Ramblings

So C has an official diagnosis of Sandifer Syndrome cause by gastroesophogeal reflux (GERD). This is something bengin and something he will grow out of. The sensation of the reflux messes with his immature central nervous system causing him to have these "shudders". Weird, I know, but I don't care as long as he is fine! The nuerologist says he looks great and is developing on schedule if not ahead of schedule so praise the Lord for that.

We had our garge sale over the weekend and sold about $180 worth of stuff. I still have a lot of baby clothes that I don't know what to do with. I might save them for when my sister has a baby, no pressure or anything ;-).

B is still not potty trained and Mike is a little worried about it, but I reassured him that there are a lot of boys who aren't potty trained by 3 (hopefully we are not one of them). B is repeating everything we say now and I realize there are a lot of phrases that I say which I didn't realize. Since he communicates as we do I notice him saying "Oh my God/goodness" , "cool", "awsome", "come on", "please and thank you" (this one I like), "hi my baby", "babe", and many others. He is really turning into a little man and its excited yet sad. I miss my baby.
Speaking of, I can't decide if I am done having babies. Mike is done for sure so I guess I have to be. Since I am most likely switching jobs we are thinking he needs to get "the big V" while I am still on Kaiser insurance since it will be cheaper. The thought of making it permanent is so sad. When I see brand new babies it makes me miss it (even though mine is 4 months old). I really thought I was done while I was pregnant, but for some reason I just don't know.

C has followed in B's foot steps yet again and has started developing dread locks. I saw his first one this weekend. My kids have freakishly long and wispy hair that tangles up into dread locks that I have to try and comb out or cut out. We won"t be cutting his hair until his first birthday, so I have a long journey ahead of me.

Seems like both kids have been sick a lot. C has been sick 3 times in his four months of life and B seems to have been sick off and on the entire summer. I really hope this gets better and I am sure they do to. C can't eat very well because he can't breath out of his nose, so he get really fraustrated. Loving being a mom though.

5 Months Old!

I can't believe my baby, my last baby, is 5 months old today. He is such a good baby. He only cries when he needs something and is always observing his world around him. He loves watching his brother and, believe it or not, wrestling. Yes, wrestling. He likes to roll around and run into you. He'll even try to crawl over and on you. I can barely believe it myself. He also gets the concept of Peek-a-boo. He will put his toy or stuff animal over his eyes and then pull it down real fast, then will laugh when you say "peek-a-boo". He is darling. I love him so much and I am already wrapped around his little finger, hence why I still get up with him at 4 am to nurse and let him nurse/snack all day long on me. I love it and he loves it too. The only real milstone he hasn't quit grasp yet is name recongnition, but its not his fault. He has a lot of names. Here they are and I am sure I am missing some; Carter Lee, C-lee, C- lo- green, Cartier, Lee, Lee Lee, Baby Carter, Leo, Leopold, My Baby and as the years go on I am sure there will be more.

B and C's interactions are so adorable. While I hold the baby and tell B what toys to pick up, after every toy he turns and looks at me (and the baby). C just finds this so funny and will do an all out belly laugh after every toy. Of course, B lives for this kind of attention so he is so happy that he can make brother laugh. Also, at the store I will wear C and B wants to sit in the front of the cart while I push it. Since they are face to face now, it is all out giggles the whole shopping trip, and I LOVE IT!!! Their relationship has really made a 180. I will catch B randomly reaching for C's hand in the stroller, B will randomly walk up to C and give him a hug and kiss. He is always asking if C can come with us on our B and mommy day. C is always looking for B and lights up when he sees him. I hope this lasts forever. This is the best part about having two kids. It really melts my heart, like literally melt my heart, I can feel it, I swear.

My Shudder Bug

So of course C Lee found out that B man gave us a scare as a baby when we found that hemangioma on his liver so he decided to give a little scare of his own with shudder attacks.  We didn't know thats what it was because they look very similar to seizures. Two emergency room visits and new underwear later we are convinced that C lee is having benign shudder attacks. What are these that you speak of? Well, sometimes when we start to fall asleep or we are asleep and we jolt ourselves awake once, imagine doing that over and over for a few seconds and you got a shudder. We noticed that when C lee was tired (around his morning nap) we would feed him and as he difted off to sleep he would start shaking (seizure like) for a few seconds and then stop. All the while still eating. It really scared us, especiall since he fell off the couch two days prior. We didn't know if the fall damaged his brain or not ( we were reassured by docotrs that it did not). So basically, he does this as a result of an immature central nervous system and he will eventually grow out of it within the year. To make sure, we still want to consult the neurologist and show him the video Mike was able to capture. If she agrees we will probably not do the EEG and just watch him and make sure it doesn't get worse.

On another note, I am probably going to take on a new job that is closer to home and I will get to do more OB work. I am exicted not to drive down to Denver and am looking for to the change in scenery and new challenges. I will update you on more when I know more.

B man and C lee are getting along so good right now. C lee loves watching B jump around and is always smiling at him. B likes that he can make his brother smile. He is a natural comic.