Look at Me!

My good friend Becky gave Trey his crib mirror - he loves to look at himself in it. I'm pretty sure he has no idea that he is looking at himself. He smiles and talks to himself. Pretty cute. Great gift, Becky!

February 2008

I wanted to do something special for David for Valentine's Day by getting a picture of Trey and me for him - I should have scheduled our time in the morning when Trey is at his best. But instead we had a 5:30pm appointment when Trey was both tired and hungry. He did great - the guy took 133 pictures and this is the one I chose. I was hoping for one with me kissing Trey - he took some but Trey's expression was not what I was hoping for. So we will try that another time.

Trey and Dr. O'Kelley

I took a picture of Trey and Dr. O'Kelley the other day when I went for a check-up. Dr. O'Kelley is who delivered Trey - I am very thankful he was there the night our little man was born.

I love spontaneity

Trey looks a little scared in this picture but he was having a fun time despite what his expression might show in this picture

David had the flu all last week - it was not a fun week for us. I tried to keep him hydrated and taken care of while trying to keep Trey and myself as FAR away from him as we could possibly get in our little apartment. David was actually sick and in bed for 4 days - high fever, headache, body aches. I started to get the same symptoms in Sunday but they were gone by Monday - I am so thankful to God for my quick recovery because I couldn't have been sick and in bed for that long. I still have to take care of and nurse Trey, so I am glad I am better. Last Saturday (when David was feeling better and before I was feeling bad), we decided to take a spontaneous trip to see David's brother Matt and his wife Renee. We spent the night and went to church the next day with them. We had so much fun just being with them. Their apartment is even smaller than ours but I think we did pretty good with the 5 of us. Renee was so great with Trey and even came in early on Sunday morning to take him for me so I could sleep a little longer. Thanks again, Matt and Renee, for a fun time - we will definitely do it again soon!

Trey snuggling with Renee before his nap

Superbowl Party Animal

This is the exact way I sleep - David always laughs when he sees Trey sleeping like this

We went to our friend's the Linds for the Superbowl - we had a lot of fun (not that I understand football but it was good to be with friends). Trey crashed during the beginning but woke up for the great win at the end by the Giants!

3 Months Old

A video of Trey's new tub tricks

Look at his eyes light up

He holds his head up very well - I would love to know what he's thinking about

The blue outfit is from my brother Phil and his family - they actually bought it for their youngest, Olivia. to come home from the hospital in (if she had been a boy). It is just now fitting Trey. He's still in mostly 0-3 month sizes.

We have loved being parents, and we are crazy about Trey. He is growing in so many ways each day, and it is so fun to see him grow and learn more about his world. He is actually balding a little bit these days. He has green eyes just like both David and me. The hair that's left is still a darker brown. He is 12 lb. 10 oz. and is sleeping about 10 hours at night and taking 2 good 3-4 hour naps a day with some other small naps sometimes. He is nursing every 3 hours still - I actually miss those middle of the night feedings. I loved waking up with him even when I was exhausted. He loves his swing, and he stays still and quiet while we read to him - sometimes for 3 books. We went to a seminar last week at the library called "Building Better Brains" that talked about how to help Trey develop and grow through reading to him and having stimulating play time. But more than anything that we could do physically, developmentally, or emotionally for him, we know the best thing is to teach him how much Jesus loves him and model for him how to love and to obey Jesus as well. It has been a wonderful first 3 months with him.

He sleeps this way a lot - with his arms down by his side

P.S. Happy Birthday, Grammy! We love you!

(For Abby) Buddy Bear #2

Abby and her Buddy

Trey with his new "Bunny" Buddy Bear

For Trey's birth, my brother Phil and his family gave Trey a sweet soft blanket and a "Bunny" Buddy Bear. Now there is great significance to this Buddy Bear. Abby, our 6 year old niece (and Phil and Bren's middle daughter) has had a buddy bear since she was a baby. She LOVES her buddy bear - he goes everywhere with her (or at least he used to - I think he is supposed to be retired to a special shelf in Abby's room). Abby's Buddy has even been restuffed and reclothed because of all the love that Abby has given to him. So you can imagine my delight when I opened up the Buddy Bear that they had given Trey. He is still too little to have a favorite blankie or stuffed animal, but when I placed this "Bunny" Buddy Bear near him this morning while he was in his swing, he immediately put his right arm around him. I thought it was so sweet and had to post this for Abby!

Us with Rachel, Abby, and Olivia on a trip to Seattle last April - we're not looking too good but it was FREEZING!!!

RSV

Yesterday I had my first day back at work, and David was home with Trey. They had a good day together. When I got home, I noticed Trey had a cough that he didn't have when I left in the morning. His nose was also running a little. I was concerned about the cough knowing that it is RSV season (click on the link to read about it). I called our pediatrician and the on call doctor wanted to see him. We took him right away and they swabbed his nose to test for RSV. The test came back positive so we were sent home with instructions to use a humidifier, prop the head of his mattress up, and keep his nose cleaned out with saline drops. He has continued to nurse but not as well as normal. This morning, the pediatrician wanted to see Trey again. While I was driving there, Trey started coughing and couldn't stop, so I went back home to get David (who was supposed to be at work) because I needed him to drive so I could sit in the back and make sure Trey was okay. I was scared because I KNOW how serious RSV can be, and I could see Trey was having a hard time. Once we got to Dr. Herron's office, she listened to him and heard some wheezing. She gave him a breathing treatment to help open his airway. We will continue to do these breathing treatments at home with him three times a day until he is better. We are waiting for the Home Health company to bring the nebulizer machine to our house this afternoon. Dr. Herron said the first 5 days are usually the worst. This is one reason why David and I are so careful about handwashing (and why we ask others to wash their hands before touching Trey). Please pray that these treatments will help heal his little body. We will be laying pretty low the next week or so because he is contagious and also susceptible.