Aubrey gave me the worst scare ever yesterday. She has been climbing everything and she occasionally will bump her head on things. Well, last night she bumped her head and I knew she was going to cry so I picked her up. I waited for that big scream, but it didn't come...she was holding her breath! This has happened before, so I just held her waiting for the scream, but it didn't come. I had been at least 10 seconds and nothing...then she began to turn purple and her eyes were red and rolling back in her head. I know that I held her for at least between 30 seconds and a minute...but it felt like longer! I was totally panicking! I turned her over and patted her back, I blew in her face, nothing was working. Finally she started to slowing pink up again...I think she took a tiny breath, but she was still not breathing. She then took another little breath and started breathing normally. She never did let out the big cry. She just stared off like she was totally out of it. It actually took her another couple of minutes then she wined a little but seemed then to be ok. I believe now, that she was a few seconds from passing out...thank God she didn't! I would have freaked and called 911!
After I got over the shock of it, I got on the Internet and found that this is called BHS or breath holding spells. It described exactly what had happened to her. It is a reflex, not something that children do on purpose...how scary that must have been for her. I can still picture the terrified look she had on her face. I plan to bring this up at her 9 month appointment coming up, but there is nothing that can be done except checking for anemia, which can make the episodes more frequent. Like I said, this has happened before with her, but not to this extreme. She has made me panic before, but nothing like this. I just hope that it never happens again, but it sounds like it probably won't be the last time.
Wednesday, July 1, 2009
Friday, June 26, 2009
Aubrey on Etsy!
This morning I received a hat from Etsy for Aubrey. I thought this unique and funky hat would be super cute this fall. Dale thinks she looks like Annie!
I used the opportunity to try a new background and light setup in my studio. Then, I sent the pictures to the creator of the hat and she loved them and is now using them on her site! You can see Aubrey here at HuggaBeans on Etsy. You can also see more pictures of her in the the hat here, on my other blog.
Wednesday, June 24, 2009
Tuesday, June 23, 2009
Logan at Gymnastics
Logan is having a great time at the Little Gym this summer! The first class was a little hard for him though. I think it was all very overwhelming and he doesn't do well when he is supposed to follow directions until he knows the routine. Having his cautious personality makes it hard for him to adjust to a new situation quickly, but once he feels comfortable he usually does a fantastic job. Now, he walks right into class on his own and knows right where to go. His participation the past couple of weeks has been great! He only refuses to do a few things...like hang on the bars and walk under the parachute, but I have a feeling that will change in the coming weeks. Today, he walked the entire length of the balance beam! I was holding on to him, but he walked perfectly with one foot in front of the other! The first week, I worried that he would never get some of the skills, including that one, and he proved me wrong by the second week! If fact, after the first week I was really worried that he wouldn't try anything because he wined a lot and seemed so upset. I don't think he wined at all today...maybe just when class was over!He is so darn cute in class...like when ever his teacher turns the music on he has to stop and wiggle his hinder a little, and he always has an eye on her and gives her the cutest little smiles, then when she is not looking he steals her remote for the stereo. 
He also loves to volunteer to help his teacher show the next skill.
He also loves to volunteer to help his teacher show the next skill.
He loves to explore the gym and climb on everything! But he always comes back to the group just in time for the next activity.
He is having fun...really.
At the end of class, we always have some bubble time. Today, Logan laid down like he was tired...until the bubbles came out...that woke him up!
Logan always goes right up to his teacher for more bubbles! You can see the love!
"Got your belly!" If you are wondering....Logan had a VERY large umbilical hernia when he was born. Fortunately, it has pretty much resolved itself, but he is left with a lot of extra skin in that spot.
Finally, I just want to say that the Little Gym does a fantastic job with our little ones. I love how they are knowledgeable of child development and they are aware of what is appropriate for each age level. Logan is in a parent child class for 10-18 month olds and it has proven to be the perfect choice for him. He fits in perfectly!
Monday, June 22, 2009
Sweet summertime
Ahhh the sweet treats of summer. The strawberries in our garden are wonderful this year! They just get bigger and better every year! I wish they would just keep coming all year long.
Saturday, June 20, 2009
My Big Girl
Aubrey is growing and changing way too fast! She is crawling and now she is pulling herself up on everything...and taking some tumbles. She is desperate to keep up with her brothers.
I also have to admit that watching her change so fast has made me realize how differently Logan is developing. I had forgotten how it was to watch Devin, and I just went with the pace that Logan wanted to go. But now, I can't get over how quickly typical children change and develop. Honestly, I wish they would just slow down a bit. I have enjoyed the amount of time that we got to savor each of Logan's new milestones! I feel like I have gotten to enjoy him growing up more than Aubrey because she is just going too fast! Of course, I am thankful that she is doing so well...it's all just so bitter sweet.
Friday, June 19, 2009
Mother's Day Gift
I recently received my mother's day gift from my kids (well, my hubby really). I LOVE this necklace so much I wanted to share it and give credit to the talented person who created it for me. You can visit Lisa's blog here.
Devin: End of Winter/Spring Semester
A couple of weeks ago, Devin's sports skills class at the Little Gym ended. To finish out the semester, Devin's teachers took the boys miniature golfing. This was Devin's first time and he loved it! I took him alone and I think he really enjoyed the one on one time with Mom.
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