I took Blake and Emerson to the health unit today.
Emerson weighed 12 lbs 6 oz (50th percentile), she was 22 5/8" (10th percentile) in length and her head circum. was 38.5. So we're happy she's gaining weight and her head is growing!! The nurse suggested trying to sneak another feeding in during the day to make up for her not eating at night, so I'll see if I can do that. And hopefully Dr. Radisic will be happy with her head circumference at her 4 month appt.!
Blake stepped on the scale. He weighed 32.4 pounds. I didn't measure his height! Thought I was lucky to get him on the scale :)
Tracy
Thursday, May 28, 2009
Wednesday, May 27, 2009
Wonderful Weather!
We have been spending a lot of time outside these days! Our weather has been fantastic and we've been taking advantage of the sun :)
This weekend we were lucky enough to take in two of Cal's hockey games. Blake really enjoyed being at the rink and watching all the events that take place before, during and after a hockey game! He enjoyed talking to the people in the time keeper's box, penalty box and players or referee's who got close enough to the glass for him to say hi to!!! And of course, he was quite excited to see the goalies!! Cal's team came in second. It was a very close final game!
On Saturday my parents came in and my Dad and Cal (with Blake's help and supervision!) took care of a few repairs that needed to be done to our fence and our car! Then Blake headed back to Stony Plain for a sleepover at Grandma and Grandpa Smith's. As always he had a great time!
Emerson is doing great! Today I had planned to take her to the health unit to be weighed before Blake's preschool class, but she slept so long I had to wake her so we could get to the YMCA on time! So I'll take her tomorrow or Friday. She seems like she's gaining weight though, but she is definitely smaller than Blake was at her age! She is sleeping really, really well. She naps well during the day and sleeps 11-12 hours at night. With no night time feedings!! Which is a bit crazy for a breast fed baby, but that's why I want to keep an eye on her weight. I have a friend who had to end up waking her baby during the night for a feeding and I'm hoping I won't have to do that! She still doesn't take a soother, so I think we'll just totally forget about that now. She still sucks her thumb. Only problem is that if we don't put her down in time, she gets overtired and worked up and has a hard time connecting her thumb with her mouth!! She is a very strong little girl and sits up really well. I think she'll be sitting up by herself early, but we'll see. She's giggling more and more, but it's at pretty random moments!! Hopefully soon we'll figure out how to evoke it :) She is definitely one of the smiliest kids I've ever seen! She has this full face, mouth wide open grin that just melts your heart! It is especially sweet when Blake comes into her field of vision and her face lights up!
Tonight Cal put both the kids to bed by himself. I met some girlfriends for coffee and for some reason said I'd meet them at 7!? Emerson was not happy when I was supposed to be leaving and Blake did not want me to go!! Which I thought was a bit odd, but in hindsight I haven't gone out before he's been in bed in a few months, so I guess he's gotten used to me always being home for bedtime. I called Cal about 20 min. after I'd left and both kids were sleepin' like babies!! So everything was fine! Bed time with Blake is actually one of my favorite times of the day. And not because he's going to sleep, but because Cal and I have a good routine going and have fun with the bath and getting ready for bed, reading a story, singing lullabies, cuddles, etc! And hopefully we'll get there with Em too! Right now it's a bit of a rush to get her ready for bed before she gets too overtired!! Next thing we have to try is giving Emerson a bottle. I know I'm being a bit pessimistic, but I don't think she'll take one as easy as Blake did and I'm just basing my opinion on the fact that she doesn't take a soother. But we'll see! We'll try this weekend - wish us luck! I'm going to the Kenney Chesney concert in July, which starts really early (like 6 pm I think), so I'm keeping my fingers crossed!!
This weekend Blake is having another sleep over at Grandma and Grandpa's house on Saturday night. Cal, Em and I are going to my friend Kathryn's wedding (an O.T. I worked with). Grandma is going to take Blake to the Farmers Days pancake breakfast and parade in Stony Plain and then I'm sure they'll have some adventures in the yard and garage!! He'll come home with at least one story about Grandpa and/or Grandma's quad and the trailer too!
I'm sure you have all read Cal's first blog entry! He's been talking about writing his own blog post for a long time now and he finally has! And I must say, what a great first entry!! We love you to bits Cal! You are an absolutely amazing father and husband and I am so proud of you in everything you do!! MWAH!!
This week Cal also started his running blog. It can be found at www.mylife-cal.blogspot.com. He'd love to hear from you there as well!!
Well, that's all for tonight! Enjoy the remainder of your week, have a fabulous weekend and take care ;)
Luv Tracy
PS: A Very Happy Birthday to my little sister, Lindsay!!! Blake got to wish her a "Happy Birfday Aunty Linds" this afternoon, so he was very happy!! Love ya Linds :O)
This weekend we were lucky enough to take in two of Cal's hockey games. Blake really enjoyed being at the rink and watching all the events that take place before, during and after a hockey game! He enjoyed talking to the people in the time keeper's box, penalty box and players or referee's who got close enough to the glass for him to say hi to!!! And of course, he was quite excited to see the goalies!! Cal's team came in second. It was a very close final game!
On Saturday my parents came in and my Dad and Cal (with Blake's help and supervision!) took care of a few repairs that needed to be done to our fence and our car! Then Blake headed back to Stony Plain for a sleepover at Grandma and Grandpa Smith's. As always he had a great time!
Emerson is doing great! Today I had planned to take her to the health unit to be weighed before Blake's preschool class, but she slept so long I had to wake her so we could get to the YMCA on time! So I'll take her tomorrow or Friday. She seems like she's gaining weight though, but she is definitely smaller than Blake was at her age! She is sleeping really, really well. She naps well during the day and sleeps 11-12 hours at night. With no night time feedings!! Which is a bit crazy for a breast fed baby, but that's why I want to keep an eye on her weight. I have a friend who had to end up waking her baby during the night for a feeding and I'm hoping I won't have to do that! She still doesn't take a soother, so I think we'll just totally forget about that now. She still sucks her thumb. Only problem is that if we don't put her down in time, she gets overtired and worked up and has a hard time connecting her thumb with her mouth!! She is a very strong little girl and sits up really well. I think she'll be sitting up by herself early, but we'll see. She's giggling more and more, but it's at pretty random moments!! Hopefully soon we'll figure out how to evoke it :) She is definitely one of the smiliest kids I've ever seen! She has this full face, mouth wide open grin that just melts your heart! It is especially sweet when Blake comes into her field of vision and her face lights up!
Tonight Cal put both the kids to bed by himself. I met some girlfriends for coffee and for some reason said I'd meet them at 7!? Emerson was not happy when I was supposed to be leaving and Blake did not want me to go!! Which I thought was a bit odd, but in hindsight I haven't gone out before he's been in bed in a few months, so I guess he's gotten used to me always being home for bedtime. I called Cal about 20 min. after I'd left and both kids were sleepin' like babies!! So everything was fine! Bed time with Blake is actually one of my favorite times of the day. And not because he's going to sleep, but because Cal and I have a good routine going and have fun with the bath and getting ready for bed, reading a story, singing lullabies, cuddles, etc! And hopefully we'll get there with Em too! Right now it's a bit of a rush to get her ready for bed before she gets too overtired!! Next thing we have to try is giving Emerson a bottle. I know I'm being a bit pessimistic, but I don't think she'll take one as easy as Blake did and I'm just basing my opinion on the fact that she doesn't take a soother. But we'll see! We'll try this weekend - wish us luck! I'm going to the Kenney Chesney concert in July, which starts really early (like 6 pm I think), so I'm keeping my fingers crossed!!
This weekend Blake is having another sleep over at Grandma and Grandpa's house on Saturday night. Cal, Em and I are going to my friend Kathryn's wedding (an O.T. I worked with). Grandma is going to take Blake to the Farmers Days pancake breakfast and parade in Stony Plain and then I'm sure they'll have some adventures in the yard and garage!! He'll come home with at least one story about Grandpa and/or Grandma's quad and the trailer too!
I'm sure you have all read Cal's first blog entry! He's been talking about writing his own blog post for a long time now and he finally has! And I must say, what a great first entry!! We love you to bits Cal! You are an absolutely amazing father and husband and I am so proud of you in everything you do!! MWAH!!
This week Cal also started his running blog. It can be found at www.mylife-cal.blogspot.com. He'd love to hear from you there as well!!
Well, that's all for tonight! Enjoy the remainder of your week, have a fabulous weekend and take care ;)
Luv Tracy
PS: A Very Happy Birthday to my little sister, Lindsay!!! Blake got to wish her a "Happy Birfday Aunty Linds" this afternoon, so he was very happy!! Love ya Linds :O)
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