Mommy Time

Eli is not going to the wedding. He does not travel well and has had enough trips for the time being. He is staying home with me and gets loads of Mommy time, three days and nights, to be exact. Our goal? To clean the house. Poor guy. he has to make a couple more trips to Brookfield soon, one in October and maybe one in November. We'll see how well the trip in October goes.

Eli also went to his 2 month doctor appointment today. He is 14 lbs 3 oz. which puts him in the 95th % in weight, 23.5 inches, 70% in height and 50 % in head size. He also got 3 immunizations. He didn't scream for long. After that he got to go to Sonic with Mama and Aunt Annie. A fun day.

Mucus Man

Eli has had some sort of mucus problems for awhile now. Yesterday, his right eye had mucus coming out of the tear duct. Last night he was stuffy. Who knows what today will bring. His parents would prefer he get over his illness quickly. Last night we both got about 4 hours of sleep due to staying up with him and getting up with him. He just had a hard time breathing and wasn't comfortable. Hopefully he makes up for it today with extra sleep which will help get rid of the mucus. He'll get the vaporizer tonight and may get to sleep in his bouncy or car seat. Hopefully that'll get everyone in the house more sleep. We all need it.

Sick One

All 3 kids have runny, snotty noses and this makes Eli's first at 7 weeks. He's not sleeping well keeping his Mama and Dada up most of the night. He's miserable most of the time too since he isn't sleeping well. Before all this started he was a pretty decent sleeper, only getting up once a night. For our kids that's a miracle in itself.

Eli has been well documented in pictures, but not too much on video yet. Splatter knocked the camera off the mantle, so we may not have many videos of these first few months of Eli. It seems to work, but we'll try to get a new one for Christmas. I'm sure there will be more video of Eli after then. We've already over documented the older two, I'm sure we'll do the same for Eli.

I Am THUNDERCHUNK!

I went in for my 2.5 week appointment and have some fascinating news. I have become a big boy. I weighed in at 10 lbs 2 oz for my appointment weight. I also grew another 1/4 inch up to 21.5 inches. My goal is to give my parents a hernia by my 6 month birthday. I like to be held and my weight gains are going to sock it to them!

In other important news about me, I sleep well for Dad, not so much for Mom. My streak of keeping Mom up at night continues! I've heard them say that I'm the easiest kid so far. That's what they think! Wait until I'm a little older and can pit Ollie and Tori against each other and sit back and watch the ensuing battle. I'm sure Mom and Dad won't catch on. In no time I'll be just like the Brain on Pinky and the Brain.

I do spend some time awake by myself checking things out. I watched a bit of the olympics. Then there was that whole red pillow show, while I laid on the couch. It was a red pillow that sat there. At least it was better than the brown couch show. I just wish my parents would change the channel once in awhile. As soon as I figure out the remote thingy, the power will be mine. Of course I could also learn how to turn my head...maybe after a nap.

First Trip

Eli made his first trip out of town this weekend. He behaved well for most of the trip and let his Mama sleep well for his first night in a hotel. At least for an infant. He only had 1 really bad fussy spell in the car on our way home. The rest of the time he slept or Ollie and Tori were able to help put his binky back in his mouth. Tori was a great substitute Mama since his Mama couldn't be in the back seat with him.

He's starting to eat more with each bottle. He only got up twice last night to eat. He'll get his Mama tonight. During his last appointment, he was 8 lbs. 13 oz. Surprisingly he's only in the 75th percent in height and weight. I would've thought he would be in the 95th. Maybe that's reserved for the 14 pounders. We met several people this weekend who either thought he was 2 months old or really tiny depending on their reference. He's big enough for us!

Knock, Knock

Who's there? Its me, Eli! I was a whopper too. You could tell fish stories about me if I was a fish. I was born 8/7/08 at 10:24 am. I came in at 20.5 inches long and 9 lbs. 5.6 ounces. If the doctor could've strung me up and for a winner photo he would've. He had to push 3 times to get me out of Mama's tummy. My big sister Tori only took 1 push, so I he had his work cut out for him.



As you can see, I have rolls. Rolls over my ears, extra chins and chubby legs. Ollie and Tori love me like crazy. Ollie has been hugging me and kissing me multiple times on every visit. Tori is a little less impressed, but she has given her share of loving as well. They both love holding me and Ollie gets to hold me all by himself.




Hopefully I will get to come home today, but I may have to wait another day. Mama is ready to come home and so am I. I'll also get a chance to meet the kitties who I'm sure will love me. I hope to see you all soon!

Just 3 Days

and our little alien Eli will be born. He has taken to ripping across my stomach and sticking up a knee, hand or foot of some sort. It's kind of gross, at least Ollie thinks it is. He keeps talking to Eli and kissing my stomach. I think he is looking forward to you coming out, Eli, more than anyone!

Just 10 More days and Counting!

My blankets are washed, my room is ready and Mom is hanging in there with all of the swelling. I am coming real soon, and I can't wait. It's getting cramped in here. Mom and Dad are getting anxious to meet me, and so are my big brother and sister. They all want to know what I look like since I wouldn't get in position at the sonograms. Mom wants to know if I have Dad's chin and nose, and if I will have blonde hair and blue or brown eyes. Ha, ha, ha, everyone will just have to wait. I've still got some time.

17 Days and Counting

That's when Mom's doctor has scheduled my birthday. My brother and sister are getting real anxious to see me. Tori has even decided to talk to me through the womb. I don't know whether I will wait until August 7 or come out before then. Guess that is nature's call. Mom and Dad are ready for me, though. Mom even washed my bed stuff this weekend. Tori wanted her to put it on so she could sleep in my crib, but Mom said no. Too many cats to snuggle down in it and leave behind a load of hair.

Found out Grandma Vickie and Uncle Dale are coming up to see me and to help watch Ollie and Tori. That's good. I was';t sure if Annie was going to be able to do all of the babysitting. She is working an awful lot. Grandma Marie and company are coming the next weekend. Mom and I should be home by then, so that's good. Mom might even be walking normal by then.

Well, I guess I should say bye for now. See you all soon!

Still Coming

Well, it looks like August 7 is still the big day, unless Eli makes his own entrance into the world. My doctor has now decided that a sonogram is not necessary. I only measure one more centimeter than I should at this point, so he must not think that the baby is going to be that big. We'll see. Huts' coworkers are taking bets on the weight. Oh, Eli!

Eli, Where Are You?

Ollie must sense that Eli is coming soon because he keeps trying to talk to him. He likes to watch Eli move and make my stomach move. He gets disappointed when Eli doesn't do anything and appears to be sleeping. The heartburn and saliva is in overtime and other things are moving into place. I see the doctor on Wednesday. He is supposed to order a sonogram for the next week. If Eli is big, I am not sure what my doctor will do. He may let me go until August 7. or turn me over to his replacement (my doctor is going on vacation for the last week in July and the first week in August). Huts and I are preparing for either. With all of the baby talk in the news, we are looking forward to meeting our own bundle of joy and Ollie and Tori meeting him too.

Swollen Feet

July is in full swing, and I am feeling the pain. My feet, ankles and legs are swelling up, and Eli is getting bigger, adding to the weight. I finally gave in last night and laid down on the couch. Doctors always warn you about carrying a child through July, and they are right. It is no picnic. It will all be worthwhile in a few weeks when our lovely baby boy comes out screaming to the world. If I am lucky, we will get out of the hospital on Sunday, at the latest Monday.

Weekly Now

I am doing weekly doctor's appointments now. Everything is fine. However, my doctor wants to do one last sonogram to make sure Eli is not too big. I guess he delivered a 9-pounder yesterday! Anyway, wish me luck. No sonogram next week, but maybe the week after.

Way to Go Cousin Tyler

In case you don't know it, my cousin Tyler has been sitting up all by himself. I haven't even got to meet him or my brother and sister. but I am excited that he is getting stronger and might just be able to show me how to sit up next year. Goodness knows that Ollie and Tori will be well past that and of no help. All Tori wants to do is shove her doll's bottle down my throat. Ollie seems to be the gentler of the two and just wants to hold me. He can't wait for me to grab his finger. Wait until I grab it and suck on it. That should gross him out. Of course, he is a complete boy who likes to gross Mom out with his tales of blood, boogers, dirt, pee and poop. He can be so nasty sometimes, but then so can I. Wait until I pee on him; then he'll find out what gross is really all about. He thinks it is funny that he peed and threw up all over everyone; wait until it happens to him! Little brother will show him!

Where's Eli?

You have to be careful what you say around Tori about Eli. The other day I was telling Ollie that Eli would come out with us to the swing set but in his stroller. Tori suddenly got interested in the conversation and said she wanted to sit in the stroller with Eli. I told her that she could. Wrong thing to say. She hopped out of her swing and wanted to go get the stroller with Eli in it. I had to explain to her that Eli was still in my tummy and wouldn't be able to get into the stroller until August. She knows Eli is not here yet, but forgets sometimes and goes looking for him.