We have lift-off...well videos at least. I think I have managed the technical side of downloading videos from my camcorder to the computer and then on to here. But... I was doing this as history was being made for your country, so I didn't get it all finished. So...I am going to first post a conversation with whom could be president one day too...my son! He is really too smart and asks questions even I don't know how to answer...so enjoy and I will get more up soon.
Tuesday, November 4, 2008
Sunday, November 2, 2008
Friday, October 3, 2008
Hunter Lane...5 going on 16
Our Sweet Little Boy turned 5 on August 28, 2008. That's right, my baby is not a baby anymore. He has reached a milestone birthday and made his parents realize that they too are getting older as well.
The last exciting event in September for Hunter was a trip to the ER. I was shopping with my mom and got a call from Drew saying," He's done it this time. He's really hurt himself now." So, I drove a little faster and managed to get home in a few minutes. Hunter was playing in the house while Drew was in the garage for a minute. He comes in the garage crying and screaming saying his neck went POP! I get home and he is still crying. I am the kind of person that goes to the doctor for everything (well, maybe except now, since I am just now experiencing the world of co-pays since we only have one insurance) so my baby possibly doing something to his neck and him crying nonstop over it, made me scoop him up, and take him the ER. We went to the Wesley one, but after an hour of waiting and nothing happening we packed everyone up again and went to Galichia. Now...Hunter was screaming and crying this whole time. Poor Baby!!! It hurt so bad he couldn't even lean back in my arms for comfort. They thought maybe he did something to his shoulder but after further investigation and the IB Profen finally kicking in that daddy gave him right after he hurt himself, he was diagnosed with a strained neck and sent home to rest and heal...YEAH RIGHT! I took him to Cooper's chiropractor the next day and he popped it into place. He called it something or another and the popping back in place freaked Hunter out. It was a delayed response but when we got in the car he cried and said the man hurt it. He stopped crying after a minute or two. Anyway, I don't think I'll ever get him to go to the chiropractor again! The chiropractor just laughed and said well, if he ever wants to come back you know he's really hurt!!!
Hunter has had many changes the past couple of months...the biggest being his new brother, but others as well. He started going to preschool three times a week for a couple of hours in the afternoon. He enjoys it. AND after a talking to about why we don't talk to girls at circle time and have to sit out, it's been pretty smooth sailing. (He's always been a flirter, unfortunately he's gotten this from his mother. )
Our family always goes to the State Fair and we knew this year wouldn't be any different just because we had a four week old at home, or was he three weeks, anyway, that's just relative really...anyway so we go the first Saturday of the Fair...CAN WE SAY RAIN!!! We left and it was starting to sprinkle but when we looked at the radar it was clear for miles and miles, however, after we got there, all it did was rain, let up, rain, let up...it was miserable! So, after we rode some rides, got the Pronto Pup we have been craving since the last fair and looked around for awhile we headed home. Here is a picture of Hunter doing the trampoline. He couldn't figure out how to flip over but he had fun trying.
The last exciting event in September for Hunter was a trip to the ER. I was shopping with my mom and got a call from Drew saying," He's done it this time. He's really hurt himself now." So, I drove a little faster and managed to get home in a few minutes. Hunter was playing in the house while Drew was in the garage for a minute. He comes in the garage crying and screaming saying his neck went POP! I get home and he is still crying. I am the kind of person that goes to the doctor for everything (well, maybe except now, since I am just now experiencing the world of co-pays since we only have one insurance) so my baby possibly doing something to his neck and him crying nonstop over it, made me scoop him up, and take him the ER. We went to the Wesley one, but after an hour of waiting and nothing happening we packed everyone up again and went to Galichia. Now...Hunter was screaming and crying this whole time. Poor Baby!!! It hurt so bad he couldn't even lean back in my arms for comfort. They thought maybe he did something to his shoulder but after further investigation and the IB Profen finally kicking in that daddy gave him right after he hurt himself, he was diagnosed with a strained neck and sent home to rest and heal...YEAH RIGHT! I took him to Cooper's chiropractor the next day and he popped it into place. He called it something or another and the popping back in place freaked Hunter out. It was a delayed response but when we got in the car he cried and said the man hurt it. He stopped crying after a minute or two. Anyway, I don't think I'll ever get him to go to the chiropractor again! The chiropractor just laughed and said well, if he ever wants to come back you know he's really hurt!!!
So that was basically our September...stay tuned for October. With Halloween coming, and us having to go to EVERY Halloween store at least two times already to look at the light up, scary, Halloween stuff...there has to be a story or two to share!
Thursday, September 25, 2008
GGGRRRRrrrrr...none of my babies look like me!
Mommy dressing me up...Hunter tells me she does this when she is sad about not having any girls:) Lucky us!
I love to smile at my mobile...it is the funniest thing.
This is the famous mobile that I laugh at. The bears are named Loafy, Jelly, Blueberry and Honey.
Well, Cooper is officially two months old now. We took him to the doctor on Monday for his checkup and shots. He now weighs 11lbs. 12 oz. and is 22 1/2 inches long. The doctor was very impressed with his weight. The doctor also said he looked more like his dad...GGGGGRRRRrrrrrr... All the work for no glory...well except a beautiful,healthy baby!! You know what I mean. Cooper is in the 50th % percentile for his weight and his length, so he is normal but sure seems big to everyone. The doctor was also impressed with his sleep schedule at this time. After a few other questions, it was time..duh, duh, duh (those were sounds like something bad was coming) for those nasty shots. Poor baby had to get stuck 4 times but then he got a yummy, sugary Rotovirus immunization that they give orally. He got Tylenol for about 24 hours, was a little fussy that night, but seemed to wake up happy and back to normal. Other than that, we haven't really been up to much. Cooper is now taking two bottles of breastmilk a day, to get him use to it. For the most part he is okay, but sometimes he can give up a fight in the evening. However, I need a little more independence and he needs to start getting consistent amounts of formula, as I never know how much he is eating. Anyway, we have included pictures and a video clip from today to show how he is growing and changing. He is becoming MUCH more alert, finally looking at me when I talk to him, cooing, smiling, and even beginning to laugh a little. He is very strong with his head and body and we are pretty sure he will be crawling by about 5 months old. Our next post will be an update on Hunter...he is growing and changing too and he deserves a litle attention on this blog as well.
Tuesday, September 16, 2008
Cold Mornings, Warm Smiles
Wow! It has been quite a few weeks since our last post. I will start by giving you pictures right away. Maybe that will make up for it!
Our First Grin! He smiled officially on Sept. 2nd.
Cooper likes talking to his big brother.
We got a visit from our good friends Heather, Rob and Braeden from Kansas City. We were taking their first pictures together. I am sure there will be more!
This month has been filled with lots of stress, happiness, questions, and wonderful moments. Hunter turned 5 on August 28th. I can't believe he is that old already. Cooper is also a big boy. We took him to the doctor last week and he was almost 11 pounds. We think it's just more to love. I've always wanted a chubby baby...looks as if I may have gotten my wish. Although, his car seat is almost impossible to carry already. The car seat weighs about 15 pounds, add his 11 and I am carrying around 16 pounds on my forearm all the time. Cooper loves his swing and his bear mobile. I have included a video of him smiling and cooing at it in the morning. This is his happiest time and he is just scrumptious. He is becoming a great sleeper (knock on wood). I usually put him down by 10 and he will sleep about 5 hours, wake up, eat, go back to sleep within 15 minutes and then I make him sleep until 8 before I feed him again. I have also been letting him cry to sleep in the evening for the last two nights. The first night he cried for 10 minutes, rested, cried for a few more minutes several times and then went to sleep. Last night he cried for 6 minutes, rested and whimpered for a few minutes and off to sleep. Amazingly we could never do this with Hunter, which Hunter would keep going and going and going, but we would fall for his sweet cried everytime. This time, no such luck for Coop. Plus I keep Drew in the bedroom and he is usually asleep. He is the one that wants to go get him and rock him...I keep reminding him, that it is not him waking up!!! Hunter continues to be a great helper and big brother. He has started school on Monday, Wednesday and Friday afternoons. This is a nice chance to come home and get stuff done around the house or go get groceries and run errands without both of them. Cooper will be turning 2 months old next week and it is hard to imagine this much time has flown by. I will try to get another post up after his two months checkup...can you say SHOTS! Check out the video and pictures. Hope this keeps everyone satisfied until next time.
Sorry about the direction this video is shot. I was doing it on my camera and it was making sense to me, but didn't come off that way in the end. I guess it's better than nothing. I will try to do better next time.
Our First Grin! He smiled officially on Sept. 2nd.
Cooper likes talking to his big brother.
We got a visit from our good friends Heather, Rob and Braeden from Kansas City. We were taking their first pictures together. I am sure there will be more!
This month has been filled with lots of stress, happiness, questions, and wonderful moments. Hunter turned 5 on August 28th. I can't believe he is that old already. Cooper is also a big boy. We took him to the doctor last week and he was almost 11 pounds. We think it's just more to love. I've always wanted a chubby baby...looks as if I may have gotten my wish. Although, his car seat is almost impossible to carry already. The car seat weighs about 15 pounds, add his 11 and I am carrying around 16 pounds on my forearm all the time. Cooper loves his swing and his bear mobile. I have included a video of him smiling and cooing at it in the morning. This is his happiest time and he is just scrumptious. He is becoming a great sleeper (knock on wood). I usually put him down by 10 and he will sleep about 5 hours, wake up, eat, go back to sleep within 15 minutes and then I make him sleep until 8 before I feed him again. I have also been letting him cry to sleep in the evening for the last two nights. The first night he cried for 10 minutes, rested, cried for a few more minutes several times and then went to sleep. Last night he cried for 6 minutes, rested and whimpered for a few minutes and off to sleep. Amazingly we could never do this with Hunter, which Hunter would keep going and going and going, but we would fall for his sweet cried everytime. This time, no such luck for Coop. Plus I keep Drew in the bedroom and he is usually asleep. He is the one that wants to go get him and rock him...I keep reminding him, that it is not him waking up!!! Hunter continues to be a great helper and big brother. He has started school on Monday, Wednesday and Friday afternoons. This is a nice chance to come home and get stuff done around the house or go get groceries and run errands without both of them. Cooper will be turning 2 months old next week and it is hard to imagine this much time has flown by. I will try to get another post up after his two months checkup...can you say SHOTS! Check out the video and pictures. Hope this keeps everyone satisfied until next time.
Sorry about the direction this video is shot. I was doing it on my camera and it was making sense to me, but didn't come off that way in the end. I guess it's better than nothing. I will try to do better next time.
Friday, September 12, 2008
Rain Rain Go Away
Okay, so just wanted to say sorry to everyone for no new posts in about a month. I will work on it this weekend, add lots of pics to make up for it, and send it out!
Thanks!
Thanks!
Wednesday, August 13, 2008
Two Week Update
Sorry it has been two weeks since our last blog, but mommy is very tired!!!
We just went to our two week appointment and Cooper is a little Chunky Monkey! He is now 8 lbs. 3 oz. That means he gained 1 lb. and 6 oz. from his lowest weight when he left the hospital. Let's just say Cooper likes to eat. I have given breastfeeding my best effort but I have now decided to start weaning him to formula. He is just ravenous and I am up every two hours at night. I love breastfeeding but I am having lots of pain as well. I have been to the lactation consultant and she says he is doing everything right. The pain has changed and just isn't fun anymore. So, we will see how it all goes the next week or so. We have had a busy two weeks. It seems like we aren't even home very much. We are busy taking Hunter to the park or the zoo. We have lots of errands to run since Hunter's birthday is coming up soon. Cooper does well running errands and usually sleeps in his car seat the whole time...unless he's hungry, then WATCH OUT! That's usually the only time he cries and he gets PISSED! It's quite cute really. We have had lots of visitors and everyone things Cooper is very cute. Drew and I both agree that he has Drew's face shape but he looks more like me...but everyone has their opinion. We shall find out soon enough. Hunter is still in love with his brother. We haven't had as many problems, but are still learning not to be in his face all the time and that when he's sleeping you leave him alone. Anyhow, I thought I would leave you with some pics from the last two weeks. I know that's really all you care about anyway. Enjoy and we will update you soon on more of our life as we see it.
We just went to our two week appointment and Cooper is a little Chunky Monkey! He is now 8 lbs. 3 oz. That means he gained 1 lb. and 6 oz. from his lowest weight when he left the hospital. Let's just say Cooper likes to eat. I have given breastfeeding my best effort but I have now decided to start weaning him to formula. He is just ravenous and I am up every two hours at night. I love breastfeeding but I am having lots of pain as well. I have been to the lactation consultant and she says he is doing everything right. The pain has changed and just isn't fun anymore. So, we will see how it all goes the next week or so. We have had a busy two weeks. It seems like we aren't even home very much. We are busy taking Hunter to the park or the zoo. We have lots of errands to run since Hunter's birthday is coming up soon. Cooper does well running errands and usually sleeps in his car seat the whole time...unless he's hungry, then WATCH OUT! That's usually the only time he cries and he gets PISSED! It's quite cute really. We have had lots of visitors and everyone things Cooper is very cute. Drew and I both agree that he has Drew's face shape but he looks more like me...but everyone has their opinion. We shall find out soon enough. Hunter is still in love with his brother. We haven't had as many problems, but are still learning not to be in his face all the time and that when he's sleeping you leave him alone. Anyhow, I thought I would leave you with some pics from the last two weeks. I know that's really all you care about anyway. Enjoy and we will update you soon on more of our life as we see it.
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