Ian's Birth Announcement

Boots & Spit Happens

I took Ian and Sterling outside for a little while today, since the weather is great!Check out Sterling! He loves his boots. There is just something about a little boy in boots and shorts--he always makes me laugh. And, he always seems to get them on the wrong foot.




I woke up this morning (after a rough night with Ian--more later) and began running around the house like a crazy woman trying to get ready (and everyone else) for my 6 week postpartum doctor visit. Then I got to thinking that I hadn't received a reminder phone call yesterday (as usual). Well, I called, and it turns out to be tomorrow. So, I'm sure I'll have another crazy morning tomorrow.

I believe my little man has reflux. Or, was it something I ate? I don't know, but the past few days have been especially messy with spitting up. And, last night after several episodes of spitting up, Ian was extremely fussy and did not want to settle down. Finally, after 45 minutes of rocking and white noise, he fell asleep. Then he was up several more times. It's so strange, because the night before last, he slept for almost 6 hours straight!! I knew it had to be a fluke.

Mr. Smiley

My little grumpy old man has awakened from his long winter nap. Ian started smiling last Friday, and it seems he is growing out of that newborn phase. He is much more playful and alert.






I've been trying for several weeks to take pictures of Ian by himself and one with Avery & Sterling for Ian's birth announcement. Avery was sick, and I didn't want her to get too close. Or, I would try, and Ian would be grumpy. Hopefully, I will have better luck today with pictures when Avery gets home from school. I feel a little behind, but I should have them out before he is 2 months old. I've been reading on etiquette for birth announcements, and they say 6 months is the maximum, so I guess I'm doing ok.

Miscellanous

Since most of my time lately is occupied by holding little Ian or nursing, I've spent quite a bit of time parked on the sofa watching TV. I usually don't watch that much TV and rely on the DVR to see my most favorite shows. Speaking of DVR, I finally had DirecTV out to fix our DVR's. Before, we could only watch a show or record 1 show at a time. What's the point of a DVR? Well, 2 technicians over 2 days, and $250.00 later, we finally can record 2 shows at a time.



I drafted this yesterday and didn't have time to finish. Now the TV in the family room is on the fritz. It's making the most awful noise and the color is crazy. It sounds like a weedeater! And, it's not the TV I've been watching. It's the newest TV we have--our 50" big screen that's less than 3 years old. Believe it or not, I still have an old Sony TV in from the 80's that works great! I guess Juan will miss his TV for a week or two while it's being repaired.



Since I've been watching TV so much lately, I've seen quite a few infomercials. I saw one last night on the Shark Steam Mop. And, today I was at Target and bought it (much cheaper at Target than TV). I couldn't resist. My tile in the kitchen and entry is my biggest peeve in the house. And, I just never have time to mop it properly. Well, I love my new toy and my tile is so clean now! I still have to sweep, but it's so much faster than mopping!

Ian had his 1-Month Checkup today. He's 10 lbs. 2 oz. and 21 1/2 inches long - 75% for weight and 50% for height. He did have 1 shot today (HEP B), so he's been a bit sleepy since we've been home.

Our New Valentine

A belated Happy Valentine's Day to everyone! My newest little Valentine (Ian) was a sleepy head. By the time Avery & Sterling were ready to take a picture, he was out! He's wearing a little outfit that says "Baby's 1st Valentine's."

1st Bath

Ian had his 1st tub bath yesterday 2/14/09. Or, mini shower--thanks to our friends the Nolasco's who bought him this great tub, with a handheld shower. It's great for his head.







It seems like it took forever to give him a bath, but it took awhile for his cord to fall off. And, the hospital actually left his clamp on. We came home with it on, and then had to return to the hospital to have it removed. Ian actually didn't cry for his bath--I think he liked it!

Our New Little Boy

I've been trying to post for a week now. I forgot how much work it is to have a new baby. And, the lack of sleep does not help. Time is already flying by--Ian will be 2 weeks old tomorrow! He's a great baby! He only really fusses when he is hungry, or when I am changing his diaper (and he's ready to eat). So far, we are adjusting ok. Sterling is having a little bit of a rough time, but overall, he is doing well. And, Avery is a great big sister and loves to shower Ian with kisses or hold his hand.

Make a Smilebox slideshow

We go tomorrow for Ian's 2-week check. I also have a follow up visit at my OB. It's going to be a busy morning. We already had our first outing on Monday. Avery and Sterling both had dentist appointments. And, I made a quick run through Target after the dentist(I don't think I've ever been in and out of Target that fast!). But, we all survived.

Ian Asher Fuentes - please pray

Ian Asher Fuentes was born at 5:57 p.m. on Thursday, January 23, 2009. He is 6 lbs. 7 oz. and 19" long. Delivery went very fast. I was already 5 cm. dialated by the time I got to the hospital. Once my water was broken, I was only in labor for 4 1/2 hours! It went so fast. Ian came out screaming and was very pink. He looked great. Here is his 1st picture, and a picture with Mom. He looks a lot like Sterling.




When they took him to the nursery for his bath and tests, things changed. He has been having trouble regulating his body temperature, and had to be admitted to the NICU this morning. They have done several blood tests and we are waiting on the results of the blood culture. His white blood cell count is elevated, so he was started on antibiotics. Please pray for little Ian that he will get stronger and will be able to come home soon. It's also very hard on me, but I am trying to remain strong (hormones aren't helping!).

Also, for some reason, the hospital network blocks "social networking" sites like Facebook, so I'm not able to update there.