Today's wake up call was at 5.50am, lovely... He pulled a blinding trick on me though, I heard him stirring in his cot (which is in our room) and then he went completely still. I could see his arm from our bed and he wasn't moving at all, so I assumed he had gone back to sleep. As I crept out of our room to use the bathroom, a little voice suddenly went "ga ga goo" followed by lots of giggles. When I turned around he had a huge grin on his face as though he was saying "ha, fooled you mummy, now you have to get me up and play!" Menace!!! He had breakfast at about 7.30am, I gave him weetabix today and he had just over half of one.
We had some friends over at lunch time, Morgan enjoyed sitting with the 2 girls during lunch, he had fish pie followed by rice pudding and ate quite a bit, especially when he got hold of the bowl of rice pud and started scooping up handfuls, it went everywhere though. He seems to be at an age where he wants to play with the older children but as he can't walk or crawl yet, he just cannot keep up with them. Very sweet watching him giggle at their antics and its especially sweet when they come over to him and hand him toys, he gives them huge smiles as a thank you.
As little man slept through his dinner time, he woke up very hungry and didn't stop crying till the first spoonful of food was in his mouth. For speed, and to save our eardrums, we gave him a jar of turkey dinner which he ate most of. Pudding was marble cake and once again he treated it to lots of enthusiasm. I watched him grab chunks of it off his highchair tray and stuff it into his mouth, he was so very happy lol. His sister decided to get her left over cake off the table as we were clearing up and leave it in the living room. When I turned back a minute later, Morgan was sat in a pile of crumbs with her bowl next to him, he had a bit of cake in one hand and was munching happily while madam wailed "mummy, my cake!!!" I couldn't stop laughing!
Thursday 31 May 2012
Wednesday 30 May 2012
Day 132
6am again, in the wise words of my 2 year old "bleugh!" But in all fairness he slept through till then.
Breakfast this morning was toast (so nice having food back in the house!) and banana porridge. Having demolished half the slice of toast he wasn't too fussed about the porridge but had a few spoons. He was a bit preoccupied with my kitchen antics anyway. Somehow, at 8am I was feeding Morgan while cooking pancakes, fixing my mobile phone and sorting out fathers day pressies on the laptop all at the same time. How's that for multi tasking!!!
My lovely mum came to see us today so the 4 of us wandered over to a toddler group. It was really lovely, the children were all outside playing in the sun while the mummies chatted with the odd break to push our little ones around on trikes or kick a ball around. Lush. Just to top things off, Morgan said "da da da" for the first time, it was so cute and he was smiling his little socks off. Just a shame daddy wasn't there to hear it but he will eventually. Afterwards we popped over to my friends and we had lunch together. Morgan had turkey dinner, which he ate 3/4 off followed by half a fruit pot. He had a really good nap once we got home.
Dinner was spaghetti bolognase fed to him by his nana. He had all of it, then finished a bowl of rice pudding. Amazing!! He did bring a bit of the bolognase back up after his bedtime bottle but I think that was just the excess he had sitting in his very full tummy.
Breakfast this morning was toast (so nice having food back in the house!) and banana porridge. Having demolished half the slice of toast he wasn't too fussed about the porridge but had a few spoons. He was a bit preoccupied with my kitchen antics anyway. Somehow, at 8am I was feeding Morgan while cooking pancakes, fixing my mobile phone and sorting out fathers day pressies on the laptop all at the same time. How's that for multi tasking!!!
My lovely mum came to see us today so the 4 of us wandered over to a toddler group. It was really lovely, the children were all outside playing in the sun while the mummies chatted with the odd break to push our little ones around on trikes or kick a ball around. Lush. Just to top things off, Morgan said "da da da" for the first time, it was so cute and he was smiling his little socks off. Just a shame daddy wasn't there to hear it but he will eventually. Afterwards we popped over to my friends and we had lunch together. Morgan had turkey dinner, which he ate 3/4 off followed by half a fruit pot. He had a really good nap once we got home.
Dinner was spaghetti bolognase fed to him by his nana. He had all of it, then finished a bowl of rice pudding. Amazing!! He did bring a bit of the bolognase back up after his bedtime bottle but I think that was just the excess he had sitting in his very full tummy.
Day 131
Why oh why does sir think that 6am is a good time to wake up and start singing. It's very sweet being woken up by bah, bah, ga, goo, goo but even sweeter at 7am lol. Once he convinced me to get up, he had strawberry and banana porridge. He did well with it, had about half the bowl. I didn't give him any finger food as, in all honesty, I had nothing to give him! We haven't had a food shop delivered in 2 weeks so have been surviving on the stuff hidden in the freezer and at back of the cupboards. Good job I arranged a delivery for today really.
Lunch was like Piccadilly Circus, once I managed to coax little lady into her chair, grabbed little man as he whizzed passed in the walker and dished out lunch (chicken pasta bake and fruit pots after), the food shop arrived! Morgan was deeply unimpressed with the interruption and created holy hell until feeding service resumed. He must have been really hungry as he ate everything in front of him.
I thought after his lunch time efforts I would try a new meal on Morgan, shepherds pie and he loved it. He really seems to enjoy food, after my gorgeous girls food and bottle phobias at his age (she had reflux and a dairy allergy that was not picked up on till she was about 5 months old), it is such a pleasure to see. Morgan tucked away most of the shepherds pie then about half of his chocolate semolina.
He refused his bedtime bottle again, my own fault as his dinner was about 45 minutes late, then demanded a bottle just after 10pm. Lets see how tonight goes!
Monday 28 May 2012
Day 130
After a rubbish nights sleep for Morgan and myself I really expected today to be awful, especially when you throw in hot and humid weather. I was wrong. We had a lovely day, minimal outbreaks of crying, managed to get sir up and walking while holding onto me quite a bit and the 3 of us went out for 2 short walks and spent some time in the garden without getting burnt. Morgan took quite an interest in the grass and managed to eat a handful before I could get to him. I was only a few steps away, he is so quick! Tomorrows nappies should be interesting...
Little man had an unsettled night and ended up having a bottle at 6am so I was surprised when he had an entire weetabix at 9am. He was much brighter after that and decided to belly laugh at anything his big sister did. She was only colouring but this was the bees knees and I could shove my 'this little piggy' apparently lol.
Lunch was chicken curry, I know its hot out but as little lady hadn't eaten much veggies in the last week it was time to bring in the big guns! My chicken curry is full of veg and its the only way she'll eat veggies, it also spurs her on when she sees her little brother munching away at "her food". Needless to say she had all of hers, Morgan did well too eating about 3/4 of it followed by half a fruit pot.
As little man had only slept for about 20 minutes between lunch and dinner I didn't think he'd want much and I was right. He barely ate half his pork and rice but went crazy over his pudding. Cold custard with mashed banana. I made up a huge portion and he had all but a few spoons of it. After that I knew he would refuse his bedtime bottle and I was right!
Little man had an unsettled night and ended up having a bottle at 6am so I was surprised when he had an entire weetabix at 9am. He was much brighter after that and decided to belly laugh at anything his big sister did. She was only colouring but this was the bees knees and I could shove my 'this little piggy' apparently lol.
Lunch was chicken curry, I know its hot out but as little lady hadn't eaten much veggies in the last week it was time to bring in the big guns! My chicken curry is full of veg and its the only way she'll eat veggies, it also spurs her on when she sees her little brother munching away at "her food". Needless to say she had all of hers, Morgan did well too eating about 3/4 of it followed by half a fruit pot.
As little man had only slept for about 20 minutes between lunch and dinner I didn't think he'd want much and I was right. He barely ate half his pork and rice but went crazy over his pudding. Cold custard with mashed banana. I made up a huge portion and he had all but a few spoons of it. After that I knew he would refuse his bedtime bottle and I was right!
Sunday 27 May 2012
Day 129
Another lovely sunny day today but the heat is starting to take its toll on my babies. Little lady slept till 9.45 this morning, unheard of!!! And little man is still so tearful, I've reached a point now where the moment he starts to cry I think 'what now?' instead of 'what's wrong my baby?' My patience seem to have run out and I don't like myself for it. I hope this is just the peak of his seperation anxiety along with his frustration that he cannot move independently and that I'm not able to walk him around all day.
We had a late breakfast today but Morgan ate really well. He had banana porridge and a rich tea finger! He was so tired afterwards that he went back to bed and slept for 2 hours. He woke up just in time for some lunch and had chicken, noodles and veggies along with some bread sticks, he's teething again and they seem to give some relief while he crunches them. He ate about 2 thirds of lunch but didn't want any pud.
Dinner was a tad chaotic, I was trying to wash up, make salad, heat up Morgans dinner and sort out puddings for both children all at the same time. Needless to say dinner was a little late, by the time sir sat down for dinner he was hysterical and could only be consoled with another rich tea finger. Once he finished with the biscuit, he ate half his fish pie then half his rice pudding. It took a lot of encouragement to get the food inside him but he was much happier once he'd finished.
I believe its meant to be a little cooler the rest of the week but still warm, with any luck the cooler weather will help relieve the eczema that's flared up on his arms and legs again.
We had a late breakfast today but Morgan ate really well. He had banana porridge and a rich tea finger! He was so tired afterwards that he went back to bed and slept for 2 hours. He woke up just in time for some lunch and had chicken, noodles and veggies along with some bread sticks, he's teething again and they seem to give some relief while he crunches them. He ate about 2 thirds of lunch but didn't want any pud.
Dinner was a tad chaotic, I was trying to wash up, make salad, heat up Morgans dinner and sort out puddings for both children all at the same time. Needless to say dinner was a little late, by the time sir sat down for dinner he was hysterical and could only be consoled with another rich tea finger. Once he finished with the biscuit, he ate half his fish pie then half his rice pudding. It took a lot of encouragement to get the food inside him but he was much happier once he'd finished.
I believe its meant to be a little cooler the rest of the week but still warm, with any luck the cooler weather will help relieve the eczema that's flared up on his arms and legs again.
Saturday 26 May 2012
Day 128
Little man woke us up for a feed at 11pm last night because he skipped his bedtime bottle. He next woke up at 5am wanting another bottle, I contemplated giving him breakfast but thought better of it as there was no chance he'd go back to sleep afterwards. He had 150ml and went back to sleep till 7.45am, I was so very grateful for a lie in lol.
I gave him breakfast at the usual time but didn't expect him to have anything. I was surprised he had over half a weetabix. I have a sneaky feeling it was using a milk alternative rather than formula that prompted him to eat.
We went to the park afterwards and met up with a mummy freind. It was lovely being out in the sunshine, having a long overdue catch up with my friend while our toddlers played and little man watched the world go by . He was over due a nap by then so had a little hissy fit in the park but passed out fairly quickly!!
We were home in time for lunch so I gave sir curried beef. He had 3/4 of it then a spoon of strawberry and banana puree. He was happier after that and wanted to be on his feet, no matter how tired he was or how much my back hurt. He's so tearful recently and I honestly think its because he wants to be up and walking, crawling just doesn't interest him as he gets on his front, lifts himself up then starts to cry as he can't move. I find this bit frustrating as he will sit and cry until I walk him around, difficult to keep doing with you have a toddler making constant demands and you occaisionally need to have a drink or even a wee lol. I was grateful when sir had his afternoon nap!
Dinner was vegetable risotto with chicken and he really liked it, had about 2 thirds and then munched on a slice of marble cake. The floor had more cake than him but he was happy being independent over pudding!
I gave him breakfast at the usual time but didn't expect him to have anything. I was surprised he had over half a weetabix. I have a sneaky feeling it was using a milk alternative rather than formula that prompted him to eat.
We went to the park afterwards and met up with a mummy freind. It was lovely being out in the sunshine, having a long overdue catch up with my friend while our toddlers played and little man watched the world go by . He was over due a nap by then so had a little hissy fit in the park but passed out fairly quickly!!
We were home in time for lunch so I gave sir curried beef. He had 3/4 of it then a spoon of strawberry and banana puree. He was happier after that and wanted to be on his feet, no matter how tired he was or how much my back hurt. He's so tearful recently and I honestly think its because he wants to be up and walking, crawling just doesn't interest him as he gets on his front, lifts himself up then starts to cry as he can't move. I find this bit frustrating as he will sit and cry until I walk him around, difficult to keep doing with you have a toddler making constant demands and you occaisionally need to have a drink or even a wee lol. I was grateful when sir had his afternoon nap!
Dinner was vegetable risotto with chicken and he really liked it, had about 2 thirds and then munched on a slice of marble cake. The floor had more cake than him but he was happy being independent over pudding!
Friday 25 May 2012
Day 127
We dropped the dream feed and he woke up at 1.30am for a bottle then slept till 6.45am. Result!!
He had a huge breakfast too, baby rice with apple and strawberry puree. I'd made a massive portion by accident and he had all but 5-6 spoons of it. All he wanted to do was walk around the living room breaking my back after that, little menace.
I'm so hot today that I cannot be bothered to mess about in the kitchen so we've all lived on sandwiches or, in Morgan's case, jar food today lol. He had turkey sunday lunch, he wasn't that interested but still managed to eat about half the jar followed by a little bit of fruit puree.
We'd been out about 4 times for various little errands by lunch time so they were both fed up of being wheeled around in the pushchair and just wanted to play or run around. Little lady decided it was time to dance when we got home and little man desperately wanted to join in but settled for stamping on the spot. I have 2 scrummy adorable children who make me belly laugh every day!
I gave Morgan lamb and rosemary with veggies for dinner and he did really well. Had 3/4 of the jar and half a portion of chocolate blancmange that little lady demanded we make up during sirs nap.
He's refused his bedtime bottle this evening so I imagine we are in for an interesting night!
He had a huge breakfast too, baby rice with apple and strawberry puree. I'd made a massive portion by accident and he had all but 5-6 spoons of it. All he wanted to do was walk around the living room breaking my back after that, little menace.
I'm so hot today that I cannot be bothered to mess about in the kitchen so we've all lived on sandwiches or, in Morgan's case, jar food today lol. He had turkey sunday lunch, he wasn't that interested but still managed to eat about half the jar followed by a little bit of fruit puree.
We'd been out about 4 times for various little errands by lunch time so they were both fed up of being wheeled around in the pushchair and just wanted to play or run around. Little lady decided it was time to dance when we got home and little man desperately wanted to join in but settled for stamping on the spot. I have 2 scrummy adorable children who make me belly laugh every day!
I gave Morgan lamb and rosemary with veggies for dinner and he did really well. Had 3/4 of the jar and half a portion of chocolate blancmange that little lady demanded we make up during sirs nap.
He's refused his bedtime bottle this evening so I imagine we are in for an interesting night!
Day 126
Once again sir woke up at 4am for a bottle and wasn't interested in breakfast. I think it may be time to drop the dream feed at last, woo hoo!! I really loathe that bottle as 1 of us has to stay up late and there's still a night feed to cover usually.
We went to my mums today, she lives just over an hour away from us and we haven't been for quite a while. Both babies had a sleep in the car on the way there and woke up in very good moods once they saw their nana. Needless to say they were both spoilt rotten and had all the attention they could get. I learnt that Morgan wants to be up on his feet and walking around holding onto your fingers. He was so happy wandering around that it does explain why he's been so tearful recently, he's been bored. Ah, mummy guilt kicks in again!!!Di
Before we left Morgan was offered weetabix for breakfast, he had a few spoons then refused to eat anything. He slept through till lunch time, skipping a snack, but didn't eat as well as I expected. He had about half his salmon, sweet potato and spinach then quarter of a fruit pot. It's hot again today though so I imagine that's having an affect on his appetite still.
Dinner was chicken, veggies and pasta then chocolate rice pudding. He had maybe half of each one. He just isn't hungry at the moment.
I am a little concerned about his fluid intake though as he's not drunk much today. He doesn't seem dehydrated but he probably should be drinking more.
We went to my mums today, she lives just over an hour away from us and we haven't been for quite a while. Both babies had a sleep in the car on the way there and woke up in very good moods once they saw their nana. Needless to say they were both spoilt rotten and had all the attention they could get. I learnt that Morgan wants to be up on his feet and walking around holding onto your fingers. He was so happy wandering around that it does explain why he's been so tearful recently, he's been bored. Ah, mummy guilt kicks in again!!!Di
Before we left Morgan was offered weetabix for breakfast, he had a few spoons then refused to eat anything. He slept through till lunch time, skipping a snack, but didn't eat as well as I expected. He had about half his salmon, sweet potato and spinach then quarter of a fruit pot. It's hot again today though so I imagine that's having an affect on his appetite still.
Dinner was chicken, veggies and pasta then chocolate rice pudding. He had maybe half of each one. He just isn't hungry at the moment.
I am a little concerned about his fluid intake though as he's not drunk much today. He doesn't seem dehydrated but he probably should be drinking more.
Day 125
Oh my is it hot! My babies seem completely oblivious but I'm melting, not that I'm complaining as this time last year I was so very pregnant and really suffering in the heat.
Morgan slept really well last night, only catch was he woke up for a bottle at 4am so by breakfast time he still wasn't hungry. I offered him crumpet and banana porridge but he barely had anything.
He didn't really want a snack later on either so by lunch he was really hungry. We went to a friends for lunch, we both have girls just days apart and our boys are 5 months apart. While we were there Morgan ate all his spaghetti bolognase but declined pudding. He was happy sat up playing most of the time afterwards, had a few tearful moments from teething and tiredness so we left just before his afternoon nap time.
Little man wasn't really interested in dinner, I think he was just too hot and bothered. He had about half his chicken pasta bake but refused pudding again.
Morgan slept really well last night, only catch was he woke up for a bottle at 4am so by breakfast time he still wasn't hungry. I offered him crumpet and banana porridge but he barely had anything.
He didn't really want a snack later on either so by lunch he was really hungry. We went to a friends for lunch, we both have girls just days apart and our boys are 5 months apart. While we were there Morgan ate all his spaghetti bolognase but declined pudding. He was happy sat up playing most of the time afterwards, had a few tearful moments from teething and tiredness so we left just before his afternoon nap time.
Little man wasn't really interested in dinner, I think he was just too hot and bothered. He had about half his chicken pasta bake but refused pudding again.
Tuesday 22 May 2012
Day 124
Not a bad nights sleep for us all. It would appear he plays up every other night or so at the moment, I wonder if he exhausts himself with his antics one night that he just gives in to sleep the next??
Anyway, brekkie this morning was weetabix and he had 3/4 of it along with 2 fingers of toast. He seemed to really love feeding himself this morning so I let him get on with it while I dealt with DD. She still likes to be fed but is starting to become more independent again.
I had a classic toddler moment after breakfast. She's learnt how to undress herself ready for a bath, which is brilliant although I have been a little apprehensive. Today proved why, as when I managed to grab a quick shower my little lady managed to take every stitch of clothing off along with her nappy and was stood on the bath mat with the proudest smile on her face waiting for me lol.
Lunch for Morgan was late again as he stayed awake all morning and once again fell asleep just before lunch. When he woke up, he had fish pie but only had about half. He did have half a fruit pot afterwards though.
I put some of our dinner aside for little man to have along with his puree. We had roast chicken, boiled new potatos and salad, sir had a jar of harvest chicken too and ate about half of it. The finger food was a shock for him, the potato was quickly discarded but he's never really liked potato unless its hidden or a chip. He didn't like the salad, again, he never really has but always worth a try. The chicken was a success but he was so hungry that feeding himself was not a option for long so that was ignored after a few mouthfuls too.
Anyway, brekkie this morning was weetabix and he had 3/4 of it along with 2 fingers of toast. He seemed to really love feeding himself this morning so I let him get on with it while I dealt with DD. She still likes to be fed but is starting to become more independent again.
I had a classic toddler moment after breakfast. She's learnt how to undress herself ready for a bath, which is brilliant although I have been a little apprehensive. Today proved why, as when I managed to grab a quick shower my little lady managed to take every stitch of clothing off along with her nappy and was stood on the bath mat with the proudest smile on her face waiting for me lol.
Lunch for Morgan was late again as he stayed awake all morning and once again fell asleep just before lunch. When he woke up, he had fish pie but only had about half. He did have half a fruit pot afterwards though.
I put some of our dinner aside for little man to have along with his puree. We had roast chicken, boiled new potatos and salad, sir had a jar of harvest chicken too and ate about half of it. The finger food was a shock for him, the potato was quickly discarded but he's never really liked potato unless its hidden or a chip. He didn't like the salad, again, he never really has but always worth a try. The chicken was a success but he was so hungry that feeding himself was not a option for long so that was ignored after a few mouthfuls too.
Day 123
Little man started crying at 12.45am, I was so tired I thought that putting him in with me till he dropped off then sneaking him back in his cot, would be a good idea. Next thing I knew it was 5am. He was not impressed at being moved at that point but I managed to coax him back to sleep for another 2 hours thankfully.
I gave little man banana porridge for breakfast. He did well but he didn't eat as much as usual so I offered him a piece of banana from my breakfast. The first bite went down well but he just didn't want anymore food after that. This cold seems to be hanging onto him for some reason, while he is getting better its a slow process.
Lunch was chicken and veggies and his appetite seemed to have improved since brekkie as he ate it all, followed by rice pudding. His lunch was very late today as he was awake all morning and only fell asleep 20 minutes before his usual lunch time. I have a feeling this is the start of him changing his naps around again.
Dinner seems to always be a last minute rush at the moment, so once again I grabbed a jar! He had lamb and rosemary this time, he liked it but there wasn't the enthusiasm he usually has so I'm really hoping he just prefers my cooking for once lol.
I gave little man banana porridge for breakfast. He did well but he didn't eat as much as usual so I offered him a piece of banana from my breakfast. The first bite went down well but he just didn't want anymore food after that. This cold seems to be hanging onto him for some reason, while he is getting better its a slow process.
Lunch was chicken and veggies and his appetite seemed to have improved since brekkie as he ate it all, followed by rice pudding. His lunch was very late today as he was awake all morning and only fell asleep 20 minutes before his usual lunch time. I have a feeling this is the start of him changing his naps around again.
Dinner seems to always be a last minute rush at the moment, so once again I grabbed a jar! He had lamb and rosemary this time, he liked it but there wasn't the enthusiasm he usually has so I'm really hoping he just prefers my cooking for once lol.
Sunday 20 May 2012
Day 122
After being a little angel for his daddy the night before, sir clearly felt the need to play up for mummy. At 12.45am Morgan started to cry out and didn't settle down again till 2.15am. During that time he would calm down for a few minutes and drift off, then his nose would become blocked again and all hell would let loose. He fell asleep in our bed in the end but I was wide awake, which you would expect really having been screamed at for 90 minutes!!! Sometimes I feel tempted to wait for him to fall into a deep sleep then start screaming at him and see how he likes it, but I know he can cry harder and for longer than me lol.
Sir wasn't really interested in his breakfast this morning despite not having his night feed. I offered him porridge and toast, he had a little bit of it but not a great deal.
Lunch was chicken pasta bake and I thought I would try him with some cooked pasta as finger food again. I gave him my wheat free version this time and he did take a few bites before chucking it on the floor. He did eat all his chicken pasta bake then discovered the joy that is cake for afters. I gave him a slice of marble cake and the little menace ate it all, he seemed to enjoy feeding himself it.
He was much happier this afternoon and even spent about half an hour in his walker trying to break into the cupboard under the sink. Poor child seems desperate to lay his hands on the cleaning products but hasn't quite grasped that the door bounces back closed because there's a lock on it lol.
Morgan woke up very hungry from his afternoon nap so for speed I grabbed a jar of turkey dinner, he showed his appreciation for this by eating the entire jar and then half a pot of fruit puree and a blueberry! I desperately need some sleep tonight so hope all the food he's eaten today will help him sleep peacefully tonight.
Day 121
Little man slept quite well last night. Had his dream feed and night feed then woke up around 7am. DH got up with him during the night and in the morning and I am very grateful, after yesterdays antics I was shattered!!
Breakfast was half a weetabix and he had all of it. I'm relieved he's had something to eat at last, especially as it takes quite a bit to curb his appetite.
In an attempt try and encourage Morgan's appetite along, I gave him chicken curry for lunch. He did really well, eating 3/4 of the bowl and then a few spoons of chocolate semolina. I completely forgot what he'd had by dinner time and only remembered once the first spoonful of curried beef was in his mouth! He really loved it and had the lot, fingers crossed the spices don't irritate his tummy.
Breakfast was half a weetabix and he had all of it. I'm relieved he's had something to eat at last, especially as it takes quite a bit to curb his appetite.
In an attempt try and encourage Morgan's appetite along, I gave him chicken curry for lunch. He did really well, eating 3/4 of the bowl and then a few spoons of chocolate semolina. I completely forgot what he'd had by dinner time and only remembered once the first spoonful of curried beef was in his mouth! He really loved it and had the lot, fingers crossed the spices don't irritate his tummy.
Day 120
I have a poorly and miserable baby boy, he's full of cold and teething at the same time. Not been a fun day for any of us today as a result, not that I blame him in the slightest.
Little man didn't have much breakfast, very unusual for him but I put it down to feel poorly and all the snot and yuck he's swallowing as a result of the cold. I offered him weetabix and a pancake but he barely touched either.
After breakfast the 3 of us met up with our antenatal friends, we are all either about to or have just moved house so I was looking forward to seeing one of the mums new home. Morgan had already been grumpy all morning despite being dosed up on pain relief and the moment we arrived he burst into tears but settled eventually. During lunch however, he started to cry again so as he due another dose I gave him some infant paracetamol. Then the retching started. I managed to catch what he brought up in his bib but after that little lady got a little tearful and anxious and little man just wouldn't settle so I left early. The car journey home was enough for madam to relax and finish her lunch and sir fell asleep, he woke up still tearful but he was happier being at home and kept down some rice pudding.
I offered him a dinner of fish pie and he had roughly half of it but no afters. I think he's exhausted himself so with any luck he'll sleep tonight. He's certainly worn me out anyway!
Thursday 17 May 2012
Day 119
I've had a very lovely and relaxed day with my babies today. They have been so good despite both being a bit poorly and we've had lots of giggles together. Just to top it off, Morgan has clapped and waved for the first time today. My little lady has also learnt the word 'man' so I'm really hoping she'll stop shouting 'daddy' at random men in the street, so embarrassing when said stranger gives you an 'alright love' with a knowing smile!!! She also drew the same picture 4 times in a row this afternoon so I had a feeling she was drawing something specific, when I asked her she said it was a dog. I appear to have a creative genius on my hands!
On to food anyway. I really fancied pancakes this morning, Morgan was paticularly appreciative of this little whim and ate a whole mini pancake along with his weetabix. Little lady has been off food for a few days but managed to eat 4 mini pancakes with strawberry jam. Good call me thinks.
Lunch time was interesting as I remembered to up little man's portion size from 3 to 4 icecubes of chicken curry and rice, he still managed to clear the bowlful though. I also gave him a small portion of apple and rhubarb crumble with oat cream. I honestly didn't think he'd like it as the ginger in the fruit was fairly strong but again he proved me wrong and ate it all. I was mighty impressed.
I wasn't sure he would eat much at dinner time as he's barely slept today but he had all his chicken pasta bake, I stuck with 3 cubes for now, then had half his chocolate semolina. He must be having some sort of growth spurt again as his appetite is ferocious. I'm constantly giving him snacks when he is awake to try and stop him crying for lunch at 10am and dinner at an equally early time. He's struggled to sleep today due to his teeth and our neighbours rather enthusiastic DIY skills.
On to food anyway. I really fancied pancakes this morning, Morgan was paticularly appreciative of this little whim and ate a whole mini pancake along with his weetabix. Little lady has been off food for a few days but managed to eat 4 mini pancakes with strawberry jam. Good call me thinks.
Lunch time was interesting as I remembered to up little man's portion size from 3 to 4 icecubes of chicken curry and rice, he still managed to clear the bowlful though. I also gave him a small portion of apple and rhubarb crumble with oat cream. I honestly didn't think he'd like it as the ginger in the fruit was fairly strong but again he proved me wrong and ate it all. I was mighty impressed.
I wasn't sure he would eat much at dinner time as he's barely slept today but he had all his chicken pasta bake, I stuck with 3 cubes for now, then had half his chocolate semolina. He must be having some sort of growth spurt again as his appetite is ferocious. I'm constantly giving him snacks when he is awake to try and stop him crying for lunch at 10am and dinner at an equally early time. He's struggled to sleep today due to his teeth and our neighbours rather enthusiastic DIY skills.
Wednesday 16 May 2012
Day 118
I have spent barely any time at all with my babies today, I would feel guilty but I've been far too busy being pampered to care lol. My birthday pressie was booked for today so I abandoned my mum and DH with the babies and spent most of the day having a manicure, pedicure, massage, hair done, etc, it was bliss. I have been told how meal times went though so here goes:
Breakfast was strawberry and banana porridge with some toast, Morgan refused to eat the toast but had all of the porridge. I left a jar of chicken and veggies and a fruit pot for Morgan's lunch as they were going out for the afternoon, however his morning nap extended over lunch so he ate a late lunch before they left. He managed all but 2 spoons of the jar and refused pudding.
I was home for dinner but convinced my mum she really wanted to feed Morgan once again lol. In all fairness I was juggling a phone call from the children's dietitian, the food shopping delivery and trying to clear a space for the plumber that had come out to service our boiler!!! I heated up some fish pie for Morgan and he ate it all, I admit I forgot to up his portion size though. Pudding was half a pot of black cherry dairy and soya free dessert.
What on earth will I do tomorrow now mum's gone home again?
Breakfast was strawberry and banana porridge with some toast, Morgan refused to eat the toast but had all of the porridge. I left a jar of chicken and veggies and a fruit pot for Morgan's lunch as they were going out for the afternoon, however his morning nap extended over lunch so he ate a late lunch before they left. He managed all but 2 spoons of the jar and refused pudding.
I was home for dinner but convinced my mum she really wanted to feed Morgan once again lol. In all fairness I was juggling a phone call from the children's dietitian, the food shopping delivery and trying to clear a space for the plumber that had come out to service our boiler!!! I heated up some fish pie for Morgan and he ate it all, I admit I forgot to up his portion size though. Pudding was half a pot of black cherry dairy and soya free dessert.
What on earth will I do tomorrow now mum's gone home again?
Day 117
My lovely mum has come to stay with us till tomorrow, the little ones love having their nana to play with. Mum arrived early enough to feed my babies their breakfast, toast and banana porridge, this morning and funnily enough they both ate well for her. Not that Morgan needs encouraging at the moment, his appetite is going from strength to strength.
I was a bit disorganised at lunch time and only realised the time when little man started kicking up an almighty fuss for some food!! I grabbed a jar of lamb with rosemary and vegetables for him and fed him it room temperature, he really loved it. He had 3/4 of the jar followed by half a pot of apple and blueberry.
I made a roast chicken dinner for us all so threw a roast potato, some chicken, carrot, spinach and a splash of gravy in the blender for sir. It made a really big portion for him but he had virtually all of it, just a few spoons left. He refused pudding afterwards but his tummy was so full I didn't expect him to have anything else really.
I was a bit disorganised at lunch time and only realised the time when little man started kicking up an almighty fuss for some food!! I grabbed a jar of lamb with rosemary and vegetables for him and fed him it room temperature, he really loved it. He had 3/4 of the jar followed by half a pot of apple and blueberry.
I made a roast chicken dinner for us all so threw a roast potato, some chicken, carrot, spinach and a splash of gravy in the blender for sir. It made a really big portion for him but he had virtually all of it, just a few spoons left. He refused pudding afterwards but his tummy was so full I didn't expect him to have anything else really.
Monday 14 May 2012
Day 116
Once again Morgan has a cold. Poor child, I really hoped he was coming out of this phase but clearly not.
He slept really well till 4.30am when he started to cry out in his sleep. Putting his dummy back in bought me another 45 minutes but he then woke up and wanted a bottle. He was then awake till just after 6am and decided it was time to get up at 7am. What a fantastic nights sleep for us... Little lady did amazingly well, slept for 13 hours, just typical they managed to synchronise teething and not sleeping through lol.
Little man had weetabix and a crumpet for his breakfast. He was much more cheerful once he had some food in him! He went down for a nap quite soon after that and slept for an hour.
Lunch was a very lazy affair for us all, Morgan had a jar of ham and pasta in tomato sauce which he ate with such enthusiasm I feared for the spoon!!! 3 quarters of the jar later he gave in and started making demands for pudding, chocolate semolina, which he had half of. If this carries on I'll up his portion sizes of the home cooked food.
I gave Morgan curried beef for dinner and he ate the entire serving so tomorrow I will up the portion sizes and see how he gets on. He managed to eat half a fruit pot afterwards too.
I had an eye opening moment with sir after dinner. I put him in his baby walker while I cleared up and he managed to scoot over the the oven, then leant over the walker on his tip toes, started grabbing at the oven door handle and managed to get his finger tips on it. Our oven door drops down so I'll really need to watch him as he'll be able to pull on it before I know it.
He slept really well till 4.30am when he started to cry out in his sleep. Putting his dummy back in bought me another 45 minutes but he then woke up and wanted a bottle. He was then awake till just after 6am and decided it was time to get up at 7am. What a fantastic nights sleep for us... Little lady did amazingly well, slept for 13 hours, just typical they managed to synchronise teething and not sleeping through lol.
Little man had weetabix and a crumpet for his breakfast. He was much more cheerful once he had some food in him! He went down for a nap quite soon after that and slept for an hour.
Lunch was a very lazy affair for us all, Morgan had a jar of ham and pasta in tomato sauce which he ate with such enthusiasm I feared for the spoon!!! 3 quarters of the jar later he gave in and started making demands for pudding, chocolate semolina, which he had half of. If this carries on I'll up his portion sizes of the home cooked food.
I gave Morgan curried beef for dinner and he ate the entire serving so tomorrow I will up the portion sizes and see how he gets on. He managed to eat half a fruit pot afterwards too.
I had an eye opening moment with sir after dinner. I put him in his baby walker while I cleared up and he managed to scoot over the the oven, then leant over the walker on his tip toes, started grabbing at the oven door handle and managed to get his finger tips on it. Our oven door drops down so I'll really need to watch him as he'll be able to pull on it before I know it.
Sunday 13 May 2012
Day 115
I've realised I haven't mentioned little man's eczema for quite a while. It's much better but hasn't completely gone away. The worst areas he used to have were behind his knees and his fingers, his knees are virtually clear except for one very small patch on each, his fingers are just the same but he does tend to chew on them paticularly when he's teething so I'm glad it's no worse. The rest of his body is clear bar a patch the size of a 5p along the nappy line at the top of his leg. Under advice from a mummy friend, I stopped giving him pear so often and it seems to help.
On to today's breakfast then. Morgan had 2 mini pancakes to play with and a bowl of strawberry and banana porridge. He had most of the porridge and probably 1 of the pancakes in total.
Lunch was chicken and sweetcorn, he ate quite a bit of it but really didn't seem to enjoy it. He took quite a long time eating and seemed to be eating because he was hungry rather than enjoying it. He's had some strong tasting foods in the last few days so I wonder if this is just a bit bland for him. He was a little more enthusiastic about the fruity custard for afters but quickly got fed up of sitting in his highchair despite nursery rhymes, games and even the telly, so he didn't have much of it.
All afternoon he was a cranky little menace, he needed to sleep but was refusing to have more than 40 mins so spent the rest of the day either crying, eating the choccie biccies DD made with me or playing with a helium balloon. He had a good dinner, fish pie then apple and strawberry puree with a little slice of cake. He was very interested in the cooked veggies I'd put on his tray and then the cake. More finger foods as part of the meal from now on I think as he loves feeding himself to the point he has to have his own spoon during mealtimes or he will wrestle the one I'm using off me.
Morgan has been quite snotty today, I really hope this isn't yet another cold as he really does deserve some time off now.
On to today's breakfast then. Morgan had 2 mini pancakes to play with and a bowl of strawberry and banana porridge. He had most of the porridge and probably 1 of the pancakes in total.
Lunch was chicken and sweetcorn, he ate quite a bit of it but really didn't seem to enjoy it. He took quite a long time eating and seemed to be eating because he was hungry rather than enjoying it. He's had some strong tasting foods in the last few days so I wonder if this is just a bit bland for him. He was a little more enthusiastic about the fruity custard for afters but quickly got fed up of sitting in his highchair despite nursery rhymes, games and even the telly, so he didn't have much of it.
All afternoon he was a cranky little menace, he needed to sleep but was refusing to have more than 40 mins so spent the rest of the day either crying, eating the choccie biccies DD made with me or playing with a helium balloon. He had a good dinner, fish pie then apple and strawberry puree with a little slice of cake. He was very interested in the cooked veggies I'd put on his tray and then the cake. More finger foods as part of the meal from now on I think as he loves feeding himself to the point he has to have his own spoon during mealtimes or he will wrestle the one I'm using off me.
Morgan has been quite snotty today, I really hope this isn't yet another cold as he really does deserve some time off now.
Saturday 12 May 2012
Day 114
Teething is the pits!!! Both my babies are teething again, quite how they manage to coordinate it so well is beyond me. Little lady is now chewing soft toys and dressing gown cords to ease the discomfort whereas little man takes a slightly more vocal approach. Screaming seems to be more his cup of tea. The pain of it seems to wake him up for a little scream too, last night he kicked off at 10pm and was inconsolable till the infant ibuprofen started to work half an hour later. So far this evening I've been in to him 3 times already.
Doesn't seem to have done anything to his appetite mind. He ate all the porridge I gave him this morning and had a munch on a mini pancake too. An hour later he was hungry again so I gave him a biccie and that seemed to do the trick.
Lunch was a jar of spaghetti bolagnase, I thought it would be easier to try a jar first rather than cook a batch as DD hated the stuff lol. Morgan loved it though and had 3 quarters of the jar. He also had all his rice pudding.
Despite all the food he'd already had today, Morgan still had room for an entire bowl of chicken, pasta and veggies (bit of a pasta overload today but he didn't seem to care), followed by a few spoons of banana custard.
I was pleasantly surprised that Morgan had some of his bedtime bottle again, with any luck he'll keep having it and I can worry about something else.
Doesn't seem to have done anything to his appetite mind. He ate all the porridge I gave him this morning and had a munch on a mini pancake too. An hour later he was hungry again so I gave him a biccie and that seemed to do the trick.
Lunch was a jar of spaghetti bolagnase, I thought it would be easier to try a jar first rather than cook a batch as DD hated the stuff lol. Morgan loved it though and had 3 quarters of the jar. He also had all his rice pudding.
Despite all the food he'd already had today, Morgan still had room for an entire bowl of chicken, pasta and veggies (bit of a pasta overload today but he didn't seem to care), followed by a few spoons of banana custard.
I was pleasantly surprised that Morgan had some of his bedtime bottle again, with any luck he'll keep having it and I can worry about something else.
Friday 11 May 2012
Day 113
I woke up in a bit of a daze this morning because my beautiful boy sleep through last night, he didn't even stir for his dummy during the night, wow!!
My happy little man had weetabix and a crumpet for his breakfast. He loved playing with a spoon while I tried to dodge his flailing arms and get the loaded spoon in his mouth without splattering the contents everywhere. I was kind of successful, only 2 spoon loads ended up on the wall and floor.
We ate lunch at an antenatal mummy friends home, 3 toddlers and 1 baby all sat round the table munching on bagels, sandwiches and sausage rolls was so cute. Morgan had some fish pie with his bagel, he was a hungry boy it turned out as he ate pretty much all the serving. He was getting a bit antsy by the end of the meal so I didn't try him on pudding, he just wanted a fresh nappy and time to play it seemed.
For dinner I tried Morgan on a new meal, curried beef. Sadly the curry powder couldn't be tasted at all but it didn't stop him, he ate the entire bowl followed by half his rice pudding. He was a full and sleepy little boy after all that but any chance for a nap was firmly refused!!
After all my worrying over bottles, sir proved me wrong once again and had 160ml at bedtime. I swear my children know how to stretch my nerves to breaking point before doing what I think they should be doing. Little menaces!!!
My happy little man had weetabix and a crumpet for his breakfast. He loved playing with a spoon while I tried to dodge his flailing arms and get the loaded spoon in his mouth without splattering the contents everywhere. I was kind of successful, only 2 spoon loads ended up on the wall and floor.
We ate lunch at an antenatal mummy friends home, 3 toddlers and 1 baby all sat round the table munching on bagels, sandwiches and sausage rolls was so cute. Morgan had some fish pie with his bagel, he was a hungry boy it turned out as he ate pretty much all the serving. He was getting a bit antsy by the end of the meal so I didn't try him on pudding, he just wanted a fresh nappy and time to play it seemed.
For dinner I tried Morgan on a new meal, curried beef. Sadly the curry powder couldn't be tasted at all but it didn't stop him, he ate the entire bowl followed by half his rice pudding. He was a full and sleepy little boy after all that but any chance for a nap was firmly refused!!
After all my worrying over bottles, sir proved me wrong once again and had 160ml at bedtime. I swear my children know how to stretch my nerves to breaking point before doing what I think they should be doing. Little menaces!!!
Thursday 10 May 2012
Day 112
I blog too soon! Little man woke up for a feed at 4am lol! Ah well, one day he'll sleep through consistently.
Once we were all up and awake, my babies take after me in that they need a good half an hour to wake up fully in the morning and till then you get the silent treatment or grunts in answer to any conversation, we all had some brekkie together. Morgan had banana porridge today along with a biscuit, a pancake and a bit of banana. I was really pleased he had a few bites of banana as until now the texture has put him off.
Lunch was fun, we all had some chicken curry with rice and poppadoms together. It was Morgans first real taste of curry and he really loved it, so much so he was straining at the high chair straps to get at each spoonful. Bless him!! He had chocolate semolina afterwards, he must have thought mummy was feeling extra kind today as he was wide eyed at how yummy all his food was. He does make me chuckle!
The 3 of us had a relaxed day today, no need to get up and rush out the door for anything so we just wandered to the supermarket for some essentials after lunch then a friend and her little girl came over to play. It was really sweet seeing the 2 toddler girls and baby boy have dinner together. Morgan had pork and rice followed by apple, strawberry and blueberry puree. Again he ate really well, I was a bit surprised after all he'd eaten at lunch time.
He's still being a menace over bottles and tends not to drink anything until after sunset. Even his bedtime bottle is being refused. I'm now fretting he's not having enough formula each day and trying to reassure myself that he's doing fine and has plenty of milk alternatives in his diet. I really should ring the dietitian or health visitor just to be sure, one day I'll get the courage to contact them.
Once we were all up and awake, my babies take after me in that they need a good half an hour to wake up fully in the morning and till then you get the silent treatment or grunts in answer to any conversation, we all had some brekkie together. Morgan had banana porridge today along with a biscuit, a pancake and a bit of banana. I was really pleased he had a few bites of banana as until now the texture has put him off.
Lunch was fun, we all had some chicken curry with rice and poppadoms together. It was Morgans first real taste of curry and he really loved it, so much so he was straining at the high chair straps to get at each spoonful. Bless him!! He had chocolate semolina afterwards, he must have thought mummy was feeling extra kind today as he was wide eyed at how yummy all his food was. He does make me chuckle!
The 3 of us had a relaxed day today, no need to get up and rush out the door for anything so we just wandered to the supermarket for some essentials after lunch then a friend and her little girl came over to play. It was really sweet seeing the 2 toddler girls and baby boy have dinner together. Morgan had pork and rice followed by apple, strawberry and blueberry puree. Again he ate really well, I was a bit surprised after all he'd eaten at lunch time.
He's still being a menace over bottles and tends not to drink anything until after sunset. Even his bedtime bottle is being refused. I'm now fretting he's not having enough formula each day and trying to reassure myself that he's doing fine and has plenty of milk alternatives in his diet. I really should ring the dietitian or health visitor just to be sure, one day I'll get the courage to contact them.
Wednesday 9 May 2012
Day 111
Little man has been doing very well overnight, he seems to sleep through the majority of the time now although he cries out in his sleep 4-5 times a night so I end up having to get up and put his dummy back in to settle him. I rememeber DD going through a stage like this and I can understand it as his sleep has been so disrupted recently, I just hope he settles back down soon.
Once he was awake, I made some toasted banana bread and weetabix for breakfast. His new hobby with finger foods seems to be mashing it in his hand then smearing it into the straps of his highchair, such fun clearing it all up afterwards. He did really well though, had most of the weetabix and quarter of the banana bread in the end.
We went to one of our regular toddler groups this morning, I always enjoy going there as its a really big space filled with toys and its lovely catching up with the other mums there. But I have to admit I did get a little frustrated today as a baby girl came crawling over and kept taking Morgans dummy/drink/biscuit/rice cake/toy off him. While I fully understand that's just what babies do, her mum was on the other side of the room chatting away with no idea what was going on and there are only so many snacks I bring with me that are safe for my children.
Lunch was salmon, sweet potato and spinach, my hungry boy ate it all along with half a pot of apple, strawberry and blueberry puree. Funnily enough he slept really well afterwards! Dinner was just as successful, he had all his cheesy chicken pasta bake and most of his black cherry dairy and soya free yogurt.
He is really cutting back on bottles it seems, his bedtime bottle has gone from 200ml to 90ml while he was poorly and doesn't seem to be coming back up again. As he seems to be cutting out his night feed too, he really isn't having much formula at all. Just something else to worry about I suppose!!!
Once he was awake, I made some toasted banana bread and weetabix for breakfast. His new hobby with finger foods seems to be mashing it in his hand then smearing it into the straps of his highchair, such fun clearing it all up afterwards. He did really well though, had most of the weetabix and quarter of the banana bread in the end.
We went to one of our regular toddler groups this morning, I always enjoy going there as its a really big space filled with toys and its lovely catching up with the other mums there. But I have to admit I did get a little frustrated today as a baby girl came crawling over and kept taking Morgans dummy/drink/biscuit/rice cake/toy off him. While I fully understand that's just what babies do, her mum was on the other side of the room chatting away with no idea what was going on and there are only so many snacks I bring with me that are safe for my children.
Lunch was salmon, sweet potato and spinach, my hungry boy ate it all along with half a pot of apple, strawberry and blueberry puree. Funnily enough he slept really well afterwards! Dinner was just as successful, he had all his cheesy chicken pasta bake and most of his black cherry dairy and soya free yogurt.
He is really cutting back on bottles it seems, his bedtime bottle has gone from 200ml to 90ml while he was poorly and doesn't seem to be coming back up again. As he seems to be cutting out his night feed too, he really isn't having much formula at all. Just something else to worry about I suppose!!!
Tuesday 8 May 2012
Day 110
I thought I'd try Morgan on a crumpet at breakfast as I'm sure DD was happily eating them around his age. He seemed to really like it once he got over the shock of it not being toast or banana bread lol. He didn't have much of it though and dropped most of it on the floor, fortunately he also had banana porridge so he didn't go hungry.
The 4 of us went out to a local italian restaurant for lunch, always fun going to a restaurant and declaring that in a party of 4, 1 of us can't have wheat or dairy and 2 can't have dairy and soya. The staff there are used to us as we go fairly frequently and there's always a couple of choices on the menu for us. We took a jar of ham and pasta for Morgan but ordered him something from the children's menu anyway as we thought it would be nice for him to pick at it. Both babies had bread sticks followed by cod goujons, chips and garden peas. Little lady refused the fish and peas but ate all her chips, surprise surprise. Little man ate half the jar of food but still picked up some chips off his plate and ate them, he also had a few bites of the cod goujons with a little encouragement. Both children really enjoy going out for lunch and its a pleasure taking them out. They both enjoy the change of scenery at meal time, watching other diners and I think just seeing lots of people eating food that they aren't familiar with must encourage them to try it for themselves eventually.
Morgan had a doctors appointment after lunch as I'm worried he's been so ill for so long. Typically he had a good day today, no temperature, minimal snot, good mood and his cough had magically disappeared the moment we entered the surgery. The doctor did check him over though and said that other than a cold he is ok. She also said that if he had a problem with his immune system one indicator would be failure to thrive, as he's eating well, gaining weight and following the same centile since birth he's doing just fine. It would seem he's just been unfortunate to have picked up everything that's been going round, apparently it will help to build his immune system for later life but its hard for us all at the moment.
By dinner time Morgan was hungry, tired and miserable, its the first day we've not had to dose him up with pain relief in quite a while so he did really well. We gave him some infant paracetamol then fed him beef casserole followed by rice pudding. He had about half of each before giving up, I think he just felt poorly as bedtime was approaching so just wasn't that interested.
As we've had a good day today, I really won't be surprised if he wakes up tomorrow poorly with something else. I just hope he doesn't as he really does deserve a break from it all. Despite everything he's been through, in the last week he's found his voice so our home is filled with the sound of toddler giggles and baby babble, lush! He's also discovered he can stand up on his own by holding onto the sofa, we have to put him there as he can't pull himself up yet but the smile on his face when he realises he's doing it himself is gorgeous.
The 4 of us went out to a local italian restaurant for lunch, always fun going to a restaurant and declaring that in a party of 4, 1 of us can't have wheat or dairy and 2 can't have dairy and soya. The staff there are used to us as we go fairly frequently and there's always a couple of choices on the menu for us. We took a jar of ham and pasta for Morgan but ordered him something from the children's menu anyway as we thought it would be nice for him to pick at it. Both babies had bread sticks followed by cod goujons, chips and garden peas. Little lady refused the fish and peas but ate all her chips, surprise surprise. Little man ate half the jar of food but still picked up some chips off his plate and ate them, he also had a few bites of the cod goujons with a little encouragement. Both children really enjoy going out for lunch and its a pleasure taking them out. They both enjoy the change of scenery at meal time, watching other diners and I think just seeing lots of people eating food that they aren't familiar with must encourage them to try it for themselves eventually.
Morgan had a doctors appointment after lunch as I'm worried he's been so ill for so long. Typically he had a good day today, no temperature, minimal snot, good mood and his cough had magically disappeared the moment we entered the surgery. The doctor did check him over though and said that other than a cold he is ok. She also said that if he had a problem with his immune system one indicator would be failure to thrive, as he's eating well, gaining weight and following the same centile since birth he's doing just fine. It would seem he's just been unfortunate to have picked up everything that's been going round, apparently it will help to build his immune system for later life but its hard for us all at the moment.
By dinner time Morgan was hungry, tired and miserable, its the first day we've not had to dose him up with pain relief in quite a while so he did really well. We gave him some infant paracetamol then fed him beef casserole followed by rice pudding. He had about half of each before giving up, I think he just felt poorly as bedtime was approaching so just wasn't that interested.
As we've had a good day today, I really won't be surprised if he wakes up tomorrow poorly with something else. I just hope he doesn't as he really does deserve a break from it all. Despite everything he's been through, in the last week he's found his voice so our home is filled with the sound of toddler giggles and baby babble, lush! He's also discovered he can stand up on his own by holding onto the sofa, we have to put him there as he can't pull himself up yet but the smile on his face when he realises he's doing it himself is gorgeous.
Monday 7 May 2012
Day 109
My little man slept through last night, I'm deeply impressed! Must mean he's catching up on all the sleep he lost last week. I managed to wake up full of his cold though, yay me...
DH fed Morgan his brekkie of half a weetabix this morning and he ate it all. I have just been told that he sprinkled a tiny bit of sugar on it which must have encouraged him along, funny that little bit of information only came out 12 hours later lol.
I wasn't home for their lunch time, a yummy mummy friend said the magic words "tea, cafe, you free?" and I went skipping out the door ;-) . DH gave Morgan chicken casserole but he was unsettled then started crying so only had about a third of it and refused pudding. Not sure why he was like it, can only imagine the infant paracetamol was wearing off and he felt yucky. When I got back an hour later, Morgan put his arms up for a cuddle and fell asleep in my arms. Lovely welcome home from my baby boy, made me feel all needed and loved.
I'd had an experiment making fish pie last night so tried Morgan on some for his dinner. I did cod in white sauce then topped it with sweet potato and squash instead of potato. I really don't like fish pie as I find it very bland but this was alright and Morgan seemed to agree. He had about 3 quarters of the bowl and refused pudding again, he happily munched on a bourbon biscuit though. Its made me think he's about ready to move onto more finger foods and less mush, I can but try I suppose.
DH fed Morgan his brekkie of half a weetabix this morning and he ate it all. I have just been told that he sprinkled a tiny bit of sugar on it which must have encouraged him along, funny that little bit of information only came out 12 hours later lol.
I wasn't home for their lunch time, a yummy mummy friend said the magic words "tea, cafe, you free?" and I went skipping out the door ;-) . DH gave Morgan chicken casserole but he was unsettled then started crying so only had about a third of it and refused pudding. Not sure why he was like it, can only imagine the infant paracetamol was wearing off and he felt yucky. When I got back an hour later, Morgan put his arms up for a cuddle and fell asleep in my arms. Lovely welcome home from my baby boy, made me feel all needed and loved.
I'd had an experiment making fish pie last night so tried Morgan on some for his dinner. I did cod in white sauce then topped it with sweet potato and squash instead of potato. I really don't like fish pie as I find it very bland but this was alright and Morgan seemed to agree. He had about 3 quarters of the bowl and refused pudding again, he happily munched on a bourbon biscuit though. Its made me think he's about ready to move onto more finger foods and less mush, I can but try I suppose.
Sunday 6 May 2012
Day 108
Thankfully it's been a much more normal day for us all today. Morgan is still full of cold but his temperature is normal and he is able to sleep without being in my arms and for longer than 20 minutes before his nose gets blocked and he wakes up in a panic.
He managed some breakfast this morning too, it was only a small amount but it was progress. I gave him strawberry and banana porridge as it mixes to a smooth consistency. A short while later he also had almost all of a mini pancake too, I had given him some infant paracetamol so it must have kicked in by then!
For lunch I thought I'd try Morgan on some chicken pasta bake as its one of his favourites. He really enjoyed it and had 2 thirds of the bowl followed by half a bowl of rice pudding. I was amazed, it was so lovely him enjoy food again too.
Dinner was salmon, sweet potato and spinach. He did very well again, eating about half the serving then demolished a bourbon biscuit afterwards. In fact, he enjoyed the biscuit so much that when he accidentally dropped it he burst into tears and could only be consoled with another biscuit. That's my boy!!!
Hopefully he'll continue to improve but I still intend to take him to be checked over on Tuesday. I just worry that the constant illness is taking its toll on him and/or is an indicator that something else is amiss. But I really hope that actually, I'm just being over protective.
He managed some breakfast this morning too, it was only a small amount but it was progress. I gave him strawberry and banana porridge as it mixes to a smooth consistency. A short while later he also had almost all of a mini pancake too, I had given him some infant paracetamol so it must have kicked in by then!
For lunch I thought I'd try Morgan on some chicken pasta bake as its one of his favourites. He really enjoyed it and had 2 thirds of the bowl followed by half a bowl of rice pudding. I was amazed, it was so lovely him enjoy food again too.
Dinner was salmon, sweet potato and spinach. He did very well again, eating about half the serving then demolished a bourbon biscuit afterwards. In fact, he enjoyed the biscuit so much that when he accidentally dropped it he burst into tears and could only be consoled with another biscuit. That's my boy!!!
Hopefully he'll continue to improve but I still intend to take him to be checked over on Tuesday. I just worry that the constant illness is taking its toll on him and/or is an indicator that something else is amiss. But I really hope that actually, I'm just being over protective.
Days 105, 106 and 107
Well I found out why little man wasn't interested in his dinner on Wednesday, he woke up Thursday morning full of cold and has been miserable since. He's barely slept unless he has skin to skin contact with me and he is off food and formula. Even getting him to drink water has been difficult and all I can do is keep him dosed up with infant paracetamol and ibuprofen. It's been a heartbreaking, sleepless, frustrating and upsetting few days but thankfully he is on the mend again. I am taking him to the doctors on Tuesday though as he has been ill pretty much non stop since Christmas and while I know that babies and young children are prone to catching colds, etc, it seems to be beyond that. He literally has 1 day between illnesses where he seems happy then the next day he's poorly again, it can't be right.
As Morgan's appetite has been non existent, except for the odd spoon of rice pudding, please excuse me just glossing over the last few days. I've really struggled to juggle a bored toddler and a poorly baby along with DH working nights.
As Morgan's appetite has been non existent, except for the odd spoon of rice pudding, please excuse me just glossing over the last few days. I've really struggled to juggle a bored toddler and a poorly baby along with DH working nights.
Wednesday 2 May 2012
Day 104
Little man did so well last night, he slept till 6.30am and only woke up once for his night bottle. He seems much more cheerful today, he still got a little antsy over his morning nap though did eventually drop off in the pushchair while we were out.
Today was the dreaded dietitian appointment for them both, I felt quite apprehensive today as I was sent a letter saying Morgan would not be getting any more of his formula once he turns 1. I'm not happy with this as it barely gives him a chance to move on from the allergy and I'm forced to mess about with his milk. Fortunately the dietitian agreed with me and he'll keep the formula till he's 2. It was a nightmare appointment for other reasons though, so many rude people in a small space never leaves you feeling good though does it? I had 1 person almost hit my double buggy in the car park, clinic was running over an hour late which is fun when you have a baby and a toddler to amuse in the mean time, a nurse burst into the room, whacked the buggy with the door then told me off for parking it there, then as I tried to leave I found the waiting area had all the lights turned off and the door locked so I couldn't get out. Really not happy and will be complaining. At least that's it for another 4 months anyway.
But anyway, onto Morgans food for the day. Breakfast was toasted banana bread and strawberry and banana porridge. He had most of the porridge and once again decorated my floor with toast crumbs, bless him...
Lunch was lamb and sweet potato, he was forced to eat it sat up in the buggy in the middle of the hospital waiting room so I was amazed he ate it all. Didn't want any fruit puree afterwards though.
He really wasn't interested in dinner, not sure it it was because he just wasn't that hungry or because I gave him chicken and sweetcorn and he wasn't too keen on the flavour. He had less than half of it and was whingey right through dinner and pudding (rice pud that he barely touched) only stopping when I took him out the highchair. Next time he has it will be telling I suppose.
Today was the dreaded dietitian appointment for them both, I felt quite apprehensive today as I was sent a letter saying Morgan would not be getting any more of his formula once he turns 1. I'm not happy with this as it barely gives him a chance to move on from the allergy and I'm forced to mess about with his milk. Fortunately the dietitian agreed with me and he'll keep the formula till he's 2. It was a nightmare appointment for other reasons though, so many rude people in a small space never leaves you feeling good though does it? I had 1 person almost hit my double buggy in the car park, clinic was running over an hour late which is fun when you have a baby and a toddler to amuse in the mean time, a nurse burst into the room, whacked the buggy with the door then told me off for parking it there, then as I tried to leave I found the waiting area had all the lights turned off and the door locked so I couldn't get out. Really not happy and will be complaining. At least that's it for another 4 months anyway.
But anyway, onto Morgans food for the day. Breakfast was toasted banana bread and strawberry and banana porridge. He had most of the porridge and once again decorated my floor with toast crumbs, bless him...
Lunch was lamb and sweet potato, he was forced to eat it sat up in the buggy in the middle of the hospital waiting room so I was amazed he ate it all. Didn't want any fruit puree afterwards though.
He really wasn't interested in dinner, not sure it it was because he just wasn't that hungry or because I gave him chicken and sweetcorn and he wasn't too keen on the flavour. He had less than half of it and was whingey right through dinner and pudding (rice pud that he barely touched) only stopping when I took him out the highchair. Next time he has it will be telling I suppose.
Tuesday 1 May 2012
Day 103
Just the 1 wake up from Morgan last night, I was quite impressed as I expected him to be a complete nightmare after yesterdays antics.
He had a really good breakfast, half a weetabix, and has been happy this morning. Well, until I tried to put him down for a nap. Not sure if I just tried to put him down too early or he really has a problem with his cot. He napped in his pushchair instead as I took the babies over to the library for story time.
Morgan was so much happier after his nap and had chicken pasta bake and chocolate semolina for lunch. Lots of giggles, smiles and playing, it was really lovely having my happy baby back. He ate really well too, all the pasta bake and half the semolina.
I gave little man lamb stew for dinner, he had all but a few spoons and then had half an apple and blackcurrant fruit pot.
We shall see tomorrow if this cold is really on its way out.
He had a really good breakfast, half a weetabix, and has been happy this morning. Well, until I tried to put him down for a nap. Not sure if I just tried to put him down too early or he really has a problem with his cot. He napped in his pushchair instead as I took the babies over to the library for story time.
Morgan was so much happier after his nap and had chicken pasta bake and chocolate semolina for lunch. Lots of giggles, smiles and playing, it was really lovely having my happy baby back. He ate really well too, all the pasta bake and half the semolina.
I gave little man lamb stew for dinner, he had all but a few spoons and then had half an apple and blackcurrant fruit pot.
We shall see tomorrow if this cold is really on its way out.
Day 102
Hmmmm, little man was a mischief last night. He woke for a bottle at 10pm and decided it was play time. 2 hours later he was still bouncing around so I put him in his bouncer chair, turned all the lights and tv off, lay down on the sofa with my back to him and let him get on with it. Next thing I knew it was 1.15am and he was fast asleep. After that he slept through in his cot till 7am.
DH fed little man banana porridge for breakfast and I was impressed with just how much Morgan actually ate, he did better than if I fed him!!
After brekkie we all went out to a farm centre, it was lovely seeing little lady running around, puddle jumping and refusing point blank to go on the tractor ride lol. Morgan was happiest either in my arms or sat in a swing watching the world go by. He had a jar of chicken and veggies while we were out followed by a fruit pot and he had 3 quarters of each.
We hoped he would sleep in his pushchair afterwards, how foolish. Instead we had a screaming baby boy who refused to sleep for more than the 30 minute car journey home. He only fell asleep after dinner, chicken casserole, and slept for 2 hours right across bath and bedtime. Fortunately he woke in a much better mood and was only awake till 9pm. As he had such a late bottle, we skipped the dream feed so are fully prepared for at least 1 wake up from him during the night.
DH fed little man banana porridge for breakfast and I was impressed with just how much Morgan actually ate, he did better than if I fed him!!
After brekkie we all went out to a farm centre, it was lovely seeing little lady running around, puddle jumping and refusing point blank to go on the tractor ride lol. Morgan was happiest either in my arms or sat in a swing watching the world go by. He had a jar of chicken and veggies while we were out followed by a fruit pot and he had 3 quarters of each.
We hoped he would sleep in his pushchair afterwards, how foolish. Instead we had a screaming baby boy who refused to sleep for more than the 30 minute car journey home. He only fell asleep after dinner, chicken casserole, and slept for 2 hours right across bath and bedtime. Fortunately he woke in a much better mood and was only awake till 9pm. As he had such a late bottle, we skipped the dream feed so are fully prepared for at least 1 wake up from him during the night.
Day 101
I'm fast reaching the limits of my patience and I don't like myself for it. My babies are both going through the mill and I'm exhausted looking after them both, especially with DH working all sorts of weird shifts. Little lady is still teething and having a huge growth spurt, its left her tired and hungry all the time though I have to admit its a luxury seeing her eat so well. Little man is teething and still has this cold, its pathetic seeing him desperate to chew on his toys/my finger/his sisters leg but having to let go after a few seconds as his nose is so blocked he can't breathe properly. He also isn't sleeping very well during the day leaving him very cranky and irritable.
Breakfast today was weetabix and toasted banana bread. He did very well, 3 quarters of a weetabix eaten and he nibbled at the banana bread.
Lunch was a turkey, rice and veg jar affair. It was a bit weird as when I heated it up it became a little watery but the colder it got the more watery it became and in the end I had to stir some baby rice in it to thicken it up enough for it to stay on the spoon. Morgan loved it though so if I do pick up another one I'll have to remember not to heat it up! He had a fruit pot afterwards but only had a few spoons as he was full.
For dinner he had chicken pasta bake followed by custard with pear and apple. Despite a huge lunch he had virtually all of both. I'm hoping it means he will sleep better tonight now he has a very full tummy.
Breakfast today was weetabix and toasted banana bread. He did very well, 3 quarters of a weetabix eaten and he nibbled at the banana bread.
Lunch was a turkey, rice and veg jar affair. It was a bit weird as when I heated it up it became a little watery but the colder it got the more watery it became and in the end I had to stir some baby rice in it to thicken it up enough for it to stay on the spoon. Morgan loved it though so if I do pick up another one I'll have to remember not to heat it up! He had a fruit pot afterwards but only had a few spoons as he was full.
For dinner he had chicken pasta bake followed by custard with pear and apple. Despite a huge lunch he had virtually all of both. I'm hoping it means he will sleep better tonight now he has a very full tummy.
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