So. Tired. Of. Being. Sick. I am on week three of sickness and I am ready for some healing. With that being said, the last week and a half have been completely filled with blessings and wonderful times. As I mentioned in my last post, William and I went back to Plano with my mother-in-law Sunday before last. My mother, father and sisters took over caring for William and me until Wednesday. It was a wonderful time. It was nice to have someone to take care of William so that I could actually get sleep for the first time in over 4 months. I felt like I was living at home again. It was such a special and precious time for me. I won't forget it. My family dotes over William. I suppose he is a likable fellow, but I may be a bit biased.
Thursday we had my family's Christmas at my parents' house. We hung out during the day, had dinner at Fogo De Chao and then went back and opened presents. William got clothing, a Noah's Ark bath set, blocks, and many other toys he will love for years to come. I wish I could detail everything that happened, but my words would never do it justice. It was perfect. I wouldn't have changed a thing.
Friday through Sunday were spent with Francis's family. It was also a wonderful time. Abby and William got to know each other a little. At one point William army crawled over to Abby's foot and started chewing on her sock and foot. Abby (who was sitting) looked over at William and took a mallet from a xylophone and started tapping/rubbing it on William's head. They were both quite content to carry on like this until Chris and I separated them. They are already fast friends.
We gave William his first solid food on Friday: rice cereal. He was very excited. He eats so well and fusses at you if you take too long between bites. He's had a small bowl each day. I think it is helping his hunger. He was more than ready for this. I am so glad he took to it so quickly!
Saturday, we all went to the Christmas Eve service at Parkway Hills. Francis and his dad did the lights. Then we came back and made a wonderful beef roast with all the trimmings. After we put the kiddos to sleep, The "adults" (of which I am one now, wow...) opened presents. I could not have felt more blessed. Christmas morning, William and Abby opened presents. William got a ton of other toys including a push walker, tool set, car set, and a ball roller. He also got more clothes! Through all of this, we remembered the reason for this season: Our Lord and Savior, Jesus. We are so grateful for all he has given us. We are so blessed!
Christmas night Francis and I were able to go out on date while his parents watched William. It was a special night as we went to Studio Movie Grill and saw Sherlock Holmes 2. I go no sleep that night from coughing though and ended up going to the doctor the next morning. I have an ear infection and am on antibiotics. I haven't been able to hear out of one ear for a week and a half. I am hoping that will change soon. After lunch and after a grueling 5 hours, we made it home on Monday. I wouldn't have traded any of the time I had. I wish William would be able to remember it, but I know he will at least have the pictures we took.
Merry Christmas everyone. And a Happy (and healthy) New Year!
UPDATE: I just looked in William's mouth and I can see a tooth! It is just barely peeking out but it is there!!! That's so crazy!
Wednesday, December 28, 2011
Monday, December 19, 2011
December 19th, 2011
A very rough week. William and I have both been very sick. After our Wellness Checkup, William started being extremely congested and coughing. Then he wouldn't eat. Then when he did eat, he projectile vomitted it all over me, himself and the floor twice. I took him to the doctor and she said he had a virus...no fun. My throat was already sore and as the week went on, I became weaker and more asthmatic. I almost passed out in Walmart trying to return a humidifier. William wanted to be held all the time and my muscles were so weak and sore that holding him was not really an option. The result is that we both spent a lot of time crying. William couldn't sleep so for three nights I didn't get more than an hour of sleep at a time. Plus all the good stuff from my immune system was going straight to my little boy. When I thought things couldn't get any worse, William got an eye infection and we almost had to go to the doctor for a third time this week. Thankfully I called William's doctor, and she sent a perscription to the phramacy for the infection. She is aweome!
Friday evening, my wonderful mother-in-law (an angel on earth, I tell you!) drove up to Austin to take care of William and me for the weekend so Francis could go to work and Christmas shop without worrying about us. I finally got a little rest and started feeling a bit better. By Sunday William was healed except for a nagging cough that mainly happens when he sleeps. My mother-in-law kindly offered to drive us back to Plano with her, an offer that I quickly accepted. So Sunday, we traveled back and I gave my mother "the best Christmas surprise" by showing up at her house unannounced. I called the house when I got into town, but only Christian was home. So I went over and waited for everyone else to come back. Dani came in first from the garage, saw Christian holding William on the couch, squealed and then came around the corner and hugged me where I was hiding. My dad came in next, looked around and then went back outside with a confused look on his face. He then looked at my mom with a "guilty" smile and said " you have a surprise waiting for you inside." My mom came in and her face lit up. Christian said, "I found him. Can I keep him?" My mom scooped up William and gave hugs all around. It's always fun to come back.
My mom helped watch William last night so I could get a few extra house of sleep. I am still so stopped up that it is hard to lay down for very long. I did get some rest though and I think it is helping. I am now going to try to nap again before William wakes up. Thanks you for everyone who has been helping me get through this (including my mother-in-law, mother, sisters, dad and my amazing husband Francis). I am praying I will be better by Christmas. I am really hoping to be better by tomorrow so I can see my niece Abby and Cyndy after they arrive. Please pray for me, but also for Francis because he was beginning to get sick when we left on Sunday. I hope he gets over it VERY quickly.
Nap time!
Friday evening, my wonderful mother-in-law (an angel on earth, I tell you!) drove up to Austin to take care of William and me for the weekend so Francis could go to work and Christmas shop without worrying about us. I finally got a little rest and started feeling a bit better. By Sunday William was healed except for a nagging cough that mainly happens when he sleeps. My mother-in-law kindly offered to drive us back to Plano with her, an offer that I quickly accepted. So Sunday, we traveled back and I gave my mother "the best Christmas surprise" by showing up at her house unannounced. I called the house when I got into town, but only Christian was home. So I went over and waited for everyone else to come back. Dani came in first from the garage, saw Christian holding William on the couch, squealed and then came around the corner and hugged me where I was hiding. My dad came in next, looked around and then went back outside with a confused look on his face. He then looked at my mom with a "guilty" smile and said " you have a surprise waiting for you inside." My mom came in and her face lit up. Christian said, "I found him. Can I keep him?" My mom scooped up William and gave hugs all around. It's always fun to come back.
My mom helped watch William last night so I could get a few extra house of sleep. I am still so stopped up that it is hard to lay down for very long. I did get some rest though and I think it is helping. I am now going to try to nap again before William wakes up. Thanks you for everyone who has been helping me get through this (including my mother-in-law, mother, sisters, dad and my amazing husband Francis). I am praying I will be better by Christmas. I am really hoping to be better by tomorrow so I can see my niece Abby and Cyndy after they arrive. Please pray for me, but also for Francis because he was beginning to get sick when we left on Sunday. I hope he gets over it VERY quickly.
Nap time!
Wednesday, December 14, 2011
December 14, 2011
So I am a little late this week, but it's been busy. I finished Christmas shopping last Thursday. I also sent out Christmas cards. So glad to have that off my list. It gives me more time to focus on the real reason for Christmas. It seems way more real this year. Hearing "Mary did you know?" while holding William makes me tear up. My mom told me she cried every time she heard "Away in a Manger" the year I was born because Jesus had no crib. There is something about holding someone so small. Makes you appreciate the sacrifice that was made.
My grandparents came by on Saturday to drop off our presents. We got to have lunch with them. William smiled up a storm at Mom and Pop. I am so glad they were able to enjoy him!
William had his 4 month check up on Monday. I didn't like the way the nurse measured him. She didn't pull him straight when she measured his length so he was only 26 1/2 inches. He was mid kick when she did it. Then he pushed up off the scale with his feet on the counter when she did the weight. She marked it at 16.3 lbs. He topped off at at least 17 lbs. I started to say something, but William was super mad. I think she was just trying to be quick...Then she measured his head two different times because she thought the first measurement was too big. It was still 44 1/2 cm. Sigh. Those measurements still put him in the 80th percentile in both length and weight. The head is still over 100. I hate to think what percentile he really is given accurate measurements.The doctor said he is doing great. She said he "talks" like a 6 month old. Then she kept calling him a six month old and having to correct herself. It was funny.
William has been stopped up lately. The doctor did not seemed concerned about it, but since our visit, it has gotten worse for both me and him. I have a sore throat from the drainage. A few minutes ago, William choked on snot and threw up all over himself, the floor, blankets and me. Now he is sleeping. I am trying to decide if I should take him back to the doctor...He has no fever and he seems very happy so I just don't know. We shall see.
---UPDATE---
William has his first virus. It's killing me. After he threw up a second time, I took him to the doctor. He has a low fever. Praise Jesus that his lungs are 100% clear. Bad news is that I have it too and it could take up to 10 days to clear. I don't want us to be sick for Christmas. William is being a trooper. In between crying from pain and coughing, he is laughing and talking. He laughed hysterically when the nurse took his temp rectally. It gives me hope he might heal quickly. Until then we will be coughing, crying and (hopefully) laughing together. I certainly feel his pain.
P.S. William was still pushing up on the counter when they weighed him this time, but he miraculously gained 4 ounces when he hasn't eaten all day. Funny how that happens...
My grandparents came by on Saturday to drop off our presents. We got to have lunch with them. William smiled up a storm at Mom and Pop. I am so glad they were able to enjoy him!
William had his 4 month check up on Monday. I didn't like the way the nurse measured him. She didn't pull him straight when she measured his length so he was only 26 1/2 inches. He was mid kick when she did it. Then he pushed up off the scale with his feet on the counter when she did the weight. She marked it at 16.3 lbs. He topped off at at least 17 lbs. I started to say something, but William was super mad. I think she was just trying to be quick...Then she measured his head two different times because she thought the first measurement was too big. It was still 44 1/2 cm. Sigh. Those measurements still put him in the 80th percentile in both length and weight. The head is still over 100. I hate to think what percentile he really is given accurate measurements.The doctor said he is doing great. She said he "talks" like a 6 month old. Then she kept calling him a six month old and having to correct herself. It was funny.
William has been stopped up lately. The doctor did not seemed concerned about it, but since our visit, it has gotten worse for both me and him. I have a sore throat from the drainage. A few minutes ago, William choked on snot and threw up all over himself, the floor, blankets and me. Now he is sleeping. I am trying to decide if I should take him back to the doctor...He has no fever and he seems very happy so I just don't know. We shall see.
---UPDATE---
William has his first virus. It's killing me. After he threw up a second time, I took him to the doctor. He has a low fever. Praise Jesus that his lungs are 100% clear. Bad news is that I have it too and it could take up to 10 days to clear. I don't want us to be sick for Christmas. William is being a trooper. In between crying from pain and coughing, he is laughing and talking. He laughed hysterically when the nurse took his temp rectally. It gives me hope he might heal quickly. Until then we will be coughing, crying and (hopefully) laughing together. I certainly feel his pain.
P.S. William was still pushing up on the counter when they weighed him this time, but he miraculously gained 4 ounces when he hasn't eaten all day. Funny how that happens...
Monday, December 5, 2011
December 5, 2011
A quiet but busy week. I spent most of it Christmas shopping. I am now down to 5 people, 2 of which I just need to pick up the gift from the store. I've been stressing about how I was going to get it done because I have such a small window each day that I can get out and shop. But God is good and William has been a trooper. He had to take a couple naps in the stroller, but he never screamed like other babies around him were. Now comes the task of wrapping them all.
I went to two baby showers this week. Francis got to watch William during both of them. As I opened the door to the garage to leave Tuesday night Francis looked at me like a deer in headlights. "What do I do with him?" Francis asked, holding William in his arms. I choked back the panicked "WHAT DO YOU MEAN, 'WHAT DO I DO WITH HIM?'??" and responded, "the same thing we do every night (Pinky). Play with him, feed him and put him to bed." Francis did just fine, but it is a funny story.
My mom was here this weekend. She and my Aunt Camille babysat Saturday night so Francis and I could go on our second real date since William was born. We ate at Red Lobster and saw Tower Heist. It was a relaxing evening and I am very thankful for it and them.
Sunday school was way better for William yesterday. It helped that different people were running the room. I went to get him before the service to nurse him and the lady said, "You're not taking our little angel, William! You are bringing him back, right?" I did, but when I came back after service, they had "promoted" him to another room so he could go out in the buggies. The lady said, "he was the only happy baby in the room and so we sent him out so he would stay that way. I wish we had a dozen like him. He so sweet." That is what momma's like to hear!
I finally got rest last night. William held out going to sleep until 10 pm. I fell asleep while Francis put up our little one. 8 hours later I awoke to Francis's alarm at 6. William slept until 6:30 before I couldn't stand it anymore. I made Francis check on him, and that woke him up, but he was happy. To what do we owe this peaceful night? Stomach sleeping! Before you get on to me, it was all William's idea. When we put him down the first time, he spent 20 minutes rolling onto him stomach and then onto his back over and over again. When he finally got bored and started screaming, we went and got him. After a long while, Francis finally got him almost asleep. He laid William down on his back and left the room. Sometime in the night, little man rolled himself over. If he can do it and undo it, I am going to leave him alone! Neither Francis nor I can sleep on our back. He might be the same way.
The only other news I have is that William sat up straight and unassisted for 2 whole seconds. He gets stronger and more confident everyday. Just this morning, he got up on all fours, and with a little help, he did a modified crawl. He can still stand and take a couple of steps when he holds on to my fingers, but they are very wobbly. I can't believe he is growing so fast!
I went to two baby showers this week. Francis got to watch William during both of them. As I opened the door to the garage to leave Tuesday night Francis looked at me like a deer in headlights. "What do I do with him?" Francis asked, holding William in his arms. I choked back the panicked "WHAT DO YOU MEAN, 'WHAT DO I DO WITH HIM?'??" and responded, "the same thing we do every night (Pinky). Play with him, feed him and put him to bed." Francis did just fine, but it is a funny story.
My mom was here this weekend. She and my Aunt Camille babysat Saturday night so Francis and I could go on our second real date since William was born. We ate at Red Lobster and saw Tower Heist. It was a relaxing evening and I am very thankful for it and them.
Sunday school was way better for William yesterday. It helped that different people were running the room. I went to get him before the service to nurse him and the lady said, "You're not taking our little angel, William! You are bringing him back, right?" I did, but when I came back after service, they had "promoted" him to another room so he could go out in the buggies. The lady said, "he was the only happy baby in the room and so we sent him out so he would stay that way. I wish we had a dozen like him. He so sweet." That is what momma's like to hear!
I finally got rest last night. William held out going to sleep until 10 pm. I fell asleep while Francis put up our little one. 8 hours later I awoke to Francis's alarm at 6. William slept until 6:30 before I couldn't stand it anymore. I made Francis check on him, and that woke him up, but he was happy. To what do we owe this peaceful night? Stomach sleeping! Before you get on to me, it was all William's idea. When we put him down the first time, he spent 20 minutes rolling onto him stomach and then onto his back over and over again. When he finally got bored and started screaming, we went and got him. After a long while, Francis finally got him almost asleep. He laid William down on his back and left the room. Sometime in the night, little man rolled himself over. If he can do it and undo it, I am going to leave him alone! Neither Francis nor I can sleep on our back. He might be the same way.
The only other news I have is that William sat up straight and unassisted for 2 whole seconds. He gets stronger and more confident everyday. Just this morning, he got up on all fours, and with a little help, he did a modified crawl. He can still stand and take a couple of steps when he holds on to my fingers, but they are very wobbly. I can't believe he is growing so fast!
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