Life with 2

The day we brought Azlyn home Jaxon had a fever of 102.9. Bummer. We took him to the doctor the next morning. The doctor said he had an ear infection, a red throat, and the flu. Wow! We decided to send him to Houston with his grandparents to try and prevent him from spreading it to Azlyn. It broke our hearts to see him go. We had never spent a night away from him. When we were at the hospital, we were distracted. When we were at home, it wasn't the same without him. On a postive note, I was able to rest more and bond with Azlyn, and he had a blast with Dot, Pop, Uncle Jeff, Uncle Jamie, and Marsha.

After a few days, he was fever free and returned home. Whoohooo! Jaxon is so sweet and patient with Azlyn. He always peeks at her when she sleeps and gives her big hugs. He is never jealous when I am feeding her. It is like she has always been here.

After a few more days, his fever came back. The doctor tried him on another antibiotic, but his fever didn't go away. Next step....antibiotic shots. He got a shot in each thigh. When we returned to the doctor the next day, he wasn't very excited. He kept saying, "No doctor." I explained that this was the only way to make his ears better and after the shots, he could have a treat. He said, "Okay." He always knows exactly what the doctor is going to do. When he picked up his stethoscope, he pulled up his shirt. When he pulled out a tongue depressor, he stuck out his tongue. Jaxon is a pro! The doctor even let him use the stethoscope this time. He did start crying when they walked in with the shots, but as soon as he had that sucker, he was good to go!

Later that night, he rode with my mom to pick up dinner. While in the car, he asked, "We go to the doctor?" My mom said, "No", and he said, "I get treat. I go to the doctor!" I guess the shots are worth it if you get a sucker!

When we were at the doctor, we showed him a small rash Jaxon was getting. He said it was hives and we should give him Benadryl. Well, the next day it was much worse. I'm not sure it is hives anymore. Dr. Shelby thinks it might be roseola. Who needs medical school when you have google, right? Either way his fever is gone, and he should be better soon.

While Azlyn was at the doctor, we learned that she had gained 10.5 oz in a week! I was a little worried because she doesn't nurse very long. Apparently, she is getting plenty!

March 28 - 6 lb 1 oz
March 31 - 5 lb 15 oz
Arpil 7 - 6 lb 9.5 oz

I used to think it was silly when people said their baby had their days and nights confused.....not so silly anymore. She seemed to be sleeping for almost 3 hours in the day, but she was waking up every hour most of the night. Oh well, I knew it wouldn't last forever and atleast I could watch some late night TV....that wasn't Nick Jr! The last few nights have been better. She has been sleeping in much bigger chunks at night....of course she is laying next to me downstairs on the couch, but whatever works, right? : )

April 7 umbilical cord fell off
April 8 first bath

I can't say she loved the bath, but it wasn't as bad as I expected. The only time she cries is when you change her diaper or her clothes. She doesn't even cry that much during diaper changes anymore now that I made my own wipes.

All in all life with 2 has been great. Of course my mom being here makes a huge difference. I am so thankful she is able to be here and help us! I feel so blessed and happy. I adore my new little family.