On December 31, Zachary had a barium swallow study that showed that he had silent aspiration. Essentially, his swallow is delayed because of a low trigger point and he aspirates thin liquids. The recommendation was to thicken his liquids to the point of honey-thickness. This didn't go so well. I have abandoned it because he was not aspirating or showing the vomiting symptoms with eating that initiated the study in the first place. And for the last month, he hasn't had an episode. Until this weekend. It seems that there is a connection between congestion, coughing and the vomiting. I don't think the aspiration issue completely explains it. And at this point, I am not exactly sure what course to follow. Sigh.
TO add to the fun, at the beginning of January, I returned to work full-time (although only four days a week). As I predicted, I hate it. And it's only going to get worse, since in February, it will be five days a week. I could rationalize two (or maybe three) days a week in my head that I was still spending the majority of Zachary's waking hours with him. And now, I'm not. Additionally, I feel like I am in a constant rush. Rushing to get him to daycare in the morning and get to work, rushing to leave the office in afternoon, rushing to get him something to eat for dinner when we get home. Always thinking ahead and not living in the moment. I hate it, hate it, hate it.
Tuesday, January 26, 2010
First haircut- January 9
I owuldn't say Zachary needed a haircut, but his hair was straggly and uneven and I just don't care for little boys' hair being over their ears. So, off for his first haircut we went. He was fairly cooperative, if a bit suspcious of what all was going on with those scissors.
After
After
Christmas
(Trying madly to catch up on all the things on which I have fallen behind)
Just for comparison, this was last year's Christmas:
And this was Christmas morning 2009
Most of the presents were for the little man
Christmas Eve before church
I like Daddy's special cranberry sauce
I figured out my new basketball hoop in just one day (and now I like to throw anything in the basket- dog toys, books, Little People, etc.)
Just for comparison, this was last year's Christmas:
And this was Christmas morning 2009
Most of the presents were for the little man
Christmas Eve before church
I like Daddy's special cranberry sauce
I figured out my new basketball hoop in just one day (and now I like to throw anything in the basket- dog toys, books, Little People, etc.)
Tuesday, December 22, 2009
Beginning to look a lot like Christmas
Trying out my new snowsuit
Not so sure about all this white stuff
Mama, get me out of here
Candy cane, mmmm
Finding a Christmas tree
Even though I am a big boy, next to Daddy, I still look small
Not so sure about all this white stuff
Mama, get me out of here
Candy cane, mmmm
Finding a Christmas tree
Even though I am a big boy, next to Daddy, I still look small
Birthday fun
First Mommy made me clean (no, I really just think the duster is the best toy ever-next to the broom, of course)
Balloons are fun!
Hanging out with the boys (Daddy and Grandpa)
The big cake
A snowman cake just for the birthday boy
Bring it on
An initial try
The aftermath
Balloons are fun!
Hanging out with the boys (Daddy and Grandpa)
The big cake
A snowman cake just for the birthday boy
Bring it on
An initial try
The aftermath
Catch-up
A terrible blogger I have been. I could blame lots of things-all very valid- sickness, birthday, holiday preparations, work craziness- but mostly I just need a few more hours in every day.
Developmentally, Zachary has been walking very well for weeks now and he scampers up the stairs at our house way too fast for his old mama. He insists on "walking" down the stairs with help and refuses to learn how to go down backwards on his knees or on his bum. Transition to a cup and whole milk has been a frustrating challenge. Although he wil drink down water out of his cup, Zachary wants nothing to do with the white stuff. I am hesitant to take away the last bottle for fear he's not getting enough nutrients.
A few weeks back we celebrated the little man's birthday. He seemed mostly confused by the proceedings and showed no interest in the gifts at all. Cake, on the other hand, he was a big fan of. And ballons are his new favorite!
At his 12 month appointment, he weighed in at 25.5 pounds (exactly triple his birth weight) and 32 inches long. The length of his torso is requiring 3T pajamas, which end up looking funny as the legs are too long. We have been fighting the neverending runny nose and repeated ear infections since November, so are quite friendly with the doctor's office.
The visit with Santa was tolerated as long as we kept jingling the reindeer bells. It looks like we will be snowed in as we celebrate Christmas here, so lots of new toys to open will keep us occupied.
Pictures to come . . .
Developmentally, Zachary has been walking very well for weeks now and he scampers up the stairs at our house way too fast for his old mama. He insists on "walking" down the stairs with help and refuses to learn how to go down backwards on his knees or on his bum. Transition to a cup and whole milk has been a frustrating challenge. Although he wil drink down water out of his cup, Zachary wants nothing to do with the white stuff. I am hesitant to take away the last bottle for fear he's not getting enough nutrients.
A few weeks back we celebrated the little man's birthday. He seemed mostly confused by the proceedings and showed no interest in the gifts at all. Cake, on the other hand, he was a big fan of. And ballons are his new favorite!
At his 12 month appointment, he weighed in at 25.5 pounds (exactly triple his birth weight) and 32 inches long. The length of his torso is requiring 3T pajamas, which end up looking funny as the legs are too long. We have been fighting the neverending runny nose and repeated ear infections since November, so are quite friendly with the doctor's office.
The visit with Santa was tolerated as long as we kept jingling the reindeer bells. It looks like we will be snowed in as we celebrate Christmas here, so lots of new toys to open will keep us occupied.
Pictures to come . . .
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