Our First ER Visit

Baby girl was getting better... We were out of the high temperatures, but then we realized her temperature readings were extremely low (she's had a cooler temperature since she was born, but these were way low!) After talking to the doctor in the middle of the night (soooo happy with our pediatrician!), we decided that since the temp was low (one reading had her at 94.7) and she hadn't had as many wet diapers that we should take her in just in case. We were a little worried about dehydration.

So at 1 a.m. we loaded up our sleeping baby and headed towards the children's hospital. There, her temp was reading in the 96s and 97s. She seemed fine. They checked her over. We were able to EC her so she wouldn't have to have a catheter for the urine sample. The urine was clear and they weren't concerned about how she was doing so we headed home around 3:30 a.m.

We are hoping she feels better soon. Yesterday, she slept a lot more than usual and was still a bit more fussy. Her temp reading was low again midday and after calling the doctor (who gave up some of her lunch break to talk with me) we decided I'd bring her in for a quick check. All was fine and now we are just waiting for this last part of whatever it is to pass. (We originally thought it was from the vaccines, but now we aren't so confident. It isn't bacterial. It could be a virus. Whatever it is, I hope it's gone SOON!)

Being parents is so stressful. Of course, worth it, but loving a little person this much just hurts sometimes - especially when they are sick.

Tags

Sofia loves them!!! I made her a tag blanket before she was born... Sooo doesn't cut it! She wants the real thing!!

Feels like summer

Summer has been visiting Portland the past few days, and we couldn't be happier!! This weekend was spent outside as much as possible!! Many walks, sitting on our front stoop, a couple parks, and time in the backyard with family.

Sofia especially loves this - anything outside is her cup of tea. Plus getting her to fall asleep for a nap is quite enjoyable when it involves wearing her and going for a walk! Looking forward to all the sunny days to come!!

This Girl Loves Her Cousin

A little good morning P! Sofia and I hung out for a bit upstairs this morning while her cousins slept, but we were lucky enough to see them both before we left. Of course, Sofia couldn't take her eyes off her silly cousin. He was putting on quite a show for her too, so giggles and smiles were included.

Sofia's Morning Faces

I continue to take photos of Sofia in the mornings... Here are some of our latest photos!

5 Months of Sofia

I wanted to share Sofia's 5th month photos. She's now 5 and a half months old, which is crazy!!!

So what she's been up to as a 5 month old:

Learning to sit

Screaming

Talking when she gets tired

Smiling a lot!!

Watching her cousins

Playing the piano

Rolling but now only from her back to her stomach and only going to the left...

THIS NEVER POSTED... AND SOFIA IS 6 MONTHS OLD TOMORROW. BETTER LATE THAN NEVER I GUESS!!

Hello Warm Weather

This week has been amazing! The sun was shining all week, the temperatures were in the 60s and 70s, and we were able to enjoy lots of time outside.

Sofia and I took lots of walks. One included a nap in the park - to which she woke and was the happiest sweet baby around! Today we took walks before bother her morning and afternoon walk and walked her into dreamland! We've also enjoyed evening sunset walks with Daddy after dinner. Tonight's walk included a little swing time too!

We've hung out with the cousins and Aunt Jac in the yard everyday, but sadly had to keep our distance because P has been sick! :(

There's a photo below of Sofia chewing/sucking/eating my pear. It's kind of funny watching her do this... She pulls my hand down to get the pear to her mouth. Then she refuses to let go, and if I able to get it away for a bite she essentially growls as she pulls the pear back to her mouth!

She's also been teething lots lately, but today is the first day I can feel something (I think) pushing its way up. It seems the first tooth will be the bottom front left, but we shall see. Poor teething baby... I predicting she has her first tooth any day now! I am also predicting that tonight is another night with shoddy sleep...

Oh and I think she's going to be like her cousins and enjoy beer bottles! No babies consumed alcoholic beverages though!!! Everyone knows you have to be 21 to drink ;)

Our Thursday

Porch Garden

I've always wanted to have a space to have some plants growing. In NYC, the squirrels were into eating my plants, so that didn't work so well (except for the mint... And that stuff is LEGIT! It came back from the dead!) So this afternoon, when Sofia woke up from a rather short nap, I decided we'd go get plants for our porch!

I was able to plant some of it this afternoon while Sofia hung out in her Bumbo seat. The rest I planted after dinner. You can see Seth and Sofia checking up on the planting progress in one of the photos!

This Sweet Bum

I couldn't resist shooting this photo tonight. After bath, as Sofia sat on the bed, Seth encouraged her to crawl over to him. She's only just showing beginning signs of this next step... In no time at all she'll be all over the place!!

Mama Baby Fun

Being home with Sofia is one of the best choices I have made. I feel so lucky that I am able to do it too. (Thanks Seth for bringing home the bacon!)

I hope Sofia doesn't mind her crazy outfit!

A Glimpse of Sofia's Weekend

A few days late... Didn't realize it didn't publish!

Flashback Post! Kansas Cousins

I didn't realize that our photos from our trip to Kansas in January never got posted. Here are photos from my brother's wrestling tournament that was happening in town while we were there. Lucky for us, we also got to see my other brother, his wife, and Sofia's two adorable cousins. 

I can't believe how small she is in these photos! And how much hair she has... she went quite "bald" since then... 

Sweet Khloe, who is now a toddler!!! Happy Birthday sweet girl! I am sending kisses your way!

Visiting with Aunt Desi. We need more Aunt Desi snuggles!!

This reminded me of Tristan's first subway ride almost a year and a half ago. How he's changed!!!

Sofia needed a nap. Daddy took care of that in the foyer. We don't get these kind of snuggles any longer... Other parents said enjoy it while you can, it will pass. And sadly, it did. No more chest snuggles. :(

So tired!