What a relief! (literally)

Well, Parker is doing much better now and his daily supplement is doing just what it should. Whew! He is sleeping better and isn't suffering from the constant tummy aches he was having before. He is also "cruising" on the furniture, crawling at an ever increasing speed, and getting into everything! He had a weird look on his face on Friday night and he stuck out his tongue with a dried up leaf on it. Eew!

Chris spent a lot of time playing with us this weekend, which was so much fun. We went to the park (despite the fact that it was a million degrees and soggy humid) and Daddy pushed Parker in the baby swing and went down a few different slides with him. Parker loved it. I can't wait until it cools off some and we can spend more than 25 minutes there before we wimp out and retreat to the AC.

Parker also discovered this weekend that he thinks sneezing is hilarious. Chris had a sneezing fit and Parker giggled. Then Chris performed a few more pretend sneezes and Parker started laughing hysterically. He has the best sense of humor. He also thinks chasing the dog around the house in Mommy's arms is a riot. What a fun age he is right now.

I don't know if a drum roll is in order, but we think Parker may have said his first intentional word last night. Chris had been saying "Dada" to him all weekend, and last night when he was changing Parker's diaper, Parker looked at him and clearly said "Dada." Why is it Dad's always win out on that one? Anyway, we're excited that we might have a little talker soon, although I will miss the crazy little language he speaks in now when he learns "real words." :) He is also starting to wave "bye bye" which is super cute.

Hope everybody is having a great Monday!

Update #2

Parker Pooped!!! Sadly, he did also throw up, but at least he pooped. Hopefully now that he's on his medicine, next time will be easier. Thank you for sending your special poo poo prayers. They worked. :)

Update

I feel better today and am not so stressed... although there still has been no relief for poor Peanut. Pray for poo poo.

-L

Plugged Up.

Ever since Parker started eating "real" food, he has been pooping only 1-2 times a week. I called his nurse line to see if I should be worried, and they told me to start giving him prunes and apple juice. I did.... to no avail. So then, a few weeks ago, Parker started throwing up every time he pooped. He didn't get upset when it happened, but naturally, it was very concerning to me. We went to the doctor on Friday and they said some babies just take longer to adjust to digesting food, and prescribed Miralax once daily in his juice. 4 days later, we're still waiting for a result. There's nothing worse than feeling like there could be something wrong with your darling baby.

I've been stressed and high strung lately already, for a variety of reasons: job changes for Chris, travel, company, Chris traveling, my job demands, etc., and worrying about Parker and his health coupled with the sleep loss that is coming along with his tummy aches has put me in a funk. I feel exhausted and emotional. Hopefully it is just today that it is really getting to me and it will pass. I think a good cry might also be in order. I'm heading up on a couple of the busiest work weeks I have all year where I will be working 8+ days in a row. Thinking about it makes my blood pressure go up, but after those days are over I will be able to relax and recoup a little.

I would feel so much better if I could just go on a walk a few days a week, which is something I love to do and is great at improving my perspective, but it has been so $&*#*@ hot here lately I would die of a heat stroke if I tried to walk, let alone taking Parker along with me in his stroller. Bah! Ok, Thanks for listening to my rant. I (obviously) am having an off day and appreciate those of you who care to read my ramblings. :)

Don't worry... I'll be better tomorrow. :)

Love,
Looney Laura

More pics...

Happy Birthday, Mima!!

Mima Beth came to town this past weekend and we had such a nice visit. She arrived Thursday, Chris cooked us a delicious dinner, and on Friday Mima helped with Parker while I worked from home. On Saturday we went to Lowes and I got all of the supplies I needed to sand, prime, and paint our coffee table, which I did, but it was a lot more work than I thought it would be. Whew! On Sunday we took Mima out for a celebratory birthday dinner since her birthday was yesterday. What a nice weekend!

As always, Mima took lots of pictures and sent them to us yesterday! Hooray! As you can see, we had lots of fun with our Peanut!

Parker's first 4th of July!

This past weekend we spent the 4th of July with friends up at Lake Blue Ridge in Georgia near the Tennessee border. We stayed at a really cute cabin with 10 other people, ate lots of good food, played in the lake, and visited with friends. Here are some photos!