Overall Update

Well I haven't been much of a blogger lately..probably because I would much prefer to watching Henry sleep than sit in front of the computer but I thought I would just give an overall update as to what has been going on in the Semans household.


~Ryan has now started his post-Master's program to become a principal. He has classes on Monday nights and some Saturday mornings. It has been ok so far, it makes for long days for me but it will be totally worth it in 18 months :)

~Henry and I have finally settled into our daily routine and it has been awesome. There is nothing better than waking up to a smiling baby!

~I am heading back to work in a few weeks. I have very mixed feelings about it. I have never been a person who can just stay home and not work but it seems like now that our routine is set and he is much more active, I want to stay home. Not full time but part time would ideal. It will *fingers crossed* be my reality with baby #2!

~Henry's incision has officially healed and the scar is barely noticable. I still can't believe everything he had to go through.

~The pups are finally adjusted to having to share their time with Henry and they really seem to like him now. They love giving him sloppy kisses :)

~I have been somewhat infected with baby rabies. I always said I wanted my kids 2 or more years apart but there is a part of me that would have another baby now if I could and I really miss being pregnant--well minus being swollen and sore. Thankfully Ryan has been able to talk sense into me and we will be waiting a little while but hopefully not too long ;)



....And drum roll please....


~Henry is sleeping through the night (and still in his crib)!!! Woo hoo!! I don't want to jinx it but 8ish hours of sleep is pure heaven and oh so appreciated :) I have to admit that there were nights when Henry was going to be our first and last child but now being past all of that makes those unbearable nights totally worth it!




And just for fun, my adorable little bebe...

Push Present

I wasn't one who thought I would ever get a "push present" but Ryan had other plans. He had to wait until Henry was born to see what month's birthstone he would have but here is it :) I LOVE it!!!

All smiles

Henry is all smiles these days...and sometimes even a small giggle :) It makes waking up early in the morning that much easier when you have giant smiles to wake up to!!

Hospital.

Last Thursday while Ryan's sister was over Henry projectile vomited across the entire couch- I would say a good couple feet. We didn't really think anything of it and he had done it a few times prior in isolated incidents. Well he continued to violently throw up the rest of his feedings and after talking to our pediatrician we decided to take Henry to the hospital on Friday evening.

We got to the hospital and described what was going on and they seemed to think it was pyloric stenonsis- which is what we thought it was too after many google searches. We were admitted to Children's and we were told there would be a number of tests on Saturday and most likely surgery....so that would mean Henry would need an IV. After 2 failed attempts in each hand, the third nurse finally got it going in his foot. It was by far the hardest thing I have ever had to watch...my little boy screaming bloody murder as he is getting poked with needles :(

We got settled into our room and waiting for the next morning to come...and since he was most likely having surgery that meant no food. Which for a big boy who typically eats a lot was very hard. He actually did much better that we thought he would...I like he knew what was going on and knew he couldn't have any food.

Morning came and we took Henry down to do the ultra sound...it took maybe 5 minutes and then the radiologist came back within minutes to say that Henry did indeed have pyloric stenosis. We then talked with the surgeon who scheduled the surgery for later in the afternoon. He said it was a very easy fix and recovery would be just as easy.

I was doing very well and collected until we had to bring Henry down for his surgery...I lost it as soon as they started talking about the procedure and what they would be doing to my little baby. Basically they just go in through the belly button and cut the pyloric muscle so that the food can go from his stomach to intestines. I handed my baby over and cried the whole way to the waiting room.

They told us the surgery would last 30 minutes but to our suprise it was over in 15 and we were able to go see our little boy. He was able to start eating again about 1 hour later and he kept his first 3 feedings down but then as we increased the amount his little tummy wasn't ok with it and he starting violently throwing up again. He did that for about 3-4 feedings and then started to tolerate them again. Luckily we were able to go home the day after the surgery and he has been wonderful ever since. Now you would never know he had anything wrong with him.

We have never been so scared in our entire lives and we are very grateful to have our healthy little boy back!

My poor baby.

His cute "glow worm" toe :)

His fancy bandage.

Newborn Pictures

Here are a few of my favorites :)

Big Boy Crib

About a week ago we decided that it was time for Henry to start sleeping in his crib...he had been sleeping in a cradle in our room which most nights would turn into him sleeping next to me in bed.

So for his morning nap I decided to try it out...first try = FAIL!! I tried again about 30 minutes later with him swaddled...SUCCESS!!!

He has now been sleeping in his crib every night and most naps. It is amazing how much better we are all sleeping.

Henry's first nap in his big boy crib!

3 Week Dr Appt

Henry had his first official doctor's appt this morning. He had a mini-appt a few days after he was born...we had a nurse come to our house to check everything out.

The doctor said he looks so much older than a 3 week old and I would say I have to agree.

So Henry was born at 9 lbs, 5oz and left the hospital at 8 lbs, 15 oz....today (a day shy of 3 weeks) he weighs a whopping 10 lbs, 13 oz!!! Which is in the 93rd percentile. And he is now officially 23 inches long compared to his birth height of 21.5 inches. Which is the 97th percentile.

We have a big boy on our hands!!! So far everything looks just as it should :)

In the waiting room for the doctor...