Baby Steps!

We finally caught Caden on video - taking baby steps!!!

Ear infections, ear infections - GO AWAY!

Caden had another recheck on his ears yesterday and the infection still has not gone away. (It probably explains why he has been waking up screaming and crying during the night over the last week) The doctor put him on a stronger antibiotic. I hope it works this time because I don't like antibiotics - they upset his tummy. He also lost 3 oz, but the doctor didn't seem too concerned. It really doesn't surprise me considering his lack of appetite last week. Poor baby just can't get a break! For the most part he has been happy though. I'm just keeping my fingers crossed he handles this antibiotic okay.

Caden keeps taking steps here and there. I often wonder if he'll be walking by his 1st birthday. Sniff sniff. I can't believe he is almost 1! I made his birthday invites and ordered them earlier this week. I sure hope they come back with no issues.

Have I mentioned that I LOVE Caden's curls?? Ryan finally got some really good pictures of his hair - I just love them :)

Update on Caden and Baby Nina

Caden's been having a rough week - going on two this week. Ever since he started the amoxicillion for his ear infections he has not been eating well at all. It's been over a week since I've been able to get 24 oz of formula in him. On Sunday he was extremely fussy - constant whining. I took him in his room to try a bottle for the umpteenth time that day and to put him down for a nap. He did take 4 oz, but as soon as I sat him up he spewed everywhere. Let me correct myself, it was projectile vomit all over ME! I yelled for Ryan to come and help. I basically had to strip down before I could even take care of Caden. We both needed a bath needless to say and nap time never happened.

He barely ate his dinner that evening and refused his nighttime bottle. Surprisingly he slept through the night - 12 hours straight. I went into his room around 6:30am when I heard him and he did end up throwing up again in his crib. It was dry, so I imagine it was earlier in the night. He did take 6 oz Monday morning and ate his breakfast. I took him to the doctor in the morning to get his ears rechecked. The doctor said his ears do not look any better, but they are not severe enough to use a stronger medicine. She asked that we finish his prescription and give him Motrin for 3-4 days afterwards. We go back in a week and a half for a recheck.
Poor baby! On top of it he is cutting another tooth on the bottom. I saw that it JUST broke the gumline last night. Between his ears and his teeth the poor kid can't eat.

Caden stayed with my MIL during the early afternoon while I visited Nina in the hospital. Her labor was induced and I was really looking forward to being there - yes, in the delivery room. I took Caden home from my MIL's around 2:30ish and was back at the hospital around 5pm. By then Nina was dilated to an 8 and her epidural was not working. Man, did I feel bad for her. She was in so much pain she could barely talk or breathe for that matter. After only 45 minutes of pushing baby Nina was born weighing 8lbs 4oz and she was 21 inches long. I have no idea where Nina hid this baby. She is almost a 1lb bigger than Caden and 1.5 inches longer. Mom and baby are happy and healthy!

Happy birthday Nina!

Ear Infections

I know I complain about winter in the last few posts, but seriously.... It's never ending. I'm so happy to have Caden with us this winter. It's not so depressing because we have him to entertain us. All is going well these days minus the double ear infections we've been dealing with. I took Caden to the doctor's last Monday because he was really fussy and pulling at his ears more than normal. It turns out he had a double ear infection - I thought it would have turned out to only be one. He was prescribed amoxicillion twice a day for 10 days. The medicine has been making him poop like there is no tomorrow! Other than that he seems to be doing well on it. Seeing the pink liquid amoxicillion reminded me of when I was kid. I LOVED that stuff! I take him back this Monday for a recheck and hopefully his ears have cleared up. I've noticed his ears have been less waxy - not sure if that has anything to do with the infections or not.

I've been working on Caden's birthday invitations.. I can't believe it. He'll be turning 1 in less than 2 months! Holy cow! About a week or two ago Caden took his first couple of steps. I couldn't believe and was totally shocked. He can stand on his own pretty good if he wants to. That's right, if HE wants to. Most of the time if I try and stand him up he buckles his legs. I think those first couple of steps scared him. Poor lil guy! He needs to build up some confidence and my lil man will be walking in no time. In all honesty, I cannot wait for him to start walking.

His new favorite thing to do is shake his head "no". It's pretty funny and I think because Ryan and I made such a big deal about it, he does it ALL the time. Here is a cute video of him "saying" no.

My friend Nina is due on Monday with her little girl. She will be induced on Monday if she does not go into labor before hand. I cannot wait! I have baby fever, so I need my fix! I had a talk with baby Nina yesterday, but apparently she is nice and comfy and not ready to come out just yet. Can you blame her?

Doesn't he look so peaceful?!

Happy 10 Months!

10 Months is here already! 10 months ago our sweet little blessing was born. He is even more perfect than I ever imagined. My love for him grows stronger and stronger each and every day. I love watching him learn and discover new things. It’s quite amazing actually. Caden learned quite a bit during his ninth month. He learned to crawl – really well, cruise along furniture, pull himself to a standing position, he says mama, dada, and gee (doggy). He can push his walker all by himself and will occasionally stand with only holding one of our hands. That’s a lot for a little boy to learn! I’m always curious what the next month will bring and each month I am left in amazement.
Happy 10 months sweet baby boy! Mommy and Daddy love you SO incredibly much. You are our world.

This morning when I was getting ready to load the car Caden was in his crib. He was saying ba-ba and da-da, shaking his head no and making is tough guy face. He just seemed so grown up. Every noise he makes puts a smile on my face. He recently started shaking his head no when we are feeding him and he is not ready for another bite. His tough guy face is hysterical. He scrunches his nose up, crunches his eyebrows down, and then breathes in and out really fast through his nose. Hysterical!

Did I mention Caden cut two more teeth! He cut the two next to his top front teeth. He is also cutting one of the bottom teeth now too. We are almost up to seven teeth. Poor guy – teething really stinks.

I can say with certainty that when I write a post of Caden turning 11 months I will be in tears. All his month birthdays will be gone. It’s hard to believe that I am already starting his birthday party planning. I want my little baby back! Sniff, sniff.

I am posting the 9 Month milestones again because I believe I had it wrong. These are the milestones at the end of each month.

Most babies should be able to . . .

Stand while holding on to something - Yes
Look for dropped objects - Yes
Pull up to standing position from sitting - Yes
Clap and bang objects together - Yes
Combine syllables into word like sounds - Yes
Separation and stranger anxiety may begin - No

Some babies will probably be able to . . .

Use thumb and finger pincer grasp to pick things up - Yes
Walk holding onto furniture - Yes
Stand alone momentarily – for like a nanosecond
Wave goodbye - No
Drop object and then looks for them - YES
Understand the word no (but usually doesn’t obey it) - Yes
Begin to identify self in a mirror - Yes

Some babies could possibly be able to . . .

Say mama and dada to the right parents - No
Play patty cake – No, but he can clap
Play ball - If this refers to throwing balls/toys, then yes
Drink from a cup independently - Yes
Stand alone well - No
Say one word other than mama or dada – Yes, Gee (doggy)

I save the best for last - pictures of our sweet boy.

My teething baby


Look at all my teeth mom!