Odie Clause...a gift from Granddad Lowry
Sleeping through his first Christmas...sweet baby boy
4 generations
She is gonna get those chubby cheeks
Joshua loves his Great Nan!Sunday, January 25, 2009
Just Pictures...Christmas and Great Nanny Lowry
Odie Clause...a gift from Granddad Lowry Sleeping through his first Christmas...sweet baby boy 4 generationsShe is gonna get those chubby cheeks
Joshua loves his Great Nan!
Doctor, doctor, give me the news...
Pom-pom ears...Odie got his hair cut!
Lil pope
Snuggling with his bunny--he loves to rub its ears across his cheeks
Peek-a-boo
JUMPING JOSHUA!!!
This week has been one filled with visits to the doctor (unfortunately). All seemed normal when we went for Joshua's four month shots on Friday. He is now current on all his immunizations and is weighs 13 lbs 7 oz (25% percentile), is 24.5 inches long (50% percentile), and has a head circumference of 17 (75% percentile)--we think he must just have a lot of brains up there in that sweet head of his! (This makes visit number 1)
Saturday morning Joshua woke up with a little stuffy nose and a tiny wet-sounding cough. We gave him a saline spray up the nose, suctioned him out, and called it good. As the day progressed we noticed Joshua wheezing more and draining heavily from his nose. Joshua wasn't eating, only put out three lightly wet diapers, and wasn't acting like himself. By 8:00pm we made the decision to take him to the emergency room where we sat with him from 8:30-11:30pm. After several tests and three x-rays, the doctors determined Joshua has a very common virus called RSV. Its symptoms are congestion, fluid in the chest cavity, a hacking cough, fever, and general ickiness. While we were relieved to have a diagnosis, we were sad to hear that the virus typically gets worse before it gets better...so we are buckling down for the next two weeks as we are sure it is going to be hard on everyone. (For those counting, this is visit number 2)
So now its Sunday. We 're running on 20 minute intervals of sleep and we have a horse baby who is generally very sweet and pleasant, but is not feeling too good, because on top of RSV...he has pink eye. We have officially been initiated into the fraternal order of the novice parent.
That being said...we have now lined ourselves up for our third doctors visit in four days...which will happen tomorrow. Thankfully, Chris was off these last two days so we were able to support each other through our baby's first post-delivery hospital visit, and my parents have been SO gracious and are going to help me make it through my first week of work by staying with Joshua on the days I have home visits in the morning/early afternoon.
Chris and I often find ourselves missing Springfield/Ozark and our amazing friends, but we truly feel God's hand in the direction of our life together. Since Joshua's birth there have been so many instances (between colic and crazy police schedules to hospital trips and first illnesses) that I have wondered what I would have done had I been "by myself" in our little duplex hours away from family. I am pretty sure I would have driven even my dearest friends away with the amount of support I've needed. I am so thankful that I have my precious friends and family who will listen to me when I feel like I've hit my limit, and I am grateful that God had a perfect plan and knew that with the challenges of our growing family we would need the loving and helpful hands of our family to be near by.
Saturday morning Joshua woke up with a little stuffy nose and a tiny wet-sounding cough. We gave him a saline spray up the nose, suctioned him out, and called it good. As the day progressed we noticed Joshua wheezing more and draining heavily from his nose. Joshua wasn't eating, only put out three lightly wet diapers, and wasn't acting like himself. By 8:00pm we made the decision to take him to the emergency room where we sat with him from 8:30-11:30pm. After several tests and three x-rays, the doctors determined Joshua has a very common virus called RSV. Its symptoms are congestion, fluid in the chest cavity, a hacking cough, fever, and general ickiness. While we were relieved to have a diagnosis, we were sad to hear that the virus typically gets worse before it gets better...so we are buckling down for the next two weeks as we are sure it is going to be hard on everyone. (For those counting, this is visit number 2)
So now its Sunday. We 're running on 20 minute intervals of sleep and we have a horse baby who is generally very sweet and pleasant, but is not feeling too good, because on top of RSV...he has pink eye. We have officially been initiated into the fraternal order of the novice parent.
That being said...we have now lined ourselves up for our third doctors visit in four days...which will happen tomorrow. Thankfully, Chris was off these last two days so we were able to support each other through our baby's first post-delivery hospital visit, and my parents have been SO gracious and are going to help me make it through my first week of work by staying with Joshua on the days I have home visits in the morning/early afternoon.
Chris and I often find ourselves missing Springfield/Ozark and our amazing friends, but we truly feel God's hand in the direction of our life together. Since Joshua's birth there have been so many instances (between colic and crazy police schedules to hospital trips and first illnesses) that I have wondered what I would have done had I been "by myself" in our little duplex hours away from family. I am pretty sure I would have driven even my dearest friends away with the amount of support I've needed. I am so thankful that I have my precious friends and family who will listen to me when I feel like I've hit my limit, and I am grateful that God had a perfect plan and knew that with the challenges of our growing family we would need the loving and helpful hands of our family to be near by.
Tuesday, January 20, 2009
SOOO BIG!!!
This week's post is not only the best description of our sweet Joshua, but it is also one of his new favorite games. While I hesitate to put the next phrase into writing for fear that I will jinx myself...here goes...since our last posting we have found that our Joshua seems to have completely transitioned into a really pleasant kid. Last week was the start of two big changes for baby J. First, we started him on cereal and baby fruit. Joshua is mad about bananas. He likes applesauce too, but mmmm's for the bananas...Mommy couldn't serve them up fast enough. Despite my initial reservations I am now a whole hearted supporter of rice cereal for babies who can't get enough to eat. Our pediatrician had told us to hold off as long as possible to help keep Joshua from developing food allergies. We did, until Joshua reverted to his colicky ways for 3-4 nights after downing a whooping 8 oz. at his bedtime feeding (no wonder he had gas). Josh is now happily eating 5-6 oz. four times a day with rice cereal and fruit at breakfast, lunch, and dinner time. As for us, the joy of a happy baby is something we are not taking for granted.
Second big change....daycare. Again, I think I was the one who was hung up on how huge a transition this would be on the baby. Joshua couldn't be happier. Joshua has gone to Miss Stephanie's every morning for the last week. He loves his new routine. Mommy wakes up at 5:30 to get ready for work, Joshua wakes up at 6, we have breakfast, change, go to daycare, play all day, come home at 4pm, take a short nap, play some more, eat dinner at 7:30 or 8pm and get ready for bed by 8:30 or 9pm. It is FABULOUS. Not to mention that Joshua is SO happy. We had to check to make sure we had the right baby after the first day at daycare. He was smiling, cooing, giggling, and playful...and he didn't make a peep in the car on the way home. Don't get us wrong he was exhausted, but he had so much fun interacting with the other children that he was just as content as a clam. To put it in perspective....since going to daycare Joshua has not fussed once in his car seat....that is a miracle. Our child (before daycare) would SCREAM at the near sight of an approaching car seat. Trips anywhere were miserable, and completely un-do-able without a second person in the car to help sooth the baby. Since daycare Joshua is happy. Plain and simple. He is a happy camper and we LOVE it!!!!
Other happenings include, hair cut number two and the adventures of a new bouncer. Joshua gets 15 minutes supervised time in his jungle bouncer (found for cheap at a baby resale shop...yahoo!!!) and is a bouncing machine. This little fellow is definitely a mover and a shaker.
Second big change....daycare. Again, I think I was the one who was hung up on how huge a transition this would be on the baby. Joshua couldn't be happier. Joshua has gone to Miss Stephanie's every morning for the last week. He loves his new routine. Mommy wakes up at 5:30 to get ready for work, Joshua wakes up at 6, we have breakfast, change, go to daycare, play all day, come home at 4pm, take a short nap, play some more, eat dinner at 7:30 or 8pm and get ready for bed by 8:30 or 9pm. It is FABULOUS. Not to mention that Joshua is SO happy. We had to check to make sure we had the right baby after the first day at daycare. He was smiling, cooing, giggling, and playful...and he didn't make a peep in the car on the way home. Don't get us wrong he was exhausted, but he had so much fun interacting with the other children that he was just as content as a clam. To put it in perspective....since going to daycare Joshua has not fussed once in his car seat....that is a miracle. Our child (before daycare) would SCREAM at the near sight of an approaching car seat. Trips anywhere were miserable, and completely un-do-able without a second person in the car to help sooth the baby. Since daycare Joshua is happy. Plain and simple. He is a happy camper and we LOVE it!!!!
Other happenings include, hair cut number two and the adventures of a new bouncer. Joshua gets 15 minutes supervised time in his jungle bouncer (found for cheap at a baby resale shop...yahoo!!!) and is a bouncing machine. This little fellow is definitely a mover and a shaker.
Wednesday, January 7, 2009
2009
Happy (belated) Christmas and New Years. 2009 crept up on us and here we are already at Serbian Christmas...my goodness!!
The holidays were extra special this year with our latest addition. We got to visit friends down in Springfield, welcome a new friend, baby Caden Frederick, and spend extra time with the people we love. This included the chance to spend time with all of our family over the course of the month which really made the magic of the season seem to stretch through the entirety of December. Chris and I are constantly reminded how blessed we are to have such loving and supportive family members who not only love us, but are crazy about our kid too!
Josh's first Christmas was full of memories. We took Joshua to his first candle light Christmas service (which made him so relaxed he slept through the entire thing). Christmas day he was showered with new baby ornaments, books, cloths, and some 'big boy' toys. We tried to really soak up this Christmas as I am sure by this time next year we will be chasing him 'round the Christmas tree. Speaking of trees, Joshua even had his own baby tree this year set up in our living room. Standing about three feet high it was decorated with Mommy's crystal ornaments and Joshua's baby blue glass ornaments. We also added his ornaments from others including his 'baby's 1st Christmas' teddy bear and snow globe...so precious!!!
Chris is busy with work, looking forward to warmer nights and April when he has a chance (and I do intentionally use the word chance as being the rookie we both understand his 'luck' is partial to the mood of his superiors) to possibly switch to the day shift. He has been enjoying his waking hours playing his new video games online with friends from Springfield and of course, playing super Daddy. Chris and change a dirty diaper in under 1 minute now...he's my hero! He has been a huge help to me and there is nothing more special than watching him play with, cuddle with, kiss on, and adore his baby boy.
As for me....I got a job!!! I accepted a part time position (17-20 hours) with Parents As Teachers, a Missouri program for parents of children ages birth-4 to help support them in educating and screening their children prior to kindergarten. It is a completely government funded program that allows teachers who are also parents, to have the flexibility to continue to 'play mom' while still continue teaching. I am SO excited to start and really hope that the position will enable me to spend more time with Joshua (than I otherwise would as a full time teacher). With the acceptance of this job comes the transition for Joshua into daycare mode. Hopefully this job will mean only 3 days a week with a sitter...but, for this coming week, Joshua will be going the full week so I can attend the training institute. The good news is that we have been preparing. Joshua takes regular day time naps, can play on the floor by himself (entertaining our self has been an issue), and is used to not being held all day. He is up to size 2 diapers, is eating every 4-5 hours (about 6 oz. a sitting), and can ALMOST roll over. He is very independent, active, and lovable...sounds like an add for a new puppy.
For now, that's our news. Hope this posting finds you well!
The holidays were extra special this year with our latest addition. We got to visit friends down in Springfield, welcome a new friend, baby Caden Frederick, and spend extra time with the people we love. This included the chance to spend time with all of our family over the course of the month which really made the magic of the season seem to stretch through the entirety of December. Chris and I are constantly reminded how blessed we are to have such loving and supportive family members who not only love us, but are crazy about our kid too!
Josh's first Christmas was full of memories. We took Joshua to his first candle light Christmas service (which made him so relaxed he slept through the entire thing). Christmas day he was showered with new baby ornaments, books, cloths, and some 'big boy' toys. We tried to really soak up this Christmas as I am sure by this time next year we will be chasing him 'round the Christmas tree. Speaking of trees, Joshua even had his own baby tree this year set up in our living room. Standing about three feet high it was decorated with Mommy's crystal ornaments and Joshua's baby blue glass ornaments. We also added his ornaments from others including his 'baby's 1st Christmas' teddy bear and snow globe...so precious!!!
Chris is busy with work, looking forward to warmer nights and April when he has a chance (and I do intentionally use the word chance as being the rookie we both understand his 'luck' is partial to the mood of his superiors) to possibly switch to the day shift. He has been enjoying his waking hours playing his new video games online with friends from Springfield and of course, playing super Daddy. Chris and change a dirty diaper in under 1 minute now...he's my hero! He has been a huge help to me and there is nothing more special than watching him play with, cuddle with, kiss on, and adore his baby boy.
As for me....I got a job!!! I accepted a part time position (17-20 hours) with Parents As Teachers, a Missouri program for parents of children ages birth-4 to help support them in educating and screening their children prior to kindergarten. It is a completely government funded program that allows teachers who are also parents, to have the flexibility to continue to 'play mom' while still continue teaching. I am SO excited to start and really hope that the position will enable me to spend more time with Joshua (than I otherwise would as a full time teacher). With the acceptance of this job comes the transition for Joshua into daycare mode. Hopefully this job will mean only 3 days a week with a sitter...but, for this coming week, Joshua will be going the full week so I can attend the training institute. The good news is that we have been preparing. Joshua takes regular day time naps, can play on the floor by himself (entertaining our self has been an issue), and is used to not being held all day. He is up to size 2 diapers, is eating every 4-5 hours (about 6 oz. a sitting), and can ALMOST roll over. He is very independent, active, and lovable...sounds like an add for a new puppy.
For now, that's our news. Hope this posting finds you well!
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