My baby is just getting so big so fast. Today was his 2 weeks visit to the doctor and I don't think I will forget it. I think I need to start the story of today with a brief look at yesterday. How I feel lately is really determined on a day to day basis. It is clear to me that my hormones are quirky, I am sleep deprived, and I am trying to deal with emotions brought on by thinking about future things. Overall I feel great, but I don't feel like making dinner or doing anything some nights. So yesterday I woke up feeling good and decided to make 3 lasagnas, a pasta dish, a whole lot of zucchini, and taco soup. They all share similar ingredients, except the zucchini (I am on some weird zucchini kick), so it wasn't too hard. I figured I can freeze it all and one the days I don't feel well I have something frozen. Well today was a different kind of day. I woke up and told Trevor I feel sad today, not depressed by any means, just feel sad for no reason at all. So now to the doctors visit...
They had to do the test (PKU? Maybe?) this visit. They prick his foot and squeeze it for what seems like forever, so they can fill like 8 circles the size of pennies completely with blood for the test they run. This has always been such a hard thing for me to witness, with all of my kids. I can be a bit of a baby sometimes when it comes to my kids. They get shots and I cry with them. So for this test I knew what I was facing and I kept telling myself "don't cry!" Well no one told Patrick that (Josh was at school). Caleb started screaming bloody murder when they pricked his foot, and Patrick was right by his foot watching. He started to frown and then started to cry "no, your hurting Caleb". I am bouncing the baby in one arm as they keep squeezing Calebs foot and rubbing Patricks are as he cries with the saddest look on his face. He then says "Calebs sad...I am sad" this is the point that I couldn't stop it anymore. I start to cry!! This nurse must think I am crazy! Patrick continues to say things about Caleb being his friend and they are hurting him. When the test was over Caleb passed out, Patrick continued to cry for 10 mins. " Caleb is sad, he is my friend, I want to go home". All the rest of today Patrick has randomly talked about how the people hurt Caleb. He may be a little bit traumatized. So given this story you can see that Patrick has been completely opposite of what I thought he would be, when it comes to Caleb. He has been very loving, happy, and protective of the baby. He loves to help him and talk to him and tell people his name is Caleb Stirling. Some may think my kids are wimps, but I LOVE that they can be sensitive. Josh and Patrick both have that quality.
Well the baby is asleep and so I need to be sleeping, I will have to put off other blog posts for another day! To tide you over a few photos.
Babies are so precious when sleeping! Caleb at 5 days old.
Caleb at 10 days, his face looks thinner to me and his hair is getting lighter very rapidly.
And here he is today, 2 weeks!
Too tired to check spelling and punctuation, hope I got it right the first time! Try to post soon, still have to tell the story of his arrival!
2 share your thoughts:
Wow, his face really does look like it's thinning out. He is so cute. I think the third one from the bottom looks a tiny bit like Josh -- but I could be way off.
I'm sorry the PKU was so traumatic for both you and Patrick. What a protective older brother -- so cute.
Get some sleep, girl. I hope that things calm down for you. I know that having a newborn with other kids is crazy -- but if anyone can do it, you can. You're the kind of mom who could be feeding a baby, helping one child with an art project, talking on the phone, making dinner, and scrubbing the toilet all at once. You're amazing and I hope you are able to get some rest and feel better. Loves!
Hey! Congratulations! I didn't know that your little guy was already here. He is so cute!! It's cute that how Patrick said that Caleb was his friend. That's cute. Hope you are recovering well and getting some sleep!!
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