UGIS

Owen did his upper GI test today like a champ. He wasnt allowed to eat before it so we played. When we got there he was called back almost right away. He was a little wiggley for the first xray but calmed right down when they gave him the bottle of the chemical. The Dr said the pics were good and we will have the results soon.

Part 1

Part one of our trip went off without much of a hitch. The drive to Idaho wasn't nearly as long as we thought it would be. We got there it a little over 9 hrs after stopping twice for gas and once to eat. The boys kept to their schedule fairly well though they didn't really take great naps. We had a lot of fun visiting Auntie Barb and Uncle Frank. For mothers day Erick took us all out to breakfast and the boys got me a card. Then we drove around so we could be shown Idaho and I feel asleep in the car OOPS. So we are home for today and part of tomorrow and right now Erick is sleeping (he drove all night) while I am up with the boys who think it is time to start the day.

Coming soon pics of the boys with their new favorite toys from auntie barb

Happy Anniversary

In just two short hours it is my 4th wedding anniversary. Wow four years married, after a 2 year engagement (to the day) and a 7 month courtship. Four years married to a wonderful man. It seems like only yesterday. I am sitting here trying to remember my wedding and its funny what I remember. I remember all the stuff that went wrong. It rained, the flowers weren't right, people kept bugging me while I was getting ready, people in the photos because they wanted to talk to me, Erick forgetting to help me up....I could go on and on. BUT with everything that went wrong EVERYTHING went right. I got to marry an amazing guy who turned out to be an amazing father. We were made for each other.



To my wonderful husband:

You are my one and only true love. You were my first everything and you will be my last. I couldn't ask for anyone better than you. Some people search their whole lives for a love like ours and never find it. I am so happy I found you. You make everything and nothing matter all at once. To this day when I see you my heart skips a beat. Forever started 5-8-05... My love ....forever and ever. I LOVE YOU<3

Happy Birthday boys

I know what you are thinking its not their birthday they are only 4 months old. Well to that I say it all depends on when you think life begins. Ok enough about my sex life a year ago.

Today I got a great phone call. A company called today they got my referral and will be coming into the house to evaluate the boys to see how far behind on milestones they really are. I am so excited. I will get the help I need to get the boys where they need to be. Best of all they come to our house. The downside is I have to wait because of our vacation. So they boys will be tested at exactly 5 months.

Failed photo session

We went to get family photos done and get the boys first professional shoot done and let me tell you it was a fail. We did get a few shots that made it worth it.

busy busy busy

Yesterday the boys got to spend the day with Grandma (Erick's mom) while Erick and I watched Wicked in SF. The play was entertaining, the costumes were AMAZING, and the music was good. What I don't understand is how they can change the story so much as to take the dark ending and turn it happy. There were a few other aspects that bothered me like the scarecrow and tin man.

After the play we went and got the boys and headed to dinner. We went to the Rainforest Cafe. The boys loved it (well once they were both awake). It is like sensory overload in there but the boys absolutely loved having everything to look at. I was just happy we were in the under water area because there weren't all the scary monkeys. From there we headed home and they boys went to bed.

Today is miss Chloe's first birthday party. I put off my job for the party til today so I am doing it now. After the party we are going to get our first family pics done.

Tomorrow is a nutrition class and lunch with a high school friend. Then I get to spend the rest of the week getting ready for our 2 week vaca. yep busy busy busy.

4 months

Two days ago the boys turned 4 months but today was our appointment. Thank god my sister came with me so she could help while the boys got shots and witness the way the pedi is.

So first the boys got weighed and measured. Owen is 13lbs 11oz(25th %) and 24.5in long (25th %). Ethan is 15lbs (50th %) and 24 in long(25th %).

Then came the fun part... the pedi came in. Her and I have clashed before and I think I need to start trying to find a new one. Owen is where the pedi and I got into it. She was just going to ignore everything. She didn't even notice his head til I said something (which I have brought up as a concern before). Then I once again asked for the meds to make Owen not fight the bottle. Once again she said she doesnt give them unless there is no weight gain. Um excuse me you are not the one having to try to feed him. She once again told me to feed him less more often. He is still hungry though and cries when the bottle is empty and cries while eating because it hurts. His weight has also slowed as a result. So she ordered an upper GI (I really think she only did because I threw a fit and she doesnt believe me). He is also showing signs of torticollis. She told me to flip him in his crib and only play with him on his left and told me all kinds of stuff I am already doing. He also needs a roll under his neck to keep him off his head. Ethan was no problem though he has eczema and a flattening head (though his isnt that bad). So now I have to put a rolled blanket under his neck while he sleeps too. He also got a new formula (Soy) because of the eczema. That makes the 5th formula he has been on.

So things the boys are doing these days.... holding hands, chewing fingers, babbling, drooling, rolling, and holding rattles that are put in their hands.

Now for what you have been waiting for...pics!