Husband is finally in agreement with.... honestly, with the fact that I have been trying to tell him for quite some time. IT is NOT feasibly a good time or investment for me to go back to work because of daycare costs. Its just not. Yes, we could use the money; however, I have thought of a way myself to get some extra income and enjoy Talon all at the same time. Babysit! I dont care at what age just something. The only thing is... I have no clue what to charge for around here! Since school is going back into session, this can help fill up my time as well as make friends for Talon AND deal with the money issue as well as spending time with Talon instead of putting him into daycare which still will defeat the purpose! I just dont know how to go about this.
Today I have to sign David up at school. I dont understand this.. and I certainly miss Nettleton School District for this very reason. Even though he attended school last year in the district, the school wants EVERY STUDENT to reregister. WHY? If you have the records and unless a parent requests them, you should know WHICH grade the student is heading into and what is going on! This is a waste of time and MONEY on their part and no doubt parents who MUST take off from work to register their children. UGH!
Okay.. on a growth note.. Angela did come over last Friday. When she weighed Talon he was 9 pounds, 2 ounces. However, Gary and I took him to the dr because we were being OVERPROTECTIVE parents and concerened about the congestion in his chest. When Hubble was done I asked her if we could weigh him again, in 4 days time.. he gained 12 ounces to be placed at 9 pounds, 14 ounces.. 2 ounces shy of 10 pounds. MY LORD kid! Unreal at the moment. He is just growing up. On Monday, he rolled over from stomach to back. It was so cute. He smiled last Thursday and has a smile for me or anyone else atleast once a day! I love it! He is getting so big. As soon as I can, I am gonna post pics on here... just need to get another camera to take some with. *sigh*
Hopefully, I wil hear from my insurance agent about my car. They are taking their SLOW time on this and if I havent heard from her by the end of this next week.... well, it doesnt matter I am trying for another company anyways.
Both my boys are asleep in my bed at the moment. Talon is so cute in his white sleeper. Hes eyes are getting to be dark blue... which are my color MOST of the time. Although when I am REALLY REALLY happy, they turn light blue and tend to shine out. Its wild I can tell ya that. David looks so cute protecting Talon from falling. He is sleeping right beside him close by so Talon doesnt roll off. What a great big brother he is!
2006-07-21 (baby has arrived)
Actual Due Date Well, here we are dear Talon.....
The day you were officially given as a due date. Ahh, but here we are 5 weeks and a day later and you are just growing like a stinkweed! Knock it off kid! I want you to stay little forever. UGH! Today, you mastered sleeping nearly 9 hours without waking up. Only once did you fuss during the night and even that was 10 mins. So long as I was right beside you, you had no issues of sleeping. I love it! Youve also been grasping at your pacifier when you want it. If its nearby (and you know it is) you will search for it, grab at it and try and put it into your mouth. All the talk I hear or read about soothing yourself is starting to happen. Yesterday, you gave me a grin.. this time it just wasnt gassy either. No, this was a full grin while I was talking with Grandma Powell on the phone! Yes, son, you gave your mother a big smile! I LOVED IT! I cant wait to see you do it again!
As we are officially moved into our new home, I have begun to realize how much space we actually have. Oh my lord! There is so much. I am working on the dining room today getting that unpacked! Then, I am working on your bedroom dear one! Your brother's room, sorry to say, is last which is says is just fine with him. I dont even want to attempt his room just yet! :) I hope you like your home son!
Watching you grow over the past 5 weeks, I realize that I am gonna miss the children I can never have again because I tied my tubes but I also realize that if I hadnt and something were to happen to me, the family would fall apart (mainly daddy and david) and your world would never be the same! I had to make sure nothing would happen to me like that again! Its amazing! I am so happy to have you here kiddo! You are doing so much.
On a side note.... Angela from WIC is supposed to be coming over and weighing Talon today. Since we have been having a small issue with feeding, she wants to check on him. Nothing major just been fussy butt! (thats his nickname too... fussy butt). *big brother is cranky butt* Angela said since he hasnt been weighed in nearly a month, she wants to check him out. She is pretty sure he is gaining weight! I also told her that I had to start feeding him cereal that he wasnt getting full at all even with 9 oz of formula/breastmilk at many feedings. Angela said a mother knows what to do if that actually happens even though others may not recommend it. She said with him being a month old, there was no reason not to give it to him especially if he is eating constantly like he was. She said more than likely Talon hit a growth spurt, which I suspected as much. I hope she is able to make it! Id really like to know how much the little turd weighs! It would be so cool to find out before his Aug. 11 appt.
Hopefully his pictures come in soon. I ordered them last Friday. Once they do, I am hanging the 8x10 up in the living room with David's 8x10. I have to get David a frame as well as this one! Gary said it was fine. In the middle of those two pictures... I plan on getting a family photo done... Can anyone blame me? :)
Since once again I cant post in guestbooks.... I want to say Congrats to Kari with the birth of Graci. She is such a cutie! Nicki, I hear ya on the snip snip issue. I got mine done.. and I feel like you do often. Hugs girl! To everyone else who I have kept in contact with and whom have had their babies.. whoo hoo! The next phase of our lives are just beginning and I am sure we are loving it! HUGS TO ALL OF US!
2006-07-15 (baby has arrived)
A Month Old Well, as we move in our stuff into the new home today... I am reminded that Talon is actually a month old. He is such a cutie and I could just eat him up. I keep reminding myself that he would have been very very small had he be born a few days ago instead of in June like he needed to be. I love spending all my time with him. Right now, he is laying on my bed, enjoying a full belly of formula and cereal. He is beginning to sleep a little longer. I passed out shortly before 10 last night. He woke me up a little past 3 this morning. Whooo Hooo!
A month old? Where does the time fly? I spend a lot of my days just watching him. My husband says he's jealous but hes afraid Talon will break and hardly picks him up. In fact, most of the time, he is sitting down holding Talon. Sheeze... Ive learned to eat, sleep, make bottles, breastpump and even pee and shower holding Talon in my arms. Oh, yeah forgot to mention PACK BOXES TOO! LOL.
Accomplishments for this month are......
1. Cooing
2. Cereal bottle feedings
3. Partial rolling over (he can definetely move his body to his right side for sleeping.)
4. Lifting of head for more than 5 seconds.
5. Recognizes my voice and turns toward it when I talk.
6. Eating up to 6 oz of food with cereal, 9oz without.
7. Grasping of fingers and hands tightly.
This last one isnt a full accomplishment yet... (and I know what some may say.) However, Ive been noticing Talon is grasping for his bottle and TRYING to actually hold it. In fact, when I begin to feed him, he grabs for the bottle and tries to help guide it into his mouth. Perhaps he will perfect this during month two and I can update it then.. What a smart kid! Even Gary was like wow! Did you see that? I love it and I love Talon so much.
On another note.. David will be coming back home today. You can tell he is starting to miss us ..... he wanted to talk to me again last night even though he had already talked to me. He said he cant wait to see Talon. I know Talon is wondering where big brother is at! My question is.. will David be able to contain his excitement when he gets home? Dad is helping us move... hes got his trailer hitched to the truck.. so thats a good thing!
After today, I wont be able to get back online until Tuesday... perhaps Wednesday. Since we are moving, the computer is gonna be taken apart and the desk is gonna be moved. I am very happy that we are finally moving. Well, I need to go lay back down with the kiddo... he is looking for me!
