So much has been happening lately. Last week, I had a mini-vacay at my wonderful bestie's house. It was great to get away, but I missed Greg. Yes, he gets on my nerves...but what can I say...I love him. While I was there, we got a lot of wedding stuff accomplished. A new venue. The bouquets. The room design. The cake. The cake topper. Most of the music. All but one dress. Alternations on two dresses. Jaden's outfit has been picked out. Groomsmen go for fittings next week.
In baby news:
Jaden is officially crawling! And he is cruising around. His favorite word is "da da". But last night...he said the sweetest thing. I cried a little when I finally heard "mama". Ohhhhh. Here come the tears now!
Once I have more time, I really need to update this more in depth. Until next time:
~MommyToBee
Showing posts with label Jaden Alexander Thomas. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Jaden Alexander Thomas. Show all posts
Friday, April 22, 2011
Sunday, March 27, 2011
Forgive me, for I have been slacking.
With Greg not working he has been up my butt lounging around while I try to get everything done for the wedding, take care of baby and pretty much do everything else. He says he's "trying" but I know he's pretty depressed. I know it's hard, but I need him out of the house. I can only take so much of my fiancee before I want to punch him in the face. He's a lovable guy...but good grief.
We hit a snag with wedding plans. With Greg losing his job, we can no longer afford the Holiday Inn reception hall. With barely any income, all our extra pennies need to go to saving for the wedding. However, even if we didn't need gas for the jeep, or insurance, or needed to eat...we wouldn't have enough. Our cell phones would be cut off, Jaden wouldn't have diapers, and quite possibly we wouldn't even be able to afford soap. I'm not saying with are destitute, but life happened. Money is gone. We have to stay on top of everything.
I know we could just post pone the wedding. And I would be okay with that...except for the fact that I am ready to be married. Sounds cliche, but I am sick and tired of not being married to the father of my child. Yes, him and I have our problems, but we are doing great so far. He has done more for me without complaining than any other man. He is my rock. My love. The one I wanna be with.
Jaden has been so great. At his last appointment, he weighed in at 19 pounds 3 ounces, 27 3/4 inches long. Since then, we started him on solids. He loves peas and carrots, green beans are another story. He is starting to crawl, although he hasn't gotten it down quite yet. Actually, he sort of prefers to stand up and cruise. :( My little boy can't be this grown up!
Well, now it's off to try to motivate Greg into looking for wedding stuff or to go out with his nephew driving.
Until Next Time (I'll have more to update, promise!)
~MommyToBee
We hit a snag with wedding plans. With Greg losing his job, we can no longer afford the Holiday Inn reception hall. With barely any income, all our extra pennies need to go to saving for the wedding. However, even if we didn't need gas for the jeep, or insurance, or needed to eat...we wouldn't have enough. Our cell phones would be cut off, Jaden wouldn't have diapers, and quite possibly we wouldn't even be able to afford soap. I'm not saying with are destitute, but life happened. Money is gone. We have to stay on top of everything.
I know we could just post pone the wedding. And I would be okay with that...except for the fact that I am ready to be married. Sounds cliche, but I am sick and tired of not being married to the father of my child. Yes, him and I have our problems, but we are doing great so far. He has done more for me without complaining than any other man. He is my rock. My love. The one I wanna be with.
Jaden has been so great. At his last appointment, he weighed in at 19 pounds 3 ounces, 27 3/4 inches long. Since then, we started him on solids. He loves peas and carrots, green beans are another story. He is starting to crawl, although he hasn't gotten it down quite yet. Actually, he sort of prefers to stand up and cruise. :( My little boy can't be this grown up!
Well, now it's off to try to motivate Greg into looking for wedding stuff or to go out with his nephew driving.
Until Next Time (I'll have more to update, promise!)
~MommyToBee
Wednesday, March 2, 2011
Wedding, Diets, Layoff and Baby
A lot has changed since my last post. Greg has been layed off. While his "boss" keeps saying there's work and she's trying to bring him back, it's been 2 and a half weeks without him working. While it's nice to have him home, I am ready for him to work again. He is getting on my last nerve...and I think I'm starting to annoy him as well. I keep hoping that every time his phone rings he's getting called back. Oh well, I think it's time for him to start looking for more work. *Sigh* This is not the time for this to be happening.
We are starting to get things in order for our wedding. I have bought my dress (as well as my MOH) and the hall deposit is down. Next the invites need to be done and we need someone to marry us. The list keeps growing, and so is my guest list. Seriously, when did it become "okay" to invite yourself to a wedding? The last I heard, you don't do that. If I haven't personally mentioned the wedding to you...consider yourself NOT on the list.
I got a firm budget on this party...and I don't want certain people there. Not because I don't like them...oh wait. It is.
Going along with the whole "I really shouldn't look like a stuffed sausage for my wedding thing" I visited a nutritionist yesterday. I need to lose some weight...like now. I am truly disgusting.
Now...let's get to the baby. :) He is my favorite subject, after all. Jaden will be 6 months next week. He's teething, rolling, trying to crawl, babbling and laughing all the time. He's doing pretty well if you ask me. He didn't start solids yet...but he's ready. I just want to talk to his doctor before we start. With that being said: I don't need every Tom, Dick and Harry to tell me what I should be doing for my son. I know that "a lil whisky on the gums never hurt anyone" but I don't want to do that to my son. It increases the chances of RSV. And I know that when I "was a kid, *I* was already eating mashed potatoes and blah blah blah" but the pediatrician said not to give him solids until he's at least 6 months. He's not starving. He'll be ok.
Jaden is my kid. I know what I'm doing. I'm not as dumb as I might look.
Until Next Time:
~MommyToBee
We are starting to get things in order for our wedding. I have bought my dress (as well as my MOH) and the hall deposit is down. Next the invites need to be done and we need someone to marry us. The list keeps growing, and so is my guest list. Seriously, when did it become "okay" to invite yourself to a wedding? The last I heard, you don't do that. If I haven't personally mentioned the wedding to you...consider yourself NOT on the list.
I got a firm budget on this party...and I don't want certain people there. Not because I don't like them...oh wait. It is.
Going along with the whole "I really shouldn't look like a stuffed sausage for my wedding thing" I visited a nutritionist yesterday. I need to lose some weight...like now. I am truly disgusting.
Now...let's get to the baby. :) He is my favorite subject, after all. Jaden will be 6 months next week. He's teething, rolling, trying to crawl, babbling and laughing all the time. He's doing pretty well if you ask me. He didn't start solids yet...but he's ready. I just want to talk to his doctor before we start. With that being said: I don't need every Tom, Dick and Harry to tell me what I should be doing for my son. I know that "a lil whisky on the gums never hurt anyone" but I don't want to do that to my son. It increases the chances of RSV. And I know that when I "was a kid, *I* was already eating mashed potatoes and blah blah blah" but the pediatrician said not to give him solids until he's at least 6 months. He's not starving. He'll be ok.
Jaden is my kid. I know what I'm doing. I'm not as dumb as I might look.
Until Next Time:
~MommyToBee
Monday, January 10, 2011
My time is flying by.
Well, yesterday Jaden turned 4 months old. I still cannot believe how fast time is going. Seems like just yesterday I was waiting for my due date, only to have him be late for his own birthday. He's feisty. And right now, he's testing my patience. He wants to do too much for his little body. I can tell, I got one independent kid on my hands. Which is good...as long as he still wants to cuddle with his momma.
Tomorrow he goes for his 4 month baby well check. The doctor's want him to be at least 17 pounds because of all the digestive issues he's been having. If not, they said I might need to supplement with formula. *rolls eyes* He's still in the 90th percentile for his age...why would he need artificial, less caloric yucky stuff?
Exactly. Momma did her research.
And we're not going to start on baby food just yet. APA says 6 months. Two more months to go, unless if he's showing some SERIOUS signs to start solids.
I still can't believe how big he is. Today he pushed his belly off the bed. (^.^). Next stop...crawling. Ohhhhh nooooooo can he be little for just a bit longer?
PICTURESSSSSS :D
He's getting so big!
Until Next Time:
~MommyToBee
Tomorrow he goes for his 4 month baby well check. The doctor's want him to be at least 17 pounds because of all the digestive issues he's been having. If not, they said I might need to supplement with formula. *rolls eyes* He's still in the 90th percentile for his age...why would he need artificial, less caloric yucky stuff?
Exactly. Momma did her research.
And we're not going to start on baby food just yet. APA says 6 months. Two more months to go, unless if he's showing some SERIOUS signs to start solids.
I still can't believe how big he is. Today he pushed his belly off the bed. (^.^). Next stop...crawling. Ohhhhh nooooooo can he be little for just a bit longer?
PICTURESSSSSS :D
He's getting so big!
Until Next Time:
~MommyToBee
Friday, November 12, 2010
I hate shots.
Jaden had his 2 month appointment on Tuesday. He's now a whopping 14lbs 13oz. He is 25 inches long and his head is 16 and 1/4 inches big. I cannot believe how huge he is. I guess that "momma's milk" is helping. He is doing perfect. The doctor told me that he is meeting all of his milestones and is "right on track". No teethers yet...and definitely NO thrush! YAY!
And then...he got shots.
OH LORD! I cried more than he did! But he did well...until that afternoon. He woke up from his "drug" induced nap and screamed. He didn't want to be held, or layed down, or standing up (on his legs), or walked around. He wasn't wet, he didn't have gas, no interest in eating, or sleeping. He was just miserable. Finally, he calmed down enough for me to nurse him for about 30 seconds until he passed out.
It wasn't fun, let me tell you.
That's all for my quick update. Now it's off to do some tummy time and play.
...Have I mentioned how much I LOVE this job?!? It's seriously the best.
Until Next Time:
~MommyToBee
And then...he got shots.
OH LORD! I cried more than he did! But he did well...until that afternoon. He woke up from his "drug" induced nap and screamed. He didn't want to be held, or layed down, or standing up (on his legs), or walked around. He wasn't wet, he didn't have gas, no interest in eating, or sleeping. He was just miserable. Finally, he calmed down enough for me to nurse him for about 30 seconds until he passed out.
It wasn't fun, let me tell you.
That's all for my quick update. Now it's off to do some tummy time and play.
...Have I mentioned how much I LOVE this job?!? It's seriously the best.
Until Next Time:
~MommyToBee
Friday, November 5, 2010
Teething already?!
There is new found evidence that my son isn't really a newborn. He is, in fact, a very (okay, maybe not so tiny) toddler. Most newborns love to cuddle. Nope...not my little porker. He likes to stand on Mommy's belly and blow raspberries. (Which is ADORABLE!) He tries to talk. And if you don't talk to him, watch out. He will get mad and scream. The latest in my reasoning for not believing I have a "itty bitty baby" is the fact that he may be teething! Good grief! I can't handle this. Where's my little baby?
Oh, that's right...I have born to an infant...not a newborn. How could I have forgotten?
While most people think I'm insane for saying my son is teething: I do have my reasons. We have been successfully breastfeeding for 8...yes..EIGHT...weeks now! I know that there is a little pain associated with breastfeeding, but not this far in the game. Nor, will it suddenly happen after the pain being gone for weeks. He has a new found habit of biting on my nipple (Sorry, TMI) and then RIPPING his mouth away. Yes, it's a tiny bit painful. Not only that, but he has discovered his hands and proceeds to bite on them. Plus, a low grade fever. Plus, excessive drooling. Plus, he is fussy. PLUS, tugging on his ears. I am almost 100% sure that my little man...at 8 weeks old...is teething. (I'm only unsure because there is a possiblity that it could be thrush...and i'm not sure which I'd prefer.)
He's growing up too fast. :(
But other than that...he's too perfect.
Over the past few weeks his personality is showing a lot more. He's very laid back. And nosey. He can be content hanging out by himself, but he perfers to be talked to. Jaden likes to be vocal...and if you are paying attention to something other than him...he'll let you know. Not only that, he's exploring his world in ways he can. I must say, it makes me proud as a Momma.
Lots of firsts have already happened. First trick or treat night. First giggle. First raspberry blown. First smile. Many more to come. :D
Happy Early Two Month Birthday, Jaden!
Until Next Time:
~MommyToBee
Oh, that's right...I have born to an infant...not a newborn. How could I have forgotten?
While most people think I'm insane for saying my son is teething: I do have my reasons. We have been successfully breastfeeding for 8...yes..EIGHT...weeks now! I know that there is a little pain associated with breastfeeding, but not this far in the game. Nor, will it suddenly happen after the pain being gone for weeks. He has a new found habit of biting on my nipple (Sorry, TMI) and then RIPPING his mouth away. Yes, it's a tiny bit painful. Not only that, but he has discovered his hands and proceeds to bite on them. Plus, a low grade fever. Plus, excessive drooling. Plus, he is fussy. PLUS, tugging on his ears. I am almost 100% sure that my little man...at 8 weeks old...is teething. (I'm only unsure because there is a possiblity that it could be thrush...and i'm not sure which I'd prefer.)
He's growing up too fast. :(
But other than that...he's too perfect.
Over the past few weeks his personality is showing a lot more. He's very laid back. And nosey. He can be content hanging out by himself, but he perfers to be talked to. Jaden likes to be vocal...and if you are paying attention to something other than him...he'll let you know. Not only that, he's exploring his world in ways he can. I must say, it makes me proud as a Momma.
Lots of firsts have already happened. First trick or treat night. First giggle. First raspberry blown. First smile. Many more to come. :D
Happy Early Two Month Birthday, Jaden!
~MommyToBee
Friday, October 15, 2010
Gas drops, smiles and co-sleeping.
Jaden is growing like a weed! At his one month check up (OMG!) he weighed in at 12 pounds, 10 ounces and grew almost 2 inches. PLUS his head grew an inch. Whoever said breastfed babies are tiny were mistaken. He is in the 95th precentile for height and weight...and even the nurses say he's not chunky he's perfect.
The only problem we have is that he's a very gassy baby. I have practically cut out every gas causing food from my diet, but it doesn't seem to be enough. And since his little belly "sounds like a bass drum" we have now started to give him gas drops. Everyone says they are a life saver but since we started using them he refuses to nap for me during the day. Although he's still a very happy baby, I can tell that he's going to be very vocial.
He is starting to show off his personality. And with that, he's smiling more. Which makes me smile. And he's cooing...awww melts my heart.
Since I'm starting to heal a little better (On Monday I'm giving my pump back) we have transitioned into different sleeping postions. At first he slept on me or on the floor in his bouncer with daddy. We are now offically co-sleeping. And once I am able to get up out of bed a little easier, he will be in his crib. I'll be able to use my glider (that I couldn't fit in because of the extra fluid) and get him into a sleep routine. Jaden is already doing well with night time feedings...he just needs to learn that mommy's boobies aren't his pillows.
As for me, I'm physically healing...slowly. Mentaly, I'm healing too. My OB is really amazing...he "perscribed" me to talk about me for a half an hour a day to anyone. He doesn't believe I have PPD, but I need to talk things out so I don't get overwhelmed. It's helping...I no longer want to kill my dear Greg.
Well that's it for now!
Until Next Time:
~MommyToBee
The only problem we have is that he's a very gassy baby. I have practically cut out every gas causing food from my diet, but it doesn't seem to be enough. And since his little belly "sounds like a bass drum" we have now started to give him gas drops. Everyone says they are a life saver but since we started using them he refuses to nap for me during the day. Although he's still a very happy baby, I can tell that he's going to be very vocial.
He is starting to show off his personality. And with that, he's smiling more. Which makes me smile. And he's cooing...awww melts my heart.
Since I'm starting to heal a little better (On Monday I'm giving my pump back) we have transitioned into different sleeping postions. At first he slept on me or on the floor in his bouncer with daddy. We are now offically co-sleeping. And once I am able to get up out of bed a little easier, he will be in his crib. I'll be able to use my glider (that I couldn't fit in because of the extra fluid) and get him into a sleep routine. Jaden is already doing well with night time feedings...he just needs to learn that mommy's boobies aren't his pillows.
As for me, I'm physically healing...slowly. Mentaly, I'm healing too. My OB is really amazing...he "perscribed" me to talk about me for a half an hour a day to anyone. He doesn't believe I have PPD, but I need to talk things out so I don't get overwhelmed. It's helping...I no longer want to kill my dear Greg.
Well that's it for now!
Until Next Time:
~MommyToBee
Tuesday, September 14, 2010
He's here!
I would love to write out my whole birth story at this time, but the little one is sleeping, so I'm pretty sure that's my cue to take a nap.
But with that being said...I can still show him off, right?
Introducing...
Jaden Alexander Thomas.
Born: September 9th 2010 at 3:56am via c-section
Weight: 10lbs 5.8oz. Length: 22inches
But with that being said...I can still show him off, right?
Introducing...
Jaden Alexander Thomas.
Born: September 9th 2010 at 3:56am via c-section
Weight: 10lbs 5.8oz. Length: 22inches
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