A Year of Growth: January 2011

Thursday, January 27, 2011

January 26, 2011

Playing on my new playmat!
Wasn't quite sure what to do with the toys at first but am slowly getting used to them and batting at them more and more!

January 25, 2011

SMILING!

I have started smiling in response to Mommy and Daddy's smiles. I even responded to Auntie Courtney's smile over Skype. Learning my social cues!!!

Wearing a sweater that was hand knitted by my Great-Great-Grandmother.
She used to knit sweaters for premature babies and babies in the hospital to help keep them warm.
It is such an honour to wear something so special and from such a special person!

Sunday, January 23, 2011

My First Cold

Hayden has been feeling a little under the weather this week.
It started early this past week with a dry stuffy nose. We figured since it has been so dry he was just a little stuffed.
On Thursday Hayden developed a muscousy cough and his dry stuffed nose turned to a wet stuffed nose. I called HealthLink (a call in line where you can talk to a Registered Nurse) and since he had a cough they suggested I take him to a doctor. Because he is so little, his lungs aren't fully developed yet so a cough can do a lot of damage, especially if they are full of mucous. After taking him to the doctor, they determined that his chest, lungs, and ears were clear and that I was supposed to take his temperature every 2 hours and keep him hydrated to help him fight it.
He had a rough night because he was having trouble breathing through his nose and was up every half an hour. That was not fun!!!!!
Friday morning his cough had gotten more frequent and sounded a lot worse so I called HealthLink again. They suggested I take him back to Urgent Care to check his chest again. We waited an hour or so before someone saw us. They listened to his chest, checked his ears, and took his temperature. He had a slight temperature and, if he could tell us, a sore throat! They gave him some liquid Infant Tempra and told me to watch him again. His chest was clear, but he would have to fight off the congestion. He slept really well last night... almost 6 hours! And has had a few hour/hour and a half naps today.
As of this morning his temperature is completely normal, but he is still coughing and stuffed up. It is starting to break as his nose is running a little now, so hopefully it won't be much longer til the whole illness goes away.
Thanks everyone for your thoughts and wishes... and hopefully he will be better soon!

January 23, 2011

My munchie bear..... literally!

Wearing the warmest outfit I own! Thanks Great-Great Aunt Twyla and Uncle Bruce... it is still a bit big on me but it is helping to keep me warm while I get over my cold!

January 22, 2011

Wearing my hand knitted sweater from Great Grandma and Grandpa Edwards!

January 21, 2011

Sleeping in my car seat!

Went to see the doctor today for my 6 week checkup. I weigh 9lbs 12 ozs and am 22 inches long!

January 20, 2011

Attempting to take some professiona looking photos of Hayden with my new camera! This one is one of my favourites!

Thursday, January 20, 2011

Updated Nursery Pictures

Here is Hayden's room with some new additions!!!

Thanks to:
- Grandma & Grandpa for the letters and the 21 picture frame
- Great Aunt Tracy for my growth chart
- Nana and Papa for my milestone calendar
- Great Grandma Gifford for my new "BABY" picture frame

January 19, 2011

Since it warmed up today Mommy and Hayden decided to take the puppies for a walk!!

Mommy put me in my snowsuit, wrapped me in my wrap, and tucked me in her coat!!!! Had a good walk!

January 18, 2011

While on my tummy today I raised my head a few inches off the couch!!!!! What a bad boy!!!

January 17, 2011

Snug as a bug in a rug!!!!!

Thanks Grandma and Grandpa!!!!

Havin' fun in my swing

Hayden Hangin' in his Playpen

Hayden Kicking his legs and Talking

Hayden talking to Henry

Hayden playing with Henry!

Hayden playing with his brown bear Henry!

Wednesday, January 19, 2011

Faces of Hayden....just a few days old!!!!!!

Monday, January 17, 2011

Comments

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Sunday, January 16, 2011

January 16, 2011

Getting all dressed up to go grocery shopping.....it is cold here today, -24!!!!!
Thanks O'Sullivan family for my awesome snowsuit.... it kept me super warm and cute looking!!!!

Saturday, January 15, 2011

January 15, 2011

Playing with Daddy and Maggie! Reached out to pet/hit her all by myself!!!

January 14, 2011

Hanging out in my crib in my outfit from my Pra-Babcia and Dziadku (Great-Grandma and Grandpa in Polish).

January 13, 2011

Hanging out in my swing! Finally decided that I liked my swing today!

January 12, 2011

Finally able to fit my adorable bear hat! Need it since it has been sooo cold outside!

January 11, 2011

Daddy playing with me before my bath!

Salsa Babies

I have had quite a few people ask me what Salsa Babies is, so here is the description!

Salsa Babies is a fitness class for moms where they learn to Salsa, Meringue, and Cha-Cha! You carry your baby in a carrier, which provides some weight, and dance with them!! It is great fun and a good workout! Hayden is the youngest baby in the class! Some moms are carrying around infants up to 6 months old.... he is heavy enough LOL!!!

Check this website to see a video: www.babybusy.ca

Will have pictures to come!