Today Oliver had his 2 month well check visit and it went very well. Here are his latest stats
Weight- 13lbs 11 ounces (95percentile)
Height- 24 and 3/4 inches (90percentile)
Head is in the 50percentile
He did so great despite the long wait to get into the room and to see the doctor. He got 3 shots in his chubby little thighs and an oral vaccine. Poor boy was asleep and not wanting to wake up so he got a bit of a rude awakening. He cried for a couple minutes and then was back to sleep like a champ. Once we got home I even got to eat lunch at lunch time and have an hour to myself while both kiddos slept! So far it has been a good day!!
We had a bit of a rough weekend with Oli. My wonderful parents came down to stay with us while Lew took his fun trip to Vegas for March Madness and boy am I glad they were here. Poor Oli was a ball of gas the whole time and it took all 3 of us to get him calmed down or to sleep.
Lexi had her first tiny tumblers class on Saturday and she had a blast! There were 6 kids in the class and parents were not allowed in the room. At first I didn't think she was going to make it. Once she found out I was leaving she gave the pout and stare at the floor ready to cry. I walked out and after about 5 minutes she was enjoying herself and learning new things. She is a natural little athlete and I can't wait to see what else she is going to learn in this little class.
Today is the first day in about a week that Lexi has actually slept during her nap time!! The clock is not working out so well anymore. I'm hoping she will begin to understand that she needs to stay in the room until the clock turns yellow every time but I'm not holding my breath!
I'm anxious to see what the rest of today brings now that Oli is stirring in his crib. Here's to hoping he doesn't have any reaction to the vaccines and Lexi wakes up happy and we continue with our good day!!
Monday, March 31, 2014
Friday, March 21, 2014
Non-existant naps
Oli is over 7 weeks old this week. This week he has really started to smile and today I got the biggest smile followed by the sweetest giggle! He has changed so much in the last couple of weeks. My boy is still eating like a champ and must say I'm a little afraid to see what he weighs at his 2 month well check appointment on the 31st! He is still mighty fussy once it reaches 4pm, but nothing compared to how miss Lexi was. We are working on tummy time, which isn't a favorite, and he spends more time trying to roll over then lifting his head :) Lexi keeps asking me to put him on the floor so he can crawl and I keep having to explain that he is still just a new baby and it will be a while before he starts to crawl around. I have a feeling once this happens she will be wanting him put into a swing or bouncy chair where he can't crawl after her and her toys!
Thank goodness it's finally Friday. This week nap times have been a huge struggle. I would get Lexi into bed and about half an hour later she would be coming out to go potty and then tell me she woke up from her nap. No, Lexi you haven't even fallen asleep yet. I would give her one show and try again. Sometimes that would work and sometimes it would be a major fail. After the recommendation of a friend I ordered a toddler clock from my favorite place, Amazon.com. It came yesterday and Lexi was beyond excited for the clock that would change colors. We sat down and I explained to her all the colors and what they mean. Before she went to sleep last night we reminded her that she couldn't come out of her room until the clock turned yellow. SUCCESS!!! She didn't come out of her room until it turned yellow even though she was up at 615! mommy got a little bit more sleep then yesterday. We used the nap setting today and thank goodness for that because she has been in her room for almost an hour still not sleeping, but at least she is quiet in her room. All my mommy friends would probably agree how important nap time is for us to have that quiet time alone even if just for an hour!! I would totally recommend this clock to all my friends, even if you don't have the same problem. The clock is super cute and it has tons of fun features!!
This weekend I am looking forward to seeing Divergent. I loved the books and have been waiting for the arrival of this movie since I found out they were making it. I just hope it is as good as the Hunger Games movies have turned out. It is always a sad disappointment when they make a movie from a book and it turns out to be pretty horrible (ie- Beautiful Creatures).
Thank goodness it's finally Friday. This week nap times have been a huge struggle. I would get Lexi into bed and about half an hour later she would be coming out to go potty and then tell me she woke up from her nap. No, Lexi you haven't even fallen asleep yet. I would give her one show and try again. Sometimes that would work and sometimes it would be a major fail. After the recommendation of a friend I ordered a toddler clock from my favorite place, Amazon.com. It came yesterday and Lexi was beyond excited for the clock that would change colors. We sat down and I explained to her all the colors and what they mean. Before she went to sleep last night we reminded her that she couldn't come out of her room until the clock turned yellow. SUCCESS!!! She didn't come out of her room until it turned yellow even though she was up at 615! mommy got a little bit more sleep then yesterday. We used the nap setting today and thank goodness for that because she has been in her room for almost an hour still not sleeping, but at least she is quiet in her room. All my mommy friends would probably agree how important nap time is for us to have that quiet time alone even if just for an hour!! I would totally recommend this clock to all my friends, even if you don't have the same problem. The clock is super cute and it has tons of fun features!!
This weekend I am looking forward to seeing Divergent. I loved the books and have been waiting for the arrival of this movie since I found out they were making it. I just hope it is as good as the Hunger Games movies have turned out. It is always a sad disappointment when they make a movie from a book and it turns out to be pretty horrible (ie- Beautiful Creatures).
Friday, March 14, 2014
Accounting and Financing
Accounting and Financing is currently the bane of my existence! I'm working on my Master in Health Services Management and so far the ride has been pretty easy. That is until my last class started. Accounting and Financing for Management is 3 weeks in and I'm barely hanging in there. I don't understand a single thing that is going on and the 2 assignments due a week are 3-5 page papers. Who has time for that!? Not me, especially not right now. I have much more important things in my life to tend to instead of a class that is so confusing and a teacher that isn't any help. I'm not alone in my feelings, most of the class feels the same and is getting no help from the teacher as well. Makes it discouraging when you can't get a response from your teacher. 5 more weeks to go and hopefully I can just pass the class and not have to worry about having to retake it! Fingers crossed people!
This has been a long week and I can't express enough how glad I am that it is Friday. I'm exhausted and the extra help of the hubby over the weekend will be incredibly welcomed. Lexi started feeling sick out of the blue Monday evening and stopped eating and was a cranky crying mess. Tuesday she was the same no appetite but acting relatively normal except for a little on the cranky side. After her nap she was running a fever that went away with a little Tylenol. Wednesday was a better day and by Thursday she had her enormous appetite back. Today has been good. They both napped for me so I could attempt my paper that is due tomorrow. Very little got completed. I did however get to clean out the selves in the fridge so that was a huge accomplishment.
Lexi and I put together Oli's little jungle play ground and he loved it! He laid there staring at the lights and little hanging things for longer then I expected him to. We were also able to get his room picked up a little so that you can actually walk in without being attacked by all the stuff laying around on the floor. Still have clothes to get put away and sorted out. We need to get a set of dresser drawers in that room and things will be much better.
This weekend is going to be busy and full of fun. Lexi is so excited about Sam's birthday party tomorrow that every day she wakes up ready to go over to the Walter's and have some cake and bring Sam his present. When I have to burst her bubble that it still isn't Saturday she gets very upset. Needless to say, Jaclyn you better have some good cake!! (just kidding) Then on Sunday I get to use my last massage :( This makes me happy and sad all at the same time. My back is in some serious need (even though I went last Sunday) but since I had to cancel my membership I will no longer get my much needed monthly massages.
Next week Emily is back and Lexi will be so excited to get to see her friends again, and I'm sure she will love having a break from mommy! We truly hit the jack pot when we found Emily. Lexi loves being over at her house and it is going to make my transition back to work away from Oli so much easier.
Well duty is calling! My sweet boy is waking up and it's been 4 hours since his last bottle so I'm sure my hungry man will be ravenous! Until next time......
This has been a long week and I can't express enough how glad I am that it is Friday. I'm exhausted and the extra help of the hubby over the weekend will be incredibly welcomed. Lexi started feeling sick out of the blue Monday evening and stopped eating and was a cranky crying mess. Tuesday she was the same no appetite but acting relatively normal except for a little on the cranky side. After her nap she was running a fever that went away with a little Tylenol. Wednesday was a better day and by Thursday she had her enormous appetite back. Today has been good. They both napped for me so I could attempt my paper that is due tomorrow. Very little got completed. I did however get to clean out the selves in the fridge so that was a huge accomplishment.
Lexi and I put together Oli's little jungle play ground and he loved it! He laid there staring at the lights and little hanging things for longer then I expected him to. We were also able to get his room picked up a little so that you can actually walk in without being attacked by all the stuff laying around on the floor. Still have clothes to get put away and sorted out. We need to get a set of dresser drawers in that room and things will be much better.
This weekend is going to be busy and full of fun. Lexi is so excited about Sam's birthday party tomorrow that every day she wakes up ready to go over to the Walter's and have some cake and bring Sam his present. When I have to burst her bubble that it still isn't Saturday she gets very upset. Needless to say, Jaclyn you better have some good cake!! (just kidding) Then on Sunday I get to use my last massage :( This makes me happy and sad all at the same time. My back is in some serious need (even though I went last Sunday) but since I had to cancel my membership I will no longer get my much needed monthly massages.
Next week Emily is back and Lexi will be so excited to get to see her friends again, and I'm sure she will love having a break from mommy! We truly hit the jack pot when we found Emily. Lexi loves being over at her house and it is going to make my transition back to work away from Oli so much easier.
Well duty is calling! My sweet boy is waking up and it's been 4 hours since his last bottle so I'm sure my hungry man will be ravenous! Until next time......
Tuesday, March 11, 2014
6 weeks
Oliver is now 6 weeks old and changing everyday. You forget how fast they grow and develop! He had lost a lot of his hair but only the top front portion so he truly looks like a little old man! It makes me smile and I cant wait to see what color comes in. He is really starting to focus and be more attentive to what is going on around him. I have gotten a few little half smiles, but I am still waiting for that big baby smile where he is actually smiling at me! He is making more sounds and noises and this gives Lexi such joy. He still isn't sleeping that great during the night, but I can't complain because its more then Lexi ever gave us! He is eating like a champ so much so that I feel like all I do is feed the boy! He naps great during the day but only if on his stomach! And before you judge, I stay right by him, trust me it gives me extreme anxiety but I have to get homework done somehow!
Lexi is keeping me busy and on my toes, as usual. She is becoming more and more independent as she realizes that her baby brother tends to monopolize mommas time when he needs fed or is fussy. She just had her 3 year well check visit and it was so much fun. They really do the works at the visits now, she got her blood pressure taken (with the cutest little cuff) and the doctor took the time to talk with her to see what she has learned and what skills she has developed. She had a great time and asks when we can go back, mainly for the sucker she gets at the end of the visit, but I will take it! The days of her screaming bloody murder at the doctor and dentist are hopefully behind us!
I don't get out much, seeing as how I'm dreading the day I have to take both kids out in public alone. I know it's going to have to happen but I must admit it scares me. Luckily daddy understands and lets me out for a little on my own on the weekends. This weekend I am looking forward to going to Sam's 1st birthday party and celebrating with his family and friends. It's hard to believe he is already a year old, I still remember meeting him at the hospital!
As I finish up here I must just say how wonderful my life is. I'm listening to my daughter read a book in her bed since she woke up from her nap and it just makes my heart smile. Then I look beside me and see this handsome boy sleeping so peacefully I can barely hold it together. Who knew children could just make you feel so complete!
Lexi is keeping me busy and on my toes, as usual. She is becoming more and more independent as she realizes that her baby brother tends to monopolize mommas time when he needs fed or is fussy. She just had her 3 year well check visit and it was so much fun. They really do the works at the visits now, she got her blood pressure taken (with the cutest little cuff) and the doctor took the time to talk with her to see what she has learned and what skills she has developed. She had a great time and asks when we can go back, mainly for the sucker she gets at the end of the visit, but I will take it! The days of her screaming bloody murder at the doctor and dentist are hopefully behind us!
I don't get out much, seeing as how I'm dreading the day I have to take both kids out in public alone. I know it's going to have to happen but I must admit it scares me. Luckily daddy understands and lets me out for a little on my own on the weekends. This weekend I am looking forward to going to Sam's 1st birthday party and celebrating with his family and friends. It's hard to believe he is already a year old, I still remember meeting him at the hospital!
As I finish up here I must just say how wonderful my life is. I'm listening to my daughter read a book in her bed since she woke up from her nap and it just makes my heart smile. Then I look beside me and see this handsome boy sleeping so peacefully I can barely hold it together. Who knew children could just make you feel so complete!
Wednesday, March 5, 2014
Oliver Luca
WOW! I must admit I am probably the worst blogger in the world. Even though this blog is mainly for my benefit, as I'm sure not very many people read it. Besides I'm sure my mom :) A lot has happened since my last posting.
Oliver Luca was welcomed into this world January 27th 2014 at 12:48pm weighing in at a whopping 8 lbs 10.6 ounces and 19 inches long. He arrived via scheduled C-section and that was the best decision I made. After all the complications post partum after Lexi it was kind of an easy decision. Especially since he was weighing in so large during the numerous ultrasounds.
Oliver is a pretty easy going baby! It is night and day from when Lexi was an infant. He does pretty well sleeping in his cradle at night and is eating about 4 ounces every 3 hours!! Needless to say I'm pretty tired. He is such a sweet boy and his smiles and giggles while he is sleeping is the best thing the world. He just had his one month well check on Monday and is already weighing in at 11 lbs 2 ounces, 23 inches long! We did start him on some zantac to help with some reflux, but luckily it is nothing like what Lexi experienced.
Alexia is the best big sister! She loves her brother and is so interested in him and what he is doing. Getting used to having 2 children to care for is proving to be a challenge but I think we are doing pretty well! Lexi definitely has her moments and I really need to work on being able to discipline her. She really knows she can take advantage of mommy!!
Special thanks to my mom for taking 2 weeks off of work to help me out once Lew went back to work. She was such a big help, even though she didn't think so, and I couldn't have made it through without her!!
Until next time!!
Oliver Luca was welcomed into this world January 27th 2014 at 12:48pm weighing in at a whopping 8 lbs 10.6 ounces and 19 inches long. He arrived via scheduled C-section and that was the best decision I made. After all the complications post partum after Lexi it was kind of an easy decision. Especially since he was weighing in so large during the numerous ultrasounds.
Oliver is a pretty easy going baby! It is night and day from when Lexi was an infant. He does pretty well sleeping in his cradle at night and is eating about 4 ounces every 3 hours!! Needless to say I'm pretty tired. He is such a sweet boy and his smiles and giggles while he is sleeping is the best thing the world. He just had his one month well check on Monday and is already weighing in at 11 lbs 2 ounces, 23 inches long! We did start him on some zantac to help with some reflux, but luckily it is nothing like what Lexi experienced.
Alexia is the best big sister! She loves her brother and is so interested in him and what he is doing. Getting used to having 2 children to care for is proving to be a challenge but I think we are doing pretty well! Lexi definitely has her moments and I really need to work on being able to discipline her. She really knows she can take advantage of mommy!!
Special thanks to my mom for taking 2 weeks off of work to help me out once Lew went back to work. She was such a big help, even though she didn't think so, and I couldn't have made it through without her!!
Until next time!!
Friday, September 13, 2013
Baby #2
Baby #2 sure has given me a run for the money. Last Thursday was suppose to be a fun an exciting time for the Izzo family. We had our 18 week "big" ultrasound and I was so excited to bring Alexia with us so that she could see the baby. I had this idea in my head that she would get a better understanding that there really is a baby in mommy's belly and we aren't just telling her stories. Lately she has been so into the baby belly and it warms my heart. She talks to the baby and she wants to lay on the baby and give the baby kisses. She has come a long way from the little girl that when asked if she wanted a brother or a sister would say "NO!"
Now back to last Thursday...
We got to the appointment and we went right in for the ultrasound and the minute the tech put the machine on the belly the heartbeat showed up....HOWEVER the heartbeat was only 50! I could tell right away something wasn't right and she had me roll over to the left side and stepped out. She came back in and I just flat out said. Somethings wrong. She informed me that they are waiting for the doctor to get in and she will try and get more of the ultrasound done with me on the left side. She started again and the heartbeat was back up to the normal fast pace so she continued and a couple minutes later it dropped again so again she stepped out. When she came back in she moved us to a different room where she wanted me to lay on the left side and wait for the doctor.
Of course I was a wreck by this time. Lexi was behaving herself so well. This was just not how I was wanting today to go. The NP came in and told me they made me an appointment at a specialist to get a special ultrasound and possibly an echo of the baby's heart. We left the appoint and headed straight over. Longest 1.5 hours of my life. It took forever for us to get in and once we did and they started the ultrasound the heartbeat came up at that normal face pace. She continued with the ultrasound which took about 45 minutes and the heartbeat didn't drop or change during the entire thing. She then took everything to the specialist who came in and informed me that everything was normal!!! AH some relief. The heartbeat didn't drop and the heart looked normal and she really thought that it was just a scare and that I could relax. Easier said then done. I was a little more reassured by this but she wanted to do an echo in 4 weeks just to make sure everything is normal. The heart will be bigger at this time and they will be able to make sure there are no abnormalities. However she doesn't think she will find any.
It was such a scary day and now I have even more anxiety then I did before. I count down the days to every appointment so that I can hear that little fast heartbeat to know it is in there. Lately I have been feeling more and more movement so that is also helping calming my fears a little. Yesterday I saw the OB and we listened to the heartbeat for a while to see if she could hear any changes and it was nice and fast and normal the whole time. Now we just wait until October 3rd for that echo and after that I may be able to sleep a little better. I brought Lexi with me to the OB appointment and was pleasantly surprised with how well she behaved herself. The Popsicle reward definitely gave her something to look forward to. She is getting more and more grown up by the day!!
Now back to last Thursday...
We got to the appointment and we went right in for the ultrasound and the minute the tech put the machine on the belly the heartbeat showed up....HOWEVER the heartbeat was only 50! I could tell right away something wasn't right and she had me roll over to the left side and stepped out. She came back in and I just flat out said. Somethings wrong. She informed me that they are waiting for the doctor to get in and she will try and get more of the ultrasound done with me on the left side. She started again and the heartbeat was back up to the normal fast pace so she continued and a couple minutes later it dropped again so again she stepped out. When she came back in she moved us to a different room where she wanted me to lay on the left side and wait for the doctor.
Of course I was a wreck by this time. Lexi was behaving herself so well. This was just not how I was wanting today to go. The NP came in and told me they made me an appointment at a specialist to get a special ultrasound and possibly an echo of the baby's heart. We left the appoint and headed straight over. Longest 1.5 hours of my life. It took forever for us to get in and once we did and they started the ultrasound the heartbeat came up at that normal face pace. She continued with the ultrasound which took about 45 minutes and the heartbeat didn't drop or change during the entire thing. She then took everything to the specialist who came in and informed me that everything was normal!!! AH some relief. The heartbeat didn't drop and the heart looked normal and she really thought that it was just a scare and that I could relax. Easier said then done. I was a little more reassured by this but she wanted to do an echo in 4 weeks just to make sure everything is normal. The heart will be bigger at this time and they will be able to make sure there are no abnormalities. However she doesn't think she will find any.
It was such a scary day and now I have even more anxiety then I did before. I count down the days to every appointment so that I can hear that little fast heartbeat to know it is in there. Lately I have been feeling more and more movement so that is also helping calming my fears a little. Yesterday I saw the OB and we listened to the heartbeat for a while to see if she could hear any changes and it was nice and fast and normal the whole time. Now we just wait until October 3rd for that echo and after that I may be able to sleep a little better. I brought Lexi with me to the OB appointment and was pleasantly surprised with how well she behaved herself. The Popsicle reward definitely gave her something to look forward to. She is getting more and more grown up by the day!!
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| The morning of the big ultrasound |
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| ready to go see the baby |
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| 19.5 weeks |
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| where did my little baby go!?!? |
Friday, August 30, 2013
While Daddy is away the girls will play
Wednesday was Lew's 36th birthday and we were able to spend most of the day with him. Lexi made him a card and picked him out a nice box of cupcakes!! Next he is off to his favorite place for the rest of the week/weekend leaving just us girls to fend for ourselves. It is now Friday and so far things have been going very smoothly. We have been getting a lot of playtime in as well with a lot of cleaning. Lexi has become a great helper when it comes to the laundry and dishes and she has a blast doing both of them.
Lately I am amazed at my daughters ability to complete puzzles. They aren't the puzzles with the separate pieces and little handles anymore. They are legit puzzles and she can put them together so fast! What a smart little girl we have on our hands. She is also doing a lot of counting, finally able to get most of the numbers in the right order!
I see her coming out of her shell and into herself more and more everyday. She is such a little ball of energy, but she is also as stubborn and strong willed as her Dad. Lately my problem is disciple, I really need to learn how to stand my ground and keep to what I say. We have been working the counting to three process and for some reason three easily turns into 10 very quickly so I can avoid screaming and whining. I have told myself that she needs to learn and she needs to sit in time-out no matter how much she cries. There isn't many times when I need to use the time-out threat but lately it seems to be happening more frequently.
Crafts are her new favorite thing! We sit at the table on and off all day long and cut out shapes and glue them on paper. We color with crayons and markers and play with the glue sticks. Today for being a good girl she got a set of playdough and has been loving cutting it and making a mess for mommy to clean up.
I am now almost 18 weeks pregnant but feeling at least 8 months. The belly is every expanding and making for uncomfortable days and nights. Lexi is very interested in the baby these days and it makes me very happy. She talks about the baby and wants to touch the belly and talk to it. It is just the sweetest thing and a complete 180 from where she was a month or so ago. We talk about what a great big sister she will be to her new little brother or sister and what a big helper she will be to mommy. She is so loving and caring I can not wait to see how she reacts once the baby is finally with us. Next Thursday is our big ultrasound and I am dying to see my little baby!! Even though we will not be finding out the sex until delivery I just want a peek at the little being growing so rapidly in my belly.
Now back to the homework assignment that is due tonight that I keep finding every little thing to keep me from!!
Lately I am amazed at my daughters ability to complete puzzles. They aren't the puzzles with the separate pieces and little handles anymore. They are legit puzzles and she can put them together so fast! What a smart little girl we have on our hands. She is also doing a lot of counting, finally able to get most of the numbers in the right order!
I see her coming out of her shell and into herself more and more everyday. She is such a little ball of energy, but she is also as stubborn and strong willed as her Dad. Lately my problem is disciple, I really need to learn how to stand my ground and keep to what I say. We have been working the counting to three process and for some reason three easily turns into 10 very quickly so I can avoid screaming and whining. I have told myself that she needs to learn and she needs to sit in time-out no matter how much she cries. There isn't many times when I need to use the time-out threat but lately it seems to be happening more frequently.
Crafts are her new favorite thing! We sit at the table on and off all day long and cut out shapes and glue them on paper. We color with crayons and markers and play with the glue sticks. Today for being a good girl she got a set of playdough and has been loving cutting it and making a mess for mommy to clean up.
I am now almost 18 weeks pregnant but feeling at least 8 months. The belly is every expanding and making for uncomfortable days and nights. Lexi is very interested in the baby these days and it makes me very happy. She talks about the baby and wants to touch the belly and talk to it. It is just the sweetest thing and a complete 180 from where she was a month or so ago. We talk about what a great big sister she will be to her new little brother or sister and what a big helper she will be to mommy. She is so loving and caring I can not wait to see how she reacts once the baby is finally with us. Next Thursday is our big ultrasound and I am dying to see my little baby!! Even though we will not be finding out the sex until delivery I just want a peek at the little being growing so rapidly in my belly.
Now back to the homework assignment that is due tonight that I keep finding every little thing to keep me from!!
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