...and we're walking!

Naylor has been taking two or three steps here and there, but last Saturday his best buddy Luke came over (Luke has been walking about 2 weeks) and that was all it took! Naylor had to keep up with Luke and so he's now walking. Each day he gets more and more confident and stable, but if he's in a real hurry to get away from you (especially when playing chase, his most favorite game in the whole world), he gets down on all fours to get a move on. He's so funny walking around - takes up to 8-10 steps then drops down to crawl. This morning was the first time he 'ran' - I think he surprised himself with how fast he was moving. :)

Lalon continues to do well - she's 1 month old already - I can't believe it! She was actually due this week, so we'll see if the Special Care nurse was right that she'd 'wake up' on her due date. She certainly is much more alert when she is awake though, so that's fun to talk to her during those times.

We also got great news from the pediatrician this morning - Lalon was approved for the RSV vaccine and we go to get her first dose on Tuesday. This will just be another thing to help us keep her healthy through this winter season with all the different kinds of crud roaming around the place.

Happy Thanksgiving everyone!

Wednesday, November 11, 2009

Well, we went today for Lalon's 2 week check up and she's doing great! She's now been home for a whole week (hence no updates!) and is eating and sleeping just fine. Lalon is now 5 lbs, 13.5 oz and has gained 10 oz since being home - she's doing so great! We go back in another 2 weeks for her 1 month check.

Naylor has been a great big brother so far and likes to come up and touch her toes when we're holding her. He went with us to the dr today - thought he may have an ear infection - but that's not the case, just some molars cutting through! He was also lucky enough (not sure he'd call it that) to get his first dose of H1N1 vaccine. He goes back to the dr in December for his 15 month check - boy how time flies by!

So I've now been home with 2 kids all by myself for 3 full days now (Brian did help on our trip to the dr) and we've all lived through it. I think the key to successful days is our 10 am family nap time! :)

More updates to come and hopefully some pictures too... maybe after this week I can get on a more regular posting routine. The pictures attached are from last Wed when we brought Lalon home and Naylor got to meet her for the first time - he was pretty curious for about 30 seconds and then had other things to check out...

Lalon Hope Higgins

Day 2 and Lalon is getting stronger. She's still in the Special Care unit and will remain there a little longer - right now the doctor thinks another 7 - 10 days until she can catch up. Although she's weak and a bit behind, it's all "normal" for a baby born at this stage and while being precautious, there isn't any grave concern other than letting her get up to speed.

Naylor had a fun night with Annie and Pa and visited just a little while ago with Annie, Aunt Christie and Ava James. Due to the flu precautions at the hospital, no children under 12 are allowed in right now so we all visited in the vestibule!

Looks like I'll be released to head home tomorrow sometime and we'll just rest up and hang out until Lalon can join us at home. More updates to come as we have them.

She's Here!

Baby Girl arrived quickly this morning at 7.53 am... needless to say, we just like to have babies early and fast around here! :)

Everything is going well - she's had a little difficulty breathing simply because she came out so quickly and is a bit early, but nothing life threatening or create too much caution. She's in the Special Care unit now just so they can keep a closer eye on her, but all seems to be well.

Sweet Naylor gave me a big smile and kiss before we left this morning and was off to spend the day with his buddy Luke across the street. A big THANK YOU to the Fogg's for having Naylor for the day and a big THANK YOU to Annie & Pa for keeping Naylor while we are in the hospital! (I'm not sure they know what they are getting in to)! :)

Sweet little girl weighed in at 5 lbs, 8 oz and 19" with TONS of black hair. We're working on a name - thought we had a little more time to talk that out... maybe tomorrow will be the big day to reveal it to the world!

General update...

Guess I haven't really posted since Naylor's birthday and sadly enough, he'll be 13 months in less than a week!

He's doing great and we've been having lots of fun. He's really becoming his own little person, generally happy, but when he isn't, watch out! We've been having more playdates with the boys on the street, which is great for Naylor and me. Last weekend we headed out to the pumpkin patch to get ready for Halloween - that was fun and he loved banging on all of the pumpkins, but was easily distracted by all of the cars driving by, he's already acting like a boy watching cars and trucks. Later that afternoon we headed to the NCSU game and had a good time (except maybe Brian due to the terrible playing by the team). Naylor had his first Chik-fil-A and is no doubt a huge fan, much like his Daddy.

We're working on walking and talking - Brian and I are trying to be much better about pointing out and naming things and each night we work on some walking. Just the other night Naylor took one teensy tiny step from me to Brian; it was pretty much accidental, but I'm counting it for now!

Baby Girl is growing along - we're now 34 weeks and all is well. Went for another check-up this morning and everyone is great... now just in the hurry up and wait stage!

We're trying to get some loose ends wrapped up before she gets here in preparation... Kitty and Rudy are at the vet right now getting their shots updated and overall check; Brian and I are going this week to get our flu shots (Naylor has had his); and the painter is coming by tonight to check the room and give us a quote. If I can just get the nursery painted, I'll feel much better about things. I'm starting some Christmas shopping too... figured it will be easier on the pocket book to pick up things here and there as well as easier to do it with just one kid in tow rather than two!

Baby Girl update

Another dr visit today and all is well... have only gained 1/2 lb since last time, so that's good for me! We're now 32 weeks and she's head down and getting ready for her debut I suppose. Go again in two weeks and will get my flu shots then. Naylor has had round 1 of his and we finish them up this Saturday. Hopefully this preventative care will keep us all healthy this season!

Learning to discipline...

We've entered the stage of no-no's; not sure how that's going just yet! Naylor definitely recognizes what no means though, because if you say it he'll shake his head back and forth. Or even sometimes as he approaches something he knows is a no-no he'll shake his head before you can even say it... silly boy.

Yesterday was Ava James' baptism, so we all went to church and Ava James did great! It was a perfect day all around and we got home in time for dinner and bed.

Now we're starting another week already and it's going to be a big one - I am leaving Naylor for the first time this week and Brian will be alone with Naylor for the first time! I'm heading to Asheville with Annie for two days; hopefully we will all survive. :)

Oh yeah, according to our countdown ticker we have 56 days to go; I visit the doctor tomorrow for another routine check.