Happy New Year!!!

Today is New Year's Eve. Last year this time, I was quite preggo with you in my belly!!! We were hoping to all go out to dinner tonight, but when you woke up from your nap right before we were about to go, you started crying hysterically. I think you just woke up too quickly. We gave you a little Tylenol, but that didn't help. Grandma & Grandpa offered to stay home with you so that daddy and I could go out to dinner. We were really quick and came right back to spend the rest of the night with you. When we got home, you were playing with Grandpa, and Talking Tom the Cat on Grandpa's IPAD. I videotaped you playing with Talking Tom. It is so funny because you actually talk to Tom, and he talks back to you.

Well, it's a little after 11:00pm and you're already asleep. Maybe next year you'll stay up until midnight.
Daddy and I actually may go to sleep soon. We are SOOOO sleepy!!!!

Since you're sleeping so soundly, I suppose we'll just see you next year!!! 2010 has been the most amazing year yet because you were born!!! Hoping 2011 will be just as amazing!!! Love you baby girl!!!

Date Night was a No Go.

Well, mommy and daddy didn't quite get to go out tonight, but that's okay...we would much rather stay home with you and make sure that you're okay. You seemed very off when we were at the restaurant. You were really fussy, so I held you and bounced you on my knee a little bit. You weren't your normal squirmy self, and you felt a little warm to me. I started to walk with you and then I heard you cough. The coughing then turned into very thick (and stinky) puke!! I walked you back to the table, but you kept puking.......ALL over me. I felt so bad for you. It kept coming out, but once it was all out, you were like a different Hailey...the old, happy Hailey! We took your shirt off and wrapped you in a blanket, but I had to stay in my stinky shirt/jeans until we got home...hehe! No worries...it was all worth it.

Daddy called the doctor while we were out because you have not been feeling well for about 11 days now. I actually called her this morning because you had diarrhea twice within an hour and a half this morning. Tonight was the 2nd time that you have vomited since last Mon. Dr. Warner just said to lay off regular food, but keep giving you Pedialyte and formula. I hope you start to feel better soon.

I think you're going to sleep very well tonight!! Speaking of...let's go upstairs!

xoxo

2 steps and a Visit from Grandma/Grandpa Rosen!!

Yesterday (12/29), you climbed 2 steps!!!!!! It's funny, you seem to climb when Honey's leash is on the stairs. Once you get to it, you stop, so I started moving it and all of a sudden you climbed another step! When you got to the 2nd step, you weren't really sure what to do, so you extended your leg and went backwards, back down to the floor.

Soon after, we had to get in the car to pick up Grandma & Grandpa Rosen!!! They were SO excited to see you!!!

Today (12/30), we took you to your favorite place - KENWOOD MALL!! Grandma, you and I all had our black northfaces and black uggs on.
Grandpa took a picture!! I can't wait to see it!!! We had lunch, of course, at The Cheesecake Factory. You were GREAT!!! You ate sourdough bread, mashed bananas and delicious mashed potatoes! Then, we went to visit daddy at Target because he was working. He was so excited to see you that he carried you around the store introducing you to people! :)

And now we're getting ready to go get Mexican!!! Yum!! Daddy and I are going to go see a movie, and you are going to hang out with Grandma & Grandpa! :)

Diarrhea Cha Cha Cha!!

Well, you're still having some diarrhea issues! When I picked you up from Michelle's, you were in one of the girls' shirts with no pants on!! Michelle said that you had a big blow out with diarrhea up your back and legs. :(

I called Dr. Warner tonight because you have been having diarrhea since a couple days after your last doctor's appt, which was 12/17/10. She did not seem concerned because you were only having about 1-2 accidents per day, and no other issues. She suggested to continue feeding you formula and food, as is, and that the virus was just taking its course. She said that you might be having diarrhea for 14 days, and that this is completely normal.

So, we shall see...on the flip side, you're having a pre-birthday photo shoot tomorrow at Michelle's!!! Daddy has a dentist appt in the morning, so you're going to Michelle's for an hour!!!

Climbed Your 1st Step!!!

Today you climbed your very 1st step!!!! You weren't really sure what to do once you got onto the step, so you kept stepping down. I have it on video!!!!!! It's so cute!


On another note, you're still having a lot of diarrhea. Well, it's kind of a weird consistency. Kind of liquidy, kind of mushy. I did a little research, and it could be from teething, although I don't see any other teeth coming through. You don't have any other symptoms. You're still very high energy, no fever, so I'm not terribly concerned, but just hoping you feel better soon.

Your 1st Christmas being Jewish!

Today is Christmas, but we don't celebrate it because we're Jewish. We celebrated Chanukkah a few weeks ago. Remember??? You got all those books, clothes, and toys??? I know, we'll have to do better next year because you seem to get books, clothes and toys all year round. We'll have to do a better job differentiating between every day and Chanukkah!!

Last year around this time, daddy and I were visiting your Aunt Margo and Uncle Jared in St. Louis. I was still pregnant with you. We took you (my belly) to a hockey game and everytime someone scored, you would move around a lot. Maybe when you're older (and sounds don't bother you as much), we'll take you to a hockey game.

For lunch, we went to Taj India. Indian food is daddy's FAVORITE...not mine, but I compromised because we're getting my favorite (CHINESE) tonight for dinner! After lunch, we went to visit Auntie Michelle and the girls! We watched a dancing movie with lots of great music. You were sitting/standing in your walker and actually looked like you were dancing. After awhile, you took a little nap, but I woke you up too soon and you were not happy with me. :( Your poor tummy must still be upset because you woke up with a messy diaper. Looks like more pedialyte for you.

Now we're getting ready to go get some Chinese at our favorite buffet, Empire Buffet! Michelle, Brett & the girls are going to come with us!!! You're going to have so much fun!!

Rough Night for You & Me

Last night you went to sleep at normal time, but woke up about 11:15pm SCREAMING. I picked you up, and brought you downstairs. You didn't feel warm, so I knew you didn't have a fever. I offered you both the Pedialyte and formula, but you didn't want either. I googled "ear infections," but you didn't really have any of the symptoms. SO, I just held you and rocked you. Eventually I did give you some Tylenol, which helped you calm down and ultimately fall asleep. I heard you wake up about 5:50am this morning, so I ran downstairs and got you a little bottle of Pedialyte which you drank, and then fell right back to sleep until about 8:30am (says daddy).

I had to go to work today, but daddy said that you seemed so much better. He said that you had a lot of energy. He said that you didn't realy have any diarrhea, just a lot of wet diapers because of the Pedialyte.

You're a little fussy right now (it's about 8:00am). I'm trying to keep you up as close to 8:30pm as possible so that you're routine is not thrown off too much. You seem to sleep well when you go to sleep around 8:30am.

Daddy goes into work late tomorrow so you get to spend most of the day with him - LUCKY!!!!

Hope you have a better night's sleep!!

xoxo

Sick!

So, last night you had diarrhea a couple of times, but I chalked it up to possibly the food I gave you yesterday morning - roasted pears & apricots. I was going to try the rest of the food on you last night, but you kept having diarrhea, so only gave you formula. You seemed fine this morning, but then I got a few text messages from Auntie Michelle who said that you still were having diarrhea, and had vomited once. She gave you green beans, and I think you may have gotten sick after that. I called the doctor, and she said that you probably just had a little stomach bug, and to give you Pedialyte. You did not have a fever, so that was good.

Since you've been home, you've had one dirty diaper, and it just had small pieces of diarrhea. It was not runny, but more in small piece form, and a greenish color - almost like the green beans. Daddy brought you 2 flavors of Pedialyte, well, actually just one (orange). The other one had no flavor, but it did have the electrolytes which are important when you're sick. You seem to like the orange flavor. Dr. Warner wants us to give you Pedialyte, and if you're able to keep it down for 8 hours, we can give you formula again. Your poor private parts, though, are so irritated. :( I put lots of Desitin and vaseline down there, so hopefully it will make you feel better.

Luckily daddy is off work tomorrow, and goes in late on Wed. He will take good care of you!!!!!

Feel better, love!!!

xoxo

9 Month Check Up!!!

Today we went for your 9 month check up. GrAndi and I were certain that you'd weigh at least 20lbs (she texted me this morning with her guess of 20lbs 2oz). I thought 20lbs 1oz, but nope...you're not QUITE 20lbs - you weighed in at 19lbs 13oz and have grown to 29inches in length!!!! You had to get 1 shot today - the last Hepatitis B vaccine. You did not like this ONE bit. However; after the doctor's appt, we went to the mall, which of course you love!! :) We walked around, and you actually fell asleep in the stroller, which was great!

After the mall, we went to my work holiday lunch. Because today is my "off" day, I was able to bring you!! :)
You were such a hit! Everyone loved you. You fell asleep there, too!! In the picture, my car is parked - PROMISE! :)

After lunch, we went to Babies R Us and I got you a walk 'n grow toy. It helps you walk, and then when you're able, you can ride it! I need daddy to put it together for me. :)

And now we're just waiting for daddy to come home from work so we can go to dinner! YUM YUM!!!

(You're in your crib right now, but you're not really wanting to take a nap...which is fine). :)

Today we had a SUPER snow storm. I wanted so badly to stay home with you, but I couldn't. However; daddy worked all night, so he was able to come get you around noon! :)

You've been a little fussy this past week, but I think it's a combination of not feeling well, and perhaps your teethies coming through. We go to the doctor tomorrow for your 9 month check up. I have a few things to ask the doctor, like: 1) you have a few rough patches of skin on your back...I'm sure it's just dry skin, but I want to make sure. 2) your 2 teeth are coming in crooked, but I am sure that is normal. 3) when to transition you completely to a sippy cup - you definitely prefer the bottle. 4) Am I feeding you enough "baby" or table food?

I think I might get you a little stroller walker (a toy where you push it like a stroller). I want to get your leggies moving, not that I want you to walk early, but I think you're really trying so why prolong the inevitable?!?

After your doctor's appointment, we're going to visit my co-workers for a working lunch. Because I am off on Fridays, I can bring you!! YAY! You'll be the hit of the party! Can't wait!!!

9 Months Old and 1st Fever.

Today you are 9 months old!! Unfortunately you weren't feeling well, and woke up around 3:45am this morning crying because you couldn't really breathe out of your nose. It was so runny, so I had to use the aspirator again. You were not having it!!! I took your temperature because you felt kind of warm, and you had a slight temperature of 99.3 degrees. I gave you a little bit of Tylenol, some saline spray and a little bottle, and you feel right back to sleep until about 8:30am. You woke up with no fever and in a GREAT mood!!!!! Your nose is still quite runny, but you have lots of energy, which is great!!!!

Mady's 2nd Birthday Party!!!

Tonight we went to your friend, Mady's 2nd birthday party! It was a princess theme, and when we arrived, all of the little girls had princess costumes on. Mady's mommy, Amanda, had a goody bag for you with a princess crown and lots of other goodies.

You actually wore your crown for quite some time, but then realized it was on your head and quickly pulled it off! :) There were 4 other little girls there that you were playing with including your other friend, Ada!

During the party, and actually a little before we left, your nose was running.
I had to use the suction (aspirator) to help clean your little nosey out. At first you kept moving you head, but when we got home, you actually just let me do it. Either you're REALLY tired, or you're so smart that you know the aspirator will make you feel better. I also gave you a little bit of liquid Tylenol because you felt a little warm. I dressed you EXTRA warm in a 2-piece pajama set, and then put you in a cozy, pink sleep sack. Hopefully you'll stay warm.

And tomorrow...you'll be officially 9 months old!! I literally cannot believe it. Where has the time gone??? We're expecting some snow tonight and into tomorrow, so we got some food because I don't think we're going anywhere tomorrow. It's probably best if you're not feeling well. I don't want to talk you out in bad weather.

Okay...sweet dreams, my love!!!! Hoping you'll feel better tomorrow...on your 9 month birthday!

xoxo

Really Finding Your Balance!!

Daddy went into work late today, so you got to stay with him most of the day. He took you to the gym, and I met you guys there on my lunch break!!! It was so great to see you (and daddy, of course!).

When I picked you up from Auntie Michelle's house, you were playing on the floor with her girls, Izabella & Milena! Auntie Michelle stood you up, and you actually stood there, finding your balance, for literally 5 LONG seconds!!! You did it a few more times, and then while skyping tonight with GrAndi & Grandpa Howard, you stood there for even longer!!!!! You are really growing up!!!

I just gave you a bath, but I don't think you're ready for bed yet. You're in your crib, but I can still hear you! I'm ready for bed!!!!!!!!!

Goodnight baby girl...sleep tight!!!

xoxo

Excited to See Me!!!!

You got to spend the entire day with daddy today, but when I came home...oh were you excited to see me! It melted my heart. I pulled in the garage, and daddy opened the door to see me. I wasn't even out of my car yet, and I saw you starting to kick your legs and make your noises. It was so cute. When I actually did get out of the car, you were so excited!! Oh, I loved it. It really made my day!!!!!!!!!

Squash Sneeze!!

This morning, I gave you warmed up squash and veggies. You looooved it, however; you had a really big sneeze while I was feeding you and it went EVERYWHERE!!! It was so funny.

Then, we went to visit my friend, Julie, and her two daughters, Olivia & Ella. Ella was born just 6 days ago. You were great, but got scared by Olivia. She is learning how to share, and I think you may have taken one of her toys and she got upset, which upset you. :( Although I was sad that you were upset, you turned right to me and just hugged me, which I loved!!!

Julie lives right by daddy's store, so we went to go visit him. He loved seeing you. As soon as he left, he sent me a message about how much he loves you.

Hopefully daddy will be home soon.

1st Snow

Today we got about 1-2 inches of snow. I can't remember if it snowed at all after you were born, so this is definitely your 1st snow experience. GrAndi bought you a North Face snowsuit, so I put you in that today, and put you in the snow. You couldn't really move, but you did try to eat it. It was so funny. The snow was coming down and you stuck your tongue out.

Then we came inside, and you tried to climb the steps!!!! Looks like I need to put up a baby gate...PRONTO!!!

You know where GrAndi and Grandpa Howard went tonight??? They went to the Gotham Bar & Grill. That's the restaurant where I had your very first picture (sonogram picture) framed, sent and placed on their table last Aug. That's how they found out that you were growing in my tummy!!!! They brought your picture back to the restaurant, along with a more recent picture to show everyone! I hope to take you to that restaurant in the future! :)

Your Last Week as an 8 Month Old!!!

Today you entered in your last full week of being 8 months old. Again I sound like a broken record, but I just can't believe you're going to be 9 months old next Friday!

We went to visit a new baby friend today, baby Lucas Igo. You were so good with him, although you definitely wanted to hold him. Ha! You're too little for that, however; compared to him, you looked like a giant!
Amanda, Lucas's mommy, has a pet cat named Hank. I think this may have been our first time around a cat, but you loved him! You definitely wanted to play with him, and loved his tail hit your face. Hank ran upstairs, and you crawled right over to the stairs to find him. One you did, you definitely tried to climb the steps (lifted one leg and everything), but luckily, you weren't able to get up there...yet. Only a matter of time, I'm sure.

Right now, we're watching a movie called Happy Feet. It's about penguins. A few times I have caught you actually watching it. This movie has a GREAT soundtrack, which I think you like. PLUS, there are great colors in this movie which I think are catching your eye.

1st Chanukkah!!

Tonight is your 1st Chanukkah!!! You had SO many presents to open tonight. Normally, you're supposed to only open 1 present per night, but I got so excited that I let you open almost all of your presents! :)

Grandma Betsy and Grandpa Marc sent you a big box of toys, clothes and books!!!! I even put you in the box!!! It was so funny. I think I left a couple of presents for you to open.