Well, the last two days, Delaney had a big, red, diffuse rash on her cha-cha area and bum. So I took her into the doctor's today and he said he thought it was a contact dermatitis, meaning that something touching her irritated her. So he recommended 1% hydro cortisone cream. He said that the rash was probably irritating her more than the teeth. The appointment actually was really quick, so I think that next time I have multiple questions I'll schedule an appointment rather than go to the walk in hours. I love the walk in hours, but he just isn't able to really set aside time to discuss a number of things.
I kinda was hoping Delaney was teething, just so we could get it over with. But she's not (at least we don't think she is) and we'll cross that bridge when we get there.
Monday, July 28, 2008
Sunday, July 27, 2008
teething fun
Well, at our four month doctor's appointment, Tammy (our nurse practitioner) said that teeth were not far off. I wasn't really sure about it, but my good friend Korie said that Delaney was really close to cutting her teeth.
Last night, we went to a fabulous dinner/baby play party at Brooke and Jason's house. We had a great time. It was three other couples and their little babies (all boys - Delaney was a little flirt for the few minutes she felt good). Around 6pm, Delaney started getting really fussy and by about 6:30, we decided to call it a night. Brooke helped swaddle Delaney, which helped her on the ride home. Zap and I stopped and got three teething remedies. We bought teething tablets, recommended by Jill. They helped calm Delaney down until we got home. We also bought the natural teething gel and some baby Tylenol. Delaney nursed when we got home and I called Korie to figure out the Tylenol dosing (.4 for those of you who may be curious). We got Delaney ready for bed and when she started getting fussy, we tried the gel and a few minutes later the Tylenol. For the first night in about three nights, Delaney slept really well.
What a relief. I feel so badly for her. It's hard to know that she's hurting.
This morning she woke up feeling good, but the minute she got tired, she got fussy and seemed to be acting the same as last night, so we did the gel and some Tylenol and got her down for a nap (which she's taking right now).
So now I'm curious how long this will go on...days or weeks??
And I have to admit that I'm anxious to see those little teeth poking through. Maybe they'll be here in time for her pictures on the 31st :)
Last night, we went to a fabulous dinner/baby play party at Brooke and Jason's house. We had a great time. It was three other couples and their little babies (all boys - Delaney was a little flirt for the few minutes she felt good). Around 6pm, Delaney started getting really fussy and by about 6:30, we decided to call it a night. Brooke helped swaddle Delaney, which helped her on the ride home. Zap and I stopped and got three teething remedies. We bought teething tablets, recommended by Jill. They helped calm Delaney down until we got home. We also bought the natural teething gel and some baby Tylenol. Delaney nursed when we got home and I called Korie to figure out the Tylenol dosing (.4 for those of you who may be curious). We got Delaney ready for bed and when she started getting fussy, we tried the gel and a few minutes later the Tylenol. For the first night in about three nights, Delaney slept really well.
What a relief. I feel so badly for her. It's hard to know that she's hurting.
This morning she woke up feeling good, but the minute she got tired, she got fussy and seemed to be acting the same as last night, so we did the gel and some Tylenol and got her down for a nap (which she's taking right now).
So now I'm curious how long this will go on...days or weeks??
And I have to admit that I'm anxious to see those little teeth poking through. Maybe they'll be here in time for her pictures on the 31st :)
Thursday, July 24, 2008
4 month photo session
Didn't go exactly as planned. I worked really hard on Delaney's naps today so she would be sweet and awake at 2..but she wasn't. We got two outfits in - I'm hoping that they came out well. We'll see. I may go pick up the cd from the girl tomorrow. If they dont' work, we'll call a photographer we met at Lakefair and get her to take some.
Welcome!!!
Well, it seems as though everyone has a blog. As a family, we started one to discuss my pregnancy and Delaney's birth with family and friends, but this seems like it might be a little more "me". I'm not sure that I can be that interesting on a blog, but I guess it's worth a shot.
Today, Delaney is four months and six days old. I know people always say to enjoy the time because it goes by so quickly, but I don't know that I ever truly understood it before. A few weeks ago, Zap and I were talking about Delaney eventually going off to college, etc and I made the point that before she came, eighteen years was a lifetime to us, but that now it seems like a drop in the bucket. I can't imagine how quickly that time will go by.
I named my blog after that quote that reads : "Making the decision to have a child - it's momentous. It is to decide forever to have your heart go walking outside your body. (Elizabeth Stone)" because that feeling is also something I discovered after having Delaney. I have a Master's Degree (and a ton of student loan debt to show for it) and I love what I do (speech therapy) but this..this raising my daughter..is so much more than I ever get out of my career.
Here's something else I learned..I'm so thrilled that Zap and I have a good marriage. I cant' imagine how difficult this would be if our relationship were strained or not solid. Since Delaney came, we've had more "discussions" than I think we ever did before. And we're doing well, don't get me wrong, but I can't imagine if our relationship were less sturdy.
My birthday was two days ago. Zap threw a party for me with our visiting friends, Kate and Mike and my neighbor Korie and her two daughters. We had a great time. And then on my birthday night, Zap took me out for sushi at a newer sushi place in town. We've had a hard time finding good sushi here in Olympia or Lacey and this place wasn't too bad.
Today I'm taking Delaney for her four month pictures. I'm planning to do every month until six months and then a nine month and then a twelve month photo shoot. Hopefully Delaney cooperates today. She hates being changed :)
I need to run to do a few things, but welcome to my blog :)
Today, Delaney is four months and six days old. I know people always say to enjoy the time because it goes by so quickly, but I don't know that I ever truly understood it before. A few weeks ago, Zap and I were talking about Delaney eventually going off to college, etc and I made the point that before she came, eighteen years was a lifetime to us, but that now it seems like a drop in the bucket. I can't imagine how quickly that time will go by.
I named my blog after that quote that reads : "Making the decision to have a child - it's momentous. It is to decide forever to have your heart go walking outside your body. (Elizabeth Stone)" because that feeling is also something I discovered after having Delaney. I have a Master's Degree (and a ton of student loan debt to show for it) and I love what I do (speech therapy) but this..this raising my daughter..is so much more than I ever get out of my career.
Here's something else I learned..I'm so thrilled that Zap and I have a good marriage. I cant' imagine how difficult this would be if our relationship were strained or not solid. Since Delaney came, we've had more "discussions" than I think we ever did before. And we're doing well, don't get me wrong, but I can't imagine if our relationship were less sturdy.
My birthday was two days ago. Zap threw a party for me with our visiting friends, Kate and Mike and my neighbor Korie and her two daughters. We had a great time. And then on my birthday night, Zap took me out for sushi at a newer sushi place in town. We've had a hard time finding good sushi here in Olympia or Lacey and this place wasn't too bad.
Today I'm taking Delaney for her four month pictures. I'm planning to do every month until six months and then a nine month and then a twelve month photo shoot. Hopefully Delaney cooperates today. She hates being changed :)
I need to run to do a few things, but welcome to my blog :)
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