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An update is coming soon.

I know, 
I havent posted anything in over a week.

I have been busy with work, Parker, 

& getting caught up in everyday life!

Parker is offically 5 months old!

Parker keeps growing, 
faster & faster everday.

I will wait to tell you more about all Parker's "first's" this week in my next post. 

I HOPE EVERYONE IS HAVE A FABULOUS WEEK! 

Wishing You Love, 

Momma ME and Parker

One more... I just couldn't resist!
Parker loves the beach!

Introducing Solids

We are suppose to introduce solids to Parker this week.

I might sound ridiculous, but I'm confused with this easy concept.

I need someone to help me!

Unfortunately, I had to go back to work when Parker was only 7 weeks.

Many women are fortunate enough to raise their children

or at least stay home for the first year.

(I am very jealous!)

Since I work full time, my biggest fear is

Parker will forget me or not realize I'm his Mommy.

My last post I wrote about

how I couldn't take Bubba to his 4 month check up.

Of course, the one day I didn't go,

Dr.McFunny and his evil sidekick (aka nurse who scares the beejesus out of parker)

told Aaron about introducing solids 

and many more new changes we need to begin.

Here's the catch...

The Doc sent home this piece of paper with my boys &

it said to add one scoop of rice cereal  to the formula in his bottle

and add another scoop every day for 4 days.

Once we get to adding 4 scoops of rice cereal,

we can try to feed him with a spoon.

OK, SO I GET IT. Start with Rice.

(but Parker wont eat off a spoon & cries when I try to feed him)

Then after the rice cereal IT SAYS

to add a single food (like sweet potatoes or carrots)

We are suppose to feed one type of food for 3-5 days in a row

and then we can introduce the next.

This is where I am confused...

So there is a set of instructions stapled to the schedule.

It says for the first 4-6 months

 to only feed him rice cereal, oatmeal, and barley

(accompanied with bananas, peaches or single fruits).

Then at 6 months we can begin adding the veggies.

So... what is it?

I call my doctor and the nurse tells me something else different...

start with rice cereal and feed him from the spoon for each meal.

(breakfast, lunch, & dinner)

If he's still hungry then I can give him a bottle.

For the first week feed him rice cereal,

the second week give him oatmeal,

& the third week introduce barley.

HELP....WHICH ONE IS IT?

When I ask people what they did, no one seems to remember.

So, Parker cries when I try to feed him by spoon

or even by my finger.

I am suppose to feed him rice every meal but he wont eat it.

Lesson Learned

Ever since Parker was born,

the flowers have a sweeter aroma...

every color seems more vibrant...

AND being a Mom comes first!

There have only been a hand full of times

I have heard Parker cry in pain,

the cry that is best described as heart breaking,

it's silent and filled with fear.

This cry causes his eyes to fill with tears 

& quickly stream down his cheeks.

This is the cry when Parker only wants his momma,

to hold him & make everything all better. 

But, today was different...

today I couldn't be there.

 Parker's had his 4 month check-up.

I usually take Parker to these doctor visits,

but I couldn't leave work today.

Today was daddy's turn to wipe the tears.

We just found out that he weighs 18 pounds,

measures over 28 inches long, & he already wears 12 month old clothes.

HE'S ONLY 18 WEEKS OLD!!!
He is definetly going to take after his 6'6" father.

BACK TO THE STORY... 

 Here's a glimpse of what happens 

when I take Parker to the Doctor... 

(I could only imagine how Mr. Wright felt today)

Parker LOVES his pediatrician, aka Dr. McFunny. 

Every time he enters the room 

Parker's smile grows bigger from ear to ear
 and with every visit.

When we visit our doctor Parker gets 
weighed, measured, and poked at.

When the nurse enters the 

room with needles, silence slowly fills the air.

~Here's a pic my little man from one of his appointments~

OK I have confession... 
I have a phobia of needles!

 If it was my choice,
 we would never get shots.

But Parker is a growing boy that needs them.

All I can do is turn my head when they bring 
in the needles and hold him when it's over.

At this moment,

everyone in the office (in a 5 mile radius)
 can hear the infamous "CRY".

It is best described as silence and 
pierces your heart.

This cry sounds like the concepts of pain
 & fear were just created.

Once he is pricked with the needle
this scream fills every inch of emptiness 
in the room.
AND when the nurse finishes up, 

I scoop him up with my arms and hug him 
as tight I can.

Once he's in my arms and feeling loved,
his tears slowly run dry.

The cry begins to fades into a whimper, 

& his tiny grip lightens around my arms.

Then his face slowly lifts up from 
hiding in my neck and i begin crying with him.
(It's just one big crying hot mess)

It feels like yesterday we were on our first date and 
we fell in love.

It feels like it was yesterday when we were living
 in San Francisco and writing our version of the book of life.
 It's all history after that. 

TODAY'S LESSON:

I can't always be there for my kids, 
but I will try my best.   
But, today was Daddy's turn to comfort the tears. We both will teach Parker about different lessons what we have learned in our lives. 

So, I need to keep reminding myself
 that sometimes Parker will only want his Daddy!

HERE IS TO THE MOST AMAZING 
FATHER OUT THERE.

I KNOW I DONT SAY IT ENOUGH & NEVER GETS OLD, 
 YOU ARE VERY APPRECIATED 
AND LOVED.

RESULTS FROM TODAY'S CHECK UP:

(We finally can begin solids since Parker is growing up too quickly)

First, we will begin with simple rice cearel.

Then the next week we are suppose to add 

pureed single veggies to the menu.

AND finally the third week is fruit

and whatever combinations are his favorite.

(REMEBER to feed him only one specific food at a time 

for 3-5 days. Then you can add one more and so on...

I can't wait to see what he does and take video)

***FYI Tip # 1: We add a small scoop of rice cearel into the bedtime bottle. (Ingredients: 8 ounces of H20, 4 scoops of formula, & a scoop of cerael)

Tip #2: Make your own baby food, which will also save on spending. I will have a tutorial next week on how to make your own baby food.  ***

My Boys and One Year Anniversary

I am pretty madly in love with these guys!

 Sunday, August 1, will be our one year annviersary as Mr. & Mrs. Wright!

I know the weekend is going to be PERFECT because

my hubby let's me know every second of the day

He LOVES me!

My hubby is between jobs and waiting to begin at a new medical facility.  

He just finished going to school to become an MA and continue

untiltoe be a Physcians Assistant.

SO, while this Momma goes to work at 7:00 am,

these guys get to stay and cuddle.

How could you not want to stay in bed with THIS face! 

I get to work at oh 7:25 a.m. which of course early, but late for me

(I get to leave early if I come in early)

So, I usually get to work, grab my cup of coffee, and day dream

that I was home. But, the hubby makes sure to send me stuff

like this.....

and this...

running arrands and I get this...

and then back home with this...

and then I get off work at 3:30 and get one more....

So I drive home as quick as I can and  like always I come home to a kiss 

from my hubby and s amile from Bubba strectched from ear to ear hysterically laughing while kicking his feet up in the air.

Ahhh, my boys! 

Just thought you should know that. I feel pretty darn lucky because 

I married this guy

Some know him as other names, but to me he's the love of my life, 

hubby, my soulmate, "baby, the better half,

my partner, & best friend. 

I just wanted to start our ONE YEAR Anniversary weekend off right.

Friday get off work and go home to the hubby. Grandma is watching Parker so we can 

get massages & a date night, CHECK!

Saturday, sleep in and relax with my boys, CHECK!

Sunday, OUR ANNIVERSARY SUPRISED FILLED DAY.

Best year of my life!

MIDNIGHT FEEDINGS: Momma always knows best!

Every new parent know's or hear's about the dreaded "MIDNIGHT FEEDING" with a newborn and wonders "when will the day come when my little angel sleeps the ENTIRE night?"

This week, my hubby and I have had an on-going debate about who knows the best techniques for the midnight wake up from Bubba (FYI Bubba is my nickname for Parker)  at 5 a.m. We always talk about how to put Bubba to bed, how to feed him, how to change him (so he doesn't piss on you), rock him to sleep, & basically everything for the dreadful hour (but of course I love the time spent in the wee hours of the morning cuddling because I know there will come a day when I won't be able to hold him in my arms like I did last night).

We usually NEVER argue (I know, we are the perfect couple, *wink, wink*)

~ Here's the perfect pic of us... me trying to be sassy and, OF COURSE, blinking right at the moment of capture & my hubby sitting with a  puzzled look as though he was saying "Huh? What did you say? Cheese? Where's the cheese?" Hahaha. (sorry Hun!)

We usually always just give each other advice on different techniques when it is our turn for the dreaded "SHIFTS". But this past week I have been trying to engrave my technique into my husband's brain because I am sick of him always getting the horrible "SHIFTS".

There isn't a whole drawn out schedule. We simply switch every other night with one another, so one of us can get their beauty rest (but for me its been listening to Bubba cry as my hubby takes the shift for the night.)

My hubby tries his best & really is the best father I have ever seen.

He doesn't realize that all the time he is spending with our new baby is priceless.

Normally, most Dad's don't get to.

So, let's begin with MY routine nights on the "SHIFT". (Moms always remember the KEY word: ROUTINE)

So, of course, I make myself and hubby an amazing dinner...

Once we have finished our feast and the dishes are washed, I get Bubba's bottles ready for the night.

            8:00 p.m. ~ fill each bottle with our FAV formula, ENFAMIL Gentle ease, BUT in

             his next bedtime bottle I add a scoop of rice cereal to keep him full

                         (Many people told me this trick but I was unsure until I tried it, works like a charm).

            8:30 p.m. ~ I hold Bubba in my arms or over my shoulder and slowly rock him to sleep.

9:00 p.m. ~ He is FAST asleep where nothing can wake him up. Now me and the hubby can

have some alone time.

           10:00 p.m. ~ On my way to bed, I grab the two bottles for the night (only filled with formula)

~ somewhere between 4:00 a.m. - 5:00 a.m. ~ Bubba begins to wake up, making little "Mommy come get me sounds"

I grab the bottle, fill it with the correct amount of water, scoop my angel up, and head to his room.

(KEEP IN MIND: He is still sleeping in our room in the bassinet)

This is where my hubby and I do things different...

1. I feed him FIRST

2. Once finished feeding, I change his full diaper

3. I don't talk to Bubba while changing him because he begins to smile & laugh, which will result in him  waking up for the day.

4. I scoop him up, lay on the couch or just stand, and slowly rock him back to sleep

5. Once asleep, I keep rocking for about 5 minutes, and then I put him back to sleep

AND THEN I'M BACK IN BED WITHIN

20-25 MINUTES TOPS!

The rest of my day is filled with birds singing because I got my beauty rest, full 7-8 hours. LOL!

( And yes, this is exactly how I look ~*wink, wink*~ I wear long prairie dresses to work)

As for my hubby, well... his latest post on his blog SURFER BLOG (click to view)

is about his night of  the "SHIFTS" (Here is a short entry from the post)

"Last night he woke up at 3 am squirming around and farting. So, i wake up and felt his diaper to make sure he's not sitting in Doodie and pee. He goes crazy right after he dumps, usually. I pick him up, and yea the diapers full, and I'm struggling to wake up. As i am taking off his diaper and getting him a new one,  I realize my arm and neck are getting really warm. I reach up to feel it and it's wet, and then it sprays me right in my eye.  Parker has been pissing on me for a little while now and i didn't even notice. YUUUUUUCKKKK!  I covered him up and waited for him to finish then changed all his clothes, and the changing table cloth . Not to mention all my clothes which are soaked in piss, and the poop filled diaper that landed face down on my bare foot when i jumped back to avoid the piss."

POOR DAD. This is what happens almost every night. Either Parker starts crying uncontrollably to the point he wakes up or he just wakes up consistently all night.

MY THEORY: FEED HIM FIRST, THEN CHANGE HIM!

Other Momma's out there, your baby might be different, but Dad's... please remember "Momma ALWAYS knows best!" Maybe tonight my hubby will listen and just try my technique, so he can get more sleep (then Bubba wont cry waking me up too!)

Another lesson learned by ~ MOMMA ME