9 Month Checkup

Yesterday was Caden's 9 month doctor's visit. I was excited but nervous...it's usually a pretty dramatic event!

I thought I'd write Caden's stats:

Age: 9 months 1 week & 1 day
Weight: 20# 10oz (50th percentile)
Length: 29" (72nd percentile)
Head circ: 46.3 cm (77th percentile)
Milestones: Crawling, pulling up, cruising (2 days ago - yay!!!)
Finger food: Melon, Wholegrain bread, puffs, grapes, avocado.
New foods this month: Cauliflower, broccoli, brussels sprouts, chicken, turkey, cottage cheese, cheddar, egg yolks & all of the above, except melon.
Teeth: None!

He had a skin test (can't remember for what disease) and the baby flu shot. I felt it would be wise to get it, with him being exposed to other children in the church nursery and all. We also got a blood draw to check iron levels and some other things. It is routine for my doctor's office, but no one else I know with a baby had this done....so I wasn't too sure about it. But Cade was a trooper! He did great - after the initial crying bout he calmed right down.

A few days I also went to get my car seat checked by an installation tech. I got a gold star! LOL. He said I had it put in perfectly, but he reinstalled it to get it really tight. I recommend getting it done, it's free and you couldn't get your car seat put in so well by yourself! And he was very happy about continuing to rear face....and with the brand of car seat I have. He said he tells everyone to keep their kids rear facing as long as possible, it's sooo much safer.

Well that's it for now, tonight is Halloween and there is a Trunk or Treat event at my church. Caden is going as a cow! =]

Busy Busy October

Wow! I've been so busy lately.

I am now the nursery director at my church and I have tons to do! Hopefully by November it will all be under control ;) Speaking of November...I am super excited about my brothers coming to California to spend Thanksgiving with us! I haven't seen either for a few years, so this is going to be a grand reunion. Plus it's Nate birthday on the 14th! So lots going on!

Caden is growing in leaps and bounds...he has perfected his crawling technique and can now pull up to standing. He is so darn cute! Seriously he is getting so gorgeous, I just want to schmoosh him! LOL. I can already see that he is brainstorming ideas on how to walk along furniture. I have no doubt he'll be walking by his first birthday.

I started him on chicken yesterday...*shudder*. I have such a weird relationship with meat...I don't really like it but I know it's good for Caden to taste a variety of foods. Not sure about the red meat yet! I'll gingerly cross that bridge when I come to it.
Oh, and he loves to eat puffs! After a couple of days of making faces, he finally got the hang of it and now can't enough of 'em! I have given him bits of melon and potato too, and today I purchased some organic avocado, cauliflower, and grapes to try this week.

In collar news, I have had a boom in business. After about a month of NO sales...I have sold 7 in a week! So pray it keeps going like this, and that we can sell our car. I am DETERMINED to get out of debt by 2012.

Well, that's all for now - next week is the beautiful munchkin's 9 month appointment, including shots and a blood test. Fun!

3 Blessings

Today is a very special day.

I mourn for a lost baby girl, while I celebrate the birth of a new healthy sister to a baby girl who was also lost. God brings many unexpected miracles out of sorrow. I hope that God will hold the hearts of both mothers who are hurting so deeply...and bring healing and hope today.

Happy 2nd birthday baby Eden.

Thinking of you baby Olivia.

And to the new tiny bundle who has yet to be named...welcome to the world!

The Great Car Seat Debate

I have finally ordered Caden a new convertible car seat!!! It took me weeks to figure out which one...it feels good to finally decide.

Here it is:

It's called the Maxi Cosi Priori in the color "Penguin", it's european.

Reasons for choosing:

• Rear faces to 35# (which is more than the normal 30-33#).


• More compact (maybe?)


• Reclines 4 positions
  

It should arrive tomorrow - then I need to take it to a car seat safety station to get properly installed. I just have to figure out where one is...

Stay tuned for more "reviting" car seat news (you know it is)! :P