Sunday, July 3, 2011
First tooth and 6 month check up
Adam got his first tooth on June 26th. Just three days after he turned 6 months! It was a sad time for him, as he seemed to be in a lot of pain from it. He didn't sleep well for about three nights straight, but as soon as it came through a bit more, our happy little guy came back! I can't believe my baby has a tooth already!
We had Adam's 6 month appt on June 27th and due to his irritability and a slight sore throat, we postponed shots for about a week and half as to not make him even more miserable.
Stats for his 6 month check up:
Adam was 18lbs 6 oz (75%)
He was 25 1/2 " long (50%)
His head was 43.5 cm (50%)
He sure is a growing boy! We won't go back until his 9 month check up, so I'm assuming these numbers will be quite different then!
We had Adam's 6 month appt on June 27th and due to his irritability and a slight sore throat, we postponed shots for about a week and half as to not make him even more miserable.
Stats for his 6 month check up:
Adam was 18lbs 6 oz (75%)
He was 25 1/2 " long (50%)
His head was 43.5 cm (50%)
He sure is a growing boy! We won't go back until his 9 month check up, so I'm assuming these numbers will be quite different then!
Friday, June 24, 2011
Wife/Mommy fail and weekend plans
I got so completely wrapped up in Adam's Baptism and brunch this weekend that I didn't even stop to take a picture of Adam and Hubby on Hubby's first fathers day!!! Major Fail....... Sorry Hubby.... better luck next year! :-)
In other news, I can redeem myself for Hubby's b-day on July 2nd.... any suggestions for a cute inexpensive homemade gift? He already got his big gift.
We've got big plans this weekend. It's suppose to be pretty nice (mid 70's and no rain) for a chance, so we're going to take full advantage. Hubby's big thing is cars and he wanted to go to a car show for his b-day but the closest one he could find around his b-day is this weekend, so we'll be spending the majority of Saturday at said show. After we return home, we have a BBQ lunch/dinner thing at a friends house. I'm so excited for Adam to get to "play" with other little kids. Our friends have a 1 year old and their friends have a couple kids as well. I'm hoping nap time goes well tomorrow so that he can have some fun!
Sunday we will probably go out for breakfast and attend church. So it's a pretty relaxing day and we're excited about that. Hubby's been super busy with homework for his masters and with work, so we haven't gotten to see him much this past week. He's definitely working hard and we're so proud of him, but we also cannot wait until he's finished with classes! Come on May 2012! :-)
Have a great weekend!
In other news, I can redeem myself for Hubby's b-day on July 2nd.... any suggestions for a cute inexpensive homemade gift? He already got his big gift.
We've got big plans this weekend. It's suppose to be pretty nice (mid 70's and no rain) for a chance, so we're going to take full advantage. Hubby's big thing is cars and he wanted to go to a car show for his b-day but the closest one he could find around his b-day is this weekend, so we'll be spending the majority of Saturday at said show. After we return home, we have a BBQ lunch/dinner thing at a friends house. I'm so excited for Adam to get to "play" with other little kids. Our friends have a 1 year old and their friends have a couple kids as well. I'm hoping nap time goes well tomorrow so that he can have some fun!
Sunday we will probably go out for breakfast and attend church. So it's a pretty relaxing day and we're excited about that. Hubby's been super busy with homework for his masters and with work, so we haven't gotten to see him much this past week. He's definitely working hard and we're so proud of him, but we also cannot wait until he's finished with classes! Come on May 2012! :-)
Have a great weekend!
Thursday, June 23, 2011
6 Months
Dear Adam,
Where does the time go? Seriously, you are a 6 month old baby? I no longer have a newborn or an infant! I cannot believe how fast the last 6 months have gone, but I know the next 6 will probably go just as quickly. Your personality is really showing these days and we are so lucky to have such a wonderful baby! You seem to learn new things everyday. I know all moms say that, but really, I know you're going to be so intelligent, because you already are!
We haven't had your 6 month appointment yet, but I know you're going to be weighing at least 17-18 lbs. Not sure on your length, but I'll make sure to fit that in here after next Monday. You're wearing sizes 6 months, 9 months and even a lot of 12 months. Your 6 month stuff only fits if it is Carters brand, and even that is getting too small. Your 9 month clothes fit really well and some of your 12 month stuff (onesies, shorts, etc...) fits just fine. A lot of shorts do not fit you if they aren't at least 9 months and sometimes those don't even fit. Your belly is just too big for them, but that's ok! You are adorable nonetheless. You're still in a size 3 diaper, but I'm assuming we will quickly move to the size 4 soon.
You can sit perfectly now, but when you get bored of sitting, you just fall over. Just yesterday, you decided that everyone would be better done standing. You try as hard as you can to pull up on mommy, your bumbo and your play gym, and when you get to a stand you get so excited that you fall. You still need help standing as you are very shaky, but I'm impressed for 6 months! No signs of crawling yet, but I'm sure you will do that when you're ready.
You've learned what whining will get you. You whine when you don't get what you want and you give the saddest face, though we know it's completely fake. You get really excited when Daddy gets home at the end of the day and you always greet him with a huge smile and even some giggles from time to time. Speaking of giggling, you like to do it all of the time! Everything is funny, especially when someone makes silly faces. You've mastered holding your hands out whenever someone comes in the room to see if they will pick you up. You're also starting to clap. We always sing Patty cake Patty cake and we always clap and say yeahhhh when you do something really well. Sometimes you will do it directly after we do it, otherwise you will do it on your own.
You've begun to explore the kitties and your puppy more. Everytime they come into the room you stop what you're doing and watch them. Allie and Bear get close enough for you to "pet" them and grab their hair and neither seem to mind.
You officially HATE sleeping on your back. You never sleep on your back anymore, so we just automatically place you on your tummy to sleep. If we do place you on your back, you think it's time to play, so you lay there chattering and playing with your feet. Speaking of feet, you always want to try to eat them.
Here's what' you've been up to this month, Adam:
Your routine is starting to straighten out. You are eating a 6-7oz bottle at approximately 7am, followed by some oatmeal and a fruit, then bottles 10am, 1pm, 4pm, then a dinner of veggies at 5:30, bath at 6:30 followed by your 8oz bottle with oatmeal. You sleep from 7pm-5:30am most nights, though mommy wishes you would sleep until at least 6. I know I know, I shouldn't complain! You've moved to the big bathtub because you've outgrown your infant one.
You were baptized on Father's day and everyone said how good of a baby you are. You didn't cry one bit during the baptismal or the rest of church.
So many people still think you're a girl and then when they find out your a boy, they say that you're too pretty to be a boy.
Little boy, you are the joy of our lives. Thank you for being apart of our family and making it that much better. I cannot wait to see the little boy you are growing into in another 6 months! Happy 1/2 birthday little man!
Where does the time go? Seriously, you are a 6 month old baby? I no longer have a newborn or an infant! I cannot believe how fast the last 6 months have gone, but I know the next 6 will probably go just as quickly. Your personality is really showing these days and we are so lucky to have such a wonderful baby! You seem to learn new things everyday. I know all moms say that, but really, I know you're going to be so intelligent, because you already are!
We haven't had your 6 month appointment yet, but I know you're going to be weighing at least 17-18 lbs. Not sure on your length, but I'll make sure to fit that in here after next Monday. You're wearing sizes 6 months, 9 months and even a lot of 12 months. Your 6 month stuff only fits if it is Carters brand, and even that is getting too small. Your 9 month clothes fit really well and some of your 12 month stuff (onesies, shorts, etc...) fits just fine. A lot of shorts do not fit you if they aren't at least 9 months and sometimes those don't even fit. Your belly is just too big for them, but that's ok! You are adorable nonetheless. You're still in a size 3 diaper, but I'm assuming we will quickly move to the size 4 soon.
You can sit perfectly now, but when you get bored of sitting, you just fall over. Just yesterday, you decided that everyone would be better done standing. You try as hard as you can to pull up on mommy, your bumbo and your play gym, and when you get to a stand you get so excited that you fall. You still need help standing as you are very shaky, but I'm impressed for 6 months! No signs of crawling yet, but I'm sure you will do that when you're ready.
You've learned what whining will get you. You whine when you don't get what you want and you give the saddest face, though we know it's completely fake. You get really excited when Daddy gets home at the end of the day and you always greet him with a huge smile and even some giggles from time to time. Speaking of giggling, you like to do it all of the time! Everything is funny, especially when someone makes silly faces. You've mastered holding your hands out whenever someone comes in the room to see if they will pick you up. You're also starting to clap. We always sing Patty cake Patty cake and we always clap and say yeahhhh when you do something really well. Sometimes you will do it directly after we do it, otherwise you will do it on your own.
You've begun to explore the kitties and your puppy more. Everytime they come into the room you stop what you're doing and watch them. Allie and Bear get close enough for you to "pet" them and grab their hair and neither seem to mind.
You officially HATE sleeping on your back. You never sleep on your back anymore, so we just automatically place you on your tummy to sleep. If we do place you on your back, you think it's time to play, so you lay there chattering and playing with your feet. Speaking of feet, you always want to try to eat them.
Here's what' you've been up to this month, Adam:
Your routine is starting to straighten out. You are eating a 6-7oz bottle at approximately 7am, followed by some oatmeal and a fruit, then bottles 10am, 1pm, 4pm, then a dinner of veggies at 5:30, bath at 6:30 followed by your 8oz bottle with oatmeal. You sleep from 7pm-5:30am most nights, though mommy wishes you would sleep until at least 6. I know I know, I shouldn't complain! You've moved to the big bathtub because you've outgrown your infant one.
You were baptized on Father's day and everyone said how good of a baby you are. You didn't cry one bit during the baptismal or the rest of church.
So many people still think you're a girl and then when they find out your a boy, they say that you're too pretty to be a boy.
Little boy, you are the joy of our lives. Thank you for being apart of our family and making it that much better. I cannot wait to see the little boy you are growing into in another 6 months! Happy 1/2 birthday little man!
Love,
Mommy & Daddy
Monday, June 20, 2011
Adam's Baptism & Father's Day
Hubby and I with Adam at his baptisim
And again
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| With everyone that attended the Baptismal minus Pammy! |
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| Adam with his Godparents- Uncle Brandon & Aunt Natalie |
With my family
With Hubby's family
With Hubby's Grandparents
Us with Adam and his Godparents
It was a perfect day! Thanks to my mom who helped me get my house cleaned and helped me make many of the items we had for brunch. I didn't take any pictures during brunch because I was too busy. Thanks to everyone who came and all of the wonderful gifts that Adam received. We are all truly blessed!
Friday, June 10, 2011
The world of solids
We've embarked upon the solids department here in our household. It's been fun, maybe more fun for me than Adam though.
Here's what solids have looked like for us:
He is doing very well eating off of a spoon and doesn't quite get the concept of trying to feed himself yet. That's ok though, he'll learn on his own time. He's also doing very well with a sippy cup. We're only allowing him 4oz of water a day and he usually doesn't even drink that much. It seems his appetite for milk has gone down, but I'm also relating that to the crazy 90-100 degree (+10000 degree humidity) weather we're having here in good ol Iowa. Gotta love it.
More updates to come as we dig deeper into the world of new foods!
Here's what solids have looked like for us:
- We started with rice cereal which was a big fat fail. Adam hated it and would frown everytime I would put a bite in his mouth.
- Next up was oatmeal. Adam loved oatmeal and still does. We started oatmeal at about 4 months 3 weeks.
- Next we moved on to veggies. I wanted to try as many veggies as we could before we started fruits. He had sweet potatoes (+), squash (-), green beans (+), peas (+), and carrots (-). (+ means he liked it - means he didn't like it)
- After we tried the veggies, we introduced a few fruits after 5 months 2 weeks to put in the mix. So far he's had bananas (+), pears (+), peaches (completed hated these), and apples (+)
- Since he's about 6 months I've started trying to make some of his food. So far I've attempted avocados (+), bananas, and sweet potatoes.
- We also give him mum mum's once in awhile and he loves them. He's finally figured out that when a small piece breaks off in his mouth, he is supposed to chew it and swallow it.
- Once he hits 7 or 8 months maybe we'll introduce some yogurt and a few more fruits and veggies depending on what the doc says.
He is doing very well eating off of a spoon and doesn't quite get the concept of trying to feed himself yet. That's ok though, he'll learn on his own time. He's also doing very well with a sippy cup. We're only allowing him 4oz of water a day and he usually doesn't even drink that much. It seems his appetite for milk has gone down, but I'm also relating that to the crazy 90-100 degree (+10000 degree humidity) weather we're having here in good ol Iowa. Gotta love it.
More updates to come as we dig deeper into the world of new foods!
Thursday, June 9, 2011
New layout
If you've noticed some changes around here lately, it is because things have changed! I've had a bit of a blog facelift complements of ms. Katie.
It's been a work in progress and I'm still working on adding information on the different pages listed. It should have been done by now, but ahhh, life has taken me in a different direction. I'm really not too busy to do it, but I've forgotten about it and then when I remember to do it, Adam wakes up from his nap or Hubby gets home from work or laundry needs to be done or I just don't feel like doing it at that moment.
I think I'll eventually get to it, but don't be disappointed if you click on the pages and nothings there. You've been warned!
It's been a work in progress and I'm still working on adding information on the different pages listed. It should have been done by now, but ahhh, life has taken me in a different direction. I'm really not too busy to do it, but I've forgotten about it and then when I remember to do it, Adam wakes up from his nap or Hubby gets home from work or laundry needs to be done or I just don't feel like doing it at that moment.
I think I'll eventually get to it, but don't be disappointed if you click on the pages and nothings there. You've been warned!
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