7:30am I got a call from Steve, Christa had a baby girl 6am this morning! Weighing 7lbs, 10oz, they named her Cara Faith, quite pretty I think. I was so happy for them. Christa was a super woman, going through the whole labour without an epidural.
Yesterday afternoon Christa called me telling me that she thought her water had broke. Since Dave was home for the day I told her that I would come over and be with her until either her Mom or Steve could come. At 5pm Christa called me and said it was a false alarm, the hospital told her that her water did not break. All the while she also said she was experiencing gas like pains. Well these pains must have gotten worse through the night because they went to the hospital at 3am!
I took Caleb out this morning to shop for some cute Robeez shoes. I found some real cute purple ones with snails on them. Now the debate is do we wait until they are home to see them or go to the hospital. If we go to the hospital, then we would have to find a baby sitter for Caleb, as they do not allow children (besides siblings) under the age of 14 in. I'm hoping they come home tonight and that would solve all problems! We'll see, they have huge families on both sides which means, they may not want to see us, so we'll see what they want.
Caleb is now in his jolly jumper, quite happily standing there, he hasn't quite got the jumping part of it. He is a creature of routine which is really nice for me! He eats and then wants to be rotated between his chair, mobile, jolly jumper and then will want sleep, after napping he likes his swing. I have to incorporate his exersaucer in there somewhere. At 2:30 it's our afternoon story time, and I read him two books, and he seems quite interested in the pictures. Late morning and late evening he enjoys the baby einstein, I try him with them during the afternoon, but he doesn't like it then, strange!
Tuesday, February 27, 2007
Sunday, February 25, 2007
Saturday, February 24, 2007
Another Lesson Learned
Well today I learned that things don't always go the way I planned. All week I had been looking forward to today. My parents were coming early morning and then all of us were going to go to Ikea and then to my Mom's cousin Donna's in Hamilton. I was anticipating looking at the kids section in Ikea, as I never thought twice about it before, now that we have Caleb, I'm sure there are neat things we could get to add to his room.
I continued to plan in my head how things would be. We were taking the truck, and I figured we would leave the stroller behind and I would just use the baby carrier. BAD IDEA!!! He was fine upto feeding time. Then I had to change him. Now the change room in the bathroom at Ikea was great (this is the first time I had to change Caleb in a public washroom) They had put a mobile above the change table, and he was quite happy looking at that. But then I don't know what happened, either is was the noise there, or the difference in change table feel, but he screamed. He screamed and screamed and screamed. I couldn't get that diaper changed fast enough! Then that was it, he screamed the rest of the time there. I didn't even get to the kids section, I was so stressed out that I left everyone behind and took Caleb back to the truck. As soon as I put him in his car seat, he was fine! ahhhhhh. I should have taken the stroller! This was the very first time that Caleb has been this upset, and in public of all places! I haven't heard him this upset ever, not only was I stressed, but I was sad.
From there we went further into Hamilton to find Donna's place. She is a big knitter, crocheter and sewer, and has her own little shop where she hems and alters and sells her knitting. She had wanted us to come since Caleb was born so we could pick something out that she made for him to have. When we got there, she showed us an adorable sweater and hat that she made especially for him. It was sooo cute, I'll post pictures of him in his hat later.
Anyway we got back home and I am just exhausted, and so is he! I feel sad, because I have built this day up in my mind, and was so excited and looking forward to it, and then all this happened. But in my mom's words, "you have to take these things with a grain of salt". Next time I'll try and remember not to be too excited about outings such as these, it all depends on your child and how the day goes for them!
I continued to plan in my head how things would be. We were taking the truck, and I figured we would leave the stroller behind and I would just use the baby carrier. BAD IDEA!!! He was fine upto feeding time. Then I had to change him. Now the change room in the bathroom at Ikea was great (this is the first time I had to change Caleb in a public washroom) They had put a mobile above the change table, and he was quite happy looking at that. But then I don't know what happened, either is was the noise there, or the difference in change table feel, but he screamed. He screamed and screamed and screamed. I couldn't get that diaper changed fast enough! Then that was it, he screamed the rest of the time there. I didn't even get to the kids section, I was so stressed out that I left everyone behind and took Caleb back to the truck. As soon as I put him in his car seat, he was fine! ahhhhhh. I should have taken the stroller! This was the very first time that Caleb has been this upset, and in public of all places! I haven't heard him this upset ever, not only was I stressed, but I was sad.
From there we went further into Hamilton to find Donna's place. She is a big knitter, crocheter and sewer, and has her own little shop where she hems and alters and sells her knitting. She had wanted us to come since Caleb was born so we could pick something out that she made for him to have. When we got there, she showed us an adorable sweater and hat that she made especially for him. It was sooo cute, I'll post pictures of him in his hat later.
Anyway we got back home and I am just exhausted, and so is he! I feel sad, because I have built this day up in my mind, and was so excited and looking forward to it, and then all this happened. But in my mom's words, "you have to take these things with a grain of salt". Next time I'll try and remember not to be too excited about outings such as these, it all depends on your child and how the day goes for them!
Wednesday, February 21, 2007
Our Visit to the Doctors
Well yesterday was a long day. I normally feed Caleb his 6am bottle and then go back to bed, but yesterday I had to prepare to leave for Orangeville at 8am, so I just stayed up. We first went to Sally's place so I could feed him before his appt. The appt. didn't go so well. Caleb screamed and cried from the time they weighed him until I got him into the car.
He weighs a whopping 15lbs, 6oz now. I knew he was a pretty big guy. The doctor was very pleased though. He's not an overwieght baby, all his measurements are proportionate to his size so she was happy. I mean he is way off the grid as to normal baby size at 2 months, but he had a good head start.
I gave him tylenol for the rest of the day, and he was fine. He cried more than usual for the day, and required a lot more cuddling, but he's all good today, back to his normal self. It was terrible though, having to hold his legs down while they needle him, and he was screaming that awful cry where he wasn't getting breath, ahhhh.
Last night Steve's (Dave's best friend) mom came over. She made Caleb a rag quilt. It's so cute, it's all little cats, very appropiate! Today I just got home from grocery shopping at Zehrs and then tonight we're going to the in-laws for dinner and then I have Bible study.
He weighs a whopping 15lbs, 6oz now. I knew he was a pretty big guy. The doctor was very pleased though. He's not an overwieght baby, all his measurements are proportionate to his size so she was happy. I mean he is way off the grid as to normal baby size at 2 months, but he had a good head start.
I gave him tylenol for the rest of the day, and he was fine. He cried more than usual for the day, and required a lot more cuddling, but he's all good today, back to his normal self. It was terrible though, having to hold his legs down while they needle him, and he was screaming that awful cry where he wasn't getting breath, ahhhh.
Last night Steve's (Dave's best friend) mom came over. She made Caleb a rag quilt. It's so cute, it's all little cats, very appropiate! Today I just got home from grocery shopping at Zehrs and then tonight we're going to the in-laws for dinner and then I have Bible study.
Monday, February 19, 2007
It's warming up
I haven't gone outside today, but I know it was supposed to get warmer this week. Today I feel pretty lazy. I'm not 100% sure why I feel this way. Maybe it's because I had a busy weekend, there were things that were actually planned and we were out most of both days. Saturday, Dave took Caleb and I into Waterloo to the mall. We haven't done that together in a long time. We bought Caleb a couple of pants and sleepers. I found that we got a lot of 0-3mth and 6-12mth clothes, but nothing in between, so we had to get a few things that he can more comfortably wear.
We also went to Canadian Tire for a few necessities and then had lunch out. We got home in the afternoon, and I spent the afternoon just resting. I then had a girls night out with a couple of friends from work. We went to Boston Pizza for dinner and then went to see Music and Lyrics. It was a lot of fun. The movie was cute. I'm not a Hugh Grant fan, but he did good in it.
Sunday we went to church and then went to Steve and Christa's for lunch. They invited a bunch of us over. We stayed there until Caleb's 2:00 feed and then we left and looked through model homes. I don't think I want to move, but I like entertaining the thought, especially when we saw a couple of big houses that were soooo nice! We got home late in the afternoon again and then spent the rest of the night relaxing. Dave and I watched The World Trade Centre, it was ok.
Lately Caleb won't let us put him down to sleep in the evening between his 6pm and 10pm feeding. He falls asleep in our arms and then we try to lay him down and he starts crying. He doesn't do this during the day or after 10pm, he is quite happy to be put down to sleep. But it's in the evening where that changes, so I don't mind him doing it at that time, because I can cuddle up with him on the couch and watch tv. There is something so touching when a baby snuggles in for a sleep. I find I watch him sleep more than I do the tv!
Tomorrow we are off to Orangeville for his 2 month check up. I'm a little nervous because he gets his needles, but I know he will be ok. We are going to spend the whole day there afterwards.
We also went to Canadian Tire for a few necessities and then had lunch out. We got home in the afternoon, and I spent the afternoon just resting. I then had a girls night out with a couple of friends from work. We went to Boston Pizza for dinner and then went to see Music and Lyrics. It was a lot of fun. The movie was cute. I'm not a Hugh Grant fan, but he did good in it.
Sunday we went to church and then went to Steve and Christa's for lunch. They invited a bunch of us over. We stayed there until Caleb's 2:00 feed and then we left and looked through model homes. I don't think I want to move, but I like entertaining the thought, especially when we saw a couple of big houses that were soooo nice! We got home late in the afternoon again and then spent the rest of the night relaxing. Dave and I watched The World Trade Centre, it was ok.
Lately Caleb won't let us put him down to sleep in the evening between his 6pm and 10pm feeding. He falls asleep in our arms and then we try to lay him down and he starts crying. He doesn't do this during the day or after 10pm, he is quite happy to be put down to sleep. But it's in the evening where that changes, so I don't mind him doing it at that time, because I can cuddle up with him on the couch and watch tv. There is something so touching when a baby snuggles in for a sleep. I find I watch him sleep more than I do the tv!
Tomorrow we are off to Orangeville for his 2 month check up. I'm a little nervous because he gets his needles, but I know he will be ok. We are going to spend the whole day there afterwards.
Wednesday, February 14, 2007
It's that Romantic Day today
Sure it's supposed to be a romantic day, but somehow it never ends up like that for me. I never used to like Valentine's Day, mostly because I didn't have someone special to share it with. But then Dave came along and I told him that it was a huge responsibility on his part to make this day special for me to make up for all those un-celebrated years! He's tried his best, I got a nice delivery of flowers yesterday from him, they loook very pretty. I guess that is romantic, but instead of going out tonight, he has his men Bible study here! I should see if the wives of these guys feel the same way I do???
Today I was supposed to take Caleb to the doctors for his 2 month check up, but because of the weather, I called and rescheduled, so now it's not until next Tuesday. I bought Caleb "Love You Forever" for his first Valentine's. That's a pretty special gift I think!
I've borrowed "The Walton's" season 1 from my parents, and I have been watching them this week. I love it. I sometimes wish life could be that simple. But then again, it was during the depression, and for many adults that would not be simple. But those kids sure look like they had a wonderful childhood!
Hmmm so how am I going to spend this Romantic day? Well I want to shovel the driveway out. Then I might watch some chick flicks, I borrowed "How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days" and "Lucky 13" from my brother. So I think I will conquer those two today! That is if Caleb lets me!
I hope you all aren't snowed in too bad! Have fun! Happy Valentine's Day.
Today I was supposed to take Caleb to the doctors for his 2 month check up, but because of the weather, I called and rescheduled, so now it's not until next Tuesday. I bought Caleb "Love You Forever" for his first Valentine's. That's a pretty special gift I think!
I've borrowed "The Walton's" season 1 from my parents, and I have been watching them this week. I love it. I sometimes wish life could be that simple. But then again, it was during the depression, and for many adults that would not be simple. But those kids sure look like they had a wonderful childhood!
Hmmm so how am I going to spend this Romantic day? Well I want to shovel the driveway out. Then I might watch some chick flicks, I borrowed "How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days" and "Lucky 13" from my brother. So I think I will conquer those two today! That is if Caleb lets me!
I hope you all aren't snowed in too bad! Have fun! Happy Valentine's Day.
Sunday, February 11, 2007
It's A Beautiful Day!
The sun is shining, the wind is NOT blowing. It's great outside. Today we went to church and Kayley (Dave's cousin Sharlene's baby) was dedicated. As part of the celebration we were invited to join them at the Stone Crock in St. Jacobs for lunch. I was looking so forward to it, I haven't been to the Stone Crock in ages. But once we were there I was a bit disappointed. It wasn't what I remembered it to be. It was nice to be there with family and friends though.
The shower my co-workers threw was wonderful. Again Caleb was spoiled. As a group they collected enough money to buy Caleb the swing we registered for, and then there was still $75 left of cash! So with the money I already went out and put the money towards the baby carrier that we registered for. Baby Bjorn, it's so awesome I love it! We also were given some personal gifts from my friends at work, he got toys, and clothes and blankets. We got a basket of baby bath supplies and there was a baby bath robe, it's so adorable, I'll put him in it tonight for bath time and get some pictures.
Caleb is in 6 month sleepers now! Isn't that crazy?!?! While I was shopping for some in Sears the size chart says, 6 months or 16 lbs and I think Caleb is 15 pounds already!! We go to the doctors on wednesday, so we'll see!
I borrowed season one dvd's of The Walton's!!! I love that show!
Anyway, that is all I can think of, I'm sure there is lots more I could write, but I'm tired, and Caleb needs a change of scenery I guess.
The shower my co-workers threw was wonderful. Again Caleb was spoiled. As a group they collected enough money to buy Caleb the swing we registered for, and then there was still $75 left of cash! So with the money I already went out and put the money towards the baby carrier that we registered for. Baby Bjorn, it's so awesome I love it! We also were given some personal gifts from my friends at work, he got toys, and clothes and blankets. We got a basket of baby bath supplies and there was a baby bath robe, it's so adorable, I'll put him in it tonight for bath time and get some pictures.
Caleb is in 6 month sleepers now! Isn't that crazy?!?! While I was shopping for some in Sears the size chart says, 6 months or 16 lbs and I think Caleb is 15 pounds already!! We go to the doctors on wednesday, so we'll see!
I borrowed season one dvd's of The Walton's!!! I love that show!
Anyway, that is all I can think of, I'm sure there is lots more I could write, but I'm tired, and Caleb needs a change of scenery I guess.
Thursday, February 08, 2007
My Fingers are Cold
Man, it is cold out there. Although I haven't really exposed myself to the cold today, but I did last night and yikes! It is cold! Last night I went over to Christa's so she could cut my hair. Nothing drastic, I was too chicken to do anything, so she just trimmed it for me. Afterwards we went to Shannon's for our small group. We are studying Downpour by James McDonald, and I have to tell you, it is pretty amazing.
Caleb is such a good guy, last night he slept from 10-7:30am. He might have gone longer this morning, but I woke him up. I didn't want to get off too much of his schedule because we have a shower to go to at work this afternoon.
Yesterday he turned 8 weeks old, and he was a cranky guy! I tried getting pictures of him, but he was too busy crying! I may try again this afternoon. Thank goodness for digital pictures where I can delet the terrible ones!
Lost was really good. In fact I enjoyed the re-cap too, they kind of flashed "connections" people had before the plane crash, and some of them I didn't catch onto before, like Locke and Syaid's girl, and the guy who trained Desmond and Syaid in the military. Anyway, I'm glad it is back!
Caleb is such a good guy, last night he slept from 10-7:30am. He might have gone longer this morning, but I woke him up. I didn't want to get off too much of his schedule because we have a shower to go to at work this afternoon.
Yesterday he turned 8 weeks old, and he was a cranky guy! I tried getting pictures of him, but he was too busy crying! I may try again this afternoon. Thank goodness for digital pictures where I can delet the terrible ones!
Lost was really good. In fact I enjoyed the re-cap too, they kind of flashed "connections" people had before the plane crash, and some of them I didn't catch onto before, like Locke and Syaid's girl, and the guy who trained Desmond and Syaid in the military. Anyway, I'm glad it is back!
Sunday, February 04, 2007
Wild Weather
WOW! that weather out there is nuts! I like it when everyone is home safe, then I can enjoy it. It was mighty windy, and sometimes we couldn't see the houses across the street!
Well last night Caleb did it, he went from 10pm to 6am. He probably would have gone longer, but I had to go and check on him, and I touched him. This didn't wake him right away, so I went back to bed, but 20 mins later, he did start to stir. That was ok, atleast he can still be on his schedule.
Yesterday we had another shower to go to. Dave's side threw this one for us. We got some really nice clothes for him, toys and lots of practical needs like towels and cloths. I don't know where I'm going to put all of this stuff! Thursday this week my work is throwing us a shower too! YIKES!
Ok so maybe my hormones aren't quite back to normal yet. Have you seen the movie Eight Below? The one about the sled dogs in Antartica? Jeepers! I bawled throughout it. Just thinking about some of the moments makes me teary eyed now. Ahhh at one point I told Dave I hated this movie and to shut if off. But he wouldn't listen to me. I actually had to tell myself that this was just a movie, but it didn't help, I cried that terrible sobbing cry! There is just something about all animals that gets me right in the heart!
Anyway, if you want to cry, it's a good movie to watch I guess!
Well last night Caleb did it, he went from 10pm to 6am. He probably would have gone longer, but I had to go and check on him, and I touched him. This didn't wake him right away, so I went back to bed, but 20 mins later, he did start to stir. That was ok, atleast he can still be on his schedule.
Yesterday we had another shower to go to. Dave's side threw this one for us. We got some really nice clothes for him, toys and lots of practical needs like towels and cloths. I don't know where I'm going to put all of this stuff! Thursday this week my work is throwing us a shower too! YIKES!
Ok so maybe my hormones aren't quite back to normal yet. Have you seen the movie Eight Below? The one about the sled dogs in Antartica? Jeepers! I bawled throughout it. Just thinking about some of the moments makes me teary eyed now. Ahhh at one point I told Dave I hated this movie and to shut if off. But he wouldn't listen to me. I actually had to tell myself that this was just a movie, but it didn't help, I cried that terrible sobbing cry! There is just something about all animals that gets me right in the heart!
Anyway, if you want to cry, it's a good movie to watch I guess!
Thursday, February 01, 2007
7 1/2 hours
Well I had to do a triple take at the clock this morning because Caleb slept from 10pm to 5:35am! I was shocked to the point that I accidentally woke up Dave. He was just a good boy, I fed him his normal amount and then I swaddled him up again and put him down and he slept again until 9am! He's really getting into Mommy's good books! hahaha.
Anyway, today I have my work buddies coming over for lunch. They are brining pizza! Then tonight is a dessert night at the church, I'm still debating about going, but if I do go I'm just gonna whip up some brownies to take. Dave has some guy coming over tonight to talk to him about setting up RESP's for Caleb.
Well, I better go, our ladies small group is studying Downpour by James McDonald and there are daily devotionals to do, so I want to get that done before Caleb needs full attention again!
Where did my colour options go???
Anyway, today I have my work buddies coming over for lunch. They are brining pizza! Then tonight is a dessert night at the church, I'm still debating about going, but if I do go I'm just gonna whip up some brownies to take. Dave has some guy coming over tonight to talk to him about setting up RESP's for Caleb.
Well, I better go, our ladies small group is studying Downpour by James McDonald and there are daily devotionals to do, so I want to get that done before Caleb needs full attention again!
Where did my colour options go???
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