Calling in Sick

I don't call in sick very often, but I did yesterday. Yesterday, Ian was hit by a fever and you can tell he just hurt. Poor guy. We think it's the teething process, but we're not sure.

He got up in the morning and was a bit warm, then didn't eat much for breakfast and played for a little while, but was fussy. Then he went down for a nap. After his nap, he was pretty warm. He nursed, we changed a diaper. So, he was rested, full, clean diaper. He crawled over to me, stuck out his bottom lip, and crumpled in my lap, crying. I felt so bad for him. We gave him some acetaminophen and it took quite a while for the fever to come down. Maybe an hour or a bit more. For that time, he sat in my lap or in the sling and comfort-nursed. Finally, later in the afternoon he felt a bit better. He was able to hang out in the living room and play a bit and he didn't have to be held all of the time.

Last night, Ian got another dose of acetaminophen around 3am. He slept well until about 7, then I snuggled with him until he wanted to get up about 8:30 or so. He had a decent little diaper rash today, too. Probably from all of the snot he's ingested. Today was much better. He still had his moments and needed more comfort than normal, but he was markedly happier today.

We hope he's in great shape for the trip, or at least much better than yesterday!

Floppy Sleeper

I did find the camera by the way. Good thing too, as we had to use it for work today! But it's in the car, so you get another old pic.

We keep trying out little tiny chairs in stores. They're so amusing. He's not going to be able to get out of one safely yet, but they're so dang cute.

Today was a big day in the city. When Ian gets too tired (but of course you can't sleep when it's so entertaining to look around!) he won't sit in a cart while we're shopping. So, the sling works well for that because he's being held. And he might be able to doze off there. Someday.

For the last few days, Ian has been falling asleep in a strange fashion. When John rocks him down, he rests his head in John's elbow, and is held horizontally across his chest. He settles down and starts to nod off. Then the flopping begins. Other arm. Upright, back to John. Upright, chest to chest. Lying down across the lap, face down (butt in the air of course). Back to sideways in arms. Back to the other side. And the first side again. It goes on and on! When I get him down for a nap or bed, he often needs to flop some and when that's evident, we head for the rocking chair after he nurses. Silliest boy.

We need to strip the diapers again. We've been dealing with a bit of ammonia smell (they shouldn't smell. There's some build-up of sorts) for a few weeks at least, and it's suddenly gotten worse. I think that may be just the last load or two - we're not sure. He woke up screaming last night, and I suspect that the ammonia may have bothered him. We changed his diaper, and he slept from 12:45 until 6:15!! We may change more dipes in the night, or possibly add a stay-dry fleece liner. He's never complained about being soggy all night, but he might sleep a bit better if he were more comfortable. He's not had any rashes at all lately, but he gets his nakey time regularly, morning and night.

He's such a flirt lately too. He smiles at people and shyly turns away. He gets smiles from just about everyone we meet. Well, all of the ladies anyway. What a charmer.

My Mother's Day Gift

This picture was taken as John went shopping for cards for Mother's Day. Ian and I cruised the mall and he tried on a hat. He looks so happy and comfortable and snug in this picture.

A nice afternoon wandering the mall. No bulky strollers, just me and my little snug bug. He and I shared a pretzel and he drooled pieces of pretzel in my cup of water. Of course, I got a great card, too. John outlined Ian's hand on the card from Ian. It was really cute. Both gifts were so appreciated.

Another Level

Not only can Ian stand up using anything at all (Tango, Roscoe, any unstable object, a wall, a windowsill), and move down the hallway at alarming speed, he has discovered the cabinets. For today, opening and closing one of them was sufficient. I'm sure that won't be the case tomorrow.

We cleaned the kitchen today. And by "we cleaned the kitchen," I mean "John is a saint and cleaned most of the kitchen while Ian and I slept." We did help for a bit, and Ian was past ready for his nap, so he got to ride in the sling for a while. He's so happy in the sling!

"Now, how about that nap? Someone was promising a nap? Can it be a snuggle-nap?"

"Coming right up!"