We took our much needed vacation to Destin, FL this past week. It was great. We had lots of great family time. We started our journey on Friday night after Jay got off work. We made it into Alabama and decided it was time to stop. We got their Saturday and pretty much got to the condo, went to dinner, Walmart and to bed! Sunday and Monday were spent at the beach and pool. Liam wasn't real sure what to think about the beach. He doesn't like being messy so the sand was a little frustrating for him since it was always sticking to him! The water was a little cool so we didn't get a lot of time at the ocean. Liam took his nap and then we tried the pool. The condo had a great pool and setup. He seemed to like it better than the ocean but still wasn't real sure about it. On Tuesday we spent the day at the outlet malls shopping. Wednesday, we went to the zoo near Pensacola. It was great! I highly recommend to anyone going in this area. You could feed so many of the animals! It wasn't a huge zoo but a great time. Thursday and Friday were back to the pool and ocean. The more time we spent in the water the more Liam liked it. We started heading home Saturday and got home on Sunday. Lots of fun times and great memories. Jay got to spend lots of time with Liam which was good because he doesn't get a lot of it when we're home. He's been working more hours and then the 45 minute drive home doesn't leave a lot of time before Liam is in bed between 7 or 7:30p. One night Jay had Liam giggling so hard. I was dying laughing and loving every minute.
The condo had a full kitchen so we ate almost all breakfast and lunches there. Even though it was vacation and we were cooking it was okay because the condo had a dishwasher! A luxury we don't have at home! It was great! We had a view of the ocean from our condo even though it wasn't directly on the beach. When Liam was napping I was usually sat out on the balcony reading while Jay was down at the pool (he has to be active or goes nuts!). I read a book in two days! Something I hadn't done since being pregnant. I started another book and trying to finish it. I almost finished a bottle of wine in a week. I didn't care if I had makeup on. And I actually felt okay wearing a bathing suit! It was a great week!
We're now back home and reality is setting back in. Sadly, it's not a good reality right now. We found out at the end of April that Jay's dad has jaw cancer. Unfortunately, it's worse than they first expected so he has to go to Indy for surgery. His surgery is scheduled for June 7th. Jay is taking off work and will be up there with his mom and dad for the first 4 days. He's dad will be in the hospital for 7-10 days. It's been crazy trying realize what is going on...again... Jay's mom had a massive rare brain tumor removed 5 years ago. So needless to say it sucks we're here again. He's dad could definitely use prayers as he is in pain now and this surgery is going to be crazy intense. We're suppose to go to Brown County with my family June 15th but it looks like Jay will need to be with his family (which is way more important) and help his parents get back home. God got us through it before so we'll do it again with Him by our side.
Monday, May 28, 2012
Friday, April 13, 2012
Liam's 1st year!
Our little monkey boy is turning 1! How crazy! It seems like within the last month he has started doing so many new things. He's waving now, blowing kisses, he'll pick up my cell phone and act like he's talking on it, pointing and "grunting" at things and so much more. He hasn't shown any signs of wanting to walk just yet. I think he knows he faster at crawling than walking! He's birthday party is tomorrow at my parents house. I didn't go with any themes but focused on colors and the number 1. Angie helped me make decorations with her cricut (fancy thing for scrape booking). I ran all over town today to buy things for tomorrow. It wasn't much of a day off since I was non stop going from 6-4pm but I know it'll be super fun tomorrow. Liam's birthday is next Wednesday so I plan on taking a half day from work and taking him to the zoo. We bought family passes for the year. I figure it gives us a reason to go outside and for me to exercise! We went on Easter and Liam seem to really enjoy it.
One more month and we're on vacation!! I have to say I am really in need of this vacation. Work is going to get crazy for me in the next couple months and Jay has been working 10 hour days. I am looking forward to some lazy days at the pool and beach. We had a mini test run of Liam doing a road trip. Me and Jacque went to visit our friend Michele and her kids in St. Louis about a month ago. Liam did great in the car. We plan on breaking up the drive so I feel pretty good about him being able to handle the car ride.
It seems like all our weekends are booked up till the end of May. I've got a "touch down/victory dance" over night trip planned with Angie the last weekend of this month. I'm celebrating that I breast fed for a year! We're going to a wine festival in Nashville, IN. I love going to Brown County so I am really looking forward to going and getting to spend time with Angie and trying some new wines out! We go back in June with my family which is always entertaining and fun.
It's been fun looking back at this last year and seeing how our lives have changed so much. It's been challenging at times but I can say without a doubt it's been completely worth every hour of sleep lost, spit up continuously on my shirts, getting peed and pooped on, and the crying (both Liam and I's). Jay and I will still say to each other, "Can you believe we have a kid?!?!?" "Can you believe we made him??". It's been a fun ride so far!
One more month and we're on vacation!! I have to say I am really in need of this vacation. Work is going to get crazy for me in the next couple months and Jay has been working 10 hour days. I am looking forward to some lazy days at the pool and beach. We had a mini test run of Liam doing a road trip. Me and Jacque went to visit our friend Michele and her kids in St. Louis about a month ago. Liam did great in the car. We plan on breaking up the drive so I feel pretty good about him being able to handle the car ride.
It seems like all our weekends are booked up till the end of May. I've got a "touch down/victory dance" over night trip planned with Angie the last weekend of this month. I'm celebrating that I breast fed for a year! We're going to a wine festival in Nashville, IN. I love going to Brown County so I am really looking forward to going and getting to spend time with Angie and trying some new wines out! We go back in June with my family which is always entertaining and fun.
It's been fun looking back at this last year and seeing how our lives have changed so much. It's been challenging at times but I can say without a doubt it's been completely worth every hour of sleep lost, spit up continuously on my shirts, getting peed and pooped on, and the crying (both Liam and I's). Jay and I will still say to each other, "Can you believe we have a kid?!?!?" "Can you believe we made him??". It's been a fun ride so far!
Sunday, March 4, 2012
Oh where has the time gone??
I didn't intend to neglect the blog like I have. Time is flying by and precious. I originally created this blog to keep my best friend, who is in Africa, up to date on Mr. Liam. Sorry, Katie! I'll try to do a better job!
Liam is 10 months! CRAZY! People always told us how it will fly by when having a kid, I thought people we're telling us something we didn't already know. It is crazy how it seems like just yesterday I was in the hospital with a 7.5lb infant and now I've got an 18lb little man crawling all over me and keeping me on my toes. It seems like I walk into work Monday morning thinking, "I can't wait till the weekend to hang out with my boys" and the next day it's Friday at 4pm.
Breast feeding has been a challenge these last two months. Once Liam started sleeping through the night and eating solids my supply dropped. Everyone tells you how it can be hard in the beginning and just stick to it. I think this has been way harder than breastfeeding the first month. I didn't realize my supply would possibly drop because of him sleeping so long and eating baby food. So I've had to make some adjustments. Here's what I've had to do:
7am feed before work, possibly pump once I get to work depending if he nursed well
11am go over to daycare and nurse
3pm pump at work
7pm nurse him
10-10:30pm pump before bed
2-2:30am get up and pump
Yep, that's right I'm back to be being sleep deprived. I started the middle of the night pumping in mid-Feb. I realized my supply had gone up a little bit but still needed more. During Liam's 9 month appointment the doctor was concern because his height and weight were dropping off so she wanted me to give him a bottle of breast milk after I nursed to make sure he was getting a full feeding. So not only do I have to pump enough for Liam's one bottle at daycare but also 3oz after his feedings as well. I've lost it a few times with all of this. Jay has been my amazing support. I don't think I could get through this if I didn't have him pushing me through. I've also used the Lactation Consultants at the Women's hospital a ton. I also started using a vitamin supplement to help increase my supply and it's help a lot too. I'm sure you are asking, "Why not switch over to formula and save your sanity?" . Most of my co-workers believe I am so sleep deprived that I can't think logically anymore :) My answer is I made a goal for myself to get to a year and I am set on it. If you know me well, you know I am a stubborn red head and once I get my mind set on something that is how it's going to be. That is not always one of my best traits. I have absolutely nothing against formula or those that choose to use it. Again, if you know me well, you know I am praying Liam has all his fingers and toes and limbs by his first birthday, I still have no clue as to what I am doing sometimes! But I do know that I want to breast feed for a year. I will say I think I am trying to prove to myself that I can be a full time working mom and do this. We have less than two months to go and I can sacrifice a little sleep to get to this goal!
Liam is doing so many things now. The newest is cruising. He will push and walk with a toy in hand. I had to go buy a toy he could stand and push yesterday. His teacher, Ms Eva, has taught him "besitos". She is from Costa Rica and teaching him a little Spanish. If you say besitos or give me besitos he will open his mouth and give you kisses. You have to watch out because you might get some tongue too.
Teeth are another big thing. He got his two bottom teeth two days after Christmas. Now we are working on the two top ones. I loath teething. Mainly because I get bit while nursing. Ouch!! He has gotten a lot better with some stern No's.
In a couple weeks we are going to take a road trip with my friend Jacque to visit our friend Michele. I am looking forward to it but a little nervous at the same time. We haven't been on a road trip since he was two months. But this will be a good practice run since we go on vacation in May to Destin, FL. I am ready for the beach and fun in the sun!!
Liam is 10 months! CRAZY! People always told us how it will fly by when having a kid, I thought people we're telling us something we didn't already know. It is crazy how it seems like just yesterday I was in the hospital with a 7.5lb infant and now I've got an 18lb little man crawling all over me and keeping me on my toes. It seems like I walk into work Monday morning thinking, "I can't wait till the weekend to hang out with my boys" and the next day it's Friday at 4pm.
Breast feeding has been a challenge these last two months. Once Liam started sleeping through the night and eating solids my supply dropped. Everyone tells you how it can be hard in the beginning and just stick to it. I think this has been way harder than breastfeeding the first month. I didn't realize my supply would possibly drop because of him sleeping so long and eating baby food. So I've had to make some adjustments. Here's what I've had to do:
7am feed before work, possibly pump once I get to work depending if he nursed well
11am go over to daycare and nurse
3pm pump at work
7pm nurse him
10-10:30pm pump before bed
2-2:30am get up and pump
Yep, that's right I'm back to be being sleep deprived. I started the middle of the night pumping in mid-Feb. I realized my supply had gone up a little bit but still needed more. During Liam's 9 month appointment the doctor was concern because his height and weight were dropping off so she wanted me to give him a bottle of breast milk after I nursed to make sure he was getting a full feeding. So not only do I have to pump enough for Liam's one bottle at daycare but also 3oz after his feedings as well. I've lost it a few times with all of this. Jay has been my amazing support. I don't think I could get through this if I didn't have him pushing me through. I've also used the Lactation Consultants at the Women's hospital a ton. I also started using a vitamin supplement to help increase my supply and it's help a lot too. I'm sure you are asking, "Why not switch over to formula and save your sanity?" . Most of my co-workers believe I am so sleep deprived that I can't think logically anymore :) My answer is I made a goal for myself to get to a year and I am set on it. If you know me well, you know I am a stubborn red head and once I get my mind set on something that is how it's going to be. That is not always one of my best traits. I have absolutely nothing against formula or those that choose to use it. Again, if you know me well, you know I am praying Liam has all his fingers and toes and limbs by his first birthday, I still have no clue as to what I am doing sometimes! But I do know that I want to breast feed for a year. I will say I think I am trying to prove to myself that I can be a full time working mom and do this. We have less than two months to go and I can sacrifice a little sleep to get to this goal!
Liam is doing so many things now. The newest is cruising. He will push and walk with a toy in hand. I had to go buy a toy he could stand and push yesterday. His teacher, Ms Eva, has taught him "besitos". She is from Costa Rica and teaching him a little Spanish. If you say besitos or give me besitos he will open his mouth and give you kisses. You have to watch out because you might get some tongue too.
Teeth are another big thing. He got his two bottom teeth two days after Christmas. Now we are working on the two top ones. I loath teething. Mainly because I get bit while nursing. Ouch!! He has gotten a lot better with some stern No's.
In a couple weeks we are going to take a road trip with my friend Jacque to visit our friend Michele. I am looking forward to it but a little nervous at the same time. We haven't been on a road trip since he was two months. But this will be a good practice run since we go on vacation in May to Destin, FL. I am ready for the beach and fun in the sun!!
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