Yesterday while Peyton was at Gram’s house they read “A Very Hungry Caterpillar.” Then they went out and were able to find a monarch caterpillar! So now begins the butterfly project. I must confess that I have never done this, so I think its pretty exciting too. Now googling for more info. Will be updating every step of the way.
I started this blog with the intention of post a few times a week and its been how long already? I will just blame it on the chaos of life with a newborn.
Update time, I will start with the newbie. By the way, in case there are mass errors in typing its cause I am using one hand, my left, not easy. So, he is doing great. 3 weeks old already, hard to believe. He is steadily gaining weight and working on a cute double chin. Becoming more aware of everything everyday. this morning Peyton climbed into bed with us and was talking to him, he would turn towards her every time she said something, it was so cute. Now we just have to work on getting him to sleep before 1 in the morning.
Peyton starts preschool in 2 weeks. she is very excited about it. It will be really good for her I think. I went back to work last thursday, just 3 hours a day or whatever I can work. Gives me a chance to get out of the house and keep up with work without having to jump back in full time. It was easier to go back this way than full time after 12 weeks off with Peyton. The kids stay home with jeff while I have gone to work, been going in afternoons so its easy for him to be home. So far things are working out good.
Will be posting pictures soon, maybe tomorrow…maybe.
Its hard to believe that a whole week has gone by, before we know it we will be celebrating Calvin’s first birthday.
We are doing our best to adjust to being a family of 4. Some things are going well and others not so much. We’ve been getting out of the house quite a bit, which is good for my and Peyton’s sanity. Today we went my office to show him off. Tomorrow I am planning to take the 2 kids to the growers market in the morning and possibly to visit some old coworkers if we feel up to it, I know that will be a long visit, so many people to see. One thing I have noticed with the 2nd from the 1st is that it took us forever to get out of the house when Peyton was a baby. It might take a little while now but not nearly as long as it did with her.
Peyton has for the most part been a great big sister. She always wants to hold and cuddle her brother. We are trying to work on her being less pushy about it and also less overwhelming with it. But those moments are quite special.
Even the dog likes to get in on cuddle time.
I bought quite a few new things to use with Calvin that I wish I had with Peyton. One of the most used lately is the carrycot that I bought to use in the walking stroller. I have not used it in the stroller yet since I haven’t quite felt up to walking. But it works great as a bassinet around the house, a save place for him to nap during the day. Here he is snoozing away.
I was also busy crocheting baby things while pregnant, several hats and a blanket. One thing I loved was this little cocoon that I made, with a matching hat. I have seen them used for photo shoots so I thought that would be a lot of fun. But I have found that it works great for nighttime, keeps him warm and he can wiggle around in it like he does a lot. Here he is modeling it.
I remembered yesterday that I should start taking pics for comparison pics, so here is the first in the series, 6 days old. We also did Peyton’s in the swing, so it will be fun to compare them to each other as well as to their own.
And I have to include this goofy picture, Calvin is full of silly faces just wish I could catch more on camera
With Calvin getting plenty of my attention lately I have felt sorry for Peyton, having to entertain herself more than usual. I am going to attempt to give her a fun new activity to do every day, though in reality it will probably be every other day. Today we painted, though not new we have just not done it in long time. I am trying to put together a list as I come across ideas, the one at the top is to make ice cream, that should be yummy.
Calvin Lucas was born Wednesday, August 3rd at 12:13 pm. Our little boy is doing wonderfully despite a bit of a rough start.
Everything went as scheduled on Wednesday. We were just getting Peyton out the door to head over to Gram’s when the hospital called and said to head in right away, that it had been moved up. We did just that, got all checked in and then waited…don’t know what happened with their schedule but the c-section happened right on time, at noon. They got me on the table, got the spinal in, which went fast and I was numb in no time. While we were waiting the dr and nurses were laughing at how much the baby was moving in my belly, as always it never stopped. Then the sheet went up, Jeff came in and before I knew it “It’s a boy!” and he was crying and then there he was all slimy but perfect. They took him over to clean him up and do all the new baby things while they finished up with me. Then we all headed back to the room where Jeff’s mom and Peyton were waiting for us. Peyton was very happy to hear she had a little brother.
Then it all got quite busy and I don’t remember the exact order of things. They had Calvin in the little bed with oxygen on him because his breathing was too fast and his o2 levels were too low. I know at some point I got to hold and feed him. Then he was back in the bed under the hood with oxygen. Funny thing is that he never made any noise during all of this but he also never stopped moving around, he was very active, which they said was a good sign. After an hour they said they were give him 1 more hour before they would have to take him to the NICU. He was put on my chest to try to get his breathing down, which was really nice to be able to snuggle with him. It went back and forth for almost the full 2 hours, until the nurse thought he was doing better. So I nursed him again without any oxygen near him and his numbers stayed up, finally he was in the clear.
After that I waited for the meds to wear off, it took a long time to get any feeling back in my legs. The first night was hard only because I was still not able to get up and move around. The next morning I was able to get up and move around and then finally got the IV out. I felt good that morning but then later in the day I was in a lot of pain, luckily Jeff was there for me and the nurses got me on some stronger meds so I was able to relax and sleep some.
We came home friday afternoon, just had a relaxing morning at the hospital took our time leaving. Peyton had lunch with us there and helped us pack everything up. She was a bit cranky on the way home, then there was just silence, both of them fell asleep. Last night went ok, he slept good for about 3 hours in his bed, then was up to eat but fussed when I put him back down, so he stayed in bed with us and slept, but then I didn’t very much. He has slept quite a bit today already, so we will see how tonight goes. I know in another week when I am feeling like myself again things will be better, it will just take time.
And for some pictures:
Hearts in Atlantis by Stephen King
Short review today. One of my favorite books that I have ever read. Also the only Stephen King book I have ever completely read. Its not like you expect his books to be, not all sci-fi or scary. The book tells several different stories that honestly seem to fit together, but they do and it all links back together. ps don’t watch the movie, it was terrible and left so much of the book out, such a waste.
