Sunday night was a very scary night for us. I'm still not sure I've completely processed all of the events.
This post isn't baby related, it's just something that has happened and I wanted to blog it.
Most afternoon/evenings we let our cat Abbie outside in the backyard. Our yard is completely fenced so we don't worry too much about him out there. He's normally really good about checking in with us; just to let us know that he is a good boy. Well yesterday we kind of forgot to bring him back in when it got dark. So when I went to get him he was no where to be found. So I searched the house because sometimes when we think he's outside he's actually sleeping on our bed. Well he wasn't in our house. So we started looking in the front yard. Most people that have met our cat knows that he's more then likely not able to jump the fence. Well that is correct. Unfortunately one of the slats on our fence is warped and keeps coming up at the bottom. Which makes for a perfect kitty door. And lucky us we live next to a park so there is INFINITE places for a cat to hide.
Well Bob and I spent about an hour wandering the 5-6 house radius looking for him. Zack started fussing so I had to take him back in the house to feed him. Bob decided to take the car out to see if he could find him that way.
Next thing I know Bob calls me yelling. Something about Abbie and the Park. I had no idea what he is saying because he was obviously running and Zack was crying. So I do nothing. A minute or so later Abbie walks in the back door. So I call Bob to tell him that Abbie is back. A minute or so after that Bob comes running in asking where Abbie is. I point in the general direction of where he is (not really concerned) and Bob rushes off looking for Abbie saying that we need to take him to the vet. Why? BECAUSE HE GOT HIT BY A CAR!
Yeah I had no idea it was that serious. Luckily a neighborhood friend had seen Bob and figured something was wrong and stopped by. I gave Zack to her and rushed after Bob to see how Abbie was doing.
The good news of the story is I think Abbie is okay. His paws were bleeding because a couple of his claws were ripped off. But he looked and acted just fine. I've pushed and pulled and prodded as much as a non-vet can do and he doesn't seem like he is in any pain. I still will probably take him to the vet tomorrow to get checked out. We just don't have the money for expensive vet tests.
I'm just glad that we didn't have to have a cat funeral on my birthday (which was Monday). I'm not sure I could have handled that.
Tuesday, September 30, 2008
Scary day
Sunday night was a very scary night for us. I'm still not sure I've completely processed all of the events.
This post isn't baby related, it's just something that has happened and I wanted to blog it.
Most afternoon/evenings we let our cat Abbie outside in the backyard. Our yard is completely fenced so we don't worry too much about him out there. He's normally really good about checking in with us; just to let us know that he is a good boy. Well yesterday we kind of forgot to bring him back in when it got dark. So when I went to get him he was no where to be found. So I searched the house because sometimes when we think he's outside he's actually sleeping on our bed. Well he wasn't in our house. So we started looking in the front yard. Most people that have met our cat knows that he's more then likely not able to jump the fence. Well that is correct. Unfortunately one of the slats on our fence is warped and keeps coming up at the bottom. Which makes for a perfect kitty door. And lucky us we live next to a park so there is INFINITE places for a cat to hide.
Well Bob and I spent about an hour wandering the 5-6 house radius looking for him. Zack started fussing so I had to take him back in the house to feed him. Bob decided to take the car out to see if he could find him that way.
Next thing I know Bob calls me yelling. Something about Abbie and the Park. I had no idea what he is saying because he was obviously running and Zack was crying. So I do nothing. A minute or so later Abbie walks in the back door. So I call Bob to tell him that Abbie is back. A minute or so after that Bob comes running in asking where Abbie is. I point in the general direction of where he is (not really concerned) and Bob rushes off looking for Abbie saying that we need to take him to the vet. Why? BECAUSE HE GOT HIT BY A CAR!
Yeah I had no idea it was that serious. Luckily a neighborhood friend had seen Bob and figured something was wrong and stopped by. I gave Zack to her and rushed after Bob to see how Abbie was doing.
The good news of the story is I think Abbie is okay. His paws were bleeding because a couple of his claws were ripped off. But he looked and acted just fine. I've pushed and pulled and prodded as much as a non-vet can do and he doesn't seem like he is in any pain. I still will probably take him to the vet tomorrow to get checked out. We just don't have the money for expensive vet tests.
I'm just glad that we didn't have to have a cat funeral on my birthday (which was Monday). I'm not sure I could have handled that.
This post isn't baby related, it's just something that has happened and I wanted to blog it.
Most afternoon/evenings we let our cat Abbie outside in the backyard. Our yard is completely fenced so we don't worry too much about him out there. He's normally really good about checking in with us; just to let us know that he is a good boy. Well yesterday we kind of forgot to bring him back in when it got dark. So when I went to get him he was no where to be found. So I searched the house because sometimes when we think he's outside he's actually sleeping on our bed. Well he wasn't in our house. So we started looking in the front yard. Most people that have met our cat knows that he's more then likely not able to jump the fence. Well that is correct. Unfortunately one of the slats on our fence is warped and keeps coming up at the bottom. Which makes for a perfect kitty door. And lucky us we live next to a park so there is INFINITE places for a cat to hide.
Well Bob and I spent about an hour wandering the 5-6 house radius looking for him. Zack started fussing so I had to take him back in the house to feed him. Bob decided to take the car out to see if he could find him that way.
Next thing I know Bob calls me yelling. Something about Abbie and the Park. I had no idea what he is saying because he was obviously running and Zack was crying. So I do nothing. A minute or so later Abbie walks in the back door. So I call Bob to tell him that Abbie is back. A minute or so after that Bob comes running in asking where Abbie is. I point in the general direction of where he is (not really concerned) and Bob rushes off looking for Abbie saying that we need to take him to the vet. Why? BECAUSE HE GOT HIT BY A CAR!
Yeah I had no idea it was that serious. Luckily a neighborhood friend had seen Bob and figured something was wrong and stopped by. I gave Zack to her and rushed after Bob to see how Abbie was doing.
The good news of the story is I think Abbie is okay. His paws were bleeding because a couple of his claws were ripped off. But he looked and acted just fine. I've pushed and pulled and prodded as much as a non-vet can do and he doesn't seem like he is in any pain. I still will probably take him to the vet tomorrow to get checked out. We just don't have the money for expensive vet tests.
I'm just glad that we didn't have to have a cat funeral on my birthday (which was Monday). I'm not sure I could have handled that.
Wednesday, September 24, 2008
Follow the leader
I'm not saying I taught him how to do this. But he definitly is following in my footsteps. Let's just hope that this is a habit that won't be sticking around for very long.
This is me, I don't know how old I was
And this is Zack - 2 months
But I must say it sure is cute.... LOL
Follow the leader
I'm not saying I taught him how to do this. But he definitly is following in my footsteps. Let's just hope that this is a habit that won't be sticking around for very long.
This is me, I don't know how old I was
And this is Zack - 2 months
But I must say it sure is cute.... LOL
Monday, September 22, 2008
Growing up
Not much has been going on with our life the past few weeks. Zack is doing great. He's starting to sleep more at night and less during the day. I'm not sure exactly how I feel about that, the night part is great but it's nice during the day to have that little break too.
He's smiling more and more. It's so fun going into his room (we moved him to his own room) and he just smiles when he sees me; melts my heart.
He found his toes in the last week or two.
He's also starting to use his fingers to grab onto things. It's so cute watching him try to figure things out.
He likes mirrors. We have a little toy that has a mirror on it and he just stares at it. It's so cute.
He also had his two month check up on Sept 11th and the doctor says he's doing great. He got his shots, which was really sad having to hold his arms down. But he did really good, he cried a little bit but calmed down quickly then fell right asleep. He did get really fussy later in the day. We gave him some Tylenol and had cuddle time.
Here are some of his stats. He's above average in height and weight but the doctor said that he's been above average since he was born. Our little guy is growing up :(.
Length:
Birth - 21 inches
2 week checkup - 21 inches
2 month checkup - 23.5 inches
Weight:
Birth - 8 lbs 10 oz
5 day old - 7 lbs 9 oz
2 weeks - 9 lbs 2 oz
2 month - 13 lbs
I'll probably start back at work in the next few weeks. I'm terrified to leave Zack with a stranger in daycare. Granted we haven't found a daycare yet but we are looking.
Well that's what's been going on with us....
He's smiling more and more. It's so fun going into his room (we moved him to his own room) and he just smiles when he sees me; melts my heart.
He found his toes in the last week or two.
He's also starting to use his fingers to grab onto things. It's so cute watching him try to figure things out.
He likes mirrors. We have a little toy that has a mirror on it and he just stares at it. It's so cute.
He also had his two month check up on Sept 11th and the doctor says he's doing great. He got his shots, which was really sad having to hold his arms down. But he did really good, he cried a little bit but calmed down quickly then fell right asleep. He did get really fussy later in the day. We gave him some Tylenol and had cuddle time.
Here are some of his stats. He's above average in height and weight but the doctor said that he's been above average since he was born. Our little guy is growing up :(.
Length:
Birth - 21 inches
2 week checkup - 21 inches
2 month checkup - 23.5 inches
Weight:
Birth - 8 lbs 10 oz
5 day old - 7 lbs 9 oz
2 weeks - 9 lbs 2 oz
2 month - 13 lbs
I'll probably start back at work in the next few weeks. I'm terrified to leave Zack with a stranger in daycare. Granted we haven't found a daycare yet but we are looking.
Well that's what's been going on with us....
Growing up
Not much has been going on with our life the past few weeks. Zack is doing great. He's starting to sleep more at night and less during the day. I'm not sure exactly how I feel about that, the night part is great but it's nice during the day to have that little break too.
He's smiling more and more. It's so fun going into his room (we moved him to his own room) and he just smiles when he sees me; melts my heart.
He found his toes in the last week or two.
He's also starting to use his fingers to grab onto things. It's so cute watching him try to figure things out.
He likes mirrors. We have a little toy that has a mirror on it and he just stares at it. It's so cute.
He also had his two month check up on Sept 11th and the doctor says he's doing great. He got his shots, which was really sad having to hold his arms down. But he did really good, he cried a little bit but calmed down quickly then fell right asleep. He did get really fussy later in the day. We gave him some Tylenol and had cuddle time.
Here are some of his stats. He's above average in height and weight but the doctor said that he's been above average since he was born. Our little guy is growing up :(.
Length:
Birth - 21 inches
2 week checkup - 21 inches
2 month checkup - 23.5 inches
Weight:
Birth - 8 lbs 10 oz
5 day old - 7 lbs 9 oz
2 weeks - 9 lbs 2 oz
2 month - 13 lbs
I'll probably start back at work in the next few weeks. I'm terrified to leave Zack with a stranger in daycare. Granted we haven't found a daycare yet but we are looking.
Well that's what's been going on with us....
He's smiling more and more. It's so fun going into his room (we moved him to his own room) and he just smiles when he sees me; melts my heart.
He found his toes in the last week or two.
He's also starting to use his fingers to grab onto things. It's so cute watching him try to figure things out.
He likes mirrors. We have a little toy that has a mirror on it and he just stares at it. It's so cute.
He also had his two month check up on Sept 11th and the doctor says he's doing great. He got his shots, which was really sad having to hold his arms down. But he did really good, he cried a little bit but calmed down quickly then fell right asleep. He did get really fussy later in the day. We gave him some Tylenol and had cuddle time.
Here are some of his stats. He's above average in height and weight but the doctor said that he's been above average since he was born. Our little guy is growing up :(.
Length:
Birth - 21 inches
2 week checkup - 21 inches
2 month checkup - 23.5 inches
Weight:
Birth - 8 lbs 10 oz
5 day old - 7 lbs 9 oz
2 weeks - 9 lbs 2 oz
2 month - 13 lbs
I'll probably start back at work in the next few weeks. I'm terrified to leave Zack with a stranger in daycare. Granted we haven't found a daycare yet but we are looking.
Well that's what's been going on with us....
Tuesday, September 9, 2008
2 Months
Dear Zack,
Today you turned two months old. I can't believe how quickly time is flying by. I try not to think that next month I will have to start working again and you will be in daycare for 3 days of the week. I hope that I don't miss your first word or the first time that you start to crawl. You are growing up so fast.
You have been such a blessing to our family. I wouldn't give up being your mom for a million dollars. You are an answer to so many prayers and tears. I honestly never thought I would be able to have children so having you in our life is truly a miracle. I love you more every day and can't thank Heavenly Father enough for you.
I just want you to know that I love you and are one special little boy!
Love, Mom
Today you turned two months old. I can't believe how quickly time is flying by. I try not to think that next month I will have to start working again and you will be in daycare for 3 days of the week. I hope that I don't miss your first word or the first time that you start to crawl. You are growing up so fast.
You have been such a blessing to our family. I wouldn't give up being your mom for a million dollars. You are an answer to so many prayers and tears. I honestly never thought I would be able to have children so having you in our life is truly a miracle. I love you more every day and can't thank Heavenly Father enough for you.
I just want you to know that I love you and are one special little boy!
Love, Mom
What you can do so far:
You've rolled over a few time (front to back)
Smile at anyone that is talking to you
The most you've slept during the night - 6 hours (but that only has happened once)
Things you don't like:
The Pacifiers that they gave to you in the hospital
Pacifiers in general. We've found one kind that you tolerate but you spit it out any time you can.Breastfeeding (I haven't tried since you were newborn)
Baths (this is still iffy, I'm not sure if you don't like the cold or the actual water but more then not you scream the entire process. You especially don't like your face to be washed)
2 Months
Dear Zack,
Today you turned two months old. I can't believe how quickly time is flying by. I try not to think that next month I will have to start working again and you will be in daycare for 3 days of the week. I hope that I don't miss your first word or the first time that you start to crawl. You are growing up so fast.
You have been such a blessing to our family. I wouldn't give up being your mom for a million dollars. You are an answer to so many prayers and tears. I honestly never thought I would be able to have children so having you in our life is truly a miracle. I love you more every day and can't thank Heavenly Father enough for you.
I just want you to know that I love you and are one special little boy!
Love, Mom
Today you turned two months old. I can't believe how quickly time is flying by. I try not to think that next month I will have to start working again and you will be in daycare for 3 days of the week. I hope that I don't miss your first word or the first time that you start to crawl. You are growing up so fast.
You have been such a blessing to our family. I wouldn't give up being your mom for a million dollars. You are an answer to so many prayers and tears. I honestly never thought I would be able to have children so having you in our life is truly a miracle. I love you more every day and can't thank Heavenly Father enough for you.
I just want you to know that I love you and are one special little boy!
Love, Mom
What you can do so far:
You've rolled over a few time (front to back)
Smile at anyone that is talking to you
The most you've slept during the night - 6 hours (but that only has happened once)
Things you don't like:
The Pacifiers that they gave to you in the hospital
Pacifiers in general. We've found one kind that you tolerate but you spit it out any time you can.Breastfeeding (I haven't tried since you were newborn)
Baths (this is still iffy, I'm not sure if you don't like the cold or the actual water but more then not you scream the entire process. You especially don't like your face to be washed)
Zack's Blessing
Last Sunday Bob and I had the opportunity to bless our son Zackary into the LDS Church. I'm so thankful that my husband is a Melchizedek Priesthood holder and is able to give our son a name and a blessing. He did a great job. Afterwards we had friends and family to our house for a baked potato bar and salads. Even though I was a little nuts trying to make sure everything was taken care of; It was a great party. I'm so thankful for all our friends and family who have supported us through this journey of ours. We are so blessed to have such great people around us.
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Zack's Blessing
Last Sunday Bob and I had the opportunity to bless our son Zackary into the LDS Church. I'm so thankful that my husband is a Melchizedek Priesthood holder and is able to give our son a name and a blessing. He did a great job. Afterwards we had friends and family to our house for a baked potato bar and salads. Even though I was a little nuts trying to make sure everything was taken care of; It was a great party. I'm so thankful for all our friends and family who have supported us through this journey of ours. We are so blessed to have such great people around us.
Wednesday, September 3, 2008
The amazing Zack
I finally caught Zack rolling over on video. He had gotten himself into "rollover position" so I grabbed my camera and barely caught it. He's getting so good at rolling over.
The amazing Zack
I finally caught Zack rolling over on video. He had gotten himself into "rollover position" so I grabbed my camera and barely caught it. He's getting so good at rolling over.
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