More Breaking News About Our First Scare

We were going to update you on our visit to Java Jungle this week but more important news has emerged . . . As many of you may know, I have been such a healthy baby from the time that I was born. My pediatrician commented on it at every well visit. Well, it seems that almost year of health and wellness is now cathing up with me. I am only a week shy of turning one, and I am falling apart. Wow, I understand what people talk about now when they say that they are falling apart with age . . .

As I updated you before, I had to be rushed to the ER for a super high fever and then to the doctor on Friday for a check up. It appeared that things were going to turn around for me after the check up with the doctor since things looked better. I was taking my amoxicillin every morning and evening as instructed and I was sleeping through the night. Until . . .

. . . I woke up yesterday morning and Mom noticed my cheeks weren't just rosy, they were covered in a rash. How could this have happened? I was doing what the doctor had ordered, we didn't understand. Mom was pretty freaked out when she went to change me and put an outfit on me. It wasn't just my cheeks, I was covered with a rash; my cheeks, neck, back, arms, legs, and even a little on my feet. What had happened? Well since Mom saw that, she immediately called my pediatrician and they got me in yesterday afternoon. Good thing! Once we got in with the doctor, Mom updated her on my condition and told her about my change to milk. The doctor said immediately upon looking ar my rash - "she's allergic to the amoxicillin"! What?!? She asked if Mom or Dad was and no, they were not. I guess I am! She told us to stop the amoxicillin and to take oatmeal baths. Dad thought that was pretty funny! Mom immediately packed up from the doctor to head to CVS to get some Aveeno bath wash and lotion. She was able to find some oatmeal and fragrance free for my ezcema. Last night, Mom gave me a bath in it and coated me with lots of the oatmeal lotion. This morning, I woke up and my rash had started to merge together, it looks so wierd! What am I going to do about my birthday party?!? The doctor said we should see some improvements within a week but come on, a girl has to look her best for her party, right! The good thing is that I am getting back to myself, I am feeling much better, playing better, and eating better too. I am sure that Mom will update you on my condition . . .

Our First Scare . . .

Last week sure was a rough one, maybe the roughest I have had yet to date. I have had a couple of runny noses but that wasn't too bad because I felt okay. Well last Tuesday, I had the worst night! I was so uncomfortable. Every time that I ate, I threw everything back up. Mom and Dad resorted to bottles and liquid only but nothing would stay down. My temperature was up a little but not terrible, it was 100.4 but that was before later that night!

After several times of trying to go to sleep in my crib, it just wasn't working; I was so uncomfortable and truthfully, I needed to be cuddled. So since neither I nor Mom were getting any sleep, Mom got up and we slept together on the couch. At around 4am early Wednesday morning, I woke up on Mom and wow, was I hot!!! I mean hot!!! Mom got really worried because I had taken Motrin before finally going to sleep. Mom took my temperature and thought there was no way 104.3 was correct so she took it again and sure enough, 104.3 it was! While Mom got a cloth for my head to help with the temp, Dad got the Motrin, but no luck, because I even threw it up! With that, Dad said for us to throw on some clothes and head out.

We went to the hospital where I was born because it is so close! Now it would have been nice to see everyone from almost a year ago but under these circumstances, I was not excited! I felt horrible and was sooooo tired! When we got there, my temp had gone down a bit to 102.5 but the doctors still examined and tested everything. My diagnosis was a fever and ear infection. They sent me home with antibiotic and told us to follow up with my pediatrician in the next couple off days.

So that is just what we did . . . on Friday, we got in to the doctor and she re-exmined me. She said my ear was not too bad and with the vomiting and now diarrhea, she thinks it is the stomach flu. Since this was the first time that I have really been sick, Mom and Dad were a bit worried. Mom kept getting thrown up on every time she tried to feed me and I just wanted to be held all the time. They didn't mind the holding so much but were worried because I was not eating much at all. After a couple of days, I was doing a little better and am happy to report, I am feeling about 70% back to myself. I still do not have much of an appetite and I am sleeping a lot. Mom and Dad keep checking on me when I am sleeping because I am sleeping so much more than normal but we all hope that is the healing process. All of that sleeping may be helping with the sickness but it sure is giving me some serious bedhead!

Lots of Firsts . . .

The last week or so has really provided a lot of firsts . . .

It was my first time to go to the festival and parade that Daddy always went to when he was a kid . . .


It was the first time I got to enjoy a sucker (lollipop), and wow, it was good . . .


It was my first time to sit and enjoy my new table and chairs from my Uncle Darren . . .


It was my first time rocking on my rocker Daddy got me at Ikea . . .


It was my first time to have fun with my Uncle Chuck for the weekend. . .


It was my first time to stay away from Mom and Dad . . .


It was the first time that I watched TV in my new pink chair from Mamaw and Papaw . . .


And last but not least . . . It was the first time that I took some steps, my highest so far is 10 . . .

What Fun! The 4th of July and I turn 11 Months!

This weekend was so much fun! We used it to get some real quality family time. Dad has been so busy and it was nice to spend a lot of time with him. On Friday night, we took it easy and just rented some movies, then Saturday, we enjoyed the holiday by cooking out and trying some fireworks. I was so excited for the fireworks because our neighbors had let some off and I liked them. Dad decided that I needed my own so we went and got a few for my first fourth! Only one firework in, I lost it! I was kind of tired and that noise was not doing it for me. Sunday, we went to the Tastefest and that was pretty fun. Needless to say, it was short lived.


But today, I regained my composure and was back to my lovely self! Can you even believe that I am 11 Months old? That means that in only one month, I will be one year old! WOW!!! Today has been pretty fun so far cause Mom and I have played outside and inside and are just having a fun day, waiting for Dad to get home. Mom's number one mission today was to get a picture of my teeth. I have been battling with these two teeth for the longest and after lots of pain and screaming, they poked through late last week. We were all glad about that one! We have been waiting for them! Mom did get a couple of good pictures today so I hope you can see them-they are pretty tiny! I also hope you enjoy reading about my favorites and milestones . . .



FAVORITES
*Crawling EVERYWHERE!
*Climbing
*Licking everything, yes, doors, shoes, you name it! GROSS!
*Talking (babbling)
*My entertainment table
*Standing at the front door looking out
*Being outside
*Standing whenever possible
*Bathtime



MILESTONES
*Standing very steadily now
*Standing up straight from the sitting position, no longer need anything to pull up on
*Walking with little assistance
*Crawling speedily
*Stage 3 foods (remember, I have barely any teeth)
*Started the transition to milk (Mom started mixing them to make sure I can tolerate the milk and then will work up to only milk by one year)

Swimming in My Pool

One of my favorite things this summer is swimming in my pool! I absolutely love it. Now, yes, you may have heard that the first couple of times, I wasn't so thrilled but I think that was because the water wasn't as warm as I like it. Once Mom got the temperature thing down and put my bath toys in the pool, I was having a ball. I figured out that I can splash Mom, crawl in the pool, and even stand if I wanted to. I am really loving it now. We even went to Dad's friend house to swim in a really big pool and that was a blast too! I think the pictures will speak for themselves!

Lots of Updates . . .

Well, where oh where shall I start . . .

Oh yes, I am standing on my own now. Yes, on my own! I am getting pretty good but I still get nervous that's why I always hold my hands out to make sure I can balance. It is pretty cool because everytime I stand, I get so excited and squeal really, really loud. I still need a finger to hold on to in order to walk though but Mom and Dad are thinking that it is on its way!



Another update . . . still no teeth! Can you believe it? I am 10 months old with no teeth! I can feel them though because I always rub my lips on them, it feels wierd! I have been teething for some time but the Doctor says not to worry! It is becoming challenging to eat more table foods with no teeth! I still eat my baby food, oatmeal, Puffs, bananas, and sometimes soft things Mom and Dad let me try. I am getting a little impatient though truthfully because their food always looks so much better!



On a more positive note, I love my wagon rides. If the weather is permitting, Mom and Dad try to take me every evening. I think that I am a Queen when I ride in my wagon and I just chill back and enjoy the ride. It is really a treat when we walk to get ice cream and Dad lets me try "just a little". Then on the way back, I can't help but think about when I can have my own.



Since the weather has gotten nicer, I have been able to enjoy my pool. I am still not so sure about it though because even though Mom brings my bath toys, the water isn't bath water! It is lukewarm and that's not going to do it! I need WARM water or else! Mom is going to try to warm it more than the past two days and hope I enjoy it even more. Today, my friend came over for a playdate and we got in the pool. It was alright but I had more fun watching him play! Once we came back inside, we ate a snack, and played some more. What a day! Don't tell but literally 10 minutes after he left, I fell asleep and took a long evening nap, unheard of in my house! I cannot wait until next week!



Now that I am able to get around so well, I am into everything! I like to crawl over to my toys and dump them out! ALL OF THEM! It just isn't fun to not be able to have them all out! Wow, what was Mom and Dad thinking by only giving me a few at a time? Geez! Now that I can get them on my own, I want them all. Who cares if I only play with two or three? I just like having them! I am coming a long way and Mom and Dad better be prepared!

10 Months Old

On Saturday, I turned 10 months old and Mom and Dad cannot believe how things are changing. To sum it up, I am into everything!

We had a very busy weekend with family in town for my cousins' birthday party. It was a lot of fun! They got lots of presents and I got to try cake, mostly icing but it was still enjoyable. It is kind of hard to try a lot of new foods because I still haven't gotten any teeth. Yes, 10 months old, and no teeth! Mamaw said that Mom was walking before she got hers and well, since I am about to do that, we all sure hope they pop through soon. Check out some of my 10 month favorites and milestones. . .



FAVORITES:
*My musical center that my friend Connor gave me
*Standing up
*Jumping
*Squealing as loud and as high as I can
*My baths
*Baby dolls
*Macaroni and cheese, chicken noodle dinners
*Oatmeal
*Music and dancing
*Being outside

MILESTONES:
*Eating more food and less bottles
*Sitting up like a pro
*Pulling myself up to stand
*Standing on my own (I am still a bit wobbly but getting better)
*Scooting myself to where I want to go (Still not interested in crawling too much)
*Feeding myself finger foods
*Sitting back up when I fall over

It is such an adventure and I am quite adventurous. Mom and Dad are working on their response techniques so that I continue to try new things. I have freaked them out quite a few times already by trying to dive off of the couch and putting things in my mouth that do not belong. Everyone warned Mom and Dad to enjoy me while I was little and now I think they see why. Do not turn your head or you just don't know what I might do!