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Happy Memorial Day and thanks to the many who have served our country so faithfully with valor and courage. We had a nice day visiting with family at the lake. It was warm, but the shade provided some comfort along with a fan. We hope that you all had a great weekend, and enjoyed some time to yourself or with some family and/or friends.

Bloggin' @ 2am...

Okay, so I am officially fed up with APRIA home infant monitors. It is 2 am and I am awake not because my child is crying and upset due to hunger pains, a wet/dirty diaper, but his monitor has gone off about 10 or so times in the last 15 minutes. So, while I am waiting for a technician to call me back within the hour or so I am venting my frustration about this goofy machine. I know I keep complaining and really I probably should be grateful to have it, but seriously...can a girl and her guy get some relief? Are we expecting too much to want to just sleep 3 hours straight while our child does? I hope the tech has some help for me or I feel sorry for them, because I have potential to be crazy with lack of sleep and no relief in sight. I guess I could have a bigger problem and I should count the blessings...I suppose that since I am capable of realizing that then I am sane enough to not lash out at the tech when they call. Maybe I should spend the next few minutes praying for the tech who calls. Wow, it is amazing what a little typing can do for one's soul. I feel somewhat calmed down after this blogging release. Thanks for the help. Maybe after the trip to the lake today we will post some pics of the "baby boy."

My Snuggle bugs

Oh what a night...

So last night was one of those "two steps forward and 3 steps back" kind of nights. We had a few good nights in a row and then last night was not so great! Truth be told, Taft isn't the problem...the feedings are not the problem...it is the stupid and obnoxious apnea monitor that goes off for no reason. Well, I guess it has a reason, but not for the right reason. It is LOUD and seems to go off right when we finally get the little guy still and peaceful. I hope for the monitor's sake that Taft only has to wear it for a few more weeks, because if not then I fear I will throw it across the room and break it. I haven't taken very many pics, but probably will have some excuses this weekend, but here is a picture of Eric and Taft that I snagged the other night. Eric sure loves this "baby boy" and enjoys a good snuggle.

A month ago Today

One month ago today I was in labor and delivering Taft who is affectionately known as "baby boy" around our house. I have decided over and over again that I do not miss being pregnant and I am glad that the labor and stuff is over. Taft has been home for a little over two weeks and I think that we are starting to get into a routine. It may be a while before he cuts out a middle of the night feeding, but if he cont. to sleep for 3 hours at a time then I am content with that for a little longer. He is really a bright eyed baby when he is awake, but still sleeps a whole lot. It is so fun for me to watch Eric with Taft. I knew that Eric would be a great dad, but wasn't quite sure how he would do while Taft was/is an infant. He has definitely done well and he loves the infant stage more than he even thought he would. We (Taft and I) do a lot of snuggling during the day and I absolutely love it. Well, at one month I don't think that they are expected to have accomplished anything, but the fact that they have lived for a month, but happy one month of living to you Taft. We sure love you!

Can one become?

So, this post is going to be a question that I need an answer to. I do not want to be one of those paranoid mom's, but I also want to be informed and know what the possibilities are before I start dialing the pediatrician's office. So, I ask...what makes a baby scream its head off when it isn't hungry, wet or looking like they are sleepy? The obvious reason...GAS. So, I gave him some mylicon drops, but they were not quite the "miracle" or "live saver" I thought they would be. Any ideas to what I can do to calm my child when it is late, I am tired, I think he is tired and he is apparently in pain? Is he all of a sudden allergic to my milk? He doesn't seem to want to stop eating. Do babies know when a certain thing (like milk) is causing them discomfort and then respond appropriately as to not desire that particular thing? well, I hope you all have some answers, advice, etc for me, because I can't seem to figure out how to comfort Taft and he seems to be having this issue a little bit more each day.