Sick as a dog

Reese came down with a fever yesterday at daycare. They called my room to tell me it was 101.5 under the arm (then you add a degree, so really it was 102.5). I went and picked her up and called the doctor's office when we got home. With her history of ear infections, they wanted me to bring her in. All checked out ok. No other symptoms besides nasal/head congestion and a fever. I was so thankful she didn't have another ear infection. I really don't like putting her on antibiotics. Last night was a little rough. It took almost 2 hours to console her to get her to sleep, and she ended up sleeping in bed with me, because she was so uncomfortable and only wanted to be touching me. I pretty much did not sleep, but cat napped on and off throughout the night. When she woke up this morning, burning hot again, her temperature was 102.5 (again, 103.5 since it was under her arm). I gave her more ibuprofen, and headed to work while Kyle stayed home with her. He called me around 1 and said he took her temp again and this time it was 103.3 (104.3). I told him to call the dr. right away and I headed home. They advised us to try to keep fluids in her, and really watch her. If she still has this high fever tomorrow, then we will need to do something more and have her seen again. Hopefully it breaks tonight. She has taken many naps today, so I hope her little body is fighting it off. Poor baby :(

Can You Hear Me?

Reese's thoughts exactly. We have entered the screeching phase. I have never heard such a high pitched screech come out of a baby's mouth before (well I probably have, but it didn't phase me because I didn't live with it) :) Anytime we set Reese down, don't pay attention to her, or don't do something fast enough (i.e. feed her, change her, etc.) she screeches very loudly at us. So basically, most of the time. To keep from needing to take aspirin everyday, Kyle and I have learned to look at each other, and just laugh. It is quite comical, and when she sees us laughing, she usually does as well. Such a little stinker. She is also becoming more "needy" it seems. Every time I play with her, she wants to be touching me, or sitting with me. She is always wanting us to be paying attention to her, and her every move. When we set her down and walk away, we hear a loud screech behind us. I remember my sister telling me when her kids were going through this phase, so I think it is normal, right? I hope so, and I also hope that it passes. Once she gets some words, I hope she learns how to use an inside voice :) She turned 8 months old last week. She is just about crawling, but not quite there. She tries and tries, but still just goes backward. She is also still chatting up a storm. She is very entertaining, and I just love watching her learn new things each week. She changes so fast! She just figured out that if you bang two things together (such as blocks) it makes a loud noise, and giggles and giggles while repeating it. This next weekend we head home for my Grandma's 95th birthday. Can you believe it?? I hope I can live to 95 and still have the mind she does. Looking forward to seeing our family and watching Reese be entertained by her cousins.

Dells

This past weekend we went up to the Dells with my mom and dad, and my sister's family. We all had a great time, and Reese took a 2 1/2 hour nap Sunday afternoon; she was wiped out! Reese loved being entertained by cousin Aidan (almost 3) and watching Aubrey move and groove (almost 1). Reese loves the water and had a blast splashing and playing in it. Here are a few pics from our weekend.

The best picture I could get!

Celebrating Birthdays 1 & 3 with fish cupcakes (kudos to my Mom!)

Playing in their diapers

*note* Aidan is in underwear now, but this was after a nap-so proud of him!

Floating with dad

Mom's Night Out

Well, sort of. That is how is started :) Last night some of our friends had a dinner party. Kyle decided to stay home with Reese and I went with a girlfriend of mine. It was nice to get out and be "baby free" for a few hours, and I was looking forward to some yummy glasses of wine and a delicious dinner. During dinner (around 9 pm, I had been there since 7), Kyle called my phone. I answered only to hear Reese screaming in the background and not being able to hear what Kyle was saying. All I could make out was "there is puke everywhere" and I told him I'd be right home. We only live about 5 minutes away, so I packed up a "to-go" bag of some delicious prime rib, and headed home. I didn't know what I was walking in to!
Kyle was bathing Reese and I went into her room to find her crib sheet covered in puke. UH! When her bath was done, I was holding her, and she began to puke again, over the tub this time. I don't think I have ever felt more helpless, there was nothing I could do to make her feel better :( Kyle then rocked her while I called a nurse on-call. She told me it was actually perfect timing for her to get sick, because they recommend waiting one hour from the last vomiting to put anything in her stomach, and then spoon feed clear liquids 1 tsp every 5 minutes for 8 hours so she doesn't get dehydrated!!! If she fell asleep though, let her sleep it out and don't wake her to feed her.By the time I got back upstairs, she was asleep in Kyle's arms. I laid her in her crib, and there she slept, the rest of the night. Thank goodness. She awoke this morning with a smile on her face, and ate some rice cereal for breakfast. She is not quite back to herself today, but no puking. She did have a little diarrhea, but not much. Now I'm just praying Kyle and I don't get it!

Down 3

Down 3....lbs that is! 1 week into Weight Watchers and I have lost 3 lbs. I have been watching what I eat, and been running for 20-30 minutes 5 days this week. I like the program thus far, and hope it keeps working!

In other news, Reese has been a sleepy head this weekend. She got a nasty cough on Thursday and was up for about 2 hours Thursday night coughing non stop. Friday at daycare she was not feeling so good, and took a 2 hour morning nap yesterday and today (she NEVER does that). I think she is on the mend, but her nasty, green, snotty nose is still sticking around (gross). Hoping she is getting over this now. She had lots of rest this weekend as we stayed home and relaxed. Just what all of us needed!

She is getting closer and closer to crawling. She gets up on her knees and rocks back and forth, but doesn't quite do it yet. She scoots backwards, but does not go forward. I fear the time is coming soon that we have to baby proof the house. No more immobile baby!

Now or Never

The time has come to shed the last of this baby weight I am still holding on to (about 8 lbs). Things have definitely fallen into different places since Reese was born :) With a little motivation from my cousin, Elyse, who is doing weight watchers and is very successful, I have decided to jump on the wagon and do it as well.

I researched in online, and for a VERY affordable price, I became a member. I signed up for 3 mo, and hope to reach my goal weight by then. I actually hope to lose most of it in the next 7 weeks in preparation for my Florida trip :) I also went for my first run (outside) yesterday in about a year and a half. YIKES, I sure have gotten out of shape! I am not looking to lose a ton of weight, just want to get back to my pre-baby weight and hopefully feel good again in my clothes (and bathing suit) :) I debated doing weight watchers or just joining a gym, but with this I can actually track what I eat, get healthy, affordable recipes, and work out on my time when I have Kyle to be here with Reese. It just makes more sense for me (and it is actually much cheaper per month than a gym membership). So, let the quest begin. Wish me luck!!