As We Grow: December 2009

Tuesday, December 29, 2009

C + 2

Did I just skip over Christmas? Sorry, yes.

Our holidays are always jam packed with family gatherings, and this year was [supposed to be] no different. We started with our own family stockings on the 23rd, Papa Bill's on the 24th, hearing Aunt Lala sing in the Christmas Eve service, Santa at Mimi's on the 25th. So far, so good.

STOP.

Mom (and therefore Dad) are up all Christmas night when Mom gets a stomach bug. No big deal. Bryan and Lee went to Big Papa's house on the 26th while Mom rested. Plans are on for a trip to Memphis to see Grandfather and KK, even if we are a day late. Back on track.

STOP.

Lee's pinky finger decided to make a guest appearance in the hinge side of a closing door, and plans took a turn. Needless to say, we are parent newbies, and we freaked out and called 911. (Although, it was luxurious to be able to rinse off and "finish" my shower and throw on clothes before the firemen arrived.) After a day at the hospital, we came back with eight stitches and a tired little boy.

Getting prepped for "surgery"

Funny moment: If the nurse left the vital signs monitor on Lee's pillow, the lights would calm him down as he watched the numbers change

Waiting to eat a popsicle so we can go home

So, here we are, and even though our holiday plans have been derailed, and we are sad and a little lonely, we are thankful for the great experience we had with every person who served us during this experience, family that has stepped in to bring us (comfort) food, and a healthy little boy. Who needs the tip of a finger, especially the pinky finger?

And - not to confuse anyone - he did get to keep the tip of his finger, and it is healing quite nicely. Not sure he will get his fingernail back yet, but only time will tell on that!

Saturday, December 19, 2009

Secretly

Lee was sick this week, I guess with a "fever virus". No real symptoms, other than fever (duh) and wanting to be held and / or entertained all of his waking hours. I found out that have definitely lost some of the strength in my left bicep as he has been walking around more!! I could tell he was starting to feel better when I got some chores done on Friday and he played by himself (albeit discovering new no-nos!).

In the midst of this Bryan was out of town on Thursday night, so I was on my own during the "rough hour". This is when I have given Lee a new dose of Motrin, but it hasn't kicked in, and the fever is just raging. All he wants is to be held and rocked and I think he would be more than willing to sleep there all night.

Secretly, I cherish this time. He is so big - 33.75 inches tall, to be exact! - that it is just not comfortable to sit in my lap anymore, or to lay on my shoulder. It is only when he is sick that he wants to cuddle like that, and I can't help but to remember back when he was an infant... I was so worried about whether or not he would ever go to sleep on his own, because we always rocked him to sleep. I'm not saying I think rocking your child to sleep is a good idea, but I am saying I miss those times! It is such a short time I had with my baby, and - as much as I hate for him to feel so rotten - I love getting the chance to hold him and remember.

Even in the midst of feeling so bad, I was able to grab these cute shots after dropping Bryan off at the car rental place Thursday morning. (I decided not to write a venting post, but thumbs down to Enterprise, and Kroger does not carry Infants' Motrin! I won't ever forget that again!)

Thursday, December 17, 2009

Most Excellent Bed Head

If you have followed this blog for any length of time, you know Lee has entertaining hair! This morning, I thought he had exceptional bed head. He is sick, so I cannot really leave his side without fussing, so expect a few new postings this week!