Cam and I have spent countless hours rocking in his rocking chair. We've rocked and rocked till we were both in tears. For the first six weeks or so of Cam's life, I found myself getting more frustrated at the amount of time I spent trying to calm him down than I did appreciating the time we were spending together. I was exhausted, and he was exhausted.
Sometime over the last month, those feelings melted like the Chicago snow. I spent two hours rocking my stuffy-nosed baby this morning and spent the majority of the time staring at his sweet face. I stroked his cheeks and held him tight, kissed his nose and cheeks and ears. I soaked him up as I have over the last few weeks because it's already so clear that time is flying by way too fast.
Some people shake their heads at using "crutches" like rocking a baby to sleep. I may have created a bad habit and we may have a long road ahead of teaching Cam to go to sleep on his own, but for now, I am cherishing each moment I have snuggling with my sweet boy who some day won't want his Mommy to kiss and hold him anymore.
A Dose of Happiness
Wednesday, February 15, 2012
Sunday, February 12, 2012
Catching Up!
Cam has been one busy bunny the last couple of weeks! He has accomplished many "firsts" and we are so proud. He took his first airplane ride to Austin...
And on his first plane ride, he had his first blow out!
And he had his first Thundercloud experience.
He also played tons on Mimi's awesome play mat, did lots of shopping, and snuggled with Auntie Ash.
Aside from getting a little sick, and Cam suddenly forgetting how to sleep (though he never really knew how to do it well in the first place)... the trip was a success. He was an excellent traveler, and we got many compliments from fellow passengers about how well behaved he was. He loved the noise of the engine and the bounciness of the turbulence (though Mimi did not). We can't wait to go back!
The fun didn't stop in Austin. This weekend, Auntie Candy came to visit!
Campbell loved snuggling with Candy. He was squealing and cooing all weekend and had so much fun showing Candy what an expert puker he is!
He also loved playing with Izzy and Leela all weekend.
Of course, he also showed off his amazing fussing skills...
And he loved being silly and giggling with Auntie Candy and Auntie Allie all weekend long!
He's growing up so fast and getting cuter by the day.
And on his first plane ride, he had his first blow out!
And he had his first Thundercloud experience.
He also played tons on Mimi's awesome play mat, did lots of shopping, and snuggled with Auntie Ash.
Aside from getting a little sick, and Cam suddenly forgetting how to sleep (though he never really knew how to do it well in the first place)... the trip was a success. He was an excellent traveler, and we got many compliments from fellow passengers about how well behaved he was. He loved the noise of the engine and the bounciness of the turbulence (though Mimi did not). We can't wait to go back!
The fun didn't stop in Austin. This weekend, Auntie Candy came to visit!
He also loved playing with Izzy and Leela all weekend.
Of course, he also showed off his amazing fussing skills...
And he loved being silly and giggling with Auntie Candy and Auntie Allie all weekend long!
Thursday, February 9, 2012
3 Months!!
Dear Campbell,
Can you believe it? You're three months old today! This last month has gone by so fast, and you have grown so much. You don't have a monthly check up this month with the doctor, so I don't know your official weight and height, but I got on the scale with you today and my very unscientific measurements say you are 15 1/2 pounds! You can certainly tell that your cheeks, thighs and arms are filling out. You are so cute!
This month you started to do so many new things. You discovered your hands and love to put them in your mouth. You also started to try and put blankets and burp cloths in your mouth as well.
You have been a smiling machine this month. It's so fun to watch you giggle and coo at us and the special toys that you love. You love anything that lights up and plays music... mostly the musical star that Mimi gave you in Austin!
Your grin melts our hearts and it never gets old.
You have been much more alert this month. You play with other babies by kicking and smiling at them. You also love to flirt with the ladies! You have had so much fun seeing your cousin Izzy so much this month, too!
You still love story time. Your favorite book this month is a crinkly book that Mimi bought you called Funny Feet. It's about four pages long, but you never get tired of it!
Your head control is fantastic, Cam. In fact, yesterday, you sat up in your Bumbo chair for the first time and you loved it. I think you really like being upright and I bet you'll be sitting up soon!
This month, I made a very important decision to not return to work and stay home with you full time. The decision was hard because I didn't want to disappoint my coworkers and friends, but it was so obvious that it was the right thing for us. I have loved every minute of rocking you, feeding you, changing you and playing with you. I feel so lucky that I get to be the one who watches you grow up and teaches you new things each day. How fun that we get to spend the rest of your childhood days together! I love you so much and am so blessed to call you my little munchkin.
Love always,
Mommy
Can you believe it? You're three months old today! This last month has gone by so fast, and you have grown so much. You don't have a monthly check up this month with the doctor, so I don't know your official weight and height, but I got on the scale with you today and my very unscientific measurements say you are 15 1/2 pounds! You can certainly tell that your cheeks, thighs and arms are filling out. You are so cute!
This month you started to do so many new things. You discovered your hands and love to put them in your mouth. You also started to try and put blankets and burp cloths in your mouth as well.
You have been a smiling machine this month. It's so fun to watch you giggle and coo at us and the special toys that you love. You love anything that lights up and plays music... mostly the musical star that Mimi gave you in Austin!
Your grin melts our hearts and it never gets old.
You have been much more alert this month. You play with other babies by kicking and smiling at them. You also love to flirt with the ladies! You have had so much fun seeing your cousin Izzy so much this month, too!
You still love story time. Your favorite book this month is a crinkly book that Mimi bought you called Funny Feet. It's about four pages long, but you never get tired of it!
Your head control is fantastic, Cam. In fact, yesterday, you sat up in your Bumbo chair for the first time and you loved it. I think you really like being upright and I bet you'll be sitting up soon!
This month, I made a very important decision to not return to work and stay home with you full time. The decision was hard because I didn't want to disappoint my coworkers and friends, but it was so obvious that it was the right thing for us. I have loved every minute of rocking you, feeding you, changing you and playing with you. I feel so lucky that I get to be the one who watches you grow up and teaches you new things each day. How fun that we get to spend the rest of your childhood days together! I love you so much and am so blessed to call you my little munchkin.
Love always,
Mommy
Friday, January 27, 2012
The Crazy Aunts
This post is long overdue! Cam's crazy Aunties came to visit last weekend. It was such a treat for us all... Cam got lots of lovin' and I got some much needed girl time without baby. Our foursome hasn't been together in months so it was a much needed weekend of catching up, laughing and reminiscing about the last ten years of friendship!
A major snow storm on Friday made it difficult for Lauren to get in town, so we started the weekend off Friday night without her (though we kept telling Cam she was on her way and he was very anxious for her to get here!!)
The rest of the weekend was full of baby smooches, girly talk, margaritas and a lot of laughs. Thank you Gena, Lauren, and Becca for spending a weekend with us and bringing so much sunshine to our lives. We love you!!
And for some recent pics...
A major snow storm on Friday made it difficult for Lauren to get in town, so we started the weekend off Friday night without her (though we kept telling Cam she was on her way and he was very anxious for her to get here!!)
The rest of the weekend was full of baby smooches, girly talk, margaritas and a lot of laughs. Thank you Gena, Lauren, and Becca for spending a weekend with us and bringing so much sunshine to our lives. We love you!!
And for some recent pics...
Wednesday, January 11, 2012
Getting So Big!!
Cam had his two month check up today and boy is this kid growing! He weighs 13 pounds exactly which put him between the 50th and 75th percentile. His height however, was not as "average". Our little man is still a little vertically challenged at 21 1/4 inches (below the 5th percentile). It's not his fault, he comes from a line of shorties, but here's to hoping he sprouts soon!
The doctor was impressed with his head control and said he was very advanced... performing at a four-month level! She said that means he's going to be a good roller, and good rollers are good sleepers... from her mouth to God's ears! She said he looked perfect and said to keep doing what we were doing, so that's what we will do!
Poor kid got his first round of vaccinations today. He cried so hard he was holding his breath until he turned purple. The nurse had to blow on him to get him to breathe... it was heartbreaking to watch, but he was a trooper and is now peacefully asleep.
Cam has been growing so much lately. He started grabbing my hair yesterday (HARD!) and this morning he held onto a toy by himself for the first time. Kid's got a grip!
He's also been smiling and cooing a lot more lately. He's so funny because he'll "talk" back to us when we interact with him now. It's adorable and melts my heart every time. He even cracked a giggle this morning while playing in Mommy and Daddy's bed.
He's also become quite the mover! Cam has started kicking his legs and shaking his arms in delight... especially when playing on his play mat and when listening to music. Here's a little clip of the guy in action...
It is so fun watching him grow each day. It's also so wonderful to see him happy when he's awake.. makes the last 9 weeks of doctor's visits, phone calls and constant worry all worth it. Keep up the good work, buddy!
The doctor was impressed with his head control and said he was very advanced... performing at a four-month level! She said that means he's going to be a good roller, and good rollers are good sleepers... from her mouth to God's ears! She said he looked perfect and said to keep doing what we were doing, so that's what we will do!
Poor kid got his first round of vaccinations today. He cried so hard he was holding his breath until he turned purple. The nurse had to blow on him to get him to breathe... it was heartbreaking to watch, but he was a trooper and is now peacefully asleep.
Cam has been growing so much lately. He started grabbing my hair yesterday (HARD!) and this morning he held onto a toy by himself for the first time. Kid's got a grip!
He's also been smiling and cooing a lot more lately. He's so funny because he'll "talk" back to us when we interact with him now. It's adorable and melts my heart every time. He even cracked a giggle this morning while playing in Mommy and Daddy's bed.
He's also become quite the mover! Cam has started kicking his legs and shaking his arms in delight... especially when playing on his play mat and when listening to music. Here's a little clip of the guy in action...
It is so fun watching him grow each day. It's also so wonderful to see him happy when he's awake.. makes the last 9 weeks of doctor's visits, phone calls and constant worry all worth it. Keep up the good work, buddy!
Monday, January 9, 2012
2 Months!!
Dear Campbell,
You are two months old today! It's so hard to believe that nearly 9 weeks have gone by since you arrived. This has been such an eventful month! You have grown so much this month and we have certainly been busy! You have fallen in love with lights this month. You love to stare at them every where you go. You also love the car and going out with me to run errands. This month, we started a fun music class that you adore. You loved listening to the teacher play her guitar and you met some friends who I hope you'll enjoy playing with in the future! You have had many more happy awake moments in the last week and we are loving it! You love to read books, play on your play mat, and dance around with your mom. You also started smiling this month! You still love to be swaddled... it's one of the best ways we calm you down. You also discovered Mommy's blow dryer and you love to listen to Michael Buble when you are cranky.
Speaking of cranky... you have been so miserable this month and we think we have finally figured out why. You have a bad case of reflux and a possible milk intolerance. We have started new medicines and put you on a special formula and we pray you start feeling better really soon. We bought you a new place to sleep in and you love it. It's an elevated cradle and you seem to be much happier in there. Although, you still only sleep for about 30 minutes at a time during the day (unless you are on Mommy.. then you will sleep longer!) At night, you've been giving us one 4-5 hour stretch... and then you're usually up moaning and groaning the rest of the night. You eat about every three hours right now and you are growing fast! You are wearing mostly three month clothes right now, but the six month ones aren't that big on you! We have your two month check up on Wednesday, so we'll find out your official stats then.
Cam, you have no idea how much you are loved. We have already been through so much together, and it just breaks our hearts to watch you when you are uncomfortable. We hope this next month is one of peace and happiness for you. We love you, Mr. Fussy Pants!
Love always,
Mommy
And, it would only be fair to show a picture of one of Cam's favorite daily activities -- puking up each meal on cue! Hooray!!
To compare his one month photo, you can click here!
You are two months old today! It's so hard to believe that nearly 9 weeks have gone by since you arrived. This has been such an eventful month! You have grown so much this month and we have certainly been busy! You have fallen in love with lights this month. You love to stare at them every where you go. You also love the car and going out with me to run errands. This month, we started a fun music class that you adore. You loved listening to the teacher play her guitar and you met some friends who I hope you'll enjoy playing with in the future! You have had many more happy awake moments in the last week and we are loving it! You love to read books, play on your play mat, and dance around with your mom. You also started smiling this month! You still love to be swaddled... it's one of the best ways we calm you down. You also discovered Mommy's blow dryer and you love to listen to Michael Buble when you are cranky.
Speaking of cranky... you have been so miserable this month and we think we have finally figured out why. You have a bad case of reflux and a possible milk intolerance. We have started new medicines and put you on a special formula and we pray you start feeling better really soon. We bought you a new place to sleep in and you love it. It's an elevated cradle and you seem to be much happier in there. Although, you still only sleep for about 30 minutes at a time during the day (unless you are on Mommy.. then you will sleep longer!) At night, you've been giving us one 4-5 hour stretch... and then you're usually up moaning and groaning the rest of the night. You eat about every three hours right now and you are growing fast! You are wearing mostly three month clothes right now, but the six month ones aren't that big on you! We have your two month check up on Wednesday, so we'll find out your official stats then.
Cam, you have no idea how much you are loved. We have already been through so much together, and it just breaks our hearts to watch you when you are uncomfortable. We hope this next month is one of peace and happiness for you. We love you, Mr. Fussy Pants!
Love always,
Mommy
And, it would only be fair to show a picture of one of Cam's favorite daily activities -- puking up each meal on cue! Hooray!!
To compare his one month photo, you can click here!
Sunday, January 8, 2012
Short, but Oh-So Sweet
No I'm not talking about me, my sisters or my dad. I'm talking about Mimi's latest visit. She came and went like the Baby Batman but it was SO wonderful having her here for a few days. Cam really missed his Mimi and we had so much fun with her!
We took our second walk in our stroller (yes, it's been 50+ degrees here!)
Mimi fed Cam:
And read stories to him:
She even brought a very special friend forhim me:
And all that excitement led to some very short, inconsistent naps:
We took our second walk in our stroller (yes, it's been 50+ degrees here!)
Mimi fed Cam:
And read stories to him:
She even brought a very special friend for
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And all that excitement led to some very short, inconsistent naps:
Poor Cam... it seems as soon as we start making some progress with new meds and a new hypoallergenic formula, something else happens and we've taken another step back. Today has been a tough day for Mr. Fussy Pants. He's tired... we're tired... and we hope this week's doctor's visits give us some insight into how we can make this little man more comfortable. He's just too cute to be crying all the time!
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