So, Jacob isn't feeling quite right either. However, he's still eating, still having dirty diapers and sleeping some of the time. However, he's grumpy! Not sure if it's gas or what, but poor guy...he needs more sleep than he's getting. He's only 5 weeks old...he needs sleep to grow big and strong! This no sleeping should not happen until they are older. I still feel Kayleigh needs a good nap. Kids that don't take naps are just asking for it...or maybe it's the parents that are asking for it!
Today, Steve overheard at daycare a mom telling the teacher that her kid has been having a hard time at school and home for over the last week. They took her to the pediatrician a week ago and they just told them that she had strep...a WEEK later. WHAT!?!? I'm pretty sure strep tests are done within a few minutes (like the time you are waiting in the office). This little girl is one of Kayleigh's buddies there, so pray she doesn't get strep...not really wanting that floating around our house. Especially when we can't keep her from kissing her little brother!
Friday, January 6, 2012
Thursday, January 5, 2012
Illness
I hate when Kayleigh (and I'm sure Jacob will soon have to succumb) is sick. I hate it because she can't tell us what is going on. She's starting to get to the age where she can tell us, but she still will agree to what she wants to agree with (For example, does you tummy hurt...yes, your ears...yes, your elbow...yes). So what do you agree with and what is true?!?
Today, we got a call from daycare. "We are concerned. Kayleigh is just not acting herself. She doesn't have a temperature, but she won't eat anything. She didn't eat breakfast or lunch. She went to nap as soon as we let her. We'll call you when she gets up and we check her temperature again." So, in the mean time I called the Pediatrician to ask what's been going around and if there is anything we can do with the symptoms we have. Yesterday she went all day without peeing in her diaper (WOO HOO!!!) even though she drank a lot. So...did her symptoms start there? I instantly thought...maybe a UTI!?! However, when the Pediatrician called back they said UTI's are usually with fevers! SO...she said to just watch for that and keep them up to date. However, there is a nasty virus (so nothing they can prescribe) that leaves kids not wanting to eat (check) and very lethargic (check). When the virus gets really bad (usually a couple days later) they will have stuff coming out both ends (GREAT!?!?!).
So we decided to put her on the BRAT diet (Bananas Rice Apples and Toast) and I decided to add cranberry juice just in case there is a UTI starting up (she has complained a little about it hurting--watching to see if there are more complaints later or not).
Sometimes I just think this household is still in a transition/adjustment phase. We are all so very tired! I think Steve is the most exhausted. I feel so bad for him! He's such a trooper and I don't know what I would do without him! Glad he can survive on only 4 hours of sleep a night, but not sure how long he can survive this way. Plus, I'm trying to finish these last few projects but I'm so exhausted at night and during the day Jacob eats every 2-4 hours that the time in between is so short with everything else I am trying to do around the house, I'm just not getting what I want done. However, my goal is to have my Internship final presentation on Tuesday and be DONE with that class. Then by the end of the month have my presentation for my Capstone (working on my project over the next two weeks after the Internship is done) the be DONE with my Master's!!!
I just can't wait to have my family back. To not feel guilty for the time I am away from them trying to work in school work. Leaving Steve to handle everything...illnesses included. To miss time with Kayleigh. I have lost so much time with her already. Makes me sad! I love how close she is to her daddy, but wonder if that is even stronger because I have shut myself up at my computer so much doing all this school work. I am seriously considering on going on to get my PhD...however, I have decided that a couple things have to be accomplished before that...1 some student loans if not all need to be paid off and 2 the kids have to be grown or self sufficient...maybe working on homework the same time as me (maybe even talk Steve into taking some classes...we can always wish and hope).
Alright...with all that being said...hopefully Kayleigh can get over whatever she has quickly and not give it to Jacob (or mommy or daddy). And I better get to work!
Today, we got a call from daycare. "We are concerned. Kayleigh is just not acting herself. She doesn't have a temperature, but she won't eat anything. She didn't eat breakfast or lunch. She went to nap as soon as we let her. We'll call you when she gets up and we check her temperature again." So, in the mean time I called the Pediatrician to ask what's been going around and if there is anything we can do with the symptoms we have. Yesterday she went all day without peeing in her diaper (WOO HOO!!!) even though she drank a lot. So...did her symptoms start there? I instantly thought...maybe a UTI!?! However, when the Pediatrician called back they said UTI's are usually with fevers! SO...she said to just watch for that and keep them up to date. However, there is a nasty virus (so nothing they can prescribe) that leaves kids not wanting to eat (check) and very lethargic (check). When the virus gets really bad (usually a couple days later) they will have stuff coming out both ends (GREAT!?!?!).
So we decided to put her on the BRAT diet (Bananas Rice Apples and Toast) and I decided to add cranberry juice just in case there is a UTI starting up (she has complained a little about it hurting--watching to see if there are more complaints later or not).
Sometimes I just think this household is still in a transition/adjustment phase. We are all so very tired! I think Steve is the most exhausted. I feel so bad for him! He's such a trooper and I don't know what I would do without him! Glad he can survive on only 4 hours of sleep a night, but not sure how long he can survive this way. Plus, I'm trying to finish these last few projects but I'm so exhausted at night and during the day Jacob eats every 2-4 hours that the time in between is so short with everything else I am trying to do around the house, I'm just not getting what I want done. However, my goal is to have my Internship final presentation on Tuesday and be DONE with that class. Then by the end of the month have my presentation for my Capstone (working on my project over the next two weeks after the Internship is done) the be DONE with my Master's!!!
I just can't wait to have my family back. To not feel guilty for the time I am away from them trying to work in school work. Leaving Steve to handle everything...illnesses included. To miss time with Kayleigh. I have lost so much time with her already. Makes me sad! I love how close she is to her daddy, but wonder if that is even stronger because I have shut myself up at my computer so much doing all this school work. I am seriously considering on going on to get my PhD...however, I have decided that a couple things have to be accomplished before that...1 some student loans if not all need to be paid off and 2 the kids have to be grown or self sufficient...maybe working on homework the same time as me (maybe even talk Steve into taking some classes...we can always wish and hope).
Alright...with all that being said...hopefully Kayleigh can get over whatever she has quickly and not give it to Jacob (or mommy or daddy). And I better get to work!
Wednesday, January 4, 2012
Grown-Ups
Tonight we left the kiddos at home with Grandma Mary and went out to dinner with another couple (Kristin and Seth) who left their kiddo at Kristin's sister's house! It was so nice to sit, eat (while it was still warm) and talk! It was so NICE!!! Kayleigh is not always the most patient when we are out and about for a meal. Usually, when she's done we should all be done. So usually it's one of us eating quick, so that we can switch off Kayleigh-duty while the second one eats fast, because Kayleigh is getting bored!
Tonight though...we ate at our own pace. And enjoyed our whole conversation!!!
Thanks Kristin and Seth for helping us utilize our Groupon. And thanks Grandma Mary for wanting to babysit!
Tonight though...we ate at our own pace. And enjoyed our whole conversation!!!
Thanks Kristin and Seth for helping us utilize our Groupon. And thanks Grandma Mary for wanting to babysit!
Tuesday, January 3, 2012
UGH!!!
I think I am in "pity party central!"
I am trying to finish my Internship and my Capstone for my Master's. I have gotten an extension because of Jacob's labor/delivery. Thank GOD!!! I tried so hard to get everything done prior to his birth (successfully finished my Econ class without any extension...with an A!), but it just didn't happen. I have a list of excuses...all real (tired, other stuff that seemed more important, my SI joints wouldn't allow for me to sit for more than 20 mins at a time), but still it comes down to procrastination!
I'm still working on everything...and I WILL be done January 31st, no matter what! I'm half way FINAL with my Internship, and 1/2 way done with my Capstone, but my concentration is CRAP! When I get focused, I do a great amount of work, but then...Jacob wakes up, laundry is piled around me and needs put away, I can hear one or both kids screaming downstairs. FOCUS stinks!
Any pointers? I just want to be done...so that I can ENJOY my maternity leave! UGH!!!! Why did I do this to myself!?!?! Seriously...any pointers!?!?!
I am trying to finish my Internship and my Capstone for my Master's. I have gotten an extension because of Jacob's labor/delivery. Thank GOD!!! I tried so hard to get everything done prior to his birth (successfully finished my Econ class without any extension...with an A!), but it just didn't happen. I have a list of excuses...all real (tired, other stuff that seemed more important, my SI joints wouldn't allow for me to sit for more than 20 mins at a time), but still it comes down to procrastination!
I'm still working on everything...and I WILL be done January 31st, no matter what! I'm half way FINAL with my Internship, and 1/2 way done with my Capstone, but my concentration is CRAP! When I get focused, I do a great amount of work, but then...Jacob wakes up, laundry is piled around me and needs put away, I can hear one or both kids screaming downstairs. FOCUS stinks!
Any pointers? I just want to be done...so that I can ENJOY my maternity leave! UGH!!!! Why did I do this to myself!?!?! Seriously...any pointers!?!?!
Monday, January 2, 2012
Jacob's birth
I figured I better post this before I forget it. So...if you don't want to read, you don't have to (not even sure how many people read this blog anyway). First off...I already forget much of what happened with Kayleigh and she is just over two years old. So I'm hoping to be better about blogging and that will help me remember!
Jacob's birth:
The OB decided to induce me on November 30th (4 days post due date or 5 depending on who you talk to me or the OB). So, we are told the hospital will call starting at 5 am for inductions. So...Steve gets up and showered, letting me sleep an extra 30 minutes before I have to shower (Kayleigh stayed with Grandma and Grandpa Onn that night :) First night away from us...probably harder for me than anyone). So...I was in the shower, taking my time because Steve was manning (spelling?) the phone. Come 5:30ish I come out and he says "Someone from your work is trying to call you, but won't leave a message" He says this because all Mercy's calls come into my cell as 515. I say "it's probably Labor/Delivery" Why they won't leave a message with my husband is beyond me. So I tell him...better get packed up...they are probably wanting us there. SO...the call comes again (this is the 4th one since 5am...) "Can you be here at 6?!"...WHY YES...YES WE CAN!!!
So, we check in a 6...get all the paperwork squared away and the pitocin starts promptly at 7am. I've been having some pretty good contractions off an on for over a month. The pitocin keeps gradually getting more and more until 1pm. This is where the nurse tells me that she can't go any further, it'll just stay at this level. I have yet to change my stance from a 3-4 (which I have held for 2 weeks now). So Dr. Belshiem comes in to strip my membranes and attempt to break my water (membranes=SUCCESS! water=FAIL!!). However, she said they could break any point between then and an hour from them, just to notify the nurse. So...literally not even 15 minutes after she left, my water broke. The nurse came in and agreed. So Steve (the good hubby he is) says...so this means it will go faster from here on out, right!?! Yup!!! So...when's the anesthesiologist coming in...she WANTS/NEEDS an epidural! Oh...well let me look. So she leaves, my contractions become increasingly painful and more frequent. She comes back in 30mins-hour later. Dr Belshiem left without the order...so she called to get it and the anesthesiologist is on his way.
About 2 or 2:30, he comes in, promptly notified by Ronnie our nurse that my epidural didn't work with Kayleigh. So...he says (LOVE THIS MAN)...don't worry, IT WILL WORK this time! I promise!!! So...mind you, strong and frequent contractions...I finally get myself in an upright position, hunched over the edge of the bed, trying to hold still as he places a needle and catheter into my spinal column...once, twice, three, nope, FOUR times (that's finally successful!!!). A time of laying down to realize it wasn't in the right spot (I guess if you taste something and there is ringing in your ears means you aren't in the right spot). Took me a good 15 minutes (amongst a couple contractions) to get back into position to get another jab in the back. Couple of return blood flows (confirming once again in an incorrect spot) and the nurse having to be informed again and again to get a whole new tray (not just the needle). (I was about to jump of the bed to go and find the tray for her at this point).
Finally into the correct position (in this time period I went from a 3-4 to a good 9), I was allowed to "labor down" to allow for the epidural to take effect. At this point it's about 3:15 (another nurse is coming on...Josephine). and I called Mom to see if they were on their way with Kayleigh. Well...they were, but she couldn't understand/hear me on the phone (too muffled for some reason). Finally I just yelled and hoped she could hear that I was about to start pushing...when I was promptly informed by the nurse that I WAS NOT TO PUSH!!! hahaha...kept her on her toes! Finally...Dr Belshiem came back in between 3:30 and 3:45...to check and see my progress.
She began by putting on her hip waders (seriously...she put on these plastic leg protectors that covered all the way up to her thighs) and checked me. Stating..."when you feel the pressure to push, let me know." So...within a minute I said..."Okay, I feel the pressure" and she let me push...a whole 10 seconds of pushing and..."There's the head" WHAT!?!?! I didn't feel much at all...just trying to push, remembering what Kayleigh's delivery felt like...a whole 55 minutes of pushing. This took a whole 10 seconds!?!!? WHAT!?!?! Steve was as dumbfounded as I was. Then was told to quit pushing, just to push another 5-10 seconds for his body to come out! WHAT!?!?! seriously!!!! Okay, epidurals are a girl's best friend if you are for them! Which I am DEFINITELY for them! I didn't even tear this time!!! WOO HOOO!!!!!!!!! (I think I can do this another time without a second thought!!!...Now if I can talk Steve into it!). 3:55 pm is when Jacob Lewis Peterson came into this world! Oh how I love my little boy!!!
I cried so hard after I heard him cry! I'm sure I cried with Kayleigh, but this time it was so much more emotional! Mind you...November 30th is so far from October 3rd...but since then I have been so worried and heartbroken. An old friend from college gave birth to her baby boy Calder on October 3rd. Her pregnancy was normal...was induced at 41 weeks, and had a pretty normal delivery, until the end. Calder had a heart attack during delivery. 3 weeks later he passed away. I couldn't help but think of her from that day on. Sad that she had such a horrible end to the most amazing experience. I still do not know how she got through this, how strong she could be and still is! Also, worried that it could happen to me!
Oh Jacob...you are a perfect little guy! Kayleigh absolutely adores you!!! You first smile was to her! I love that! I love everything about you and her! You guys are the greatest kids God could ever have chosen to give to me and your Daddy! I still look at both of you and cannot believe that you are MINE! Does that ever change?!?! I LOVE YOU!!!!
Jacob's birth:
The OB decided to induce me on November 30th (4 days post due date or 5 depending on who you talk to me or the OB). So, we are told the hospital will call starting at 5 am for inductions. So...Steve gets up and showered, letting me sleep an extra 30 minutes before I have to shower (Kayleigh stayed with Grandma and Grandpa Onn that night :) First night away from us...probably harder for me than anyone). So...I was in the shower, taking my time because Steve was manning (spelling?) the phone. Come 5:30ish I come out and he says "Someone from your work is trying to call you, but won't leave a message" He says this because all Mercy's calls come into my cell as 515. I say "it's probably Labor/Delivery" Why they won't leave a message with my husband is beyond me. So I tell him...better get packed up...they are probably wanting us there. SO...the call comes again (this is the 4th one since 5am...) "Can you be here at 6?!"...WHY YES...YES WE CAN!!!
So, we check in a 6...get all the paperwork squared away and the pitocin starts promptly at 7am. I've been having some pretty good contractions off an on for over a month. The pitocin keeps gradually getting more and more until 1pm. This is where the nurse tells me that she can't go any further, it'll just stay at this level. I have yet to change my stance from a 3-4 (which I have held for 2 weeks now). So Dr. Belshiem comes in to strip my membranes and attempt to break my water (membranes=SUCCESS! water=FAIL!!). However, she said they could break any point between then and an hour from them, just to notify the nurse. So...literally not even 15 minutes after she left, my water broke. The nurse came in and agreed. So Steve (the good hubby he is) says...so this means it will go faster from here on out, right!?! Yup!!! So...when's the anesthesiologist coming in...she WANTS/NEEDS an epidural! Oh...well let me look. So she leaves, my contractions become increasingly painful and more frequent. She comes back in 30mins-hour later. Dr Belshiem left without the order...so she called to get it and the anesthesiologist is on his way.
About 2 or 2:30, he comes in, promptly notified by Ronnie our nurse that my epidural didn't work with Kayleigh. So...he says (LOVE THIS MAN)...don't worry, IT WILL WORK this time! I promise!!! So...mind you, strong and frequent contractions...I finally get myself in an upright position, hunched over the edge of the bed, trying to hold still as he places a needle and catheter into my spinal column...once, twice, three, nope, FOUR times (that's finally successful!!!). A time of laying down to realize it wasn't in the right spot (I guess if you taste something and there is ringing in your ears means you aren't in the right spot). Took me a good 15 minutes (amongst a couple contractions) to get back into position to get another jab in the back. Couple of return blood flows (confirming once again in an incorrect spot) and the nurse having to be informed again and again to get a whole new tray (not just the needle). (I was about to jump of the bed to go and find the tray for her at this point).
Finally into the correct position (in this time period I went from a 3-4 to a good 9), I was allowed to "labor down" to allow for the epidural to take effect. At this point it's about 3:15 (another nurse is coming on...Josephine). and I called Mom to see if they were on their way with Kayleigh. Well...they were, but she couldn't understand/hear me on the phone (too muffled for some reason). Finally I just yelled and hoped she could hear that I was about to start pushing...when I was promptly informed by the nurse that I WAS NOT TO PUSH!!! hahaha...kept her on her toes! Finally...Dr Belshiem came back in between 3:30 and 3:45...to check and see my progress.
She began by putting on her hip waders (seriously...she put on these plastic leg protectors that covered all the way up to her thighs) and checked me. Stating..."when you feel the pressure to push, let me know." So...within a minute I said..."Okay, I feel the pressure" and she let me push...a whole 10 seconds of pushing and..."There's the head" WHAT!?!?! I didn't feel much at all...just trying to push, remembering what Kayleigh's delivery felt like...a whole 55 minutes of pushing. This took a whole 10 seconds!?!!? WHAT!?!?! Steve was as dumbfounded as I was. Then was told to quit pushing, just to push another 5-10 seconds for his body to come out! WHAT!?!?! seriously!!!! Okay, epidurals are a girl's best friend if you are for them! Which I am DEFINITELY for them! I didn't even tear this time!!! WOO HOOO!!!!!!!!! (I think I can do this another time without a second thought!!!...Now if I can talk Steve into it!). 3:55 pm is when Jacob Lewis Peterson came into this world! Oh how I love my little boy!!!
I cried so hard after I heard him cry! I'm sure I cried with Kayleigh, but this time it was so much more emotional! Mind you...November 30th is so far from October 3rd...but since then I have been so worried and heartbroken. An old friend from college gave birth to her baby boy Calder on October 3rd. Her pregnancy was normal...was induced at 41 weeks, and had a pretty normal delivery, until the end. Calder had a heart attack during delivery. 3 weeks later he passed away. I couldn't help but think of her from that day on. Sad that she had such a horrible end to the most amazing experience. I still do not know how she got through this, how strong she could be and still is! Also, worried that it could happen to me!
Oh Jacob...you are a perfect little guy! Kayleigh absolutely adores you!!! You first smile was to her! I love that! I love everything about you and her! You guys are the greatest kids God could ever have chosen to give to me and your Daddy! I still look at both of you and cannot believe that you are MINE! Does that ever change?!?! I LOVE YOU!!!!
Sunday, January 1, 2012
Happy New Year!!!
So...one of my New Year's Resolutions is going to be to blog better! So...today is a start!
Jacob--He's finally here!!! Took his sweet time and had to be induced to get him! So...welcome little buddy! We love you so much!!! Right now, he's sleeping, peeing/pooping, eating, smiling and cooing. Trying hard to roll over. He holds his head up for a good minute or two at a time. He started raising his head up at the hospital, just like his sister! Little stinkers!
Kayleigh--She's just as sweet as before. However, we have some moments of "Terrible Two's" or jealous older sister...not sure which! She is a smart cookie. She loves her play kitchen she got from Santa that stopped at Grandma Onn's as well as her Little People Amusement Park (from Santa at Grandma Lewis's) and her piano and guitar from Santa at Grandma Mary's. I'm sure glad Santa knew where all we would be!!
Steve--working his little butt off at Wells Fargo still. He has his moments of love and hate with his job.
Megan--finishing up her Master's projects (two left) that she got an extension because of labor/delivery :) So...she WILL be done by the end of January so she can GRADUATE in MAY!!!!!!!!! YEA!!!!!!
Enjoying my maternity leave...and will try to post more...and hopefully get some pics on here!!!
Jacob--He's finally here!!! Took his sweet time and had to be induced to get him! So...welcome little buddy! We love you so much!!! Right now, he's sleeping, peeing/pooping, eating, smiling and cooing. Trying hard to roll over. He holds his head up for a good minute or two at a time. He started raising his head up at the hospital, just like his sister! Little stinkers!
Kayleigh--She's just as sweet as before. However, we have some moments of "Terrible Two's" or jealous older sister...not sure which! She is a smart cookie. She loves her play kitchen she got from Santa that stopped at Grandma Onn's as well as her Little People Amusement Park (from Santa at Grandma Lewis's) and her piano and guitar from Santa at Grandma Mary's. I'm sure glad Santa knew where all we would be!!
Steve--working his little butt off at Wells Fargo still. He has his moments of love and hate with his job.
Megan--finishing up her Master's projects (two left) that she got an extension because of labor/delivery :) So...she WILL be done by the end of January so she can GRADUATE in MAY!!!!!!!!! YEA!!!!!!
Enjoying my maternity leave...and will try to post more...and hopefully get some pics on here!!!
Tuesday, November 22, 2011
Oh!....COOL!
That's Kayleigh's new favorite phrase..."OH!!! COOL!!!!!!" She's such a little entertainer lately. She has a good pouty face and enjoys making people laugh! She's such a good little girl!! I think we were incredibly spoiled having her as our first baby! Speaking of...baby boy is to arrive any day now! Can't wait to meet him! We (Steve and I) are hoping for the same...a very easy going, smart little guy! Post more soon...hopefully I'll get going on posting pictures too!
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