Yesterday was Baker's 2 month check up with his pediatrician, Dr. Chen at Wee Care. We were anxious to get there to see how much he had grown and to see how much he weighed! Drumroll...we have a chunker! hahah He weighed 12 lbs 3 oz and was 24 inches long! The Dr. said he is doing great. He is on the 75th and 90th percentile for his height and weight for his age so I guess we are doing something right! Baker loves Dr. Chen and gave her a few smiles during his visit. She checked his eyes since we still had the concern that there is a little gray in the corners. She thinks it is nothing and has seen this before and it wasn't anything to be concerned about but since we have super good insurance (we pay nothing -- thank you military!) She referred us to an Opthomologist just to be on the safe side to get them checked out. I scheduled the appointment today and we are going next Tuesday, 2 February to see Dr. Bowman. Keep us in your prayers that we come out of that appointment with good news! During his appointment yesterday he received 5 vaccinations and one oral vaccination. He was such a champ. He surprisingly loved the oral/liquid one. The nurse said she heard it tasted like sugar water. He swallowed it down pretty quickly. Then the other nurse came in and they gave him 5 shots fairly quick. I didn't even see them pull out the needles and it was over that fast. Of course he screamed bloody murder when they stuck him with the shots but then he eventually calmed down once his daddy held him. After the appointment, we came home and cuddled on the couch. Baker seemed pretty content at times and at other times would cry his eyes out. I am sure he was just wondering why his little legs were feeling funny/sore. Poor guy. I was preparing myself for the worst night just in case he continued to be fussy all night and didn't sleep. However, we all went to bed at 11PM and he slept through the night like the sweet baby he is until 6AM. I was so proud of him. He really is a sweetheart. Here are a few pictures from his appointment yesterday.
The nurse about to give Baker the oral vaccination (I forget which one it was...)
Look at this sweet face. He was in the middle of drinking it.
The minute they poked him with the shots...poor guy!
The nurse actually asked me prior to giving him the shots if I wanted to leave the room? I must have given her a funny look because she then followed the question with the statement of well some mom's can't watch their babies get shots or it makes them upset/cry. I understand why it would make a mom upset. I mean I got upset to see him cry over a few pokes but I can't imagine wanting to leave the room?? I mean I wouldn't have gotten the chance to photograph this monumental event! Plus why would you want to leave the room when you should be there to comfort him? Crazy Utah...
See look, I'm a proud mama! I know these shots will keep him healthy but his pout face says it all.
Check out his hair! It is finally growing in and is still very blond. The crown of his head especially.
Had to get a hiney shot! haha He just looked too cute it in and everyone loved the puppy on his butt! Thanks for the adorable outfit Aunt Sandy!!
Commercial break in One Tree Hill = Photo op! Obviously he was still interested in the TV.
My little guy not too enthused with tummy time today.
Daycare Update!
Well, I found out yesterday that Baker has a spot at daycare (the place across from my work) starting March 22nd. Now, this poses a little problem due to my need to go back to work on February 15th! In case you have done the math, that is one month that I have to find childcare! yikes is it. I am going to set up a lunch with this guy's wife that Gordie works with. She has a 2 yr old and is pregnant with another baby but she has offered to watch him during the day and I figure that would be the easiest solution for a few weeks until he can get into the daycare facility we want him in. There is a chance we can get him in on February 15th if the one baby ahead of him doesn't show up on Monday. The facility hasn't been able to get in contact with the family to find out if he is starting or not so if that baby doesn't show then we get their spot! PLEASE PRAY THIS HAPPENS!!!
We actually visited another daycare yesterday that has immediate availability; however, I wasn't too happy with it. All the girls there were super nice but there was no facility security. You just put the last digits of your phone number in the computer when you drop off and pick up and that is their accountability to know in case there is an emergency who is there and who has gone home. Anyone could walk in and basically do whatever they wanted. It is situated in between 2 apartment communities and while years ago, I probably would have been fine putting my baby there. I just have lived a little too long for my mind to start thinking about the horrible things that could happen with the children not being behind any sort of security feature/door/anything. Each age group had a room and had doors that would shut so other kids couldn't wander to other rooms but I just didn't get a good feeling about it. They kept apologizing for how messy it was and how it isn't normally like this. You say it once and I get the point, you keep saying it over and over and it begins to sound like a cover up that they are feeling guilty for not doing their job. It is $100 cheaper a month but I'd rather pay more and have a peace of mind knowing Baker is getting 100% care and is safe & sound. I realize anything can happen anywhere but at least the first place seemed to be a little more structured since they are a national chain versus a local facility that doesn't have standards to keep up with in a franchise.
Job Update!
As I said before, I go back to work on February 15th. I am really excited to get back to work but also very anxious. I am nervous because I know I will really miss Baker but I know it will be good for both of us. I need extra $ to continue to buy Baker toys and such as he grows oh and we can't forget, I gotta be able to afford those diapers!! LOL. However, I am also very excited because I am going to work with a little new role. I am still going to do admin work but am also going to do some business development duties as well. This means, I get my own office!! No more front desk for me! The girl that covered my duties while I am on maternity leave will be staying in my position and covering the front desk from now on. I am going to split up all the admin duties I did between us two. Yes, I did enough duties and tasks for 2 people, crazy I know! So that will be really nice especially since I plan to continue to breastfeed. Pumping will be a necessity and it is a little hard to do that when you sit at a front desk! Yes, there were places for me to go to pump but this will just make the transition a whole lot easier. Not to mention, I will have places to put lots of picture frames of my sweet little family! I am really excited about the opportunity and look forward to going back and having more adult interaction instead of singing baby songs, reading baby books, watching daytime TV, and talking baby babble all day & night. However, I am 100% positive that I will miss ALL those things after 1 day of being back to work. However, I know I will soak up every minute I am at home with him after work & on the weekends. I just know getting back to reality will make the days fly by even faster than they already are. He is growing up too fast!!
This will be my motivation at work to get through the day!
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