Hi All... Just wanted to let you know we are home. I wish I could update right now, but Little Man is wide awake and needing my attention... *wink*
So, I promise I will update later this afternoon when Derek is able to watch him...
Thank you to everyone who sent their kind thoughts, prayers and words... It means sooo much to us...
Be back soon...
HUGS,
Jennifer
Well, its been a few days... So, I thought I'd do some catching up, for You All :D
Hmm, lets see....
Nothing much has really been going on. We are pretty much staying busy with the kiddos and just adjusting to being a family of 4 now. Let me tell ya, its an adjustment, trying to get youself and TWO kids ready to go places now. I've already learned that you need to allow for extra time... lol.
Friday, Rowan, Zachary and I went out to the grocery store. I know, I know. Not a big deal, but hey, I was able to get out of the house! Derek had to do some stuff down at the police department, so it was just the three of us. Of course I went to Raley's, where I used to work and still know plenty of people there... So, they were happy to finally meet Little Man :D Let me just tell you, he was a hit... hehe...
But the nice thing about getting out was that I had to find something to wear to go out... And guess what! I was able to wear non-materinty clothes!! Can you believe it? Woo Hoo for Jennifer. Not even three weeks after having Zachary and I'm out of my stupid maternity clothes... Hey, they might not be my 'normal' sized clothes, but I was happy to wear something besides pants with a panel on them... haha.
Saturday, Rowan and I went to Target and left Mr. Zachary home with his daddy. It was just a girls day out... And of course, I got Miss Rowan some stuff to spoil her... lol. Some new sandals and "Wonder Colors" from Crayola. You know, its those special crayons and paints that work on only certain paper. She just loves them...
Ssshhh... So do her dad and I ;D Not only can she not write anywhere she isn't supposed to... But they are fun to play with... hehe.
Also on Saturday night, Derek and I went out on our own. Yep, we went out with out the kiddos for a while. Thankfully, my parents were willing to watch the kiddos for a little bit....
I was a little nervous about leaving Zachary. Not because of his age or what ever, or leaving him with my parents, but because of his 'feedings'... lol. So, I ended up pumping some food for him (not an easy task for SOME reason!!) in case he got hungry in the hour and a half that Derek I were gone. Mind you, I fed him at 630pm, dropped him off at my parents house at 7pm... And I was informed that he ate again at 745pm!! Can you believe that?? I was sooo suprised... But my mom said that he took to the bottle with no problem. And it was his first time with a bottle too! Boy, did we luck out.
Luckily, for me (hehe), the party was a bore and I ended up picking up the kiddos just before 9pm. Derek went off with some of his buddies from work to have a "Boys Night Out" for a little while... So, it was just the kiddies and I at home for the night... I guess I should get used to that feeling because soon enough, Derek will be heading back to work. It was just weird not having Derek home to help me tuck the kids into bed...
And Miss Rowan is getting a little too used to having her Daddy home with her. She in fact asked for him this evening... She didn't want me to help her or comfort her... She said, "I want Daddy"... And was very sad when I told her he wasn't home... And when I told her we couldn't call him (due to him being in a meeting) she was even more heartbroken! Poor baby... I just hope him going back to work doesn't break her heart even worse!!
Well, I have to go finish up making dinner... And I'm trying to watch Extreme Makeover: Home Edition... So, I hope everyone has a great week!!
::Hugs:
Howdy all... I hope everyone is doing just great... Things here in the Pickle Jar (thanks Barbie!!) are going pretty swell.
We took the littlest Pickle, Mr. Zachary, to the doctors today for his two week check up. He is doing very well. According to the scale, he has gained 2 ounces and has grown 1/4 of an inch. The doctor said he is doing really well and was pleasantly happy to hear that he is eating... And eating a lot he is!!
Last night, he was up every two and a half hours wanting to eat... I know I shouldn't complain, because he was eating, but I was kinda getting used to having four hour stretches of sleep ;) lol.
We have to go back the second week in May for Zach's two month check up... Something I'm dreading, because the poor little man will having to get some shots! Ugh. That isn't the funnest thing to go through for a parent. lol...
After Zach's appointment, we headed up to my work to stop by and say hello! Everyone there just loved our Little Man! I swear, I forgot how long of a drive it is to get there and I forgot how pickelie it smells there... haha... and its only been 4 weeks since I haven't been there. At least I still have some more time away from the Pickle Plant... something like 6 weeks or something... Muahahaha...
Right now, Miss Rowan and I are home alone. Derek has a meeting at work for their police officer association (sp?). Their annual dinner is coming up on the 26th and he is offering to do a bunch of stuff because he is off... And get this, me- the totally anti-social person that I am- has offered to help out with the dinner too! Yep, I'm planning on helping decorating the hall. I told Derek I'd be willing to make the center pieces if they wanted me too... I'm kinda handy like that :) So, if they take me up on the offer, I'll be helping out...
Well, I've gotta run. I need to change a pee-pee diaper... Woo Hoo... So much fun. And then I have to wait a few hours for my shows to come on!! Don't miss "The O.C." tonight... "What happens in the mall, stays in the mall..." *hehe*
Hope you all have a wonderful rest of the week... Just think, tomorrow is FRIDAY!!!!
::smiles and hugs::
Hmm, lets see... Its been a few days since my last entry... So what do I have to catch you all up on in the few quiet minutes I have to do this one :)
Well, lets see... Sunday we had a visit with my brother and his girlfriend. They haven't seen Mr. Zachary since he was born, due to the fact that they both attend college at UC Davis and they don't always have the free time to come down and visit. So, my brother was home for the weekend because he had a hockey tourney in Southern Cali... And they decided to stop by Sunday evening for a visit. It is always great to see my brother... Miss Rowan just loves her Uncle Boo. And its great to see him interacting with Zachary. I just laugh, because he is so timid and doesn't want to hurt him... lol. Oh well. He'll learn to hold a baby without thinking he'll hurt him... Someday.
Monday was a pretty quiet day. We didn't do much. Oh. We did get our taxes done. Thankfully, we are getting money back, but it isn't exactly what we were expecting to get. Derek seriously works too much :) Haha... Luckily, next year, we'll be able to claim two children instead of just one too...
Rowan had gymnastics last night. I was able to take her... Yep. Daddy stayed home with Zach and I was able to drive for the first time in 2 weeks. Let me tell you, it was weird getting behind the wheel again... haha. 2 weeks isn't even that long, but when you seriously haven't driven a mile in that period, it makes you think you almost forgot how to drive!!
Rowan had a great time at gym. She missed going... And of course, because she didn't go last week, she missed the skills check off again! I swear, my child will never advance in her class because she never makes it to that... I'm such an awful mom ;)
I had my 2 week check up this morning. All is well... I was a little disappointed in the amount of weight that I've lost. I've only lost 20lbs when after 2 weeks of having Rowan, I had lost 35lbs. But I guess because I didn't gain as much this time around, I suppose only loosing 20lbs is a good thing. But I've been declared healthy and I plan on starting Weight Watchers next Tuesday... I've decided that I have a goal weight (not sharing!!) and to get there I have to loose another 46lbs!! Goodness... That is a small child right there... Argh. Why is loosing weight so much harder than gaining it???
Zachary is doing really well. Last night, he was up just 3 times... At his 1am feeding, he ate so much that he ended up spitting up in his sleep. I hate it when little ones do that. So, I woke up to him laying in a "puddle" of spit up and then fed him again... The only bad thing was that I couldn't get him to get back to sleep. Then he was crying, and crying, and crying... So, eventually, he and I went out to the front room and feel asleep together on the couch. I know, I know... Not the best thing, but he was on my chest and I had a good strong grip on him ;)
Why is it that babies just love to sleep on your chest too? I know it has to do with the heart beat and just being close to someone... But it makes it sooo difficult to put them down... lol. Actually, putting a baby down is hard enough... But knowing they love to lay next to you makes it even harder!!
I know I've been promising pictures of our Little Man... Well, just let me tell you something... I was promised a storm door that is still not up... So, you'll just have to keep waiting for them pictures :D lol. Soon, I promise though...
Well, I need to go wake the kiddo up because its been about 4.5 hours since the last time he ate and I'm about ready to pop... I hope you all have a wonderful week...
::many hugs::
Today has been pretty quiet. All seems to be well... With everyone.
Zachary is eating better and still sleeping a whole lot... LOL. I realized that yesterday was his official due date... So, I'm guessing him sleeping is a good thing and probably something that he needed. His breathing still bothers me, but hey, if the doctor told me it isn't anything to worry about, then I guess I shouldn't worry. And he has actually figured out that he can cry... And cry really loudly he does!! For the first couple of days home, he would just wimper, but now, he lets it go... I don't mind though. It means that he is doing okay. I just hope that when we go to the doctors on Thursday for his 2 week check up, that he is gaining weight and doing great... And I have a feeling that he will be :)
Sleep has been something that I'm actually getting... Can you believe it? Derek is sooo great. Because he is so used to staying up at night, he actually will stay up with Zach while I go to bed... And when Zach wakes for a feeding a few hours later, Derek brings him to me. So, I've been getting about 2-3 hours of good sleep before I even have to deal with Zach at night. How awesome is my husband?
Rowan is still dealing pretty well with her brother. She gives him hugs and will rock his bassinet saying, "Its okay Bubbas"... lol. She is such a sweet heart and loves him sooo much already.
Today we went to a neighboring town and checked out some new homes being built there. No, we aren't looking to buy/sell... We were just looking. They are very lovely homes... But right now, we aren't ready to do that whole buy/sell stuff.
Then we were off to get some lunch at a really yummy resturant. We got it to go... But it is still as yummy when you get it home. After we had lunch, we went outside and just enjoyed the day. It got up to 68 degrees today!!! And we are expecting to get up to the mid-70's by the middle of the week... I can't wait. I believe Spring is starting to come around.
We have a lot of work to do in the yards this spring and Derek actually started to do some of it today while we were outside. No, I didn't do anything but play with Rowan and watch the Little Man. But you gotta enjoy the wonderful weather when you can!
Right now, Rowan and her Daddy are outside enjoying the spa. I would love to go out there and be with them, but I'm guessing that seating in the spa with my incision isn't the best thing for myself. Oh well, in a few weeks I'm sure that I'll be just fine to enjoy it too. Just gotta have someone there to watch Zach I suppose... Hmm... Is a three year old able to do that?? Haha. Just kidding!!
Tomorrow Derek and his father are hopefully going to finish putting up the storm door. See, it is up, just isn't finished being installed. I'm hoping that by tomorrow afternoon, I'll be able to sit in my front room with the door open and have the screen door actually closed (cause it is somewhat open all the time now)... Won't that be nice??
Well, I know I've been promising pictures... And I do have some. Yesterday we took some more while giving Zachary his first bath, so I'm going to have to get Derek to upload them on the computer for me... So, hopefully by tomorrow afternoon (another task!!) I'll be able to share those with you... If not, sometime soon, I swear!!
Going to go now... Little Man is making a stinky in his diaper... Eww...
::Smiles::
Thank you to everyone for the wonderful comments regarding having to take Zachary to the doctors... Everyone is soooo sweet!
Everything went really well at the doctors this morning. Zach is gaining weight, up to 8lbs now, even with him not eating too much...
The doctor said there is nothing to worry about his jaundice. He is a little yellow, but not too bad she said. She said you should start to worry when he looks like Pooh Bear :) LOL.
As for the not eating and the extra sleeping, she just said to make sure to get him up every few hours and get him to eat. She said because he is gaining weight, wetting diapers and passing stoole, there isn't much to worry about.
She also said that his periodic breathing is nothing unusual. As long as we are able to wake him up... Even by undressing him and using a wet cloth on his feet... Thats okay. He is still pretty new... :)
I think I'm just worried because he is sooo different from Rowan. Rowan used to love to eat... Actually, she still does. We never had a hard time getting her to eat or having her wake up. This Little Man is just wanting to sleep and take a few drinks every few hours... I guess no child is ever the same as his/her sibling...
We go back next Thursday for his 2 week check up... So, hopefully by then, he'll be doing better. The doctor was also very reassuring about bringing him back in if we think we need to. She is very personable and seems to care... Which some doctors lack!
Well, its about that time to try to get him to eat again. Wish us luck ;) And thank you ALL for all the wonderful, reassuring comments...
::Hugs to All::
Well, we have our first suprise doctors appointment tomorrow morning...
Mr. Zachary is already giving his Mommy and Daddy gray hairs!
Last night we noticed that he was sleeping more than he has been and has been hard to wake up...
He also hasn't been eating as much as he was, so Derek and I became kinda worried...
Also, when my Dad stopped by this afternoon, I told him I was worried about those things, he threw in there that he did have a yellow tinge to his face... Hmmm...
So, I called the doctors office and of course had to wait 3 hours to hear back from the advice nurse. Well, she asked if he had pee-pee diapers and how many (yes and 6 today) and if he was arrousable (sp?)...
I also mentioned to her that we've noticed his breathing can become irratic at some points. He'll be breathing just fine when all of the sudden he starts to breath really hard... In out, in out, in out... Really fast.
So, she said that we should bring him in... Of course we couldn't get in there this evening for the Acute Care Clinic... We have to wait until tomorrow morning at 910am. Argh. She didn't even seem worried about his breathing... I've read that irregular breathing is normal for newborns... But she seemed more worried about his yellow tinge.
She also said that we needed to make sure he was arrousable (sp?)... He didn't need to fully wake up, but at least give some sign that we were bugging him when we tried to wake him up. Interesting huh?
So, yeah. We are already having to worry about our Little Man. I know it might not be something, but hey, I'd rather make a doctors visit and rather be safe then sorry, ya know?
Well, it seems that the Little Man is actually waking up... I better run and try to feed him... If he is interested... Wish us luck!!
And yes, I know I might sound like I'm a worry wart... But like I said, I rather be safe than sorry :)
::Best Wishes::
Just wanted to check in... I also wanted to let you know that I'm slowly... And I mean slowly... catching up on everyones journals and doing some back reading when I get the chance...
Everything here is going pretty well. The weather is sooo nice... It should hit about 67 degrees today. I'm thinking that a walk to the park for all four of us is the plans for today. Miss Rowan has been dying to ride her bike to the park (a few blocks away) and I'm dying for some fresh air!!
We did go out yesterday for a bit. We made our way to Costco and Target. Costco truly disappointed me though... My main reason for going there was to get diapers in bulk... But of course, they didn't have the right size or brand in a size 1! They had Huggies in a box, with both size 1 and 2's... But our Little Man is still so tiny, that buying that would have been dumb.
So, we left Costco without getting the diapers and with other stuff that we didn't really need... Of course... And then were off to Target where I ended up getting two large packs of diapers for $17 each. Oh well... They'll last a while and are a brand that I prefer... SOOOO...
Anyways. That was our first family of four outting and it went well. Zachary stayed asleep the whole time and Rowan was a perfect little angel. It didn't help that she was being spoiled the whole time we were out too... lol.
Last night was kinda rough. The Little Man was kinda cranky and up and down a bunch of times last night. I think he was gassy... But I'm not sure. I guess I need to pay attention to what I'm eating more, because it could be my own fault that we were up plenty of times last night.
I gotta lay off the chocolate... I'm pretty sure of that... lol. If not for Zachary, at least for my hips... Hehe.
I'm feeling a lot better though. I did get a little worn out yesterday from all the walking we did at both stores, but it actually felt pretty good to do it. I'm going back to the doctor on the 8th, so I'm hoping he clears me in good health and I can start to do some walking and dieting... Gotta get rid of that Baby Fat, ya know!
::A spoon full of Sugar, helps the medicine go down... Go down...::
A little of Mary Poppins for your entertainment pleasure... If I have to suffer, so do you all :) Lol. I swear, I find myself singing the songs in my sleep!! Argh. And of course Miss Rowan knows all of the songs... hehe...
My home computer is still pretty much trashed... So I can't get to my graphics and putting pictures on my entries via Photobucket is a tough thing to do on this laptop... So, when I do post some new pictures of Zachary, they'll be through AOL Pictures. Oh yes... I do have some new ones... I just have to wait for Derek to upload them on his laptop. I'm not going to do that. My luck I'd crash his computer and he uses it for work... So, that wouldn't be the greatest thing!!
Well, I've got some laundry to fold and a three year old to go color with while Little Man is taking a nappy-nap. I hope everyone has a great day and I'm trying to catch up... If you haven't seen me comment yet... Expect to see me soon!!
::Hugs and Bright Smiles::
