This week is simple: Flash your fall decor.....the reason it's simple?? I have none. haha. Not even a pumpkin yet or anything :( I typically only decorate for the Christmas season, but not usually any other holidays. I'm sure as Ryder gets older, I will definitely be decorating more because he'll love it. But for now....I probably won't!
I'm really excited because tomorrow morning Joe and I are going up to Duluth for our 2 year anniversary, which is on Monday. We are staying at Fitger's Inn. I'm excited because we can SLEEP/EAT do whatever we want all saturday and most of sunday without having to schedule around Ryder, wake up with Ryder etc. BUT it's mixed emotions because it's our first time where both Joe and I are gone from him over night. My parents are watching him and couldn't be more excited. I know it will be good for not only Joe and myself, but also Ryder. Have a great weekend everyone!!
Friday, October 1, 2010
Wednesday, September 29, 2010
Random updates
I've had a few people ask me about updates regarding Ryder's physical therapy and also Ryder's sleeping habits now...so I thought I'd update.
We actually haven't gone to physical therapy in about a month and a half. Not because he doesn't need it right now, but because of our insurance. I received a letter in the mail saying that our insurance would cover 6 sessions of physical therapy. Well, when I received that letter, we had already had 6 sessions! So I quickly cancelled the last appt because I did not want to pay a billion dollars (well not a billion, but it's like $300 almost PER HALF HOUR SESSION!---$500 for the initial consult!) And the last few sessions we didn't do a ton of new things because he's not developmentally at the next level--crawling or sitting on his own. (although he's almost there sitting on his own. but as soon as he reaches for something, his fat face gets sucked down by gravity and he hits the deck..haha) After we missed the last session last week, Ryder's PT lady (nancy) called us and asked what was going on. After I talked to her, we decided that at his 6 month well-baby check up, we'll ask our pediatrition to re-submit to our insurance company and we'll start another round of PT. Apparently this is really normal and the insurance company only allows so many sessions at once before they make you re-evaluate with your doctor as to wether or not you still need it. So ryder's 6 month appt is in two weeks and we'll start up in october again with the therapy. If worse comes to worse, Nancy said she would be willing to have us send in pictures of Ryder so she can evaluate his head tilt and would give us things to do over email. How nice is that?! She's so sweet, we love her and so does ryder.
Next update: sleep! I am getting more of it....and so is Ryder! After that week or so of zero sleep "teaching" ryder to sleep, he's done really well. We put him to sleep around 730pm and he will get up for good around 7am. (sometimes earlier with dad, but mom just lets him hang out in his crib for awhile because she's not ready to get up at 6am!) Typically he wakes up once around 4-5am but either puts himself back to sleep within a few minutes or we give him his paci and he goes right back to sleep. So like I said, he does really well with sleep now. Mom and dad are elated! Even better though: I officially have trained my boobs that if I pump at 10 before I go to bed, I can make it to 7am to feed ryder WITHOUT getting up in the middle of the night to pump. Yessssssssssssss! Between getting my nights mostly back and our evenings after he goes to sleep for the night where Joe and I can actually hang out together, I feel like a whole new woman! I'm sure now he'll start teething and it will be all over, but that's how it goes!
We actually haven't gone to physical therapy in about a month and a half. Not because he doesn't need it right now, but because of our insurance. I received a letter in the mail saying that our insurance would cover 6 sessions of physical therapy. Well, when I received that letter, we had already had 6 sessions! So I quickly cancelled the last appt because I did not want to pay a billion dollars (well not a billion, but it's like $300 almost PER HALF HOUR SESSION!---$500 for the initial consult!) And the last few sessions we didn't do a ton of new things because he's not developmentally at the next level--crawling or sitting on his own. (although he's almost there sitting on his own. but as soon as he reaches for something, his fat face gets sucked down by gravity and he hits the deck..haha) After we missed the last session last week, Ryder's PT lady (nancy) called us and asked what was going on. After I talked to her, we decided that at his 6 month well-baby check up, we'll ask our pediatrition to re-submit to our insurance company and we'll start another round of PT. Apparently this is really normal and the insurance company only allows so many sessions at once before they make you re-evaluate with your doctor as to wether or not you still need it. So ryder's 6 month appt is in two weeks and we'll start up in october again with the therapy. If worse comes to worse, Nancy said she would be willing to have us send in pictures of Ryder so she can evaluate his head tilt and would give us things to do over email. How nice is that?! She's so sweet, we love her and so does ryder.
Next update: sleep! I am getting more of it....and so is Ryder! After that week or so of zero sleep "teaching" ryder to sleep, he's done really well. We put him to sleep around 730pm and he will get up for good around 7am. (sometimes earlier with dad, but mom just lets him hang out in his crib for awhile because she's not ready to get up at 6am!) Typically he wakes up once around 4-5am but either puts himself back to sleep within a few minutes or we give him his paci and he goes right back to sleep. So like I said, he does really well with sleep now. Mom and dad are elated! Even better though: I officially have trained my boobs that if I pump at 10 before I go to bed, I can make it to 7am to feed ryder WITHOUT getting up in the middle of the night to pump. Yessssssssssssss! Between getting my nights mostly back and our evenings after he goes to sleep for the night where Joe and I can actually hang out together, I feel like a whole new woman! I'm sure now he'll start teething and it will be all over, but that's how it goes!
Friday, September 24, 2010
Dinner time is "mmmm" time :)
I had to post a little video of Ryder eating (well, two videos). It's so funny when he eats, he makes this "aammmmm" noise every time he takes a spoonful. hehe. And half way through the video, he gives a really cute laugh to Joe when he's feeding him. Melts my heart :) BUT the next video is even better below...it involves taking a poop at the dinner table..bahaha!
Wednesday, September 22, 2010
Tuesday, September 21, 2010
The old Boob vs Bottle debate
So, I'm constantly going back and forth in my head on to continue to breastfeed or just go to bottles. Inevitable, I always end up sticking with the boob. But I think I'll make a pro-con list here for each:
The Boob
Pros:
1. It's SO good and natural for Ryder (#1 reason)
2. It doesn't require mixing/preparing
3. It's always the perfect temperature
4. You don't have to wash as many bottles as you would if you did bottles only (you still have pump stuff and the bottles that you pump into that you have to wash though)
5. It doesn't have to be packed up and brought with you wherever you go
6. It burns major calories (a very close second the the #1 above...I love naughty food)
7. Free
Cons:
1. I can never stray too far from either Ryder or the pump. It's like a ball and chain.
2. I have to always wear clothes/bras that have easy access to the boob
3. Even though Ryder is sleeping through the night, I still have to wake up once in the middle of the night and pump. So no full night of sleep
The Bottle
Pros:
1. I could be gone longer from Ryder (not that I want to be, but you know...)
2. I could wear normal clothes and real bras
3. I could sleep through the night
4. Joe could do feedings too, not just me!
Cons:
1. Can be expensive
2. I would have a LOT more bottles to clean
3. Ryder seems to not do very well with bottles and being gassy/fussy. We've noticed that after I work my weekend of three days in a row, he is really a gas man and has tummy troubles. I think it's because he's not used to having so many bottles (and all the air that comes with them)
4. I would have to start working out and eating better (boo!)
Anyways, so after reading everything again, I think I'll just stick with the boob. It's what I know. It's what Ryder knows. I figure if I can make it to one year and just switch him over to regular milk at that time, then I won't have to do formula. Plus, I can eat all the xmas cookies and thanksgiving pies I want over the winter....bhahaha. I'm terrible. Oh yeah, and the main reason: it's good for Ryder........
I guess I will continue to go back and forth all the time. I think whether I did bottle OR breast, I would complain about either one. I'm a professional complainer, in case you didnt know. It's generally just a pain in the ass. No offense Ryder boy.
Sunday, September 19, 2010
Flash Me (last) Friday: what's around you
Once again, LATE LATE LATE on my FMF! Oh well. I haven't been on my computer since Thursday during the day. Thursday evening we went out to eat with the Haskins fam and the Graves. The Graves are long time family friends of the Haskins that are from England. It was great seeing them (as we only get to every couple years). I then worked Thursday night (boo!). When I got home from work, we loaded up the car and headed up North to Park Rapids to the Haskins cabin for the opening of grouse hunting. So what was around me this weekend? Fall air, fall leaves, and fun times! Here is a cute picture of taking Ryder out for a walk in his warm fall flannel jacket thing. I love it!
I love this pictures that Grandma Amy took by the lake. If you notice, his hat says "I hunt for hugs". Very appropriate for the opening of grouse hunting!!
Tuesday, September 14, 2010
Happy Birthday, Joe!
Today Joe is 27 years old. Officially in his late 20's! I remember celebrating his 21st birthday back in college. Odd that I remember what I got him back then: a Polo sweatshirt, metallica poster, Aqua de Gio cologne, and a THUMB RING and brown leather NECKLACE from Express (bahahha on that last two!). This year is a bit different. Joe said this morning when I got home from work that it doesn't even feel like his birthday. There just is something to be said about a birthday when you're younger and have nothing going on in life! Back in highschool and college, a birthday was a big deal. In college, you hung out with friends and made a point of inviting everyone out to have a good time...usually at a bar and EVERYONE came because it was a great excuse to go out....to a bar ;)
Anyways, this year is a bit different. Joe had a long day of traveling (to Eau Claire, WI!) and his gift is a bit different as well. This year he got some new Under Amour workout shirts and an iTUNES giftcard from Ryder. He really didn't "need" anything he said. But at least we're going out to eat tonight with the Haskins clan and the place we're going has a Haskins bday classic: red velvet cake!!
Anyways, this year is a bit different. Joe had a long day of traveling (to Eau Claire, WI!) and his gift is a bit different as well. This year he got some new Under Amour workout shirts and an iTUNES giftcard from Ryder. He really didn't "need" anything he said. But at least we're going out to eat tonight with the Haskins clan and the place we're going has a Haskins bday classic: red velvet cake!!
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