Luke started rolling on his 7 month birthday! Way to go!
He also had appointments with his physical therapist & new GI doctor this week.
His PT showed us how to do some exercises to stretch his torticollis. She also said he'll probably be in therapy until after he learns to walk. Anybody want to pick me up on Thursday mornings at 8? We have to be there from 9-10 am.
His new GI doctor thinks that he may be allergic to soy. I was supposed to stop eating it today, but haven't looked at a label yet today. Ugh. My favorite oatmeal cookies from Wal-Mart have soy in them...great. I wonder if wheat thins do as well.
I have mastitis again. It started yesterday at the world's stupidest Relay for Life. It started during rush hour, so it took us over 2 hours to get there. It was pitch black & impossible to see to walk or anything. Luke wasn't in his outfit because I thought we had today as well. Oh well, $20 down the drain, since it won't fit him any longer. (It was going to be a stretch to get him into it today!)
I'm feeling pretty rotten and it stinks.
Saturday, May 22, 2010
Monday, May 17, 2010
Quickie Update-7 Months
Well, Luke will be 7 months old tomorrow. Amazing. It's crazy how fast time flies! It's been almost a month since my last blog post!
My little man is SLOWLY showing us that he can INDEED roll over (both ways) he just doesn't really have any desire to do so!
He can pull himself up from a sitting to standing position and can stand holding onto a low surface.
He gives kisses and hugs, reaches up to be picked up or put on/off a shirt, and loves bath time!
He weighs about 17 lbs and is over 2 feet tall!
He wears size 9 months and up clothing and size 1 Stride Rite shoes. He has wide feet and misshapen toes, so we aren't really using any other shoes.
We had a big scare for about 10 days with bloody poo, finally deduced that raw apples were upsetting Luke's tummy.
We have appointments with a gastroenterologist and a physical therapist. At Luke's six month appointment his doctor noticed he has a torticollis. Luke had his first x-rays done on Friday, May 14 of his neck & shoulders.
Luke still hasn't had any solid foods or cereal yet and Mama would like to keep it that way. He did try eating "breastmilk slushee" off of a spoon with a little bit of success. I'm getting pressure from Tim & both of our families to start the solids (even though I explain that they aren't TRULY needed yet) so I'll keep stalling them as long as possible! (Really Tim's opinion is the only one that matters.)
We have found our "niche" in cloth diapers and I'm pretty happy with it, the only problem is it's a pretty expensive niche!! I love Bagshot Row Bamboo diapers & plan on trying out Elbee Baby diapers next! I love BumGenius 3.0 One Size diapers too! Right now I have 10 BSRBs (that fit), and 12 BG 3.0s, and 6 BG All-In-Ones. I also have a small smörgåsbord of "generic" diapers that make up our laundry days stash! The ultimate expensive part of my stash is WOOL! I am loving it! I'm working out a custom order with Nicole of DaKine Knits. I am really coveting "Silly Stripes" but I can't afford to pay retail for them & am going to have to find them used if they are meant to be in our stash!
On May 2, we took the Girl Scouts to Mt. Trashmore for Earth Day & then to Haygood Skating Rink for a skating party. It was 2 firsts for Luke and Auntie Mandy tagged along. Here are some pictures from that day:
Our little family at the Skating Rink, Mama was skating, that's why I look out of balance & all flushed!
My little man is SLOWLY showing us that he can INDEED roll over (both ways) he just doesn't really have any desire to do so!
He can pull himself up from a sitting to standing position and can stand holding onto a low surface.
He gives kisses and hugs, reaches up to be picked up or put on/off a shirt, and loves bath time!
He weighs about 17 lbs and is over 2 feet tall!
He wears size 9 months and up clothing and size 1 Stride Rite shoes. He has wide feet and misshapen toes, so we aren't really using any other shoes.
We had a big scare for about 10 days with bloody poo, finally deduced that raw apples were upsetting Luke's tummy.
We have appointments with a gastroenterologist and a physical therapist. At Luke's six month appointment his doctor noticed he has a torticollis. Luke had his first x-rays done on Friday, May 14 of his neck & shoulders.
Luke still hasn't had any solid foods or cereal yet and Mama would like to keep it that way. He did try eating "breastmilk slushee" off of a spoon with a little bit of success. I'm getting pressure from Tim & both of our families to start the solids (even though I explain that they aren't TRULY needed yet) so I'll keep stalling them as long as possible! (Really Tim's opinion is the only one that matters.)
We have found our "niche" in cloth diapers and I'm pretty happy with it, the only problem is it's a pretty expensive niche!! I love Bagshot Row Bamboo diapers & plan on trying out Elbee Baby diapers next! I love BumGenius 3.0 One Size diapers too! Right now I have 10 BSRBs (that fit), and 12 BG 3.0s, and 6 BG All-In-Ones. I also have a small smörgåsbord of "generic" diapers that make up our laundry days stash! The ultimate expensive part of my stash is WOOL! I am loving it! I'm working out a custom order with Nicole of DaKine Knits. I am really coveting "Silly Stripes" but I can't afford to pay retail for them & am going to have to find them used if they are meant to be in our stash!
PurlyQ's Nessie Shorties-I paid for these with "free" Frankin Goose Credit!
My four shorties so far! Top left-PurlyQ's Nessie
Top right-"Stained Glass"
Bottom left-"Earth"
Bottom right-100Purewool Knit by Melanie
So, when WOOL is your #1 diaper cover, you have to have cute t-shirts to go with it, since onesies are out. So, I've been spending all my spare dollars (and some that weren't spare!) on tees for Luke (in 9-12 month sizes). I still don't have ANY shirts that match the army/earth colored shorts & only one that KIND of matches the blue/brown ones.
This picture is really for Melanie (can you see that tushie?) but it shows one of Luke's new skills. When I laid him on the bed, he was right up against his toy & could rest his face on it. I skipped into the bathroom to run his water & he had scooted this far away! He's starting to get moving, but only if I ignore him, which is SO hard for me!!
(Right now, Caro is watching Toy Story Animated Storybook on the iPad, while playing with Luke in the bed.)
Cinco de Mayo was a nice sunny day, but Luke wasn't having any parts of my attempts at an outdoor photoshoot. These are LITERALLY the best I got:
These pictures are from May 4:
Most of my diaper stash as it was 2 weeks ago....still a work in progress, when I get the last 4 Franklin Goose diapers, I'll update!
Luke showing off his Stained Glass Shorties!
On May 2, we took the Girl Scouts to Mt. Trashmore for Earth Day & then to Haygood Skating Rink for a skating party. It was 2 firsts for Luke and Auntie Mandy tagged along. Here are some pictures from that day:
Notice the tongue? He had JUST started doing that & his tongue hung out of his mouth constantly for at least a week!
Giving hugs! Another new "trick"
The first batch of Franklin Goose "free" diapers came in the mail on April 30, I waited just over a month to receive them, so it was great!! Woot Woot!
I immediately tried them on all three boys!
Luke was ALMOST 6 months old in this picture. This is the outfit Melanie made him. He wore it for his 2 month old professional pictures at church. The pants are the only part that still fit. I LOVE LOVE LOVE this outfit & can't wait to let the next baby Goetsch wear it.
Around April 14, I went with Melanie & her kids to the eye doctor. Chloe got to get new contacts...if you look closely you can see the "test" contact in her left eye. Neat!
April 13, my 3 custom BSRB diapers arrived. I was so totally stoked! I love my BSRBs, but they are not going to be the be-all-end-all I thought they were. Two of mine already shrunk so much Luke can't wear them anymore & they get poo stuck up in the elastic, which is a pain to clean. I'm looking forward to trying Elbee Baby diapers because they are supposed to be the ULT in cloth diapering!!
No matter what, I've decided high-end bamboo fitteds are my favorite diapering system, with BG 3.0s for when we NEED an AIO.
Have I told ya'll about Sophie? This toy at first seemed like the BIGGEST waste of Swagbucks...but...let me tell you...she is AWESOME!
She is essentially a dog toy for babies. She's made of soft, collapsible rubber & has a squeaker inside. She has a silicone like feel & a rubber scent. She is one of the things I bought with my Swagbucks Amazon gift cards in March.
Well, Luke is hungry & fussing, this post has been several hours in the making. I hope ya'll enjoy the update!
Monday, April 19, 2010
Inspired By Finn Co-Op
Hello!
Do you have a teething baby or toddler? Do you get headaches or back aches? Do you suffer from arthritis pain?
If you answered yes to any of those questions, then baltic amber jewelery is for you!
Here, copy & pasted from Inspired By Finn, is an explanation of what Baltic Amber is & why it is helpful!
"Our Baltic Amber jewelry is a unique piece of history…The amber beads are fossils from an ancient forest which existed tens of millions of years ago.
Baltic amber is not a stone, but a fossilized tree resin.
Historically, Baltic Amber has been used in Europe as a natural and traditional remedy and curative for many ailments for centuries. Long ago it was considered one of the leading ‘medicines’ of its time. Baltic Amber is the most esteemed amber in the world, and the healing qualities of Baltic Amber make it unlike any other type of amber found in the world.
Be sure and check out our testimonials by clicking on the link!"
Luke has been wearing an amber teething necklace (not for chewing) and anklet off & on since he was about 6 weeks old. I believe that it does help with his teething pain.
I am getting him another necklace, because the one he is wearing is old and worn out. I actually received it a few years ago as a blog contest prize & wore it daily for my migraines! I am planning on getting myself a new one too! (They sell matching Mommy & Me sets!)
I am hosting this co-op so that you can try Baltic Amber jewelry at a discount! Using my code, "stephanie" you will save 25% on all jewelry & baby legs you purchase from their store!!
Quick visit today! This co-op will only run until Mid-May. I just ask that if you do purchase anything using my code, please comment or email me so I know how many ITEMS you bought. You don't have to tell me what, just say, for example: "I bought 3 items using the code."
Do you have a teething baby or toddler? Do you get headaches or back aches? Do you suffer from arthritis pain?
If you answered yes to any of those questions, then baltic amber jewelery is for you!
Here, copy & pasted from Inspired By Finn, is an explanation of what Baltic Amber is & why it is helpful!
"Our Baltic Amber jewelry is a unique piece of history…The amber beads are fossils from an ancient forest which existed tens of millions of years ago.
Baltic amber is not a stone, but a fossilized tree resin.
Historically, Baltic Amber has been used in Europe as a natural and traditional remedy and curative for many ailments for centuries. Long ago it was considered one of the leading ‘medicines’ of its time. Baltic Amber is the most esteemed amber in the world, and the healing qualities of Baltic Amber make it unlike any other type of amber found in the world.
When baltic amber is worn on the skin, the skin’s warmth releases trace amounts of healing oils from the amber. These oils contain succinic acid and are absorbed into the skin.
Baltic Amber has some of the highest concentrations of Succinic Acid found in nature, and this is what makes it so special. Succinic Acid is a natural component of plant and animal tissues, and it's presence in the human body is beneficial in many ways.
How can baltic amber help us?
How can baltic amber help us?
- Pain Relief -
- Strengthens the body's immune system -
- Restoring Energy –
The human body naturally produces succinic acid. The salt of succinic acid (succinate) is one of the most active substances in the processes of cellular respiration and intercellular energy creation. Succinic acid restores oxygen and energy supply to depleted cells and helps the body return to a normal, functioning state.
Succinate is a raw material and a catalyst in the Krebs Cycle which is one of our main sources of energy. During the Krebs Cycle carbohydrates, fats, and proteins are metabolized for energy.
- Maintaining Wellness -
When the human body reacts to stress, the body’s cells begin to use oxygen more quickly. Oxygen plays a central role in the intercellular creation of energy, and a lack of oxygen can result in feeling lethargic.
Oxygen is alkaline-forming in the blood and maintaining a slightly alkaline blood ph helps keep us healthy. Whenever the body functions in a state of low oxygen, it is much more susceptible to illness.
- To help break a cycle of (chronic) inflammation -
Where chronic inflammation is present, disease lurks.
When the body’s cells are chronically inflamed the human body’s immune system response is to increase production of free radicals. Chronic overproduction of free radicals results in inflammatory-related disease. Chronic inflammation is a common denominator of many seemingly unrelated diseases.
While wearing a piece or two of baltic amber jewelry may not cure all that may ail you, it has been a proven benefit to many! Be sure and check out our testimonials by clicking on the link!"
Luke has been wearing an amber teething necklace (not for chewing) and anklet off & on since he was about 6 weeks old. I believe that it does help with his teething pain.
I am getting him another necklace, because the one he is wearing is old and worn out. I actually received it a few years ago as a blog contest prize & wore it daily for my migraines! I am planning on getting myself a new one too! (They sell matching Mommy & Me sets!)
I am hosting this co-op so that you can try Baltic Amber jewelry at a discount! Using my code, "stephanie" you will save 25% on all jewelry & baby legs you purchase from their store!!
Quick visit today! This co-op will only run until Mid-May. I just ask that if you do purchase anything using my code, please comment or email me so I know how many ITEMS you bought. You don't have to tell me what, just say, for example: "I bought 3 items using the code."
Thanks!
(Here are some shots of Luke sporting his necklace!)
Tuesday, April 13, 2010
Almost 6 Months Old
I am so amazed by all the things my big boy can do!
Luke now smiles & laughs big huge belly laughs.
Sits unassisted & has control of his body. (reaches down, sideways, and back w/o falling)
Plays with toys, his hands, and his toes.
Leans and stretches his arms out to go to Mommy or Daddy.
"Holds his own bottle" by holding onto the breast while eating.
Can cover & uncover himself during the night/naps.
"Crawls" in the bathtub when we practice "swimming".
Plays on his own in his bouncy seat, rocking chair, or on his play mat...for periods over 20 minutes.
Mimics arm movements.
Anticipates actions. He laughs before you start tickling & knows what's coming next in common games we play.
Drinks water or breast milk from a big-boy cup.
Sips from a valve-less sippy cup.
Sits in restaurant high chairs & shopping carts, like a big boy.
Holds onto my arms/hands when I'm lifting him!
Puts his toes in his mouth.
Holds his legs up for diaper changes.
Rolls onto his side.
Get anything he wants into his mouth!
Knows his name and will look when called
Pulls himself to a stand while holding just your hands/fingers.
Mock somebody by blowing raspberries when they do it
Blows raspberries and drools!
Reaches for food & is interested in putting EVERYTHING in his mouth
I'm so blessed!!! I love this baby!!
Luke now smiles & laughs big huge belly laughs.
Sits unassisted & has control of his body. (reaches down, sideways, and back w/o falling)
Plays with toys, his hands, and his toes.
Leans and stretches his arms out to go to Mommy or Daddy.
"Holds his own bottle" by holding onto the breast while eating.
Can cover & uncover himself during the night/naps.
"Crawls" in the bathtub when we practice "swimming".
Plays on his own in his bouncy seat, rocking chair, or on his play mat...for periods over 20 minutes.
Mimics arm movements.
Anticipates actions. He laughs before you start tickling & knows what's coming next in common games we play.
Drinks water or breast milk from a big-boy cup.
Sips from a valve-less sippy cup.
Sits in restaurant high chairs & shopping carts, like a big boy.
Holds onto my arms/hands when I'm lifting him!
Puts his toes in his mouth.
Holds his legs up for diaper changes.
Rolls onto his side.
Get anything he wants into his mouth!
Knows his name and will look when called
Pulls himself to a stand while holding just your hands/fingers.
Mock somebody by blowing raspberries when they do it
Blows raspberries and drools!
Reaches for food & is interested in putting EVERYTHING in his mouth
I'm so blessed!!! I love this baby!!
Monday, March 15, 2010
Hurray!
I went to bed last night at 12:30 (could have gone to bed about 11:45, but I was putzing online)...slept until around 3:30 (when Tim & I both woke up with upset stomachs (darn Arby's))...and then slept until 5:55, when my day-care child showed up. Went RIGHT back to sleep (with my nursling on the boob) until 7:25 to put her on the bus & then back to sleep again! (again with my nursling clinging to me) I finally woke up at 9:30, well rested & ready for my day. Guess where my boy is? Napping in his swing! Woot woot!
He hasn't had a bath or anything yet...I think my giving him a morning bath was throwing off a nap I could have been benefiting from!
I'm heading into the shower and am loving it!
(BTW Chrissy took Carolynn w/ her to work today but is supposed to be taking her to day-care starting today.)
He hasn't had a bath or anything yet...I think my giving him a morning bath was throwing off a nap I could have been benefiting from!
I'm heading into the shower and am loving it!
(BTW Chrissy took Carolynn w/ her to work today but is supposed to be taking her to day-care starting today.)
Tuesday, March 9, 2010
Monday, March 8, 2010
Who do you think he looks like?
Click the image to open it full size.
Then comment & say who you think Luke looks like. Or if he has parts of both of us, tell us which.
Then comment & say who you think Luke looks like. Or if he has parts of both of us, tell us which.
I think he has my ears, head shape, eyebrows, and lips. He definitely has Tim's eye color, eye shape, cheeks, chin, and nose.
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