Ethan 18 monthsMerry Christmas from our family to yours!!!
Sunday, December 25, 2011
Thursday, December 15, 2011
Sick again? & 18 months!!
I Instead of taking Ethan to the doctor tomorrow for his 18 month appointment, we went today for a fever & cough. He has a sinus infection and is on antibiotics again. Joy! We went ahead and did everything except his vaccines today. He will get those when he is finished with the antibiotics!
Here are his stats for 18 months:
Height: 35.5in (>95%!)
Weight: 28lbs 2oz (85-90%)
Head Circumference: 51cm (>95% Huge!)
He is walking, running, talking, laughing, and generally having a grand time! He is such a joy right now. He is starting to have more "toddler moments" & I think the terrible two's are approaching a little early.
He loves saying & waving hi & bye bye. To everyone! It is really cute. Since he got his tubes in his ears, his speech has really started taking off!
Ethan's list of words includes:
Mama
Dada
Hi
Bye
Night-Night
Hot
Owie
Papa
Abbie (in-laws puppy)
Puppy (or sometimes pup-pup)
Not a word, but he loves to say "mmmmm" when he is hungry or sees food. Imagine this times 1,000 when we are at the grocery store!
Ball
Car
Diaper (we can understand it as that)
Yeah
No
He loves to give & blow kisses. Whenever we say "I love you" he responds by giving kisses :) It melts my heart! He definitely understands what we say to him and ask of him. He responds appropriately with yes or no answers and/or head shaking. When I say it's time to change his diaper, he goes to his room. Time for a bath, straight to the bathroom. Time to eat, straight to the highchair. If he sees any signs of us leaving (clothes, shoes, purse, or coat) he RUNS to the door "Bye bye bye bye" and gets very antsy until we leave!
He knows where his eyes, nose, ears, mouth, belly, feet, & head are!
He has 7 teeth (4 on top, 3 on bottom). I think he is working on getting a molar on the bottom left side.
He is in size 5 diapers. Size 24 month sleepers. Some 18 month shirts but mostly 24month clothes due to his height.
We will take his 18 month pictures tomorrow & I'll post them then
If you can take a moment to wish us luck....we put an offer on a house last night and we hope we get it! It is bank-owned and it is a fantastic deal. Brand new & over 2,000 square feet. We love it and really hope we get it. We may not hear back for a week or two, so I have to learn patience!!!
Here are his stats for 18 months:
Height: 35.5in (>95%!)
Weight: 28lbs 2oz (85-90%)
Head Circumference: 51cm (>95% Huge!)
He is walking, running, talking, laughing, and generally having a grand time! He is such a joy right now. He is starting to have more "toddler moments" & I think the terrible two's are approaching a little early.
He loves saying & waving hi & bye bye. To everyone! It is really cute. Since he got his tubes in his ears, his speech has really started taking off!
Ethan's list of words includes:
Mama
Dada
Hi
Bye
Night-Night
Hot
Owie
Papa
Abbie (in-laws puppy)
Puppy (or sometimes pup-pup)
Not a word, but he loves to say "mmmmm" when he is hungry or sees food. Imagine this times 1,000 when we are at the grocery store!
Ball
Car
Diaper (we can understand it as that)
Yeah
No
He loves to give & blow kisses. Whenever we say "I love you" he responds by giving kisses :) It melts my heart! He definitely understands what we say to him and ask of him. He responds appropriately with yes or no answers and/or head shaking. When I say it's time to change his diaper, he goes to his room. Time for a bath, straight to the bathroom. Time to eat, straight to the highchair. If he sees any signs of us leaving (clothes, shoes, purse, or coat) he RUNS to the door "Bye bye bye bye" and gets very antsy until we leave!
He knows where his eyes, nose, ears, mouth, belly, feet, & head are!
He has 7 teeth (4 on top, 3 on bottom). I think he is working on getting a molar on the bottom left side.
He is in size 5 diapers. Size 24 month sleepers. Some 18 month shirts but mostly 24month clothes due to his height.
We will take his 18 month pictures tomorrow & I'll post them then
If you can take a moment to wish us luck....we put an offer on a house last night and we hope we get it! It is bank-owned and it is a fantastic deal. Brand new & over 2,000 square feet. We love it and really hope we get it. We may not hear back for a week or two, so I have to learn patience!!!
Monday, December 5, 2011
Updates!
I have no excuses for not blogging in so long! Life is super busy with a toddler, husband, & full time job! I will make this update fairly short & try to start blogging more (I know, I've said that before...)
Since my last blog in August, Ethan started having febrile seizures. His first one on August 19th was terrifying and lasted almost 20 minutes. He had to be intubated, sedated & life-flighted to Seattle Children's Hospital. We spent 2 days there waiting for all of the meds to wear off & make sure he was okay. It definitely put things into perspective for Chris & I. Since that day he had a continuous ear infection in one or the other ear. He did 6 rounds of antibiotics until he had another febrile seizure October 20th at 1am. Thank god for baby monitors!!! I woke up to a weird noise from him and found him seizing in his crib. His temp got up at 104.5 both times and it was so scary! Thankfully this one ended fairly quickly. We met with an Ear Nose & Throat doctor in November and 1 week later Ethan had tubes put in both ears (November 17th). Praise the Lord!!!! We are hoping this will solve his ear infections & stop causing fevers, so hopefully no more seizures! He is at more risk to have more seizures given how complex the first one was. Hopefully he won't though!!!
He will be 18 months old in 10 days! Where the heck has the time gone? I WILL post pictures & an 18 month update this month because he is learning & growing SO fast!
On the weight loss front, I am down to 154 & fluctuate up or down about 2 pounds. My friend & I joined a gym right by our work and go on our lunch break 3-5 times per week. I haven't lost any more weight, but focusing more on resistance/weight training to tone up!! I can tell a difference in the month since we joined! I have also increased the amount of time I can run to about 15 mins straight right now which is huge for me! Next goal is to run a 5k!!!
We are in the process of starting to look for a house to buy!! Hopefully this happens SOON!!!
Since my last blog in August, Ethan started having febrile seizures. His first one on August 19th was terrifying and lasted almost 20 minutes. He had to be intubated, sedated & life-flighted to Seattle Children's Hospital. We spent 2 days there waiting for all of the meds to wear off & make sure he was okay. It definitely put things into perspective for Chris & I. Since that day he had a continuous ear infection in one or the other ear. He did 6 rounds of antibiotics until he had another febrile seizure October 20th at 1am. Thank god for baby monitors!!! I woke up to a weird noise from him and found him seizing in his crib. His temp got up at 104.5 both times and it was so scary! Thankfully this one ended fairly quickly. We met with an Ear Nose & Throat doctor in November and 1 week later Ethan had tubes put in both ears (November 17th). Praise the Lord!!!! We are hoping this will solve his ear infections & stop causing fevers, so hopefully no more seizures! He is at more risk to have more seizures given how complex the first one was. Hopefully he won't though!!!
He will be 18 months old in 10 days! Where the heck has the time gone? I WILL post pictures & an 18 month update this month because he is learning & growing SO fast!
On the weight loss front, I am down to 154 & fluctuate up or down about 2 pounds. My friend & I joined a gym right by our work and go on our lunch break 3-5 times per week. I haven't lost any more weight, but focusing more on resistance/weight training to tone up!! I can tell a difference in the month since we joined! I have also increased the amount of time I can run to about 15 mins straight right now which is huge for me! Next goal is to run a 5k!!!
We are in the process of starting to look for a house to buy!! Hopefully this happens SOON!!!
Sunday, August 14, 2011
Weight Loss Update
I have been on a journey since January 2011 to really change my lifestyle and become HEALTHY. Yes, I wanted to lose weight, but really I want to be healthier and feel good. Here we are 7 months later and I have lost 44 pounds from then. My total weight loss since having Ethan 14 months ago (holy cow!) is 70 pounds!!!!! I am SO proud of myself! I have been measuring my bust, waist, and hips along the way and I have lost 10 inches each from my waist and hips. I have lost 7 inches from my bust (and I have smaller boobs to show for it lol). I have went from an XL-XXL in tops & size 18-20 pants to size MEDIUM shirts and size 12 pants (which are actually starting to get loose). I cannot remember ever wearing these sizes! I can't believe I am almost in a size 10. That may still seem large to some of you, but I am thrilled!
Today I weighed in at 158lbs. My goal by the end of the year has been to weigh 150lbs. I know I will make it, and hopefully even surpass it! I feel WONDERFUL, have so much energy, and can exercise for hours now! I LIKE exercising! I have a wonderful friend/coworker who has been helping me along this journey and she is an awesome workout buddy!
I would love to hear about your journey as well! Trust me, this hasn't been easy, and I am not always perfect. But this is for life! If you have any questions about how I have lost weight, just ask. I just did it the old fashioned way! Portion control, counting calories (using Livestrong.com), and exercise. Check out Livestrong.com , it has changed my life!!!!
Today I weighed in at 158lbs. My goal by the end of the year has been to weigh 150lbs. I know I will make it, and hopefully even surpass it! I feel WONDERFUL, have so much energy, and can exercise for hours now! I LIKE exercising! I have a wonderful friend/coworker who has been helping me along this journey and she is an awesome workout buddy!
I would love to hear about your journey as well! Trust me, this hasn't been easy, and I am not always perfect. But this is for life! If you have any questions about how I have lost weight, just ask. I just did it the old fashioned way! Portion control, counting calories (using Livestrong.com), and exercise. Check out Livestrong.com , it has changed my life!!!!
Wednesday, June 29, 2011
One Year Stats!
We had Ethan's one year check up today! His doctor was on vacation the past week so that is why we are a couple of weeks late. He is turning into a shy little boy when we are around new people! He will turn his head in and smile and it is so cute! He is such a little charmer & flirt! So here are his stats for 12 mths!
Weight: 24lbs 2.5oz (75%)
Height: 31.5in (95%)
Head: I didn't get number, but it is >95%! Love his big noggin' ;)
We have had some concerns about allergies recently. Ethan has very sensitive skin and has been getting very red skin and little bumps all over randomly. He also has very puffy eyes and rubs them constantly. My hubby had HORRIBLE allergies as a baby (and still does). His included food allergies to peanuts, eggs, and citrus. Due to this we have been very careful about what we feed Ethan. My doctor felt it was best to wait on him getting his MMR vaccine until we see an allergist to be 100% sure it is safe.
Now you know I work in the pediatric office that we take Ethan to & I am a nurse. I am very much Pro-Vaccine because I think the benefits far outweigh the risks. I give tons of vaccines everyday to children. I trust Ethan's doctor 100% and I am fine with waiting a couple of months until we see the allergist. I want to make sure it is completely safe for him to get the MMR vaccine. He got his 3 other vaccines that we due and did great! He cried for a few seconds while we got them, but as soon as I picked him up he was fine!
We also had his first dentist appointment today. It was more of a meet & greet. I really liked the staff, dentist and the office! They took us to the "Mommy and Me" room and I just held Ethan on my lap while they looked around! I knew Ethan had one tooth on the top about to poke through (it finally broke through the skin last night), but the dentist said all FOUR of his top front teeth are about to break through. His poor gums are extremely swollen! No wonder he has been fussy! I can't wait until they come through!
So at 12 months, Ethan is a very active little boy!! Here is what he is up to...
He crawls at full speed!
He cruises around everything! He can stand up my grabbing onto the wall and will walk holding onto the wall with one hand. He is SO CLOSE to walking!
He can pull himself up on doors and open the door handle! Seriously, my baby is too tall and too smart LOL :)
He is 100% drinking whole milk and has been for about a month. He decided he didn't want bottles anymore either so he is drinking out of sippy cups! I am so happy with this. He made the transition so easy. He prefers the sippy cups with straws.
He eats anything and everything ( minus eggs, peanuts, & citrus fruits for now). He really isn't a picky eater. He LOVES yogurt, cheese, strawberries, bananas, waffles, and anything else mommy makes!
He says Hi, dada, baba, nana, but not really saying Mama yet. Someday soon I hope!
He is still in size 4 diapers and wears 12-18 mth clothes (mainly 18 mth). Size 5 shoes! His feet are HUGE!
Weight: 24lbs 2.5oz (75%)
Height: 31.5in (95%)
Head: I didn't get number, but it is >95%! Love his big noggin' ;)
We have had some concerns about allergies recently. Ethan has very sensitive skin and has been getting very red skin and little bumps all over randomly. He also has very puffy eyes and rubs them constantly. My hubby had HORRIBLE allergies as a baby (and still does). His included food allergies to peanuts, eggs, and citrus. Due to this we have been very careful about what we feed Ethan. My doctor felt it was best to wait on him getting his MMR vaccine until we see an allergist to be 100% sure it is safe.
Now you know I work in the pediatric office that we take Ethan to & I am a nurse. I am very much Pro-Vaccine because I think the benefits far outweigh the risks. I give tons of vaccines everyday to children. I trust Ethan's doctor 100% and I am fine with waiting a couple of months until we see the allergist. I want to make sure it is completely safe for him to get the MMR vaccine. He got his 3 other vaccines that we due and did great! He cried for a few seconds while we got them, but as soon as I picked him up he was fine!
We also had his first dentist appointment today. It was more of a meet & greet. I really liked the staff, dentist and the office! They took us to the "Mommy and Me" room and I just held Ethan on my lap while they looked around! I knew Ethan had one tooth on the top about to poke through (it finally broke through the skin last night), but the dentist said all FOUR of his top front teeth are about to break through. His poor gums are extremely swollen! No wonder he has been fussy! I can't wait until they come through!
So at 12 months, Ethan is a very active little boy!! Here is what he is up to...
He crawls at full speed!
He cruises around everything! He can stand up my grabbing onto the wall and will walk holding onto the wall with one hand. He is SO CLOSE to walking!
He can pull himself up on doors and open the door handle! Seriously, my baby is too tall and too smart LOL :)
He is 100% drinking whole milk and has been for about a month. He decided he didn't want bottles anymore either so he is drinking out of sippy cups! I am so happy with this. He made the transition so easy. He prefers the sippy cups with straws.
He eats anything and everything ( minus eggs, peanuts, & citrus fruits for now). He really isn't a picky eater. He LOVES yogurt, cheese, strawberries, bananas, waffles, and anything else mommy makes!
He says Hi, dada, baba, nana, but not really saying Mama yet. Someday soon I hope!
He is still in size 4 diapers and wears 12-18 mth clothes (mainly 18 mth). Size 5 shoes! His feet are HUGE!
Sunday, June 19, 2011
My baby is ONE!
shirt is from Etsy.com
I have waited on posting this, because I am having a hard time believing that my baby is one! Ethan turned one on Thursday June 16th, 2010 (at 12:18am to be exact:) My sweet boy is becoming a toddler way to quickly! I took Thursday-Sunday off of work to spend time with my birthday boy and celebrate! We spent the day playing with daddy & then celebrating with grandma & grandpa. He got lots of fun toys and clothes, and LOVED his jumbo cupcake to top it off ;)
We had Ethan's one year pictures/family pictures taken a couple of weeks ago by a co-worker of mine. She did a great job, considering Ethan didn't want to be put down! He is going through a stranger/separation anxiety phase something awful! He does not want mommy or daddy to leave his sight :(
In other news, my awesome hubby graduated college on Friday! He also got a job and starts tomorrow! I am so incredibly proud of him! I am hoping life only gets better from here and we can really start working toward future goals (buying a house, having another baby...)
I am also proud to say that I met my weight loss goal by Ethan's first birthday. I have lost 60 pounds since giving birth last year! I also finally weigh less than my super thin hubby! Granted he is 6'3 (13 inches taller than me). I weighed in at 165lbs Thursday!! I know to some that is still a big number, and I agree. BUT I weighed more than this going INTO highschool (at 14 years old!!) So this is a HUGE deal to me!!!! My ultimate goal is to lose another 20 lbs by the end of the year. I know I can do it!!!
Saturday, May 28, 2011
Bad blogger!
Sorry it has been a month since my last post! Life has been super busy! Ethan is now (over) 11 months old. He had his first ear infection and is just now finishing up his antibiotics. He weighed over 23lbs at the doctor last week. We don't go for his 1 year check until June 29th due to his doctor being on vacation. Did I really just type 1 year check!? I cannot believe my baby is going to be a TODDLER and be ONE! Excuse me while I hyperventilate...
In other news, I have lost 32lbs since January bringing my total to 57lbs lost since I had Ethan almost one year ago!! GO ME! I would like to lose 20 more pounds before we start TTC #2 (which probably won't be until next year anyways).
Not much else going on except for trying to keep up with my super mobile baby. He is full on crawling and will walk so long as he can touch something (even just a hand on the wall). He keeps us on our toes!!!
In other news, I have lost 32lbs since January bringing my total to 57lbs lost since I had Ethan almost one year ago!! GO ME! I would like to lose 20 more pounds before we start TTC #2 (which probably won't be until next year anyways).
Not much else going on except for trying to keep up with my super mobile baby. He is full on crawling and will walk so long as he can touch something (even just a hand on the wall). He keeps us on our toes!!!
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