Another Update 3 months.

As usual I've been slacking in updating. Being a parent takes up a lot of my time (obviously!) and add that I'm taking classes, cleaning house, exercising and doing book reviews... I don't have much time for posting. Sure, if I added up all the time I spend on facebook and spent it here instead I'd probably post a lot, but as no one really reads this...I'd rather spend my time on facebook.

We've had some interesting stuff happen the past few weeks. Not sure how much I posted already in previous posts (I have a short memory span), but most of it has been pretty good! Sam and I paid off all my credit cards finally. Last year we had gotten behind on payments etc. and just didn't feel like we could get caught up, but we finally did! More than caught up actually. The only thing we have left to do is pay back my parents the last bit of what we borrowed (besides my car payment and utilities). It'll be nice to get all this debt off our shoulders for good. Of course, I have no credit cards now, so that sucks a bit. We'll make due without though!

On the first I had to go to the OBGYN for another check up because I had an irregular pap after having James. This is the only real major bad thing I had happen recently. I am still confused as to what exactly is happening, but they said I had HPV when I went in. They did a biopsy of the area (not comfy) and the results of the biopsy were normal. Didn't even have the HPV cells that it should in it. So, I don't know if I have it or not. I go back in Sept for a check-up just to make sure things are normal.

James had his 4 month check-up (at 3 months and 1 week for some reason). We got more shots and found out he's a big guy! 14.5lbs, 25 in long, and 43cm (16.9in) head. He is wearing 6 month clothing which is just nuts! We have a WIC appointment tomorrow for a check-up where we might have to do weight and such again. I don't know if we will get different stuff now either. Normally they send out reminder letters, but I didn't get one this time. Oh well!

I won't make any promises on when I'll update again, but I hope to do so soon. I guess...at the latest in 3 months when we have our next check-up for him!

You wish you were this cool.

James update

Meant to chime in on Thursday with this. Had James 2 month check-up. He is 23.3 inches long and weighs 12lbs1oz (66% and 60% respectively).He also has a 42cm head (90%). He is getting to be so big! Actually fits some 3-6month stuff!

He's being fussy today so can't write much, but just wanted to update while I remembered.

Mundane Monday

A very not so exciting post on this Monday. It is gorgeous outside today and I am so glad I got myself and James together and went out and enjoyed it for awhile. We took a 2 mile walk, just taking our time. It is 67 degrees with a little wind. Honestly, this is my version of the PERFECT day. If I wasn't so lazy I'd go for another walk just to enjoy the day some more. As it is, I decided to open the windows so we could air out our house and James and I could get some fresh air again.

Speaking of James, he'll be 2 months on Thursday! Time has flown by! I'm about to start working hardcore on his sleep habits as soon as were back from our "vacation" for Sam's bday. (Read: Wichita trip.) We're finally getting a monitor so it shouldn't be TOO bad. If it tells you how much we have used his crib so far...there are diapers and wipes being stored inside it. Yeah, that bad.

And on the topic of diapers. James has had the worst diaper rash ever! It has seriously been going on for over a month now. I've tried everything! I finally decided to try cortisone cream yesterday on the advice of someone and I think it is working! Everything is much less red. I've felt soooo bad for his little bum so I am glad we're making progress. His thighs were all red and dry and flaky, but are softer now (though still a little red). His butt has little cuts on it :( but I think they're getting smaller now! Yay.

That's pretty much all for today. Just wanted to say hi! I'll update after James' doctor appointment Thursday for sure (if not before...)

Back to SWW

Finally back to doing a SWW post. Linking up with Shannon, though she isn't REALLY doing a SWW post this week exactly.

So What! if:

• I've been feeling a little down these past few days. I think I'm finally coming out the other side of it. I honestly think I have a nice hormonal shift to blame because I think my pregnancy hormones were finally planing off and I just started birth control again. All I know was that I was getting concerned about ppd, but I'm thinking I'm OK now.
• I've been eating terribly lately. See Above. Junk food is my go to. I just bought healthy snack food though!
• By magazine and "expert" advice I'm prob the worst mom ever. I do whatever feels right when it comes to James, even if its controversial (like co-sleeping). I need to sleep sometimes too, so I am just doing what I can.
• I'm trying to blame the last 10 lbs of my pregnancy weight I didn't lose on my boobs. They're up like 1.5 cup sizes (sometimes almost 2)! That has to count for something right?

That's all I have this week. I'm a little brain fried right now. See you next Wednesday for another SWW hopefully.

Another Update.

This will probably be how my posts are done lately, kinda sporadic and full of nonsense!

Been having an interesting time with James the past few days. He's been super cranky so it has been rough. I'm trying to figure out what is causing the cranky moments, but I am thinking maybe it is just a growth spurt. Does that happen around 8 weeks?

Speaking of 8 weeks, I can't believe it has been that long! It seems like it was just yesterday, which I am sure every mom says at this point. He is getting so big. I can't wait to see what he measures in at on the 2nd. Funny, his 2 month appointment will be happening when he is exactly 2 months!

I'm getting ready to get back into my crafting stuff. It is awesome since I can actually make stuff sized for him now that I know how big he is. What is sad is that I have to pack away a ton of his newborn stuff. I am going shopping one of these days soon to pick up some more 0-3 month stuff cause I only have like 5 outfits and thats where he is starting to fit in. Hopefully this thrift store I am going to (a baby one!) has a good selection.

So far at two months, James favorite activity is still eating! He smiles a lot now though and loves tummy time. I need to get him a little play mirror or something because the only reason he fusses while doing tummy time is because he gets bored. Most the toys we have are for when he is a bit older so I need to get something he can use now!

As far as non-baby life...I'm in my 4th week of classes. They aren't going as well as I'd like for them to be going, but I am working on improving that. I've been stressed out with James the last little while since he has been so fussy and it has been interfering with my ability to get my work done as well as I need to. Sam has been working a lot, as usual, so its hard to share the load of James as well.

Despite the class stuff, most everything is going excellent right now! I'm still stunned at what my life has become. I'll add some pictures down below.

Taken today, 01/24/12

After bath time.

Went for a walk outside.

Blog Crush.

I'm really ready to get back into the blogging lifestyle. I miss sharing things on here, even if there isn't anybody to read what I post. I hope that maybe some day there will be people who want to read the random things I have to say and we will become connected somehow through this silly blog.

I doubt I will ever have as much impact as this lady. I really suggest taking a moment and reading some of her entries. Not all of them are inspirational, but who can write like that ALL the time. I especially suggest reading her Christmas post where she inspired tons of people to share what they have, especially if what they had was a story of hardship. She told them to Let Us Help You!

I can only hope to have a fraction of the coolness she emits with her posts. I'm inspired so I want to inspire others by sharing it here. Can I call this a Blog Crush?

Pictures for last post

Wanted to add some pics to supplement my last post.

Last photo of me still pregnant. 37weeks, almost exactly a week before he was born.

1st pic I took at the hospital. Already a cutie!

So much personality already!