**Cole's first trip to the ER**

Cole had to go to a different sitter Tuesday because my sitter had to take off at the last minute...she had something that came up. So I had a friend that kept him for me. I called several times to check on him and every time she would tell me he was sleeping. I thought this was weird because he is usually up in the afternoons for several hours. Well I went to get him that afternoon and he was barley able to open his eyes when i was talking to him.

So we got home and I changed his diaper and was gonna give him a bath and feed him. He felt really HOT to the touch. So i took his temp under the arm and it was 99.3. I was really worried because he usually runs 97.3. So I called Greg's mom and she told me to call the after hours number to the pediatrician. So i did and she said it was normal BUT I was not happy with that. So I monitored it for a while then we put him down to sleep. Greg came into the living room and told me that he was making a funny sound when he would breath...I went to listen to it and it was almost like a rattle! Greg told me to call the pediatrician again and I said no lets just take him to the ER because shes gonna tell me hes OK if there is NO fever like last time.

We got dressed and got to the ER and signed in...because hes never been there we had to do all kinds of paper work. After that they put us right in a room no waiting...I thought WOW this will be quick...WRONG!!! WE got there at 11 pm and did not leave till after 2 am. The nurse came in and talked to us then FINALLY the Dr came in and he just took notes and said he was gonna get a blood test, strep test, RSV test and a chest x-ray. So we said OK, by this time we had no idea what to expect because this was the first for both of us.

So they came in and did the strep and RSV test. Then the ladies came in and did the blood test. The worst part was the x-ray. Me and Greg had to hold Cole down. I had his arms and Greg had his legs. we had to pull them to where he could not move...on top of him SCREAMING!!! Then the lady did not have the machine ready to take the freaking picture. I was so mad!!! She finally gets it and I grab Cole and just hold him... he was breaking my heart!

The Dr finally came in and told us all the test results were fine but his white blood count was elevated meaning we caught the infection before it got serious. He diagnosed Cole with an Upper Respiratory Infection and said he was gonna give him a shot and write a prescription for an antibiotic. I was like OK we finally know whats going on. SO the nurses come in to give him his shot and tell me hes getting a rocephine!!!! OK FOR THOSE OF YOU WHO HAVE BEEN FORTUNATE TO NOT HAVE A ROCEPHINE SHOT...BLESS YOUR HEART. THOSE THINGS HURT SO BAD A GROWN MAN WILL CRY!!! I CRIED WHEN THEY GAVE COLE THAT SHOT IT WAS HORRIBLE. GREG HAD TO HOLD HIM ALONG WITH ONE OF THE NURSES.

We got home and he. slept all night long, poor baby was exhausted. We had to sleep under a cool mist humidifier and it started breaking the junk up. He woke up choking when that stuff started breaking up. I took off work Wednesday to take him for a follow up with his pediatrician and to get his medicine filled. The doctor said his lungs sounded good and that it was jut a viral thing that he will be fine.

He is much better now and he still has congestion. I have to keep it sucked out pretty regular so he don't choke. I am having to give him pedialite some because hes had some diarrhea. I took some pictures...


This is when I noticed he was really hot




These were when they were looking for a vein for blood.


So tired


Waiting to go home...he gave up!

His fever is gone thank goodness. My pediatrician said it is fever but not serious fever. It was serious to me lol. I am so glad hes better.

These were taken today:




Ilove this little boy so much!!!

Kristina

~Back to REALITY~

My time at home has come to an END! I will go back to work tomorrow. Reality hit me today and I got all emotional! I already miss Cole and he's just in the other room asleep. I wish I could stay home with him forever but we can't always get what we want. I hope I manage at work tomorrow. Maybe I will be occupied enough to make it go by fast so I can go get him ASAP!

Cole will be 7 weeks old Wednesday and I am amazed at how big he is getting. He's still little but I noticed today that his clothes are not long enough for him lol. Hes so long. He is already taking 5 to 6 ounces in formula and has been on cereal for 3 and a half weeks. GOSH hes gonna be a chunk by the time we go for his shots on June 2nd.

Well Its time to go to bed, 5:30 will come early. Wish me luck and pray for me.

Kristina

The HIGHLIGHT of my day

I had just feed Cole and he was just staring out into space. So i started talking baby talk to him and poking his cheeks. Then all of a sudden he smiled at me. This was so overwhelming I just laughed so hard and he was smiling bigger at me. I had tears in my eyes and was so excited. I got a few pictures on my cell phone but they dont justify the moment.

So I called and told Greg about it and he was happy. So when Greg got home I went to change Cole. I called Greg in there and told him to watch that I was gonna get Cole to smile. So I started talking the baby talk and he just smiled...Greg was so excited just like I was. It has been the best moment ever and thats why its the HIGHLIGHT of my day. I love Cole so MUCH!!!





I love this little guy so much. I am so glad I did not miss this moment!!!

Kristina
~The happiest mom in the world~

Six week follow up

So today I had my check up. I was not thinking when I made the appointment back when I was pregnant. It was at 7:30 in the morning UGH. So that meant I had to get up at 4:30 and get ready and feed Cole then load the car and leave around 6 to make sure I got through all the morning traffic. It was a long night lol.

So Cole ended up waking up at 3 for a feeding and so I just stayed up. We got to the doctor office around 6:50, thank goodness I missed all the traffic. I changed Cole and we sat in the backseat and I feed him. It was time for a feeding anyways so he was content for the rest of the morning. So then we headed up the elevator and checked in at the office. The nurse came in and we went straight back. Mrs Connie just loved Cole. I was the first patient so I was thinking I would be in and out BUT i forgot that Kay Kay does her rounds at the Suites before she sees patients. So we waited on her and that was fine because Cole was sleeping :).

The doctor came in and we talked and she examed me and everything looks great. I was glad to hear the great news. While we were talking she asked me about my Zoloft I am taking for the PPD (postpartum depression). So she decided I needed to stay on it till September. That was great news for me cause leaving Cole next week is gonna be harder on me. I just wish I could stay home!!! Wishful thinking lol.

ALSO, today Cole is 6 weeks old!!! The time is going by so fast. I cant believe he will 2 months old in a few weeks. He will get his shots. Its so unreal. I mean I have wanted this for so long. Everytime we talked about having kids I had something else that came up and would have to find out what was wrong with me. UGH. Now he is here and I just cant keep up. Going back to work is depressing because I feel I will miss all of his milestones like SMILING. I see him doing it in his dreams but I want to see him do it when I make a funny sound! OH TEARS!

Well I am going to end this post. I hope to post again soon

Kristina

First day without Cole

Well I have to go back to work in a week. I am not looking forward to it at all!!! I decided to take Cole to the baby sitters early so I can get use to him being gone and him not having me around. We got up at 5:30 this morning and i changed him and feed him. He was so sweet. I layed him in his bassinet so I could get dressed. He just looked around and cooed. It was so cute.

It took us about 30 minutes to get to Mrs Marie's house. She was so excited to see him for the first time. I had a list of things to go over with her before I left. I told her how to mix his formula and how often he ate and all that good stuff. I got him out of the car seat and he was sleeping. He is so cute when sleeping. I kissed him and snuggled with him. She got him and he was so peaceful. I just stood there like I did not know what to do lol. I finally said I'm gonna go. She said I could call when I want to check on him.

I called at 9:30 and he was ok and I am gonna call her in just a little bit. She is probably feeding him right now. I so miss him. I have not cried much but I feel so bad for taking him over there. I am here at home cleaning and blogging! I hope this gets easier and fast! Here is a few pics that I took this morning when I was getting him ready...

This and That

Thursday was the Canton Flea Market. I was suppose to get up early and head to Carthage to drop Cole off with grandma (Greg's mom) and go to the flea market. Well I got up late and did not get on the road when planned. So on the way I ran into a problem...my flip flop broke!!! So I had to stop in Jackson and run in Target to get flip flops. The problem was I had to rig my shoe just so I could run in and get some...that was so funny!!! WEll then we get on the road and get to grandmas house and I visit for a little while before heading out.

I get the Canton and park and find my friends. We talked and walked and shopped. I had a good time. The whole time I was looking at my phone making sure Greg's mom had not called me :). I called a few times to check in and he was doing good. It was very different considering hes been with me every day for five and a half weeks. It was nice to have a break but I missed him sooo much!

SHOPPING

I got Cole a belt (for when hes older) that has his name and the John Deer emblem on it. It is so cute. I got him a onesie that has a bowtie embroidred in it and a bib with a bible verse on it. I got me and Greg some T-shirts...you can never have enough of those. By this time I was so tired and HOT!!! Did I mention how hot it was? I wore jeans and a BLACK t-shirt. I was soak and wet!

I headed back to Carthage and visited some more with my mother-n-law. Her and Cole had a good visit. We left and went by Fred's and visit some friends. We enjoyed it but had to get on the road to head home. I was so tired and ready to get in the bed.

Five Weeks Old

I can not believe Cole is already 5 weeks old. Time has flown by so fast. I am going through separation anxiety this week. I have a week and a half and he will start going to the baby sitters. I am not looking forward to it at all. We are going to Carthage tomorrow. I will leave Cole with granny and go to the Canton Flea Market with a friend. This will help me some. Then next week he will go to the baby sitters on Tuesday so she can get use to him and vice versa. Plus it will give me time a way from him and adjust to it. I will go and get my pedicure that Greg and Cole got me for Mother's Day. I am excited but worried to cause I don't want to leave him at all!!! I know this will get better but I just don't know when.

He is getting so big. He is taking 4 ounces of formula now and that is with cereal. He was spitting up a good bit with the formula so the doctor said to add cereal. He seems to be doing better on it. He sleeps deeper not so much longer. It just depends on our day as to how he sleeps that night. Most of the time I just put his paci in his mouth and hes ok. He does not like the swing. He might stay in it about 15 minutes and then he cries, that's what hes doing now lol.

Cole goes to the doctor in three weeks to get his shots. I am not looking forward to that at all. I hope he does well. We will see. Well I gotta cut this one short Cole is fussing.

Kristina