.
Colin will be 5 weeks next week and that's when we're going to have his 1 month appointment. I'm interested to see his growth again since he's already in the 3 month clothes.
Saturday, February 11, 2012
Pretty Hospital Pictures
When Kaida was born this lame photographer came around with a camera mounted onto a bassinet and took really bad pictures of her. I mean seriously, how do you even take a bad picture of one of the prettiest babies in the world?
Needless to say we did not purchase any.
This time a different company did the pictures. A real photographer came in with a real camera. She was very good at getting him calm and the pictures came out lovely.
The company is Bella Baby Photography and this time we decided to buy some.
Here are a few of the pictures she took.
We used the blanket and hat that JR's mom knitted, and it looks gorgeous!
Needless to say we did not purchase any.
This time a different company did the pictures. A real photographer came in with a real camera. She was very good at getting him calm and the pictures came out lovely.
The company is Bella Baby Photography and this time we decided to buy some.
Here are a few of the pictures she took.
We used the blanket and hat that JR's mom knitted, and it looks gorgeous!
Friday, February 10, 2012
Colin Pictures
Colin
Colin and Mommy
Colin and Daddy
Kaida meets Colin
Kaida holds Colin. She brought baby to him and covered him up. She's a very good big sister.
Kisses
Colin meets the Delaneys
Colin meets the Hagys
Colin's second cloth diaper. We had to change the first one so fast we never got a picture of it.
1 week old.
I had to go to the grocery store so he got his first bottle while I was out.
Kaida brought all her babies to sit with Colin in the Boppy
2 weeks old.
Family of four
Colin and Mommy
Colin and Daddy
Kaida meets Colin
Kaida holds Colin. She brought baby to him and covered him up. She's a very good big sister.
Kisses
Colin meets the Delaneys
Colin meets the Hagys
Colin's second cloth diaper. We had to change the first one so fast we never got a picture of it.
1 week old.
I had to go to the grocery store so he got his first bottle while I was out.
Kaida brought all her babies to sit with Colin in the Boppy
2 weeks old.
Family of four
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