2 1/2 year well visit

We finally made it to Caden's 2 1/2 year well visit that I have been dreading (since he needed vaccines). Let me first say that I am SO proud of Caden. I underestimated him once again. He was unbelievably good for the Dr. Eva and the nurse. He did shed one tear until Dr. Eva asked him to lay on his back, so she could check his tummy. Caden is very particular where he lays down at - he doesn't like laying on the carpet or couch or any hard service.

He weighs 28 1/2 lbs and and is 35 inches tall. I knew he was getting taller since his 2T pants are almost getting short on him. Dr. Eva said he is growing in the 25th percentile for height and weight, but he doesn't look tall. Probably because he has a "big head" is what she said. LOL

His ears look great, which is a bonus too! I was VERY nervous about how he would do getting vaccines since he hasn't had any in over a year. Every time he went to the doctor since his 2 year well visit he was either sick or had an ear infection. He received the HIB, Prevnair, Hep A and Flu shot. Yes, 4 different shots. He cried, but when it was done he was over it. Later in the day he kept holding his knees, rubbing them and kissing them. Silly boy.

He has come a long way at the doctors from previous visits and I'm so proud of him.

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Adisyn had an appointment for vaccines as well. It turns out every time I take her for well visits/vaccine visits she is always sick. That night she woke up every 45 minutes to an hour ALL night long. I knew something wasn't right. It turns out she had a very red throat AND an ear infection. Poor girl. Low and behold they are both sick with colds again. Good news is that Adi finally broke 15lbs. She is 15lbs and 8oz to be exact.

We go back in 2 weeks for a recheck on ears and hopes to get caught up on some vaccines.

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On the house front - we are moved in. Finally. It was supposed to be one of the happiest weeks as I was looking forward to so much. It turned out to be one of the hardest weeks of my life. I won't post the details because I never want to look back and feel what I felt last week again. Ever again. Thankfully things are looking up and I'm in a much better place today.

happy (belated) 10 months adisyn!

Due to our move to our new home over the weekend I'm a little behind on updating for Adi's 10 month birthday. I am just amazed at how quickly this little girl is catching up. On her 10 month birthday she pulled herself up to her feet for the first time. She is so excited to show off her new skill even though she is still a little wobbly causing her to bump her head every so often.

This little girl of ours is just amazing. I love watching her interact with her Daddy. Every time she sees him she squawks at him while kicking her legs. She cannot wait to be in Daddy's arms and soaks up all his attention.

We love this girl to bits!

happy halloween!

I'm a little late posting Halloween pictures, but I guess it's better late then never. We had a great time on Halloween at "Auntie Cole and Uncle Matt's" house. Caden played outside in the garage for an hour before trick or treating playing with play-dough with Daddy. I swear Caden would live outside no matter how cold it is out there. I know that Daddy really enjoyed his time with him as he hasn't seen much of either kids, since he is has been working so hard on our house.

Thankfully I snapped some pictures of Adisyn in her Halloween outfit for the day since I majorly failed in getting a picture of her in pumpkin costume.

Cheesing it up for the camera as usual.

She does NOT like socks on. JUST like her brother.

and in the mouth they go like everything else....



Caden dressed up like a fire fighter. I had a very hard time getting that coat to velcro over his winter vest. He looked like the kid in the Christmas Story. In fact, he kept trying to lift his arms saying "Mama, I'm stuck". I was cracking up needless to say.

Caden and his cousins who had GREAT costumes. Caden happily followed them around the block skipping the whole way while he ate his tootie roll pop. He did go up to quite a few houses, but was more interested in running after Ethan and Christian <3

Daddy and Caden before going out.

Adisyn turned into a pink pumpkin :) She was a trooper and went all the way around the block too. Although, she was ready to pass out in my arms by the time we made half way around the block.

Happy Halloween!!!

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.