Joel began to cough yesterday.
It carried on through the night. Yawn.
He wasn't too bad, he seemed to be able to sleep through it and just woke up twice, drank a load of water and went back to sleep.
He doesn't have a temperature, he seems happy enough in himself, albeit a little tired due to the coughing through the night so I've taken him to nursery and they'll ring me if he needs taking home.
I think it's the end of the virus that's plagued him over Easter. Having googled it they say unless barky (croup) or whooping (whooping!) and temperature, it's likely viral and to visit the Dr after 2 weeks of it.
So I'm not too worried. I just feel sorry for him as he looks a bit sorry for himself. And is noisy. And keeps coughing. Which makes me feel as though I ought to worry. Oh dear.....
Why is there not a cure that babies can take for coughs?? Poor things.
Friday, 13 April 2012
Thursday, 12 April 2012
Wiggler
Joel was at my parents yesterday (they have him for two days a week) and after work I went to collect him.
I walked in, and my Mum and Dad were beaming. 'Watch what he can do' said my Mum.
She pressed a button on his walker so it began to play a tune, and she, my Dad and Joel began to do a bizarre wiggle dance which looked a bit like the arm movement from Thriller!
It was a very funny moment, Joel was giggling, and wiggle dancing, probably feeling smug he could make his grandparents look foolish, and one I wish I could have recorded to watch over again!
I walked in, and my Mum and Dad were beaming. 'Watch what he can do' said my Mum.
She pressed a button on his walker so it began to play a tune, and she, my Dad and Joel began to do a bizarre wiggle dance which looked a bit like the arm movement from Thriller!
It was a very funny moment, Joel was giggling, and wiggle dancing, probably feeling smug he could make his grandparents look foolish, and one I wish I could have recorded to watch over again!
Wednesday, 11 April 2012
He's Back!!!!
My baby seems to have now shaken off whatever ailment has been affecting him for over a week.
His appetite is back although he seems more particular about what goes into his mouth at the moment, preferring chocolate, plain bread (no butter or anything on it) and food from parents or grandparents plates rather than his own dish!
He's happier, nappies are better and not splodgy, stinky messes any more and he wants to play again rather than sit and suck his thumb and feel sorry for himself.
His appetite is back although he seems more particular about what goes into his mouth at the moment, preferring chocolate, plain bread (no butter or anything on it) and food from parents or grandparents plates rather than his own dish!
He's happier, nappies are better and not splodgy, stinky messes any more and he wants to play again rather than sit and suck his thumb and feel sorry for himself.
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| Izzy seeing whether he has food left around his ear!! |
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| Happy Chappy |
Sunday, 8 April 2012
Poo-plosion
Joel has not been terribly well for a few days and we're currently in Kent for Easter which has been worrying as routines are a bit out of sorts, he's with different family and in a travel cot but to be fair to him he's coped really well with it all!
He's had an upset tummy for a few days and as much as I don't want to starve my baby, I don't think him eating is working as he's continually got nasty nappies. We've cut out dairy today and he's just had bread to see whether that helps. It could of course be teething but we've also had a rash to contend with that got us to an emergency dr's on saturday too!
This morning we had a projectile vomiting incident and between courses of our easter sunday lunch we had the most explosive poop yet, (and this was after two poopy nappies at church this morning)!
I was aware of an odour so lifted him out of the high chair and realised my hand under his bottom was damp. Then my father in law exclaimed about some icky piles on the floor which I thought was due to the dog but no, it was joel's poo falling out from down his leg! I recoiled from the smell and the horror of it and got steve to assist. I ran a bath, wendy cleaned the floor, steve removed Joel's clothes and he was so upset poor thing.
It was everywhere. He was coated and this was the first time that this has happened to us so I was a bit sort of unprepared and panicky.
We had to flush his dungarees out in the toilet and soak him (the bath water was a nasty colour) and he then had a good rinse after a cuddle in between.
And then steve asked if he could take joel into the swimming pool!
He's been cheery in himself though although not as energetic as normal which is to be expected I guess having not eaten normally for nearly a week.
I just want my baby to be fit and well again.
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He's had an upset tummy for a few days and as much as I don't want to starve my baby, I don't think him eating is working as he's continually got nasty nappies. We've cut out dairy today and he's just had bread to see whether that helps. It could of course be teething but we've also had a rash to contend with that got us to an emergency dr's on saturday too!
This morning we had a projectile vomiting incident and between courses of our easter sunday lunch we had the most explosive poop yet, (and this was after two poopy nappies at church this morning)!
I was aware of an odour so lifted him out of the high chair and realised my hand under his bottom was damp. Then my father in law exclaimed about some icky piles on the floor which I thought was due to the dog but no, it was joel's poo falling out from down his leg! I recoiled from the smell and the horror of it and got steve to assist. I ran a bath, wendy cleaned the floor, steve removed Joel's clothes and he was so upset poor thing.
It was everywhere. He was coated and this was the first time that this has happened to us so I was a bit sort of unprepared and panicky.
We had to flush his dungarees out in the toilet and soak him (the bath water was a nasty colour) and he then had a good rinse after a cuddle in between.
And then steve asked if he could take joel into the swimming pool!
He's been cheery in himself though although not as energetic as normal which is to be expected I guess having not eaten normally for nearly a week.
I just want my baby to be fit and well again.
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Thursday, 5 April 2012
Blubber
Today I blubbed.
On Joel's nursery staff :(
It's the first day he's had to go to nursery since I've been back at work. Yesterday and Tuesday he was at my parents and he did cry a little on being dropped off but had a happy day with them and cheered up before I got to work.
Today we walked along with Izzy and dropped her off there for the day and on ringing the door bell Joel began to cry! Once we got going again he stopped and began chatting, until we crossed the road to nursery and set off down the path. Then he began again. Big tears were rolling down his cheeks and I got a huge lump in my throat.
How could I leave him at nursery to go to work whilst he's so unhappy?!
He didn't sleep well last night. He didn't eat anything yesterday and refused all milk. He had a couple of horrid nappies which I'm putting down to teething. He was very clingy and didn't want to play, just to cuddle me and suck his thumb.
I guess he's aware this week is different somehow and that I'm further away from him than I've ever been. Last week I could get him if he was ill or unhappy. This week I can't. I feel rather trapped behind a desk. Work is crazy quiet being the Easter hols, there's no staff in or students so I've not got a great deal to do except feel awful I'm not with Joel to make him feel better.
So we walked to the nursery and he began to cry again. We hung up his coat and bag and got his little book out to pass over. We walked into the baby room and he saw his little friends and toys and his eyes did light up but that wasn't enough to compensate for the fact I was leaving him again, for the third day running.
He cried, tears dropped and I began to cry too. One of the nursery ladies came to take him from me and I apologised and left. I could hear him coughing which he does when he cries too much and chokes. I cried walking up the hill to my office and didn't want anyone to talk to me for fear they'd get a sobbing wreck on their hands.
I rang the nursery 10 minutes later from my desk and was told he had flung blankie aside, was playing with a Noah's Ark and heading towards the breakfast table. He was fine. I just wish I could leave him happy and see him excited to go but I guess that's a little way in the future. They've rung me since as well to say he's still happy which is nice of them.
Working full time sucks and I can't wait to apply for part time again. I've not enjoyed this week at all.
On Joel's nursery staff :(
It's the first day he's had to go to nursery since I've been back at work. Yesterday and Tuesday he was at my parents and he did cry a little on being dropped off but had a happy day with them and cheered up before I got to work.
Today we walked along with Izzy and dropped her off there for the day and on ringing the door bell Joel began to cry! Once we got going again he stopped and began chatting, until we crossed the road to nursery and set off down the path. Then he began again. Big tears were rolling down his cheeks and I got a huge lump in my throat.
How could I leave him at nursery to go to work whilst he's so unhappy?!
He didn't sleep well last night. He didn't eat anything yesterday and refused all milk. He had a couple of horrid nappies which I'm putting down to teething. He was very clingy and didn't want to play, just to cuddle me and suck his thumb.
I guess he's aware this week is different somehow and that I'm further away from him than I've ever been. Last week I could get him if he was ill or unhappy. This week I can't. I feel rather trapped behind a desk. Work is crazy quiet being the Easter hols, there's no staff in or students so I've not got a great deal to do except feel awful I'm not with Joel to make him feel better.
So we walked to the nursery and he began to cry again. We hung up his coat and bag and got his little book out to pass over. We walked into the baby room and he saw his little friends and toys and his eyes did light up but that wasn't enough to compensate for the fact I was leaving him again, for the third day running.
He cried, tears dropped and I began to cry too. One of the nursery ladies came to take him from me and I apologised and left. I could hear him coughing which he does when he cries too much and chokes. I cried walking up the hill to my office and didn't want anyone to talk to me for fear they'd get a sobbing wreck on their hands.
I rang the nursery 10 minutes later from my desk and was told he had flung blankie aside, was playing with a Noah's Ark and heading towards the breakfast table. He was fine. I just wish I could leave him happy and see him excited to go but I guess that's a little way in the future. They've rung me since as well to say he's still happy which is nice of them.
Working full time sucks and I can't wait to apply for part time again. I've not enjoyed this week at all.
Tuesday, 3 April 2012
Heigh Ho, Heigh Ho
Well I've done it! I'm back at work officially.
(Ok, so I'm typing my blog from work, but it is 4pm and my head is too fuzzy to think about work things now!)
It's been a good day all in all. I've not cried. I've tried to get my head around things here and emailed students, done a few light tasks and got confused over how things have changed work wise. I'm an administrator at a University and take care of students on certain awards and have a new set of awards to get to grips with now.
Also, the doors here all have automatic opening things on them now, the bathrooms have automatic lights that switch on when you walk in, and the toilet paper seems to be better quality than when I left!
And it's lovely and quiet being the Easter holidays so my phone hasn't rung once, and I've not had to speak to any students or staff at all on work related matters!
Yesterday was a nice and quiet day. I wanted to do something special with Joel so after a leisurely morning we walked up to Mum and Dads for lunch, then we all went out to Amerton Farm.
We had a look around the farm animals and I jumped when a huge horse stuck his head over the stable door which alarmed Joel and made him cry, which in turn made another baby cry which was a little bit funny! Whether this spooked him I'm not sure, but he also cried when I showed him a huge pig!! He didn't mind the micro pigs, goats or chickens though!
We had an ice-cream from the farm shop and he tucked in to his once we'd minimised it, and broke the bottom of a cone off and put some ice-cream in it!
Then we went on the steam train for a little ride around and he seemed to like that as well:
So the week isn't too bad so far! I have another two days in the office before we head to Kent for Easter and it'll be a nice weekend to relax in I hope! I'll be taking my Kindle anyhow! :)
Also, I'm very excited because yesterday, Joel stood up on his own and clapped himself for doing so! He stood up against the sofa, then let go and managed to balance for a short while then sat back down but he did it a few times! I wonder whether he'll be taking some steps in time for his birthday?! His top toothy pegs are also both through and we're just now waiting for them to come out fully! His birthday pictures will be different with four gnashers!! He keeps licking his gums and sticking his tongue out! It must feel different to him to have teeth where there used to be none!
(Ok, so I'm typing my blog from work, but it is 4pm and my head is too fuzzy to think about work things now!)
It's been a good day all in all. I've not cried. I've tried to get my head around things here and emailed students, done a few light tasks and got confused over how things have changed work wise. I'm an administrator at a University and take care of students on certain awards and have a new set of awards to get to grips with now.
Also, the doors here all have automatic opening things on them now, the bathrooms have automatic lights that switch on when you walk in, and the toilet paper seems to be better quality than when I left!
And it's lovely and quiet being the Easter holidays so my phone hasn't rung once, and I've not had to speak to any students or staff at all on work related matters!
Yesterday was a nice and quiet day. I wanted to do something special with Joel so after a leisurely morning we walked up to Mum and Dads for lunch, then we all went out to Amerton Farm.
We had a look around the farm animals and I jumped when a huge horse stuck his head over the stable door which alarmed Joel and made him cry, which in turn made another baby cry which was a little bit funny! Whether this spooked him I'm not sure, but he also cried when I showed him a huge pig!! He didn't mind the micro pigs, goats or chickens though!
We had an ice-cream from the farm shop and he tucked in to his once we'd minimised it, and broke the bottom of a cone off and put some ice-cream in it!
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| Nom Nom |
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| Standing by the engine |
Also, I'm very excited because yesterday, Joel stood up on his own and clapped himself for doing so! He stood up against the sofa, then let go and managed to balance for a short while then sat back down but he did it a few times! I wonder whether he'll be taking some steps in time for his birthday?! His top toothy pegs are also both through and we're just now waiting for them to come out fully! His birthday pictures will be different with four gnashers!! He keeps licking his gums and sticking his tongue out! It must feel different to him to have teeth where there used to be none!
Sunday, 1 April 2012
Ostriches
I'm not thinking about it really. I just don't feel I can. I know in my head that Tuesday I'm going back to work but today and tomorrow I'm trying to bury my head in metaphorical sand and not think about it.
These past few days Joel has got exceedingly clingy, as though he knows something is up. Or it could be his teeth coming through but I just am not looking forward to being apart from him for so long.
It sucks. Majorly.
So here's a cute photo to make him look like a giant next to his new baby cousin! We had a lovely Palm Sunday today, a bit of a pre-Easter get together....
These past few days Joel has got exceedingly clingy, as though he knows something is up. Or it could be his teeth coming through but I just am not looking forward to being apart from him for so long.
It sucks. Majorly.
So here's a cute photo to make him look like a giant next to his new baby cousin! We had a lovely Palm Sunday today, a bit of a pre-Easter get together....
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