Friday, November 2, 2012

Reality

So here is the reality of having a new born, a 4 year old, and a 2 year old. Let me start by saying 4 years old is definitely an age I'm not enjoying all that much and newborns....well, anyone who has had a baby, knows just exactly how time consuming, joyful, exhausting, trying, beautiful and hard they can be.

We got Christian on acid reflux medicine when he was a week old. He seemed to be doing better.

WEEK 1: Brought Christian home from the hospital. Libby had the flu. Put Christian on acid reflux medicine.

WEEK 2: Jade got the flu.

WEEK 3: My brother John's wedding. Almost took Christian to ER for trouble breathing b/c of cold he had gotten from the girls....we didn't end up having to.

WEEK 4: Had to put him on medicine to get over his chest cold. Still noticed he was in a great deal of pain. Tested his poop and discovered blood so I was put on a milk-free (no dairy) diet. That means no milk, cheese, sour cream, butter, etc... This has seemed to work so hopefully I won't have to take out soy as well. Oh yeah, let's not forget no chocolate.

So that's how it has gone so far. Enough said!!!

3 comments:

  1. Erin, I feel terrible that I haven't congratulated you yet on Christian! Can't belive you had a boy!! I was going thru my old Facebook messages and came across your message with your blog. So, I thought I'd check it out. Sounds like you have had a rough start. I can't imagine having 3 kids, as 1 is a lot of work, but so worth it. I hope the girls are adjusting well and are helpful (I'm sure Libby is?). Anyway, congrats to you!! Seems like forever since I've seen you. Take care!

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  2. Yep...you got tested right away on the reality of Motherhood! And...I'm sure you handled it very well!! Auntie Sarah

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  3. Ugh I had to do the whole no dairy with Ryan & Im not going to lie I thought it totally sucked but helped out Ryan soooo much!! Hopefully its gone smoother! :)

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