10 Months

Love to feed myself mash potatoes and brush my teeth!!!

Oh my goodness, 10 months sounds so close to 12 months. Nine months didn't bother me, but for some reason 10 months is really making me sad. I want you to grow up, but it makes me sad that it's happening so fast. I have already started planning your first birthday. I want your first birthday to be very special. So here is an update on what's been happening this last month.


* We have had some major eating changes. The doctor finally thinks you have digestion problems (hello, I have been telling him that for 9 months). So now we are on straight Nutramigen and we have cut it down to 5 oz bottles. I am hoping you don't spit up with only 5 ounces at a time. You are still drinking like 25 to 30 oz. That may be too much but whatever is my new motto. Whatever makes you happy, as long as it's not unhealthy or going to hurt you. Oh, and you pretty much drink it whenever you want to lately. I don't really know what happened to the schedule. It all changed when you got really sick (that's a whole other bullet!). You are now eating yogurt, crackers, macaroni, green beans, and bite size chunks of fruit. We are starting to give you a few more things to try. Momma is a scaredy-cat.

* You weigh 21 pounds. I know this because we have been to the doctor several times in the past 2 weeks.

* Started your first daycare experience. Momma hates every minute of it. I feel like a failure every time I have to choose work related things over spending time with you. It is so hard to balance being a mother and having a full time job.

* Starting daycare leads us to this: OUR FIRST DOUBLE EAR INFECTIONS!!!! It has been awful. You have been so fussy...so congested...couldn't eat because of the congestion....so in pain!!!!! The first antibiotic didn't work, so a week later we go back for another set. Then the daycare calls and says you have thrush from the antibiotic, so back to the doctor we go. At least he said your ears were fine. Only then he thought we had to address other issues while we were there for your stomach issues. He says your stomach is probably cramping you a lot and making you fussy. Hello, why doesn't anyone listen to the momma???? So now we have to limit fruits/juices because of the medicine you are on. I can't wait til you outgrow these issues.

* Also, the daycare has moved you to the walker room (no your not walking yet, but you are well on your way) because apparently you have been really fussy there (no one has really told me the whole truth). Anyways, they let you play with the toys in the walker area and you are much happier. I could have told them you weren't happy playing with rattles. You are much smarter than that. Actually I have been amazed at some of the things you do already. (Of course I think your G.T.) : )

* Loves to patty cake, throw the ball with Poppa (which is too cute), go on walks, watch Coleman play ball with Poppa, watching the wind chime outside, playing with your toys and brushing your teeth!!

* Just recently you have been able to pull up on your Mickey Mouse pusher/car thingy (whatever it's called) and walk without help...you can also stop and sit down...then do it all over again. I am thinking you are getting a little brave and walking will be coming soon.

* Every morning you love watching Handy Manny and Mickey Mouse Clubhouse. When Mickey comes on, you clap your hands and get so excited. I love it!!!

* You now have 6 teeth. I can't believe it. With every tooth you change your looks. Still just as cute as ever.


Momma and Poppa love you so much!!! I think you love us too. When I pick you up from daycare, you have to give me like 10 kisses before we leave. I love those sloppy kisses. You are such a sweet little boy.