Enbwife | Tuesday, March 04, 2003 - 08:24 am     They're so much fun! Nate went through a very fussy 2-3 days, then suddenly came out of it and could do all these new things... it was amazing. I have this excellent chart that explains neurological development in the first year and how exactly what happened above happens at certain points within the first year. He's talking (babbling) much more, trying to pull up to stand, rolls onto his tummy and is much more interested in toys and the bath. I just noticed within the past 2 days. So cool! I took him to work yesterday and he just lapped up the attention. Banana, I tried the peas for 2-3 days and gave up. I'll try again in a week or so. I gave him home-made carrots yesterday and he started choking and spitting up. He wasn't actually choking, it was more like gagging - Ha Ha! Guess I'll give up on those for a bit too. He really likes beans, corn, squash and sweet potatoes. Doesn't like apple juice. I'll be starting fruits soon... so much fun! |
Danzdol | Thursday, March 13, 2003 - 11:42 am     hi gang Dylan also loves squash and carrots. He has been eating mainly fruits though the past couple of days. He closes his mouth so I can't force anything in but will open it for fruits which is funny because he never cared much for them in the past. He is 9 months and has begun "army" style crawling . He glides like a smake using his elbows it's soooo funny. He likes to be held in standing position but he will not sit by himself. The doc says that most kids have done it by now but not to worry because he looks great and he wll do it when he wants. The boy has a personality already it's very interesting to hear him complain when he does not want something or if he wants to get you to pick him up or if he is bored. They are simply amazing! Here is Dylan's 9 month pic:
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Whit4you | Thursday, March 13, 2003 - 04:34 pm     Wow these babies are adorable - couldn't someone with some time and a little talent post them at the top like we do for BB and survior cast? I know they'd be little pics but still - it'd be great to see a lineup of them all Or maybe someone could put them all on a website TVCH Wonderbabies |
Bakerygirl | Friday, March 14, 2003 - 05:18 am     Ian loves carrots!! I have tried everything else and carrots is the only thing he enjoys. He gags and spits out the others. He is sick right now, he has bronchitis (sp) which he got overnight and an ear infection. He is on 2 medicines so hopefully he will be better soon. He had to have a breathing treatment at the dr and may have to go back for more if he isn't breathing better in a few days. He weighed 21 lbs. 8 oz. and he is only 5 1/2 months old. Here is a picture of his eating carrots, I think he's mad because I ran out.  |
Enbwife | Friday, March 14, 2003 - 06:53 am     Dylan looks great Danz! It must be so cool to see him actually travelling now. Bakery - what a big boy! Wow! Don't you love the eating pics? Nate is doing wonderful and we're having such a blast! I dread going back to work in September but know I have no right to complain considering I will have a whole year off paid! Today we are going ice skating on our canal by our house and having friends/babies over for dinner. Hope everyone is doing well out there. |
Enbwife | Wednesday, March 19, 2003 - 02:38 pm     Now Nate has begun to pull up on whatever he can reach. He can't quite get up but he certainly lifts his butt off the floor. He's also trying to crawl - when put on all fours, he starts to rock. It's soooo cute! Where's my baby gone??? |
Bananaclip | Monday, March 24, 2003 - 06:58 am     Danz, where has the time gone?! I can't believe your little one is 9 months already! Bakery, how is Ian doing? I know Enb, it feels like they were just born! The babies are a lot more fun at this age though. I still haven't had sucess at the crib, is it possible for an 8 month old to adapt to it now? It seems cruel, I hate hearing him howl like that. The few times I have let him cry it out he will still wake up screeching at 3 a.m. Any suggestions? |
Enbwife | Monday, March 24, 2003 - 07:22 am     Banana - from what I've read in my many sleep books, and the hundreds of discussions I've had with other parents, it is possible for an 8 month (plus) baby to adapt to new sleeping habits. I personally feel that the later you leave it, the harder it will become, and eventually you'll have a toddler that doesn't know how to go to sleep by themselves and your whole family will remain sleep deprived. My friend is just now moving her 9 month old baby to his crib and has had to let him cry it out for a few nights now. I think at this point, it's the only way you'll find success and Caden will learn to sleep alone. I know how hard it is!!!! Just my 2 cents. |
Bananaclip | Monday, March 24, 2003 - 11:27 am     Thanks Enb, I just need reassuring every now and then. Caden doesn't just cry, he goes ballistic! All red and shaking. |
Enbwife | Friday, April 04, 2003 - 07:40 am     Here's a pic of little Nate in his new leather jacket, with his cool dad!
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Bookworm | Friday, April 04, 2003 - 05:05 pm     Aww, isn't that sweet! What great smiles!! News on my pregnancy... My due date is June 24. I had my glucose screening this week and to my surprise it came out normal. I had been sooo tired and just knew I had developed gestational diabetes, but I guess I am just tired. We had to have an echo on the baby to check it's heart. This is because Nightcrawler has a valve defect. The first attempt wasn't successful as the baby kept moving and placing its hand over its heart. The second echo came back normal. I am officially into my third trimester and just starting to wear maternity tops. I am still wearing larger-than-my-normal-size stretch pants but they are getting a little tight at the waist band. So before long I will be into the maternity pants as well. I have a little more than a month left of class, then I will be essentially unemployed for the summer. I am stressed out about that, but I guess we will get by somehow. Lord knows I will be busy, but money will be tight. Wiggle is now 19 months. He loves to play outside, throw and kick balls, dance, and gallop around. He and the cat that adopted us have become fast friends. One of our dogs thinks he is her puppy too. His isn't talking a lot, but some recognizable words are coming out of his mouth now. He does a lot of pointing and babbling. He is well mannered and loves to play with the kids at daycare. Much of the literature I have read says when a child is strong in one area (for Wiggle this is both motor and social) sometimes he doesn't develop another area (language) as quickly. So I am not stressing about the lacking expressive language. There is no doubt Wiggle can hear and understands far more that what he can say. Grandma is buying Wiggle a big-boy bed before the baby is born. It will be interesting to see what he thinks of that. What is up with our other TVCH babies? |
Enbwife | Sunday, April 06, 2003 - 09:04 am     That's great Bookworm. Glad to hear you and baby are well. You must be getting so excited. It's only been the last couple of months that I have actually been able to contemplate having another child. It's funny how quickly you forget the whole pregnancy thing when you have the baby! Good luck moving Wiggle to the big-boy bed. Let us know how that goes. Is he excited about the new baby? |
Jewels | Tuesday, April 08, 2003 - 11:23 am     Enbwife, that is such a cute picture. He is getting so big! Amazing how time flies, isn't it? Bookworm, I am glad your pregnancy is going well and that you and baby are healthy! Jenna is almost 4 months old, I can't believe it. She is a little sweetheart. She is sleeping really well, most of the time. Her schedule keeps changing, so that is hard to get used to. Once I get it all figured out she decides to sleep in the morning and not in the afternoon! I will try to post another picutre soon. How are all the other babies? |
Lizadee | Tuesday, April 08, 2003 - 11:34 am     My "Bubbus" is a little over 21 mos.now Bookworm I also had gestational diabetes while pg. They controlled it by diet and excerise Didn't have it to long as "Bubbus" was about 3 wks early You are going to be real busy with another little one you better get your rest now while you can I am done I already have 3 DS is 19 DD is 13 and "Bubbus" is 21 mos. Take care I will also post some pictures soon we just bought a scanner so I'll have to practice first |
Bananaclip | Tuesday, April 08, 2003 - 02:51 pm     Caden is almost 9 months old. He stood up by himself the other night. Usually he has to pull up on furniture but this time he did it all by himself. We were really excited because he is a late crawler. Nate looks so cute in the picture! Dad too! |
Enbwife | Tuesday, April 08, 2003 - 05:29 pm     Lizadee - wow! That is quite the age gaps between kids. Banana - Caden is standing??? That's amazing!!! Better kiddy proof soon... something we haven't given much thought to. I had to post this picture because it is so cute. This is Nate at 7 months...
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Enbwife | Tuesday, April 08, 2003 - 05:30 pm     Oooops... that's a little big. Oh well. |
Bookworm | Tuesday, April 08, 2003 - 07:15 pm     But very cute!! Dr's office called yesterday. I am slightly anemic, so now on an iron supplement as well as my vitamins. That explains why I am so exhausted all the time. I tend to run slightly anemic sometimes when I am not pregnant and usually take vitamins that are high in iron. I am relieved to know why I have been feeling the way I have. |
Lizadee | Wednesday, April 09, 2003 - 05:51 am     Enbwife oh my gosh look at those dimples !! he is so cute |
Dilligaf | Wednesday, April 09, 2003 - 03:43 pm     Dilli's gonna have little pickle.... I went to post the news in my member folder and I've been REMOVED!  |
Bananaclip | Wednesday, April 09, 2003 - 04:01 pm     Congratulations Dilli!!! Enb, Nate is so handsome. We should post before and after pics of the babies to see how much they've grown. |
Wink | Wednesday, April 09, 2003 - 04:06 pm     Dilli what wonderful news. Congratulations.
Enbwife that child is absolutely gorgeous. What a wonderful smile. |
Car54 | Wednesday, April 09, 2003 - 04:13 pm     Nate gets his cheeks pinched a lot I bet. What a cutie. |
Moondance | Wednesday, April 09, 2003 - 04:16 pm     Nate is a cutie patootie!!! Dilli... CONGRATS!!!! Details please! |
Spygirl | Wednesday, April 09, 2003 - 04:54 pm     Dilli, I am so absolutely thrilled for you! I know you've been looking forward to this for a while. CONGRATS!!!!!!! |