Thank you for my Rainforest Jumper MiMi...now I can bounce around just like Abigail! Who needs antibiotics...this is definately making my ear feel better!
Tuesday, September 30, 2008
Monday, September 29, 2008
First Ear Infection
We've had so much fun experiencing so many "firsts" with Benjamin; however, this weekend came the firsts that no parent (or grandparent) wishes to ever experience. It all began on Friday morning when Benjamin was not his usual smiling, cooing self...we knew something was wrong...the question was what! Unfortunately for Mimi and Aunt Casie Benjamin had his most sleepless night yet on Friday while we were in Shreveport for the AMAZING Rascal Flatts concert. Fortunately, Saturday Benjamin was able to sleep most of the day - unfortunately, we did not get to sleep and were up all night again on Saturday night. Sunday morning came with a temperature of 102.7 which sent us to the ETMC ER for 5 hours of excruciating poking and prodding - this was a painful experience for EVERYONE! Once the giant dose of Tylenol brought his temperature back down from 103.0 we were released to go home with NO answers. Luckily, the pediatrician was able to squeeze us in today and the diagnosis...ear infection in the left ear! Obviously this is not good news, but we are just glad to finally know what is wrong with our little guy.
Moral of the story...ER doctors do not specialize in babies...in fact, I'm not sure that these Dr.s and nurses had ever seen one before...they took x-rays, blood cultures, stool & urine samples, a throat culture...but they were unable to diagnose and ear infection...
Moral of the story...ER doctors do not specialize in babies...in fact, I'm not sure that these Dr.s and nurses had ever seen one before...they took x-rays, blood cultures, stool & urine samples, a throat culture...but they were unable to diagnose and ear infection...
Wednesday, September 24, 2008
1st Roll
Max and I were sitting in the kitchen eating our dinner when we looked over to see Benjamin rolled over on his side with his face planted flat into the ground (per usual)...I decided to grab my camera and by the time I made it over to him he had rolled completely over for the 1st time!! Ali was the only eye witness, but you can see the evidence for yourself...
Now he's just got to figure out what to do with that right arm...everytime he rolls over he just lays on it!
Now he's just got to figure out what to do with that right arm...everytime he rolls over he just lays on it!Saturday, September 20, 2008
Week of Firsts
We're back!! Last weekend we missed blogging because of hurricane Ike - unfortunately, Swan cabin lost power for about 48 hours so we were temporarily displaced to Mimi and Swanie's house. No worries, Benjamin successfully survived his first hurricane AND behaved like a perfect little baby during his parent dedication at church...he even sat through Big Church afterwards! He made us so proud!
This week Benjamin has really started grabbing at toys and clothes and well EVERYTHING in sight...yes, this definately includes earings and hair!! He grabbed onto Ali's ear for the first time...luckily mom and dad were close by and able to pry his little fingers off before he pulled too hard. We are just waiting for him to grab Bailey's tail and experience his first dog bite...you should see his little eyes watching that tail!
Last night Benjamin had his first East Texas Fair experience AND attended his first football game...Go Lions!! For those of you that don't follow JT football they won 28-24...looks like little Benjmamin just might be a good luck charm. Here's a pic from the fair of Benjamin with "Cujo" his stuffed dog that his dad won for him by throwing the rubber chicken into the pot!
This week Benjamin has really started grabbing at toys and clothes and well EVERYTHING in sight...yes, this definately includes earings and hair!! He grabbed onto Ali's ear for the first time...luckily mom and dad were close by and able to pry his little fingers off before he pulled too hard. We are just waiting for him to grab Bailey's tail and experience his first dog bite...you should see his little eyes watching that tail!
Last night Benjamin had his first East Texas Fair experience AND attended his first football game...Go Lions!! For those of you that don't follow JT football they won 28-24...looks like little Benjmamin just might be a good luck charm. Here's a pic from the fair of Benjamin with "Cujo" his stuffed dog that his dad won for him by throwing the rubber chicken into the pot!
Sunday, September 7, 2008
Grandparent's Day
This has been a "normal" week and I feel like we really have a schedule and have completely settled in to Tyler as home. Who ever knew we could be so greatful for "normal"!
Benjamin is growing by leaps and bounds and his alert, happy times grow longer and longer every day...we are loving it! He still keeps us guessing at night...you never know if he'll sleep for 7, 8, 9, 10...or even 11 hours (unfortunately, when you go to bed between 8 and 9 it takes 9 or more to mean that mom and dad don't have to get up at 4am)!!
We met with Bob Randall at Legacy Estates in Bullard this week and we could not have been more impressed...we definately want him to build our house. Max is going to call him tomorrow to schedule a date for us to meet with the draftsman and finalize a floorplan (we have 3 different plans that we are taking ideas from...just have to get it all into one plan). Our tentative plan is to begin building in December and move in this Spring (March or April).
As you may or may not know, today is Grandparent's Day. We celebrated by having Mimi, Swanie, Grandma, MawMaw, PawPaw, Casie and Heath over for lunch...here are a few pics from the afternoon:
Benjamin is growing by leaps and bounds and his alert, happy times grow longer and longer every day...we are loving it! He still keeps us guessing at night...you never know if he'll sleep for 7, 8, 9, 10...or even 11 hours (unfortunately, when you go to bed between 8 and 9 it takes 9 or more to mean that mom and dad don't have to get up at 4am)!!
We met with Bob Randall at Legacy Estates in Bullard this week and we could not have been more impressed...we definately want him to build our house. Max is going to call him tomorrow to schedule a date for us to meet with the draftsman and finalize a floorplan (we have 3 different plans that we are taking ideas from...just have to get it all into one plan). Our tentative plan is to begin building in December and move in this Spring (March or April).
As you may or may not know, today is Grandparent's Day. We celebrated by having Mimi, Swanie, Grandma, MawMaw, PawPaw, Casie and Heath over for lunch...here are a few pics from the afternoon:
Monday, September 1, 2008
Labor Day Weekend
I have to start by bragging that Benjamin has slept from 9 to 11 hours the last 3 nights in a row...now these are the kind of records that we like to set! Here are a few of our favorite pictures from The Gregory's visit to Tyler this weekend:
The Ben Man chillin on Saturday morning waiting for the fam to arrive...
Aunt Sara giving Benjamin his afternoon snack!
Our family at Cracker Barrel - we have noticed recently that there are very few pictures of the three of us!
Daddy Max, Little Benjamin and his Abuelo:
The Ben Man with Thaddeus:
Three generations of Gregory's:
I've just realized as I was uploading these photos that Uncle Alex managed to hide from the camera all weekend...what a bummer!!
The Ben Man chillin on Saturday morning waiting for the fam to arrive...
Aunt Sara giving Benjamin his afternoon snack!
Our family at Cracker Barrel - we have noticed recently that there are very few pictures of the three of us!
Daddy Max, Little Benjamin and his Abuelo:
The Ben Man with Thaddeus:
Three generations of Gregory's:
I've just realized as I was uploading these photos that Uncle Alex managed to hide from the camera all weekend...what a bummer!!
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