tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18426579817849790822024-03-13T15:36:02.387-05:00When 2 became 4 by the Grace of GodShaylor and Jacklynhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01471880868044772174noreply@blogger.comBlogger75125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1842657981784979082.post-52370151882767276852015-08-25T14:51:00.000-05:002015-08-25T15:08:49.630-05:006 months<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;">
<span style="font-family: Times New Roman; font-size: small;">Age: 6 months</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times New Roman; font-size: small;">Weight: 15..8 pounds (40th%)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times New Roman; font-size: small;">Length: 27 inches (75th%) </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times New Roman; font-size: small;">Size (diapers, onesies, etc.): size 2 diapers, 3-6 month clothing</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times New Roman; font-size: small;">Eyes: blue</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times New Roman; font-size: small;">Hair: Getting a lot lighter and longer. There is hints of red in it, but is becoming more blonde</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times New Roman; font-size: small;">Sleeping:
One morning nap for about an hour, and then a 3-4 hour afternoon nap.
At night, you wake up once anywhere between 2-6. Daddy moves you to the swing and you sleep until 7:30/8:00. You go to bed around 7:30/8:00 in your crib</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times New Roman; font-size: small;">Eating: You are still nursing about 4 times a day. You have completely refused a bottle. We have started baby lead weaning with you, and it is working pretty good. You love bananas, and toast. You are still not sure about sweet potatoes, and avocados. We like carrots too!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times New Roman; font-size: small;">Milestones: You have been sitting up by yourself since you were 5 months old. You can roll over both ways. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times New Roman; font-size: small;">Memorable
outings: We went to San Antonio for your cousins birthdays. We rode a train, played at the Kiddie Park, went to lunch, and then took family pictures all in one day. You did fabulous for all that running. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times New Roman; font-size: small;">Favorite
toys/activities:You love to jumper in your exersaucer, play with all sorts of toys. Anything you get your hands on, you put it in your mouth. But your favorite activity is playing with your brother. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times New Roman; font-size: small;">Words/sounds:Lots of different cooing sounds, and of course crying</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times New Roman; font-size: small;">Nicknames: Bryn, Sister </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times New Roman; font-size: small;">Funny moments: You have started making silly faces which makes us all laugh </span></div>
<span style="font-family: Times New Roman; font-size: small;">Looking
forward to: I am NOT looking forward for you to start crawling, this mama is just not ready.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Times New Roman; font-size: small;">Age: 3 months</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times New Roman; font-size: small;">Weight: 11 pounds</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times New Roman; font-size: small;">Length: not sure</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times New Roman; font-size: small;">Size (diapers, onesies, etc.): size 1 diapers, 0-3 month clothing</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times New Roman; font-size: small;">Eyes: blue</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times New Roman; font-size: small;">Hair:It is starting to get lighter, and some red is coming through</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times New Roman; font-size: small;">Sleeping: One morning nap for about an hour, and then a 3-4 hour afternoon nap. At night, you usually sleep from about 9/9:30 until anywhere between 7:30 and 9:00. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times New Roman; font-size: small;">Eating: You go anywhere between 2-5 hours between feedings. I honestly just nurse you on demand, and it has worked and been great!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times New Roman; font-size: small;">Milestones:rolled over twice, then haven't done it again! You can hold your head up super. You are also working on those ab muscles because you want to sit up so bad.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times New Roman; font-size: small;">Memorable
outings:You getting an MRI, very scary time for all of us!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times New Roman; font-size: small;">Favorite
toys/activities:You love watching your bubba no matter what he is doing. You enjoy your activity mat, sitting in the bumpo, Sophie the giraffe, and of course mommy's hair and necklaces.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times New Roman; font-size: small;">Words/sounds:Lots of different cooing sounds, and of course crying</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times New Roman; font-size: small;">Nicknames: Bryn, Bug-a-boo, Sister, Baby </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times New Roman; font-size: small;">Funny moments:Watching your brother trying to make you laugh</span></div>
<span style="font-family: Times New Roman; font-size: small;">Looking
forward to: You have 2 road trips in your 4th month. Hopefully you will be a rockstar.</span><br />
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Shaylor and Jacklynhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01471880868044772174noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1842657981784979082.post-88769810390859186252015-05-28T16:28:00.001-05:002015-05-28T16:31:38.150-05:00Fun with Kysen<br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">WITHOUT ANY prompting, ask your child these questions and write down
EXACTLY what they say. It is a great way to find out what they really
think. When you re-post put your Child's age.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Kysen (4 years)</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">1. What is something mom always says to you?</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Do it, and no</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">2. What makes mom happy? <span class="text_exposed_show"><br /> If I smile at you, and give you hugs and kisses<br /> 3. What makes mom sad?<br /> When I make bad choices<br /> 4. How does mom make you laugh?<br /> Playing jokes, and tickling my feet</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span class="text_exposed_show">5. What was your mom like as a child?<br /> Having a baby<br /> 6. How old is she?<br /> 18<br /> 7. How tall is she?<br /> Tall as not my daddy<br /> 8. What is her favorite thing to do?<br /> Work and play with Kysen, and feed my sister<br /> 9. What does she do when you’re not around?<br /> work<br /> 10. If she becomes famous, what would it be for?<br /> I don't know<br /> 11. What is your mom really good at?<br /> Doing running, and exercising <br /> 12. What is she not very good at?<br /> jumping on the bed<br /> 13. What is her job?<br /> print, and help my people, and put the persons in the right class<br /> 14. What is your mom’s favorite food?<br /> Eggs, spaghetti, salad, meat, ham<br /> 15. What makes you proud of your mom?<br /> When you do good jobs<br /> 16. If she was a character, who would she be?</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span class="text_exposed_show">Character<br /> 17. What do you and your mom do together?<br /> Teamwork <br /> 18. How are you and your mom the same?<br /> When we are sitting down, we look almost the same<br /> 19. How are you different?<br /> Because I am medium, and you are up tall<br /> 20. How do you know she loves you?<br /> Because you give me hugs and kisses, and I love you so much too.<br /> 21. What does she like most about your dad?<br /> When he does good stuff and doesn't make bad choice, or when yall don't fight<br /> 22. Where is her favorite place to go?<br /> church<br /> 23. How old was she when you were born?<br /> 1</span></span><br />
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Shaylor and Jacklynhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01471880868044772174noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1842657981784979082.post-70016253265153966012015-05-01T15:02:00.000-05:002015-05-01T15:04:12.098-05:00ENT, MRI, resultsWe had n ENT appointment on Monday, April 27th. The doctor was unable to see through the ear canal to check the inner ear. We already had a MRI scheduled for that Thursday, so she added what she needed them to look at for her. Brynlee will also be fitted for a hearing device in September so she can keep her hearing nerve active. She has also referred us to genetics to see if there is something wrong with her genetics, so we will know later down the line what we are dealing with. I will say I felt pretty discouraged leaving there without answers AGAIN, and being referred to another specialist. I know my baby girl is young and it will just take time.<br />
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Thursday, April 30th, we had Bryn's MRI. We had to be at Cook's by 6:00 am to get registered. Kysen had his first sleep over with some friends and LOVED it. We are so thankful that people love my whole family and will watch my child. I was ok with everything until Shaylor said, "What if she doesn't wake up?" That's when my nerves went off the charts. I had felt a calmness about everything, I knew so many people were praying not only for Brynlee, but the whole family. Anyway, we got to the hospital and got all checked in, and we had to wait for the MRI machine to warm up, then it was go time. We used that extra time to just pray over our child. She was all smiles even though she was hungry. I got to go with her and Shaylor stayed behind. They gave her gas to put her to sleep before doing the IV. IT was cotton candy flavored, and she was out in about 45 seconds. They then asked me to leave, and escorted Shaylor and I to the waiting room and told us it would be between an hour and an hour and a half. Luckily, they give you a pager so you don't have to just sit and stare at each other. We went and had breakfast in the hospital cafeteria, then grabbed a starbucks. We went back to the waiting room, and Shaylor of course took a nap, and I did some work on my iPad. Shortly after, they called us back, and it was on of the best feelings to hold my baby girl again! She was a rockstar! The rest of the day she was kind of out of it, and slept a lot. Kysen was at school, so we took advantage of that and slept too.<br />
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We were told we would get the results in 2-3 business days, so we were shocked when the phone rang with the results. The lady we talked to said everything was normal. Her nerves are fully developed, she has an ear drum, and her brain is functioning the way an 11 week old baby's brain should function. I just dropped to my knees and cried, and thanked God for the miracle. Our daughter is definitely a fighter and she definitely has God on her side!<br />
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We go to the cranifacialist on Wednesday to see about the bone structure in her face and her half ear. Not really sure what is in store for us with him, but I guess we will find out of Wednesday.<br />
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Prayer Request:<br />
Please continue to keep Brynlee in your prayers as we still have a long road ahead of us.<br />
Also, Kysen has been acting out more, and I think it is an attention thing. I know Shaylor and I have had a lot of focus on Brynlee, so pray for us to be aware of our time.<br />
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Praise:<br />
The MRI report came back so positive<br />
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Being reunited never felt so good!Shaylor and Jacklynhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01471880868044772174noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1842657981784979082.post-43775442987551269692015-05-01T14:26:00.000-05:002015-05-01T14:26:24.068-05:002 months<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;">
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<span style="font-family: Times New Roman; font-size: small;">Sleeping: 2-3 naps during the day for about 1-2 hours, and sleeping 4-5 hours at night</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times New Roman; font-size: small;">Milestones:smiles and cooing. The doctors said you would never do a full smile, and you did it!!!! Of course mommy cried!</span></div>
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outings: Your brother's first soccer game, and he scored a goal! We are constantly on the go, and you are a trooper. Also meeting your GG for the first time</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times New Roman; font-size: small;">Words/sounds:Lots of different cooing sounds, and of course crying</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times New Roman; font-size: small;">Nicknames: Bryn, Bug-a-boo, Sister </span></div>
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Shaylor and Jacklynhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01471880868044772174noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1842657981784979082.post-87019081925424774872015-03-25T18:39:00.000-05:002015-03-25T18:39:27.160-05:00Neurology More good news... the prayers are working!!!!!<br />
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We went to the neurologist yesterday, and he is pretty sure her brain is functioning the way it should be, and most of her problems are external. He did refer us to a craniologist which we will go to in May. The craniologist will work with the ENT to come up with a plan together. The neurologist wants to check her agin in June to make sure she is continuing to develop age appropriately. He did let us know that she will probably have a speech delay because of her hearing, but also because of her asymmetrical mouth, and will more than likely need therapy. We are thrilled to know that her brain is functioning like a 6 week old.<br />
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Please continue to prayer for more answers and good news!Shaylor and Jacklynhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01471880868044772174noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1842657981784979082.post-80909180165664572482015-03-18T18:01:00.000-05:002015-03-18T18:01:42.418-05:00Brynlee's Audiology AppointmentYesterday, we took Brynlee to the audiologist. She does have moderate hearing loss in her left ear, and has normal hearing in her right ear. To a mommy, that makes my heart happy that I know she can still hear my voice! The good news, her hearing nerve for her left ear is functioning and hearing noises. The audiologist is pretty sure the sound is not able to travel through the small ear canal that she has. So, we have now been referred to an ENT specialist that will be able to make the decision if she will need to have an ear canal built for her or not. They will also decide about hearing aids for her. More than likely she will have a hearing aid sooner than later so that the nerve will continue working and hearing sounds, and it doesn't get "lazy". Bryn was also diagnosed with Atresia/Microtia. <br />
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<strong>What is Microtia / What is Atresia?</strong></div>
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<strong>Microtia </strong>is a congenital deformity
affecting the outer ear (pinna) where the ear does not fully develop
during the first trimester of pregnancy. A Microtia ear is often smaller
in size, can have a peanut shaped appearance, only have a small nub or
lobe present, or be completely absent at birth. Microtia is Latin for
the words micro and otia, meaning “little ear.” Microtia can affect one
ear (unilaterally) or both ears (bilaterally). Microtia occurs in every 1
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<strong>Atresia</strong> (also known as aural atresia)
is the absence or closure of the external auditory ear canal. The
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stenosis. Atresia is Latin for absence of an opening.</div>
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For Shaylor and I to know what will be the best thing for Brynlee as far as hearing aids, implants, etc.</div>
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That Brynlee does not have chronic ear infections (With Atresia/Microtia she is more apt to get ear infections.)</div>
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We have felt such a peace during all of this. (We know it is because of all the prayers)</div>
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<span style="font-family: Times New Roman; font-size: small;">Sleeping: During the day you sleep for about 1-2 hours between feedings. At night, you are up for about 4-5 hours, then will finally go to sleep between 3:00 and 5:00 and sleep for 4-5 hours.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times New Roman; font-size: small;">Milestones: gained a lot of weight!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times New Roman; font-size: small;">Memorable outings: We spent a lot of time in doctor offices your first month for weight gain, and jaundice checks. We are on the go a lot because of big brother! You love your car seat, and will just sleep in it.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times New Roman; font-size: small;">Favorite toys/activities: You love listening to your brother sing to you. If you are crying, he comes over and starts singing and you almost immediately stop. You also love for someone to hold you, and cuddle with you.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times New Roman; font-size: small;">Nicknames: Bryn, Bug-a-boo, Sister, Lil Miss, My Little Nemo</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times New Roman; font-size: small;">Funny moments: Peeing all over mom at the doctor's office, it even got on her shoes. </span></div>
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Shaylor and Jacklynhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01471880868044772174noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1842657981784979082.post-26530500113424483162015-03-03T20:21:00.001-06:002015-03-03T20:25:52.450-06:00DirectionFirst of all, I never realized how many people would invest their time into reading our blog and praying for our family. The words of encouragement that we get daily are helping us get through every day. With that, I am not a professional writer and by no means plan on becoming a writer. I really am doing this blog to keep everyone up to date as best I can with what is going on with our family.<br />
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I am including her stats so we can remember them in the future. 6 pounds 15 ounces, 10th percentile, 21 inches, 60th percentile. Doctor says she is going to have bright blue eyes, dark hair, and we are going to be in trouble! <br />
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Now, the update and answers we were hoping for. Yesterday, we took Bryn to her 2 week check-up. Her pediatrician looked over her and told us the news we wanted to hear... "Your child is healthy!" PTL!!!! With that we do have a long road ahead of us. She filled us in about what all the audiologist will do, and basically it will be a really long, more extensive hearing test. She said be prepared because it will take awhile. Our pedi, Dr. Hull, did say her ear canal is very, very narrow. She said she can't even tell if she has an ear drum or not, and that is why she did not pass her hearing test. Once we go to the audiologist, they will more than likely refer us to an ENT who will actually build an ear canal for Brynlee, and she will be able to hear without any problems. The medical world has come so far! If she does not have an ear drum, then we will have to cross that road when we get to it. Dr. Hull is also referring us to a neurologist. She thinks that she born without a muscle in her face, but the only way to really know what is going on is to do an MRI, so that is where the neurologist comes in. They are trying to get us in, in the next couple of weeks, so please pray that they will have an appointment really soon for us. Dr. Hull never said anything about her hip, so I asked. She was a bit surprised to hear that they had told us that she had a click in her hip. She didn't feel it, but wanted to check again, and did a pretty intense hip check. She told us, that Bryn has really strong hips! She did say though that we need to keep watching it and checking it. If she does have a click in her hip, and we catch it before she is 8 weeks old, she will have to wear a harness. If we miss it, she will end up having to have surgery to correct it. Everything else is pretty much put on the back burner for now. Our doctor is wanting to focus on the main issues that we need/can take care of right now. Everything else is something to keep watching to see if she outgrows or is something we need to focus on in a few months.<br />
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Once again, we are so appreciative of the love and prayers that our surrounding our family.<br />
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Please pray:<br />
*that we get into the neurologist in the next couple of week<br />
*that when we go to the audiologist that they will see an ear drum<br />
*for the doctors that are all tending to our daughter<br />
*that Shaylor and I have patience and know what we need to do as her parents<br />
*for Kysen to continue adjusting to this new life, and that he has an understanding if we are having to tend to Brynlee more because of her medical issues. <br />
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<br />Shaylor and Jacklynhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01471880868044772174noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1842657981784979082.post-69931688202033971042015-02-26T12:46:00.000-06:002015-02-26T12:48:06.485-06:00My FeelingsI have been asked many times, "How are you feeling?" " How are you doing?" And of course my answer is usually we are doing good.<br />
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Part of this blog is so that I can be raw and write my feelings and emotions. For the most part, we are doing good. Of course, I am so scared about what is ahead for us, and what the future holds. It is scary knowing our daughter is going to have to go through so many procedures. I don't know how she is going to react to anesthesia, or even how much pain she will have to endure, but what I do know is we serve a Mighty God. Through all of my fears, and unknowns, I have felt the presence of my Heavenly Father. Without Him, I wouldn't be OK.<br />
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We start the first round of doctor visits on Monday. As much as I am ready to have some answers, I really want to freeze time where I know she is not going through any pain at all.<br />
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Last, here is a picture of our sweet miracle. We chose for her ear to be exposed and a part of who she is, instead of laying her on the other side and covering it up!Shaylor and Jacklynhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01471880868044772174noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1842657981784979082.post-35121449595315599022015-02-19T15:34:00.002-06:002015-02-19T15:34:05.916-06:00New beginningsWe were blessed with our new daughter, Brynlee Shay, on February 11th at 12:01 am. I had thought she would be here on the 10th, but missed it by a couple of minutes. We were so overjoyed with her arrival because the doctors had told us we would not have another child unless we went through fertility treatments again. Our God proved them wrong, and gave us our little miracle. <br />
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Quickly, our world got shaken with news about health issues. Brynlee was born with half an ear and a very narrow ear canal. She failed her hearing tests in the hospital, and has been referred to an audiologist. We go on March 17th for her first appointment. The pediatrician told us she would go through a series of procedures to hopefully correct the problem. They will also do a sonogram on her kidneys because the ears and kidneys develop at the same time in the womb. She was also diagnosed with an abnormal jawline, and will be referred to a craniologist for this issue. We are also going to be referred to a genetic specialist. Bryn was also born with a click in her hip, and we are praying that that will go away with time. <br />
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There are so many unknown questions as to what our future holds, and all the procedures that our daughter will have to go through. She has already proven to be such a fighter.<br />
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We are beyond blessed by all the prayers and support, and ask for the prayers to continue. I will be updating the blog, as we feel this is the easiest way to get the information out about our sweet girl. Shaylor and Jacklynhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01471880868044772174noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1842657981784979082.post-34147665724219774142013-06-25T22:40:00.002-05:002013-06-25T22:40:26.847-05:00New adventuresSummer time has been so much fun, and it makes me look forward to the fall when I don't have to go back to work. After 10 years I hung up my teaching hat, I am going to tutor part time at my school. I am so excited. I never thought I would get to stay home, but thanks to my sweet husband working his tail off we are going to make it work. We have taken a major leap of faith and we know God wil provide,Shaylor and Jacklynhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01471880868044772174noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1842657981784979082.post-10164069530549837522013-06-19T15:05:00.001-05:002013-06-19T15:05:03.979-05:00We're BackOk, so I know I took a break, a really long break from blogging, but we are back.<br />
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This past year was very hectic and super busy. I have taken on the new adventure of not being a working mom! I am going to work about 10 hours a week being a tutor at the school I was teaching at. I am so blessed with this opportunity, I felt like I was missing so much of my child's life and that was not fair to him. When I would come home I had nothing else to give to my own child, because 22 children took everything from me.<br />
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I can't wait to update our many memories we will be making!<br />
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<br />Shaylor and Jacklynhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01471880868044772174noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1842657981784979082.post-66437615624324716352012-07-09T22:18:00.001-05:002012-07-09T22:18:46.164-05:0015 monthsIt is so hard to believe that Kysen is 15 1/2 months old. Here are some stats since we haven't done any in a really long time.
Weight- 22 pounds 13 ounces (15th%)
Height-33 1/2 inches (98th%)
Some things haven't changed, we have a very tall, very skinny boy on our hands.
Vocabulary- mommy, daddy, hi, bye, ball, dog, sit, no, yes, yeah, nana, pops, ace(my sister), night night, puffs, milk, more, truck, football, baseball, basketball, big ball, book, poo poo, hot dog, and the list goes on!
He loves playing with balls and trucks. Whenever he sees either one he has to have it or it is a full blown tantrum. Needless to say our house has been taken over by all kinds of balls.
Speaking of tantrums, Kysen has full blown tantrums. He is very stubborn and very independent. He gets frustrated that he still can't communicate everything he wants with you, and after a long game of charades, Kysen talk, etc we can usually get it figured out. I am worried for the terrible twos, this has already been terrible.
He is learning and exploring so much. He can identify blue, red, and pink correctly, and can say the colors. He can count to 3 and also count objects to 3.he can sort with some help by colors and animals.
He is still a mommy's boy. Everyone says they go through phases, but for the past 15 1/2 months he is still a mommy's boy.
He is still pretty shy when he first goes somewhere or sees someone, but is warming up faster to people.
He loves to give hugs and kisses and it just melts my heart.
We have been working with saying I love you and making an l with our fingers and shaking it when we say it. Tonight when Shaylor left for work tonight, Kysen shook his little hand after giving him a hug and kiss.
It truly is amazing how much a child learns. I think about last summer, he was just a little baby that depended on us for everything and now, he only needs us for very few things.
We love you Kysen! You are an amazing little boy, and I can't wait to continue to watch you grow and develop. You amaze us every day with the different things you do.Shaylor and Jacklynhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01471880868044772174noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1842657981784979082.post-11694776459545934872012-06-23T06:40:00.001-05:002012-06-23T06:40:34.166-05:00The rest of the trip...Was not as exciting. Kysen got super clingy and whiny, then bam here came the fever. We stayed at the condo and just relaxed which was a totally different scene for us, but very refreshing. We ended up coming home on Friday instead of going to El Paso,shorter drive and needed to see doctor.
We took Kysen to the doctor on Saturday and everything came back clear. Foundout there is something going around that all that is wrong is a high fever, it's crazy. So after 7 days of a fever, it finally broke and our happy little boy is back.
Next post: summer time and 15 month check up.Shaylor and Jacklynhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01471880868044772174noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1842657981784979082.post-29133745930654493072012-06-12T16:03:00.001-05:002012-06-12T16:04:55.857-05:00Ruidoso Trip Days 1&2Every year we meet my parents in Ruidoso at their time share. It is always so nice and relaxing. We drove in on Sundaynto a horrible fire that has consumed 36,000 acres of God's beautiful forest. During the day we can just see the smoke, but by night time you can see the actual fire burning. It is a sight to see that's for sure. We took it pretty easy once we got in.
Yesterday we headed to the horse races and had a blast. Kysen loves all kinds of animals and trucks, so it was a perfect place for him. Whenever he would see the horses he would neigh at them and then as they were running he would yell go go go, over and over. I think he learned that from me yelling at I'll Have Another to step it up both races. You would never know that my poor child is teething, has a horrible diaper rash that even antibiotic rash cream is not taking care, and his poor little eyes won't stop watering from allergies. He is such a trooper and having a fabulous time with Nana and Pops.
Please continue to pray for these wild fires, it is devastating at what all has been lost and damaged. My heart goes out to all the people who have lost everything!Shaylor and Jacklynhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01471880868044772174noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1842657981784979082.post-10721440651679566442012-06-07T15:37:00.000-05:002012-06-07T15:37:55.390-05:00Horrible BloggerI am the worst blogger ever! I always say I am going to blog more and somehow times gets away from me. I am hoping with it being summertime I can find more time to do it. My child is extremely active so when he is awake we are going 90 mph. Here is a little update on my boy:
He is a true all boy. He loves to climb, throw, build, stack, and he has no fear, which leaves me to be on constant alert.
He has great vocabulary. He can say about 30 words that I can actually understand, but talk sin full sentences and I just act like I know what he is saying.
We go to the doctor in about a week and a half for his 15 month check up so I can give you an update on weight, height, etc then. When he gets on mommy and daddy's scale he is about 23/24 pounds.
I am truly amazed at how much he has grown and how much things have changed in just a short year. I can't believe that last fear at the time I had a totally dependent child, Nowd I have a totally independent child who does not want any help at all. It is fascinating to see the world in his eyes, and it has opened my eyes to the world again.
Just a little update for y'all. Hopefully I can get his first birthday pictures uploaded soon so y'all can see the fun festivities.
I promise I will try to do better at what is going on in our life!Shaylor and Jacklynhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01471880868044772174noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1842657981784979082.post-67265698673650085822012-02-12T16:32:00.002-06:002012-02-12T17:49:11.736-06:005 months really????I know, I know, I have been a horrible blogger the last 5 months. I think about it at times I don't have time to sit down and type. Here are things that are going on with Kysen:<br />*A walker- He walks everywhere!!!! He took his first steps right before he was 9 months, and I was home to see them. It was wonderful. Ever since then he takes more and more, and within the last few weeks, he would rather walk than crawl.<br />*5 teeth- He is an AWESOME teether. One of his teeth we had no idea that it was even going to come out. He went to bed and the next morning he had a tooth.<br />*Talking- here are just a few words that you can say, Mama, Dada, Ball, Dog, Hi, Bye, No, OK, yeah, and you are trying your name, sometimes we get Sen out of you and other times we get Ky Ky. He repeats ever word that I say, or at least make a noise with the same tone that I use.<br />*Clapping is still one thing he always does. Now, he will play patty cake by himself.<br />*If he is crying, all I have to do is give him a book or show him a picture of a baby and he stops.<br />*He waves bye with both hands, and waves hi with one hand.<br />*He loves to give people high five, and we are working on bones(knuckles). He doesn't quit get to make a fist.<br />*He had RSV in January and that was an awful experience. He had a fever for a week. It got really high one night and had to take him to the ER. After 2 weeks, he finally started acting like himself.<br />*We are working on the word gentle when petting dogs or when we are around babies.<br />*He will just walk over to me and give me a hug and a kiss, he already knows how to melt a woman's heart.<br />*Some of his favorite toys are trucks he can push around, anything that will open and close, riding in his many cars that he has, and he still loves balls. He always has at least one in his hand no matter what he is doing.<br />*At his 9 month check up he weighed 20 pounds(30th percentile) and was 30 inches long (95th percentile).<br />*He is going to be a big cousin in August!<br /><br />This is just a little bit of what Kysen can do! I can't believe he is a month away from being one. Time is flying. I love him more than I ever thought I could love anything.Shaylor and Jacklynhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01471880868044772174noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1842657981784979082.post-29908854449014206232011-09-21T20:59:00.006-05:002011-09-21T21:12:26.547-05:006 months<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDx-mtvI2fvqqZ2PsuBz7olL32vmOFOYQ-1gGrZQ0fA9E9tfDRq3wKV_vWefHGUGXi_LSyL0VI7jD6BnIbneiswR6I1H_C5qKllzwqz7QsdCvlrL0koCZzsSGdrm0FRqwopwd3MPfEPFs/s1600/6+month.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5655001072062793586" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDx-mtvI2fvqqZ2PsuBz7olL32vmOFOYQ-1gGrZQ0fA9E9tfDRq3wKV_vWefHGUGXi_LSyL0VI7jD6BnIbneiswR6I1H_C5qKllzwqz7QsdCvlrL0koCZzsSGdrm0FRqwopwd3MPfEPFs/s320/6+month.jpg" /></a><br /><br /><div></div><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div>I hate that the 5 month mark got skipped, I do have a picture but no stats. I guess that is what happens when school starts and we didn't have internet at home. </div><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div>For now, here is your 6 month stats:</div><br /><br /><br /><br /><div>You weigh almost 17 pounds- 30th percentile</div><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div>Lenghth is 28 inches- 90%th percentile</div><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div>Wearing size 2 diaper</div><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div>Clothes is so hard because you are so skinny- pajamas 6-9 months, onsies 6-9, shirts 3-6, and shorts/pants are 3-6 month but falling off of you. When you wear 3-6 month pants they are way too short. Not sure how to fix this problem, but hopefully one day Mommy will.</div><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div>Your 2 bottom teeth FINALLY broke through at the same time</div><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div>You can sit all by yourself </div><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div>Love playing with your toys and when you get bored with one you let us know and we move on to something else</div><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div>You would rather be standing than sitting, but you don't have the strength yet to stand on your own, even though you try really hard.</div><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div>You are rocking on all fours ready to start crawling</div><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div>Your favorite thing is when Mommy or Daddy say your name .you stop what you are doing and look and smile.</div><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div>Whenever you make eye contact with someone you give them the biggest smile.</div><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div>People say you are the happiest baby they have ever seen. You never cry unless something is really bothering you, and your smile is amazing!</div><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div>You love to belly laugh at your Daddy whenever he is playing with you.</div><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div>You started Day Care with Ms. Tina and you LOVE it. There are many days you would rather be there than home, which makes me happy that you love it, but sad because I want you to want to be with me. </div><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div>You still eat about 30 ounces a day and have 2 meals a day one with fruit and the other with veggies. If you had your choice it would be all food and no bottle.</div><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div>You still don't really nap, maybe 10 min here and there in the mornings, and an hour on a good afternoon.</div><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div>You go to bed at 8:00 and sleep between 5-6.</div><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div></div><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div>It is crazy how much you have grown in the last couple of months. Your personality has really come through and I cherish every moment we get to spend together. I cannot wait for the many more memories we will share. Love you beyond words!</div><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div></div>Shaylor and Jacklynhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01471880868044772174noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1842657981784979082.post-33483808214759617972011-07-27T13:25:00.003-05:002011-07-27T13:34:07.547-05:00A Promised PostOn July 14<span id="SPELLING_ERROR_0" class="blsp-spelling-error">th</span>, 2010, a day <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_1" class="blsp-spelling-error">Shaylor</span> and I had been dreaming and praying for for 2 1/2 years finally cam true with a positive pregnancy test. I always thought I would tell <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_2" class="blsp-spelling-error">Shaylor</span> in a really cool way, but it didn't happen. I was going out with the girls that night and wanted to drink since I hardly ever got to, but took a test to ease my mind, keep in mind I had probably taken 100 test by this point. So not thinking anything of it, I took the test and walked away to get ready. I ended up taking a peek and saw two lines. I ended up taking 3 more test. <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_3" class="blsp-spelling-error">Shaylor</span> was already at work so I sent him a picture but didn't hear back from him, so I called his work and surprised him by telling him at work!!!! Needless to say, he didn't appreciate that too much. I called our fertility specialist the next morning and went and she took blood and confirmed I was pregnant, but I still took probably 10 more tests just to be sure. I had to have blood drawn every other for about a week just to be sure everything was progressing. At 6 weeks we got to have a sonogram and see our miracle. It is still so surreal that I have a son that I can hold and love and do everything else a mom can do.<br /><br />We decided this year we would do something to celebrate the day we were given a miracle and we went and toured the cowboys stadium, which is awesome, had lunch with some great friends, and ended the day just getting to love on <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_4" class="blsp-spelling-error">Kysen</span>. I never know what we will tell <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_5" class="blsp-spelling-error">Kysen</span> about our journey, or if we even will. I do hope one day he knows that God is good and He does give us the most amazing blessings! July 14<span id="SPELLING_ERROR_6" class="blsp-spelling-error">th</span> will probably always be a day that <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_7" class="blsp-spelling-error">Shaylor</span> and I will celebrate, and hold so dear to our hearts.<br /><br />I know many friends that are struggling with infertility right now, and are getting pretty beat down by it. Whenever you read this, I ask that you lift them up in prayer. Many people who read our blog either have dealt with infertility or have been by our side as we struggled and you know what we through. <br /><br />Thanks for continuing on this journey with us!Shaylor and Jacklynhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01471880868044772174noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1842657981784979082.post-25870554654125073172011-07-18T20:46:00.003-05:002011-07-18T20:59:54.058-05:004 months<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8_qfpVWQmB7jfC7rwNdPR74zyJk3R6CDhLyyzBmj-eiLaiB6e6uryhB6pA9q_hFmdhEgOq_lq-aiu90NLhVXymBlB8dZ8Io-5D9fi7D1iecvHb2C2A9FM3tM13wnp4n4JOEL0lj4MLXI/s1600/267758_10150263488585665_501585664_7911426_3616196_n.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 333px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 260px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5630877217266607154" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8_qfpVWQmB7jfC7rwNdPR74zyJk3R6CDhLyyzBmj-eiLaiB6e6uryhB6pA9q_hFmdhEgOq_lq-aiu90NLhVXymBlB8dZ8Io-5D9fi7D1iecvHb2C2A9FM3tM13wnp4n4JOEL0lj4MLXI/s320/267758_10150263488585665_501585664_7911426_3616196_n.jpg" /></a><br /><br /><div>We can't believe <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_0" class="blsp-spelling-error">Kysen</span> Allin thata you are 4 months old. On July 14, 2010 we found out we were pregnant with you, so this milestone was really special. We will blog later with what we did to celebrate.</div><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div></div><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div>You weigh 14 pounds 2 ounces- 30<span id="SPELLING_ERROR_1" class="blsp-spelling-error">th</span> percentile</div><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div>You are 26 inches long- 90<span id="SPELLING_ERROR_2" class="blsp-spelling-error">th</span> percentile</div><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div>You are wearing size 1 diapers still</div><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div>If you are wearing a one piece outfit then you are in 3-6 month clothing. If it is <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_3" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">separates</span>, bottoms are 0-3 months and still big on you, and your top is 3-6 months.</div><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div>You smile the second you lock eyes with anyone, but when you hear Mommy or Daddy's voice, or see us, you <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_4" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">squeal</span> and smile your biggest smile. You already know how to melt <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_5" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">some one's</span> heart.</div><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div>You have found your voice and talk ALL THE TIME!</div><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div>You love to laugh when Daddy does <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_6" class="blsp-spelling-error">babyquake</span>.</div><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div>You love to laugh when Mommy gives you kisses.</div><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div>You are still sleeping in your swaddle, but we are trying to break you of that before Mommy goes back to work.</div><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div>Sleeping is still a strong point with you. We just lay you in your crib and you put yourself right to sleep.</div><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div>You get very cranky if you are not in bed by 8/8:30.</div><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div>We can find you awake anywhere between 5 and 7, then you always go back to sleep until 9 or 10. </div><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div>You have started talking instead of crying when you wake up.</div><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div>You will not nap during the day.</div><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div>Your favorite things to do right now is swim and play with your jeep.</div><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div>You drink 6, 6 ounce bottles everyday.</div><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div></div><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div>We love you big boy!!!!!!</div><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div></div><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div></div>Shaylor and Jacklynhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01471880868044772174noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1842657981784979082.post-79482095415553464252011-06-28T11:53:00.002-05:002011-06-28T12:13:02.266-05:00Happy 3 Months!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiH_jV75ZTUK060y9RaXqol-oL6FDof1FmM2Kg2EpPFmJDMv2HXUN1yyIFkshajff1LrCAkvwA8MSUpFysihY4aS0UDz6ZUsrBwxzX-KOZx0dMhX8yKQY2wrnpHt-NiiMUWCA8y8oNAh6g/s1600/2011-06-20_10.12.49.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5623319768486098530" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiH_jV75ZTUK060y9RaXqol-oL6FDof1FmM2Kg2EpPFmJDMv2HXUN1yyIFkshajff1LrCAkvwA8MSUpFysihY4aS0UDz6ZUsrBwxzX-KOZx0dMhX8yKQY2wrnpHt-NiiMUWCA8y8oNAh6g/s320/2011-06-20_10.12.49.jpg" /></a><br /><br /><div align="center"></div><br /><br /><br /><div></div><br /><br /><br /><div>*You weigh 12 1/2 pounds, not sure length</div><br /><br /><br /><div>*You are in size 1 diapers</div><br /><br /><br /><div>*You are still in 0-3 month clothing. You are so long and skinny that 3-6 month bottoms fall off of you but are the perfect length. Shirt wise 0-3 months fits your skinny torso but we can hardly get them buttoned around you.</div><br /><br /><br /><div>* You hate tummy time and it is a fighting battle with you every day. I have a feeling you will walk before you will crawl.</div><br /><br /><br /><div>*You always want to be sitting up or standing (of course with help) and not laying down unless it is night time.</div><br /><br /><br /><div>*You have discovered your hands and feet and always have them in front of your face. This makes you smile so big.</div><br /><br /><br /><div>*If you are not in bed by 8:00 you scream which has made it hard to go and do anything in the evenings.</div><br /><br /><br /><div>*To sleep, you have to be swaddled, not sure how to break you of this.</div><br /><br /><br /><div>*You wake up between 5-7 and eat then go back to bed for another 3-4 hours.</div><br /><br /><br /><div>*You have 6, 5 ounce bottles a day.</div><br /><br /><br /><div>*You are smiling all the time and talking nonstop. It is so sweet.</div><br /><br /><br /><div>*On your 3 month birthday you went to your first doctor's visit for being sick. Luckily it was just a cold, but you couldn't take any medicine so you had to just tough it out. </div><br /><br /><br /><div>*You are so alert and love watching everything.</div><br /><br /><br /><div>*Best of all, Mommy loves being home with you every day in the summer. She could get used to this.</div><br /><br /><br /><div></div><br /><br /><br /><div></div>Shaylor and Jacklynhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01471880868044772174noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1842657981784979082.post-77613861205741709112011-06-15T17:36:00.002-05:002011-06-15T17:40:55.451-05:00Long OverdueI am so sorry that I have been slacking in the blog. I went back to work for the last 3 weeks of school then we went on vacation for 10 days. It was hard to go back to work, but my mom and mother-in-law watched <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_0" class="blsp-spelling-error">Kysen</span> for me which of course eased my mind a little bit. I have never looked more forward though to a summer and getting to spend it with my little man!<br /><br />After school was out, my family went on a vacation to <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_1" class="blsp-spelling-error">Ruidoso</span>. It was so much fun and relaxing. My sister and her family came and it was fun to watch Taryn with <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_2" class="blsp-spelling-error">Kysen</span>. She was such a big help and always wanted to know where "Baby" was. Then we went to El <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_3" class="blsp-spelling-error">Paso</span> for a couple of days. We got to see some friends and they got to meet <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_4" class="blsp-spelling-error">Kysen</span> which was awesome. <br /><br />As for now we are just enjoying summer and I am loving every minute I get to spend with <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_5" class="blsp-spelling-error">Kysen</span>. I just hope this summer doesn't fly by! I will update everyone with pictures and his stats soon, I promise. :)Shaylor and Jacklynhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01471880868044772174noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1842657981784979082.post-60017555824270170752011-04-20T23:45:00.000-05:002011-04-20T23:45:00.448-05:00Accomplished???To me, YES!!!!! <br /><br /><span id="SPELLING_ERROR_0" class="blsp-spelling-error">Shaylor</span> has a crazy work schedule, and <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_1" class="blsp-spelling-error">Kysen</span> and I have had to adjust. It was hard having him home for 2 weeks after <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_2" class="blsp-spelling-error">Kysen</span> was born and then him going back to work. <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_3" class="blsp-spelling-error">Shaylor</span> usually handled the late night feedings, etc. Well when he went back to work some nights it was just me. I know from previous posts I have told you how he worked over night. We have a little boy that is a night owl. I try to put him to bed at 9 and it doesn't work. On Wednesdays <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_4" class="blsp-spelling-error">Shaylor</span> works until at least 1 am. Most of the other nights during the week he is home and gives <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_5" class="blsp-spelling-error">Kysen</span> his last bottle usually around midnight then puts him to bed. Every time I try <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_6" class="blsp-spelling-error">Kysen</span> just cries and cries and cries. It gets so frustrating, but I guess I don't have the touch that <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_7" class="blsp-spelling-error">Shaylor</span> has. I must not swaddle him right, or give him the right kisses, or say the right thing, but only at night. During the day we have no problems and he goes right to sleep. <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_8" class="blsp-spelling-error">Shaylor</span> has come home many times to me crying because I don't know what else to deal and I feel like a failure as a mother since I can't even put my child to sleep. I am trying to do what they say in Baby Wise, but it's hard. <br /><br />I am sure you keep asking yourself how do you feel accomplished? I have been dreading tonight all day. I didn't want <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_9" class="blsp-spelling-error">Shaylor</span> to go to work, and leave me tonight. My good friend <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_10" class="blsp-spelling-error">Nicci</span> came over to keep me company and she and her daughter played with <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_11" class="blsp-spelling-error">Kysen</span> to give me a little break. Well then they left and I didn't know what was going to happen. So, at 9:30 I gave <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_12" class="blsp-spelling-error">Kysen</span> his bottle, and then put him in his crib <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_13" class="blsp-spelling-error">at</span> 10:00. HE DIDN'T CRY!!!!!! He went right to sleep and has been for an hour and a half. To some of you this may not be a big deal, but to me it is HUGE!!!!!!!!!!!!! He may wake up any minute and I would be <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_14" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">OK</span> with that, knowing that I can get him to go back to sleep. What a great feeling!Shaylor and Jacklynhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01471880868044772174noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1842657981784979082.post-54322988959661958432011-04-18T19:10:00.003-05:002011-04-19T12:33:27.230-05:00Happy 1 Month Kysen AllinOne month...<br />-I just started drinking 3 1/2 to 4 ounces of formula every 3 hours.<br />- I am still in newborn diapers.<br />-I wear newborn shirts and 0-3 month pants. I am tall and skinny!<br />-I sleep between 7-8 hours a night.<br />-I don't like to go to bed before 11:30-12:00. If you put me down before that I will kick, scream, and throw a HUGE fit until someone comes and gets me.<br />-During the daytime all I want is my mommy, and at nighttime I want to be with my daddy.<br />-Cuddling is my favorite thing to do with anybody that will hold me.<br />-Some days I like tummy time, and some days I scream the whole time.<br />-I am a lot more alert, and love looking around.<br />-I got my first prescription of eye ointment because my tear ducts have still not developed.<br />-I just started sleeping in my crib and I love all the room I have!<br />-I am a growing boy and gained 1 1/2 pounds in 2 weeks. I now weigh 8 pounds 11 ounces.<br />-I think everyone is adjusting to having me around, because I sure do get a lot of love.Shaylor and Jacklynhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01471880868044772174noreply@blogger.com1