Sunday, August 31, 2008
Saturday, August 30, 2008
Tuesday, August 26, 2008
Lost - daily BM
Ben continues to cat nap through out the day instead of having two long naps in a day. He is supposed to start consolidating his sleep by now but he seems to be having trouble. I cannot and do not believe that some kids are just light sleepers. Those light sleeping kids tend to be over tired and cranky and whiney most of the day and just not happy.
I know from experience that when Jack gets a good nap, everyone has a good day.
I don't think Ben is a cat napper by nature though because last week he was sleeping much better than he is this week. Last week he took a 2 hour morning nap, and a 3 hour afternoon nap and he pooped once in the morning and once at night.
Alex and I believe Ben's naps are being messed up by his constipation. Being on soy formula does that to you more so than just regular formula (formula itself is binding to begin with!).
Ben is already on Karo AND 2 oz of water every day to help him 'go' and yet we still have use the thermometer trick to help him go. Poor little man.
I cannot wait till we can start him on solids and get some prunes and squash in him. He has his 3 month doctor visit in about a week. I will inquire about either using prune juice in his bottles instead of Karo, or when I can start him on solids to help him go. Sigh.
I know from experience that when Jack gets a good nap, everyone has a good day.
I don't think Ben is a cat napper by nature though because last week he was sleeping much better than he is this week. Last week he took a 2 hour morning nap, and a 3 hour afternoon nap and he pooped once in the morning and once at night.
Alex and I believe Ben's naps are being messed up by his constipation. Being on soy formula does that to you more so than just regular formula (formula itself is binding to begin with!).
Ben is already on Karo AND 2 oz of water every day to help him 'go' and yet we still have use the thermometer trick to help him go. Poor little man.
I cannot wait till we can start him on solids and get some prunes and squash in him. He has his 3 month doctor visit in about a week. I will inquire about either using prune juice in his bottles instead of Karo, or when I can start him on solids to help him go. Sigh.
Monday, August 25, 2008
Ben 101
Just a few things about the Banji-man:
1) Hates entertaining himself
2) Holds his pee while he naps/sleeps and let's it all go the minute he's awake.
Hopefully this means he will be easy to potty train later. :-)
3) Loves watching Jack
4) Likes watching TV
5) Will wake up the INSTANT you stop pushing the stroller or the car hits below 45 mph.
6) Likes baths - especially when he's being dried off in a soft fluffy towel (lots of smiles)
7) Can lift his head, and chest off the ground
8) Can sit in Bumbo fairly well
9) Likes to complain
10) Goes from whimper to full on yelling in 3.2 seconds
11) Likes being swaddled
12) Likes being read to
13) Likes nuzzling up against mom's chest while having afternoon bottle
1) Hates entertaining himself
2) Holds his pee while he naps/sleeps and let's it all go the minute he's awake.
Hopefully this means he will be easy to potty train later. :-)
3) Loves watching Jack
4) Likes watching TV
5) Will wake up the INSTANT you stop pushing the stroller or the car hits below 45 mph.
6) Likes baths - especially when he's being dried off in a soft fluffy towel (lots of smiles)
7) Can lift his head, and chest off the ground
8) Can sit in Bumbo fairly well
9) Likes to complain
10) Goes from whimper to full on yelling in 3.2 seconds
11) Likes being swaddled
12) Likes being read to
13) Likes nuzzling up against mom's chest while having afternoon bottle
Sunday, August 24, 2008
By Request: Benjamin (and Jack!)
We are suffering 2nd Child Syndrome by not posting nearly as many photos of Ben as Jack. We know, we are bad people. So, here you go....
Saturday, August 23, 2008
Day Out With Thomas 2008
My fear was Jack would pull a Santa and be deathly afraid of the "real" Thomas.
Instead he shocked us by being super excited and having a great time. Along with Tea, Jacob, Ellie, and Kate, Jack explored the train museum and loved every moment of it.
Instead he shocked us by being super excited and having a great time. Along with Tea, Jacob, Ellie, and Kate, Jack explored the train museum and loved every moment of it.
Thursday, August 21, 2008
Pale Blue Cotton Pants
PT = Potty Try at daycare.
Today Jack left the house wearing shorts.
He returned wearing pale blue cotton pants.
He apparently peed and pooped in the potty today at daycare!
He apparently got pee on his shorts in the process.
We are VERY proud of the Fudgy.
Hopefully this means we can get him out of diapers soon - save some money...maybe we'll put the money we save on Jack's diapers towards the braces he'll need one day. That being the case, the money would not really be 'savings' would it since it's just rerouted for something other than savings. Sigh.
We are VERY proud of the Fudgy!!
Today Jack left the house wearing shorts.
He returned wearing pale blue cotton pants.
He apparently peed and pooped in the potty today at daycare!
He apparently got pee on his shorts in the process.
We are VERY proud of the Fudgy.
Hopefully this means we can get him out of diapers soon - save some money...maybe we'll put the money we save on Jack's diapers towards the braces he'll need one day. That being the case, the money would not really be 'savings' would it since it's just rerouted for something other than savings. Sigh.
We are VERY proud of the Fudgy!!
Tuesday, August 19, 2008
Commander Crank & SuperPuncher
Jack and Ben are each having their own difficulties these days.
Ben refuses to sleep. Literally. He won't nap for more than 45 minutes at a time and never in his crib. It is taking its toll on Taylor and we can't figure out what to do. It doesn't help that he is on soy formula, which is very binding. Even with Karo and water throughout the day, he still has trouble going alone. Plus, being in the swing all day has given him a flat head. I hope he doesn't need a helmet.
Jack is in a phase many websites say is normal around 2 years: hitting. It started with just pushing kids. Not hard, but enough to make the other kids whine. It then escalated to throwing things in anger and swiping/hitting teachers and the two of us. Time outs are used at school and we have tried it, but they seem to go right over his head. The Internet says to intercept the hits and tell him why we don't hit. We are trying, but it is hard when you have a little one he is jealous of and no sleep (=no patience). He should grow out of it, the sites say.
All in all, we are trying to get through day by day. I hope it gets easier. If anyone asks me if we are having a third, they should prepare to get punched in the face.
Ben refuses to sleep. Literally. He won't nap for more than 45 minutes at a time and never in his crib. It is taking its toll on Taylor and we can't figure out what to do. It doesn't help that he is on soy formula, which is very binding. Even with Karo and water throughout the day, he still has trouble going alone. Plus, being in the swing all day has given him a flat head. I hope he doesn't need a helmet.
Jack is in a phase many websites say is normal around 2 years: hitting. It started with just pushing kids. Not hard, but enough to make the other kids whine. It then escalated to throwing things in anger and swiping/hitting teachers and the two of us. Time outs are used at school and we have tried it, but they seem to go right over his head. The Internet says to intercept the hits and tell him why we don't hit. We are trying, but it is hard when you have a little one he is jealous of and no sleep (=no patience). He should grow out of it, the sites say.
All in all, we are trying to get through day by day. I hope it gets easier. If anyone asks me if we are having a third, they should prepare to get punched in the face.
Sunday, August 17, 2008
Monday, August 04, 2008
Ben Stats - Two Months
Ben will be 2 months 8/6/08, however, he had his 2 month well baby check up this morning. Here are his stats:
Height: 24 inches 75%
Weight: 14.6lbs 95% (he gained 3lbs. in one month! Too much according to his doctor)
Head Circ.: 30cm 50%
Constipation is a continuing problem for Ben who is on Soy formula due to excessive gassiness. We have been advised to give Ben 2oz of water twice daily to relieve his woe. I guess Soy makes you constipated but it's the only formula he'll tolerate for now that doesn't seem to wretch him up all day from gas. Sigh.
Fortunately, the doctor informed us all babies out grow this kind of immature digestive system issues.
Ben was very alert and talkative during his exam today - that is till the nurse came in and gave him two shots. He complained a bit longer than last time afterwards. Poor little man.
Conclusion: Ben got a clean bill of health. I cannot believe he'll be 3 months at his next appointment! Time flies!
Height: 24 inches 75%
Weight: 14.6lbs 95% (he gained 3lbs. in one month! Too much according to his doctor)
Head Circ.: 30cm 50%
Constipation is a continuing problem for Ben who is on Soy formula due to excessive gassiness. We have been advised to give Ben 2oz of water twice daily to relieve his woe. I guess Soy makes you constipated but it's the only formula he'll tolerate for now that doesn't seem to wretch him up all day from gas. Sigh.
Fortunately, the doctor informed us all babies out grow this kind of immature digestive system issues.
Ben was very alert and talkative during his exam today - that is till the nurse came in and gave him two shots. He complained a bit longer than last time afterwards. Poor little man.
Conclusion: Ben got a clean bill of health. I cannot believe he'll be 3 months at his next appointment! Time flies!
Sunday, August 03, 2008
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