I think Cale was testing his teeth this afternoon, getting to know them. Tooth #3 came in two weeks ago, and #4 late last week, so he just barely has two upper teeth to match the two lower teeth he's had for two months. Well, I heard him grinding his teeth this afternoon. I told Cale that he didn't want to do that. I think that made him grind harder! So I dropped the subject.
Apparently the right answer was distration, not information, and not ignoring. Five minutes later, Cale was a scary sight with his chin covered with bloody drool. His mouth looked like his lower teeth, several millimeters longer than the new teeth on top, had gouged just inside his upper dental ridge. I can't do that because I have teeth in the way, but Cale doesn't. Hoo boy did he cry about this too!
It's always traumatic to see blood on your baby, so I really hope Cale learned not to grind his teeth.
Monday, September 22, 2008
Friday, September 19, 2008
Cale: Six Month Checkup
This afternoon, we went to Cale's six month well-child-checkup. He is now 27" tall (75th percentile), 18 pounds 3.4 ounces (60th percentile), 17.75" head circumference (85th percentile), and up-to-date on his vaccinations (polio in the US in 2005: it should be history!). So although his weight at 6 months is Karston's weight at 15 months (other measures more like Karston at 10 to 11 months old), he's following Karston's pattern of higher percentiles for height and head circumference than for weight but overall fairly proportional.
Following the doctor's advice at Cale's 4-month wcc, I learned that I could eliminate his 5-times-a-day dark green poops (in exchange for once daily typical yellow ones) by eliminating dairy from my diet. This time, as a followup, I told Dr Starnes that Cale seems to sleep better at night when I also don't eat soy. She said that 60% of children with this milk protein allergy also have the soy protein allergy, so that fits. I was going to follow the scientific method and have some soy to see what happens, but I don't want to lose sleep just to prove what's already likely. Now that I have children, sleep is more precious than ever!
Cale didn't like getting his shots, but that could have been lying down (he wants to be held upright so he can look around) without being cuddled. He stopped within a minute of being picked up! So he's a real trooper about his shots too.
Following the doctor's advice at Cale's 4-month wcc, I learned that I could eliminate his 5-times-a-day dark green poops (in exchange for once daily typical yellow ones) by eliminating dairy from my diet. This time, as a followup, I told Dr Starnes that Cale seems to sleep better at night when I also don't eat soy. She said that 60% of children with this milk protein allergy also have the soy protein allergy, so that fits. I was going to follow the scientific method and have some soy to see what happens, but I don't want to lose sleep just to prove what's already likely. Now that I have children, sleep is more precious than ever!
Cale didn't like getting his shots, but that could have been lying down (he wants to be held upright so he can look around) without being cuddled. He stopped within a minute of being picked up! So he's a real trooper about his shots too.
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Tuesday, September 16, 2008
Cale's Cold
Karston had a cold (runny nose, cough) this weekend, and now Cale has a runny nose. Cale was acting very upset, although I suspect that frustration trying to work out his poop. Of course, with the runny nose, he's not eating or sleeping as well as usual either. Since there was an acute care appointment available when I called late this afternoon and I drive by on my way home, I took Cale to the doctor this evening. Dr Goldbach agreed with me: he'll be fine. His ears and his throat look very healthy, so it really is just a runny nose (and nasal drain cough). The doctor said for this weight he gets 1.5 droppers (1.2 mL) of infant tylenol, but for this condition and this close to the recommended 6 months of age, baby motrin is a good choice too. Cale weighed 18 pounds 6.7 ounces fully dressed at the doctor's office, and he weighed 18.7 pounds (that's 18 pounds 11.2 ounces!) dressed this weekend, so he's clearly off his feed. Get well soon, little buddy!
Super Mommy
This morning Karston asked if I wanted to be a Super Mommy. I wasn't sure what he meant, but I knew the answer. As it turns out, all it takes to be a Super Dad or a Super Mommy is to carry Cale and pick up Karston. In other words, it means he wants the parent carrying Cale to carry him as well!
I think I started it last week, when I saw Daddy balancing both children and finishing up in the garage. I think I said, "Oh, Super Dad! Can I help you?" Karston didn't want to transfer, so I carried Cale instead so Daddy could have one hand free at least. Daddy says while he was carrying both this weekend, Karston tapped his chest, "are you a Super Dad?"
It's a pretty effective way to ask to be picked up!
I think I started it last week, when I saw Daddy balancing both children and finishing up in the garage. I think I said, "Oh, Super Dad! Can I help you?" Karston didn't want to transfer, so I carried Cale instead so Daddy could have one hand free at least. Daddy says while he was carrying both this weekend, Karston tapped his chest, "are you a Super Dad?"
It's a pretty effective way to ask to be picked up!
Wednesday, September 03, 2008
Parent's Lexicon
As a parent, you find yourself saying and doing things that your child-less self just could not have imagined. We first started laughing about Things You Would Never Hear Without Children about 2 years ago while Daddy was watching Curious George with Karston. The improbable phrase was, Thank you window monkey. This week's addition to the must-be-a-parent lexicon is Magic Poop Shoes. Cale has a very nice pair of grippy Geox shoes. When he's really pushing his legs to work out a poop, I put him in his walker with his Geox. It's the only time he doesn't move his walker all across the kitchen, even though the shoes should make that easier. Works like a charm to soil that diaper, though. Hence the phrase, magic poop shoes.
All About Mommy
Cale decided he was all about Mommy after I had lunch today. He wanted to touch me all the time; I finally put him in his backpack so I could walk around with both hands free. (I did such interesting things as laundry and toy pick-up.) He kept waking up within 2 minutes after I would set this sleeping baby in his crib. I put him in his walker so I could put some dinner on my plate. When I walked past Cale, he changed his cry, and then reached out for me with both arms! (It worked, of course. I was ravenous but it doesn't compare to my baby reaching for me!) Cale's really developing personality and opinions like that. After dinner that I ate on the couch so Cale could nurse while I ate, Daddy held Cale for a little while. This time, he could touch me when he reached for me with both arms, and he pulled my arm in for a great hug.
Cale is learning so many skills. He has been hugging us when we carry him for a while. He's been holding his head up for several months, with better trunk control shortly after. That one's nice because then we can carry him with one arm, and he will hug on and hold himself upright. He's got a good sense of his body too; his feet bounce with each step when I take the stairs, and when I bend over, he adjusts his head and neck while still clinging on with hands and body. Cale has discovered toys, too: some make noise, and he tries to put them all in his mouth. This morning's tummy time was an obvious demonstration of infant swimming, that motion before crawling, so I expect him to start crawling soon too. He has recognized bottles of milk happily for several months, and now he'll get calmer and happier when he sees baby food headed to his high chair. And if it's not baby food that he wants, he's learned how to pull down the neck of my shirt too. Like I said, he's really developing into his own person with a big smile.
Just before lunch, I picked Karston up from preschool. The children were called up, one by one or in small groups, to pick up a treat (looked like watermelon Starburst) and then to return to their seat (on convenient carpet squares). The task was to hold the treat until everyone had one. Karston was one of the first children to pick up his treat as the teacher went around the circle, and of course he had to be reminded that he couldn't eat his treat yet. He minded very quickly! At the end, however, another teacher had to step in quickly to prevent him from having a fit. You see, he had totally forgotten he had a treat! She made him look at his hands, then open his hands, then oh boy a treat! I got to watch that routine without being to hear what his teacher said but I could read his face easily. Daddy said That's my boy! because he also forgets when he has food all too easily.
Oh, and Karston's Zantac is starting to work, we think. He still doesn't snack much, but he kept eating dinner. He started with half of a blueberry Pop Tart, then veered into M&Ms before I could intervene, agreeably switched gears to eat 2 oz of sausage, passed near fried okra, lit into potato chips, and finished off with more M&Ms. If you know Karston, you know that's a remarkable amount of food with a surprising variety. So he seems to be eating better. He still complains about Minty and tries to get out of it, but he also takes it with a lot less fighting now.
Cale is learning so many skills. He has been hugging us when we carry him for a while. He's been holding his head up for several months, with better trunk control shortly after. That one's nice because then we can carry him with one arm, and he will hug on and hold himself upright. He's got a good sense of his body too; his feet bounce with each step when I take the stairs, and when I bend over, he adjusts his head and neck while still clinging on with hands and body. Cale has discovered toys, too: some make noise, and he tries to put them all in his mouth. This morning's tummy time was an obvious demonstration of infant swimming, that motion before crawling, so I expect him to start crawling soon too. He has recognized bottles of milk happily for several months, and now he'll get calmer and happier when he sees baby food headed to his high chair. And if it's not baby food that he wants, he's learned how to pull down the neck of my shirt too. Like I said, he's really developing into his own person with a big smile.
Just before lunch, I picked Karston up from preschool. The children were called up, one by one or in small groups, to pick up a treat (looked like watermelon Starburst) and then to return to their seat (on convenient carpet squares). The task was to hold the treat until everyone had one. Karston was one of the first children to pick up his treat as the teacher went around the circle, and of course he had to be reminded that he couldn't eat his treat yet. He minded very quickly! At the end, however, another teacher had to step in quickly to prevent him from having a fit. You see, he had totally forgotten he had a treat! She made him look at his hands, then open his hands, then oh boy a treat! I got to watch that routine without being to hear what his teacher said but I could read his face easily. Daddy said That's my boy! because he also forgets when he has food all too easily.
Oh, and Karston's Zantac is starting to work, we think. He still doesn't snack much, but he kept eating dinner. He started with half of a blueberry Pop Tart, then veered into M&Ms before I could intervene, agreeably switched gears to eat 2 oz of sausage, passed near fried okra, lit into potato chips, and finished off with more M&Ms. If you know Karston, you know that's a remarkable amount of food with a surprising variety. So he seems to be eating better. He still complains about Minty and tries to get out of it, but he also takes it with a lot less fighting now.
Monday, September 01, 2008
Zantac, Day 2
Luckily, we had another family, conveniently experienced with Zantac, over for lunch today. I had researched online that you should take it 30 to 60 minutes before eating, so it's first thing in the morning, and when we start to prepare dinner. I wanted to know how long to give it to work, though. Zantac doesn't cause the immediate improvement in appetite that we saw with Prevacid, so we're still trying to decide if it really helps. However, the encouraging signs are that Karston said his tummy felt good after lunch and after dinner, and Jen said it took about 10 days for her to see a real improvement in Tasha as an infant. The flip side is that Karston grabbed a juice box of Apple & Eve Very Berry at breakfast, started drinking, and then said the juice hurt his tummy. So Zantac isn't protecting him from juice, at least not yet. We're trying to keep him on diluted apple juice as the mild choice. Karston doesn't like plain water (yet) or milk (and dairy can be an irritant itself, just ask Cale). So I'll give Zantac two to three weeks.
Sunday, August 31, 2008
Minty
Kaston doesn't like "minty" as we call the peppermint-flavored Zantac syrup. We both have to administer it to have enough hands. However, each time he resists less (still cries and makes us feel like heels), so we think he can tell it helps too. This evening Karston ate more spaghetti than I've ever seen him eat before. We had to coax him to eat, but once he got started, he really pushed in the spaghetti. After dinner, I asked him how his tummy felt. Karston said his tummy had said, Karston, eat more food, and now it said Yay! So his tummy is still talking to him (such imagination!), and now it says Yay! Yay, indeed. We like that tummy message.
Cale is working on being a champion eater. Or Cale might be normal in his desire to plow down baby food, and we just have no reference for normal baby eating habits from Karston. Normal can be such a slippery, subjective term.
Cale is working on being a champion eater. Or Cale might be normal in his desire to plow down baby food, and we just have no reference for normal baby eating habits from Karston. Normal can be such a slippery, subjective term.
Saturday, August 30, 2008
Doctor's Office, again
The Nurse Line last night said a doctor needed to check Karston after the post-Prevacid hives. Allergic reactions are more dangerous when they happen with the first exposure. (It's possible that he reacted to the 3 chocolate malted milk balls, too. He may have had a malted once before. But Prevacid is strong medicine and I want to be cautious.) So Daddy called this morning when they opened at 8 am, and we got an appointment for 9:30 am. We rushed through breakfast, having slept in after feeding both boys at 4 am.
The doctor switched Karston to Zantac. As an antihistamine (specifically an H2 / histamine-2 blocker, primarily in the stomach), it's very unlikely to trigger an allergic reaction. And yes, he's just fine; the hives went away almost as soon as they showed up, and speaking from personal experience, that's quite a mild reaction.
We're convinced that these reflux treatments are helping. Karston generally ate more when he was taking Children's Maalox. Given the taste and dose difference, we didn't give him Tums as often, and his appetite dropped way down, back to his normal paltry level. For his one day on Prevacid, Karston woke up both at 4 am and again at 8 am saying he was hungry. I don't think we've ever heard "I'm hungry" as the first words out of his mouth before. Since these treatments have all had immediate effects on his appetite, we think we're on to something. So we'll see how Zantac goes. We'll help that little tummy feel better soon.
The doctor switched Karston to Zantac. As an antihistamine (specifically an H2 / histamine-2 blocker, primarily in the stomach), it's very unlikely to trigger an allergic reaction. And yes, he's just fine; the hives went away almost as soon as they showed up, and speaking from personal experience, that's quite a mild reaction.
We're convinced that these reflux treatments are helping. Karston generally ate more when he was taking Children's Maalox. Given the taste and dose difference, we didn't give him Tums as often, and his appetite dropped way down, back to his normal paltry level. For his one day on Prevacid, Karston woke up both at 4 am and again at 8 am saying he was hungry. I don't think we've ever heard "I'm hungry" as the first words out of his mouth before. Since these treatments have all had immediate effects on his appetite, we think we're on to something. So we'll see how Zantac goes. We'll help that little tummy feel better soon.
Hungry
*yawn* Both boys are hungry in the middle of the night. I assume Cale is on another growth spurt, since that's what you do at his age; I just hope I have enough milk to get us through the night. We're guessing that Karston's hungry because that proton pump inhibitor really is making his tummy feel better; that's encouraging. I hope we're allowed to go back to sleep soon, though.
Friday, August 29, 2008
Whoops!
There's no telling if this is actually related, but about half an hour after Karston had his first dose of Prevacid, he said his legs and tummy were itchy. I looked at his legs, and he had what looked to be half-a-dozen mosquito bites, without the bite mark. Small raised white blister on red scratched skin ... sounds an awful lot like hives! I called the Nurse Line, and we're almost in the clear now (be alert for signs of respiratory trouble, especially in the first two hours). However, the nurse wants him to be seen by a doctor first thing tomorrow morning, so once again we're going to start a long holiday weekend by camping out in the waiting room. Gah. His tummy has no end of trouble.
I had to circle with a pen the hives (uticaria) that I could still see. An allergic reaction that goes that rapidly doesn't sound serious, but Daddy will sleep with him tonight to be sure.
Now don't think I'm not taking this seriously, but I do have a funny story about Karston's tummy. This afternoon at the doctor's office, Karston told us his tummy talked to him. No, not gurgles like Daddy and Mommy tummies, no it said Hi Karston. Really. He said that again this evening too. Just so you know, Karston's tummy talks. But it won't see any more Prevacid.
I had to circle with a pen the hives (uticaria) that I could still see. An allergic reaction that goes that rapidly doesn't sound serious, but Daddy will sleep with him tonight to be sure.
Now don't think I'm not taking this seriously, but I do have a funny story about Karston's tummy. This afternoon at the doctor's office, Karston told us his tummy talked to him. No, not gurgles like Daddy and Mommy tummies, no it said Hi Karston. Really. He said that again this evening too. Just so you know, Karston's tummy talks. But it won't see any more Prevacid.
Doctor's Office
We went to the doctor (the new pediatrician who is very thorough) this afternoon to follow up from Karston's 3 year appointment. She had suggested he might have reflux, and to try an antacid for a while and let her know in about a month. When we were consistent with the antacid, Karston was generally eating more food! However, when we switched from Children's Maalox to the much-easier-to-find Tums, the flavor change caused Karston to use less. In a nutshell, I told the doctor she was brilliant, and what next. She prescribed Prevacid, to use for a limited time to see if Karston can heal on his own with a little help from Prevacid for a few months.
Once again, Karston was scared to have his measurements taken while checking in to see the doctor. However, we used my tape measure to see that he is 34.5 inches tall now, and subtracting out Daddy's weight he is 25.2 pounds (fully dressed) now.
Off to the pharmacy!
Daddy mentioned possible reflux to the mom of the other very small child at Karston's preschool, and Meg said her son was on Prilosec for three months but doesn't need it anymore. I found that very encouraging! I hope for similar results.
Once again, Karston was scared to have his measurements taken while checking in to see the doctor. However, we used my tape measure to see that he is 34.5 inches tall now, and subtracting out Daddy's weight he is 25.2 pounds (fully dressed) now.
Off to the pharmacy!
Daddy mentioned possible reflux to the mom of the other very small child at Karston's preschool, and Meg said her son was on Prilosec for three months but doesn't need it anymore. I found that very encouraging! I hope for similar results.
Wednesday, August 27, 2008
Preschool
Karston went to his first day of preschool today, with the other 3 and 4 year old kids. Afterwards, at lunch with Mommy, Daddy, Opa, and Grammy, he said he enjoyed today best. So 3/4 it is! We're very excited, since this one has more education: letter of the week, paint day, show and tell (speaking to the class about an item starting with the letter of the week), and educational units!
Afterwards, Opa and Grammy came over with presents. Karston liked all of the presents very much. He made short work of a page of stickers. He was excited about more books and small hand-me-down toys that look perfect for travel. He also really liked the two outfits for Cale. I mean, he really liked them. So although these two outfits are very reasonably sized as the next size Cale will wear, Karston wanted to try it on. So my small three-year-old is wearing a one-piece outfit intended for my five-month-old. OK, he's small. But he's already interested in more education at preschool and he is so sweet.
Afterwards, Opa and Grammy came over with presents. Karston liked all of the presents very much. He made short work of a page of stickers. He was excited about more books and small hand-me-down toys that look perfect for travel. He also really liked the two outfits for Cale. I mean, he really liked them. So although these two outfits are very reasonably sized as the next size Cale will wear, Karston wanted to try it on. So my small three-year-old is wearing a one-piece outfit intended for my five-month-old. OK, he's small. But he's already interested in more education at preschool and he is so sweet.
Tuesday, August 26, 2008
Playschool
Last year, Karston was the smallest boy at his two-year-old playschool and his pal Grace was the smallest of all eight children. Karston and Grace were invited back to two-year-old playschool for the first half of this school year (the rest of this calendar year) so they could enjoy being big kids for a while. Well, this time Karston was the smallest child there because Grace looks like she grew four inches taller! So my three-year-old is smaller than a group of two-year-old. Wow.
Karston and Grace were invited to try the 3 and 4 year old preschool tomorrow to see if they like it.
Karston and Grace were invited to try the 3 and 4 year old preschool tomorrow to see if they like it.
Sunday, August 24, 2008
Waaah!
Cale just woke up with a heart-broken, heart-rending wail. He was in his crib asleep for 20 minutes, and now he's awake again. (I'm in for a long night! He wants to comfort-nurse when he's sad.) We just gave him infant tylenol for his (presumably) teething pain, and I hope that gets me several hours of sleep tonight. He is my Cale-friend, and we'll get through this together. I just may take a nap with him tomorrow, that's all.
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Friends
One nice thing about two children, or at least these two, is that they are such good friends. Karston kissed Cale when he was fussy this evening, and Cale immediately switched from fussing to laughing at Karston.
One of the bedtime stories Daddy read to Karston tonight was Curious George Goes To The Beach. When Curious George made friends with a crab, Daddy asked Karston if he would like a crab-friend. Karston said, No, I have a Daddy-friend. Then he pulled Daddy's arm around himself, snuggled in, and patted Daddy's arm. After his three stories, Karston came to kiss me good-night while Cale was nursing to sleep (extra drooling, extra fussing, extra chewing, and less sleeping: is the third tooth coming in?), and then went to bed easily. Usually Cale's the easy one to put to bed, but this evening Karston was in his bed shortly before Cale was in his crib.
Daddy-friend is a very lucky dad!
One of the bedtime stories Daddy read to Karston tonight was Curious George Goes To The Beach. When Curious George made friends with a crab, Daddy asked Karston if he would like a crab-friend. Karston said, No, I have a Daddy-friend. Then he pulled Daddy's arm around himself, snuggled in, and patted Daddy's arm. After his three stories, Karston came to kiss me good-night while Cale was nursing to sleep (extra drooling, extra fussing, extra chewing, and less sleeping: is the third tooth coming in?), and then went to bed easily. Usually Cale's the easy one to put to bed, but this evening Karston was in his bed shortly before Cale was in his crib.
Daddy-friend is a very lucky dad!
Tuesday, August 19, 2008
Not What We Wanted To Hear
Karston didn't nap yesterday, unlike Cale who (as usual) napped like a champion. He fell asleep in the stroller during our after-dinner walk around the neighborhood, and was in bed by 8 PM (when Cale is usually in bed, but he was too hungry for that last night). Daddy had the dubious pleasure at 1:30 AM of hearing something you know we didn't want to hear:
His latest game is walking "Emma" on a leash. When Daddy was tired of playing Emma, Karston dragged around the inflatable flamingo "Mingo" until I remembered a toy from Fast Buck Freddie's: a small dog that walks and barks. Oh my, Doggie was a hit when we brought him out on Sunday! Last night, he showed Daddy that Doggie was under the covers with him (oh yeah, Karston sleeps under a light blanket now, after three years of kicking off the covers and snuggling for warmth). This morning, he shared his breakfast Pop Tart with Doggie. For a while, he was all about Piggy, but right now he's more interested in Doggie (and more interactive toys in general).
Daddy, I'm not sleepy anymore!
His latest game is walking "Emma" on a leash. When Daddy was tired of playing Emma, Karston dragged around the inflatable flamingo "Mingo" until I remembered a toy from Fast Buck Freddie's: a small dog that walks and barks. Oh my, Doggie was a hit when we brought him out on Sunday! Last night, he showed Daddy that Doggie was under the covers with him (oh yeah, Karston sleeps under a light blanket now, after three years of kicking off the covers and snuggling for warmth). This morning, he shared his breakfast Pop Tart with Doggie. For a while, he was all about Piggy, but right now he's more interested in Doggie (and more interactive toys in general).
Monday, August 18, 2008
Five Months Old!
Cale is five months old today! He has grown up so much already, I'm just amazed. He has opinions (hold me!), he holds on and hugs (easy to do things while holding him), and he responds to facial expressions. He's a little person who can't walk instead of an infant who needs complete care.
He's been very hungry this past week, and it's been very difficult for my milk supply to keep up with his demand. And he bites when he doesn't get as much to eat as he wants! And he makes icky face for formula. So we're added the occasional meal of milk mixed with rice cereal to see if that helps, and he will lunge for the spoon! He's not great about swallowing, but he likes to try. So this evening we tried something new: baby food! Since he has tried to eat Karston's breakfast banana twice before and seemed to like it, we started with banana baby food. I can't say it was a success, but he did eat some. He opened his mouth for the spoon, but then scrunched up his face. Then he closed his eyes and shook his head with a big shudder. But when the spoon came back, he would start the process again. So he'll eat food, even if it's shudderingly icky! Wow. Still, we're getting calories into him that I didn't have to process first. Whew.
He's been very hungry this past week, and it's been very difficult for my milk supply to keep up with his demand. And he bites when he doesn't get as much to eat as he wants! And he makes icky face for formula. So we're added the occasional meal of milk mixed with rice cereal to see if that helps, and he will lunge for the spoon! He's not great about swallowing, but he likes to try. So this evening we tried something new: baby food! Since he has tried to eat Karston's breakfast banana twice before and seemed to like it, we started with banana baby food. I can't say it was a success, but he did eat some. He opened his mouth for the spoon, but then scrunched up his face. Then he closed his eyes and shook his head with a big shudder. But when the spoon came back, he would start the process again. So he'll eat food, even if it's shudderingly icky! Wow. Still, we're getting calories into him that I didn't have to process first. Whew.
Saturday, August 09, 2008
New Talents
This evening when I put a teether in Cale's hand, he was as disinterested as usual. It's good for chewing if I hold it in his mouth, but that's about it. I drank some water, and when I looked down again, Cale was holding it in his other hand! So now he can transfer a toy from one hand to the other, a great game in and of itself. He does seem more aware of his grip now. When we carry him, he doesn't just hold on, sometimes it's an outright hug. When he's tired, he'll hug you and put his head on your shoulder: delightful! Cale has also added new sounds, or at least a new louder volume to his squeal this week.
Last night just before bedtime stories, Cale was watching Karston from Daddy's lap. Apparently Karston rocking in his rocking chair is hilarious because Cale laughed until he got hiccoughs, and then kept laughing between major chest spasms. These boys really love each other, a pure joy to watch!
Earlier this week, Daddy asked Karston if he wanted to use the potty when he woke up. He did want to, and he went right away. The remarkable part was that his diaper was completely dry! Yes, the toddler who finishes a juice sippy during his bedtime stories stayed dry all night! I thought the order of potty training stages was awareness, #1, #2, then overnight. With motivation somewhere in there. Karston recognizes the urge for #1 but doesn't seem tuned in to #2 (yes, it happens). Motivation is weak, but if asked he'll tell you if he has to go, and sometimes he'll ask; sometimes he just wants to keep playing. This overnight dryness seems like we're still moving along the (slow) potty training trail.
Last night just before bedtime stories, Cale was watching Karston from Daddy's lap. Apparently Karston rocking in his rocking chair is hilarious because Cale laughed until he got hiccoughs, and then kept laughing between major chest spasms. These boys really love each other, a pure joy to watch!
Earlier this week, Daddy asked Karston if he wanted to use the potty when he woke up. He did want to, and he went right away. The remarkable part was that his diaper was completely dry! Yes, the toddler who finishes a juice sippy during his bedtime stories stayed dry all night! I thought the order of potty training stages was awareness, #1, #2, then overnight. With motivation somewhere in there. Karston recognizes the urge for #1 but doesn't seem tuned in to #2 (yes, it happens). Motivation is weak, but if asked he'll tell you if he has to go, and sometimes he'll ask; sometimes he just wants to keep playing. This overnight dryness seems like we're still moving along the (slow) potty training trail.
Sunday, August 03, 2008
Yum Yum!
Cale seems like he's always hungry, so this evening when he wouldn't fall asleep because he said he was hungry, we decided to try rice cereal. The Internet suggested that we feed him from a bowl with a soft spoon so he knows it's different so he doesn't take in more calories per ounce while still expecting the same volume for a meal from the bottle. We started with 1 Tablespoon of rice cereal powder to 1.5 Tbs breast milk, and that seemed too watery. We liked 1:1 better for the second Tablespoon-of-each bowl.
The first spoonful dribbled out of Cale. The second spoonful went in for the most part. Cale opened his mouth and leaned forward for the third spoonful! He even lunged for the spoon when he thought we were too slow bringing the spoon to him!
Yeah, I'd say it was time to introduce "solid" food to his diet. Maybe he'll sleep better (longer) with more calories in his tummy. He's been very hungry all night for a while now. I wouldn't mind a break of a good night's sleep.
The first spoonful dribbled out of Cale. The second spoonful went in for the most part. Cale opened his mouth and leaned forward for the third spoonful! He even lunged for the spoon when he thought we were too slow bringing the spoon to him!
Yeah, I'd say it was time to introduce "solid" food to his diet. Maybe he'll sleep better (longer) with more calories in his tummy. He's been very hungry all night for a while now. I wouldn't mind a break of a good night's sleep.
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