milestones!

Our little peanut is trying to grow up too fast on us. I think due to her size I still think she is 5-6 months old until she does something like pulling herself up! Yep, that's right - little Miss Adi pulled herself up on her bouncer and toy box this week. Thankfully Grandma Lori was around to catch this on video, so I could see.

Adisyn is also recognizing who the dog is, papa, grandma and her brother Caden. When we ask her "where is the doggy", or "where is Caden" she looks right at them. Amazing. It just came out of no where. *sigh* She is growing up too quickly. Before I know it she'll be walking.

sick again & well visit...

Can you believe it?! BOTH kids are sick again. This is the third time in 4 weeks. Ugh. Caden came down with a cold on Monday and sure enough Adisyn followed suit yesterday. She was up EVERY 45-60 minutes like clock work last night crying. They are both really congested and Adisyn is coughing from all the drainage. She is also running a 100.0 temperture. My poor kids - they just cannot seem to catch a break. I don't know if I'll be able to fight this one off either. My throat is very sore and I feel pressure in my face. Although, it could be because I'm once again completely exhausted.

Adisyn had her 9 month well visit today. She weighed 14lbs 13oz. She is 26 1/4 inches long and her head circumference is 17 inches. I thought for sure she would weigh more than that especially since she is eating solids so well.

Dr. S assured me that her growth is perfect and not to worry. She is on the bottom line of the charts, but she started out small. She also informed me that the growth charts are based on formula fed babies. If we were to compare Adisyn on a chart from another country where breastfeeding is more common, she would most likely be around the 25th percentile. Apparently only 25% of mothers are still breastfeeding at 9 months old. Dr. S also said that Adisyn will stay petite because once she is walking she will thin out even more. So, she'll always be my little peanut.

Dr. S was not worried about her fever or cold either. She was happy to hear how well Adisyn was doing with her solids and gave me the go ahead to start scrambled egg yolk. That is what will be on the breakfast menu for tomorrow!

We go back in two weeks for vaccines for both kids. Since they were both not feeling 100% I opted to hold off on the vaccines until they are well.

happy 2 1/2 years old caden!

Is he really 2 1/2 already?! Crazy. Just Crazy. I still remember the day I gave birth to him like it was yesterday. That day was just the beginning of how our lives would change forever. Who knew that such a tiny (now young tot) could teach you what life is really about. You learn to appreciate the small things and life and I'm so grateful to this day that God chose me to be Caden's mom.

Our little man is really a little man now. He talks up a storm. In fact, he never stops talking - in full sentences now. He recently started reciting his ABC's and does an excellent job doing so. He can count to 10 no problem and does pretty well up to 20. He tends to miss a few digits in the teens, but it actually quite cute.

A few other tidbits.....

......he still loves his "wubbey"
......and binkie
..........he is particular about his pillow case cover (it must be soft tshirt material and grey)
......he LOVES lemonade
............he is still very picky with his foods
.......he loves Dora, Diego and Blues Clues
...............he is a cuddler, a lovebug, and still asks to be rocked sometimes
......he loves jellybeans and pumpkins
.........he misses his Mia Pia
......he still naps once a day (typically 2 1/2 - 3 hours) and sleeps through the night
........he kicks a ball with only his left foot
..............he LOVES to be outside
...........he is as cute as ever and his parents are forever proud of him



He also sings "Twinkle Twinkle Little Star". I was able to capture it on video, but he got a little distracted before he quit.

happy 9 months baby girl......

Happy 9 months Adisyn! You are the light of my world and you make me smile every day. Your father and I just love you to bits. You have created a soft spot on our hearts with that angelic little face of yours. Like your brother you simply amaze us.

You love to get into EVERYTHING now that you are mobile. Your favorite - Charlie's dog food. You have tried a few bites, but your favorite thing to do is smack your hand up and down on the dog food bowl until pieces going flying everywhere. You would much rather play with your brother's big boy toys then toys suited for babies your age, and you love to be up in your brother's face. I love that you love him so much.

Your back/leg strength is getting better. You were able to hold yourself up while holding onto the couch for quite some time. I'm totally okay with that fact that you haven't started cruising the furniture yet because between you and me I want you to stay a baby forever. Well, maybe not forever, but definitely a long while. I sometimes forget that you are 9 months and I still think of you as 3/4 months old. I guess that is what they mean about the last child always being the baby.

We love you baby girl and don't you ever forget it!

In 3 short months we'll be planning a 1st birthday party. Crazy. Just crazy.

9 Month Milestones

Most babies should be able to...
Stand while holding onto something - Yes
Looked for dropped objects - Yes
Pull to standing position from sitting - No
Clap and bang objects together - Yes
Combine syllables into word like sounds - Yes
Separation and stranger anxiety may begin - This has been going on since 4 months old

Some babies will probably be able to...
Use thumb and finger pincer grasp to pick up things - Yes
Walk holding onto furniture - No
Stand alone momentarily - No
Wave goodbye - No
Drop object and then looks for them - All the time
Understand the word no (but usually doesn't obey it) - Yes
Begin to identify self in mirror - Yes

Some babies could possibly be able to...
Say mama and dada to the right parents - No
Play patty cake - No, but she loves to hear Grandma sing it and she waves her hand in the air during the song
Play ball - No
Drink from cup independently - Yes, but she prefers not to
Stand alone well - No
Say on word other than mama or dada - No

recovering....

We are finally emerging from the week of hell. Yes, the week of hell. Both of my little ones came down with the stomach flu last week and apparently it was inevitable that I would catch it too. Not. Fun.

Adisyn had diarrhea last Sunday and threw up once during the night. All seemed well on Monday minus Adisyn having more diarrhea. Later Monday night Adisyn threw up again and by 4am Tuesday morning Caden was throwing up. It appeared to be a 24 hour bug for both, and by Wednesday night it was all over for me and my mother-in-law. I was sick for 12 hours straight through the night. I think I got the worst of it and I'd rather have the worst of it than my children.

The downside of me getting so sick and dehydrated is that I lost most of my milk supply. I would not have stressed so much about it if my stubborn little girl would just take a bottle. I would have come to terms with it and our nursing days would have been over. I've been determined to get the supply back up and I'm currently taking a prescription called Regulin, in addition to taking TONS of Fenugreek to build up my supply. I'm hopeful. I have to be hopeful. I NEVER want to see my daughter screaming and crying at me because she is not getting enough milk. It literally broke my heart in two to see her struggle so badly. We need to pull through for 3 more months. We've made it this far and I'm hopeful we can make it just a bit longer.

I've spent so much time with my babies and worrying so much about Adisyn and my love for her has quadrupled. Who even knew that was possible?!

Her smile is so darn contagious. She is all smiles especially during bath time no matter how she is feeling. This girl LOVES her bath.

That is until it's time to be washed and bath time is over.... but I still love that face!