Pregnancy Update at 38 Weeks
Due Date: October 1st. After not hearing anything from the doctor's office since my 36 week appointment, I finally got ahold of the office and surprise, surprise, another change. Apparently my c-section is now scheduled for September 26th. Unfortunately I still don't know a time. This is really making my planning for Arthur's childcare difficult to say the least.
Weight Gain: My home scale is telling me 26 pounds.
Symptoms: All the same complaints. Plus I've started getting some sciatica pain on my left side. So not cool.
What's different this time: I've been hardcore nesting this time. I have not idea what's up with me, but yeah for lots of freezer meals prepped and baked goods.
Cravings/Aversions: All the baked goods.
Sleep: Eh. Not great, but I seem to be able to fall asleep quickly after waking to pee.
I am loving: The fact that J is coming home on Friday. This three week solo parenting thing has taken it's toll on me.
I miss: Being able to get of the couch/out of bed without wincing in pain.
I am looking forward to: Getting a confirmation on my surgery time.
I'm spazzing about: Not having childcare set up for Arthur for c-section day.
Movement: Supposedly the baby should be not moving as much, but not my babies. Q is just as crazy as he was a month ago.
Preparation: Beyond the freezer meals, I remembered to make Arthur's 3rd year appointment. I also washed the car seat liner and put it back together. Now we just need to reinstall it into the car.
Quentin's Stuff: J's parents sent us the double stroller I wanted! I'm so excited about the idea of having a sit and stand stroller. I am hoping to be able to babywear Q for awhile, but depending on my physical state, that may not happen. At least now I have a few options.
Pregnancy Update at 36 Weeks
This post got pushed a day to accommodate my 36 week appointment this morning. Instead of seeing my usual midwife, I met with an OB to do my pre-op appointment. Things did not turn out as expected.
Due Date: October 1st. Apparently the office had changed my due date after my 20 week ultrasound but never told me. The OB doesn't let repeat c-sections go past 39 weeks, but we've had a drastic change in estimated time of arrival for the little one. Tentatively the c-section is scheduled for Sept. 25th (need confirmation from the hospital master scheduler). The little one will be coming much sooner than I had expected...
Weight Gain: 24 lbs
Symptoms: Very uncomfortable just about all the time. The scare tissue pain is constant with big spikes here and there. Thankfully this hasn't impacted the baby at all. I've also been having numb hands during the day and I always have to pee. So mostly all normal symptoms.
What's different this time: This is my last baby. I officially signed the paper to proceed with a tubal ligation during my scheduled c-section. We are 100% done.
Cravings/Aversions: Desperately want some wine (and a gin and tonic on the side). So trying to hold off until after the baby comes.
Sleep: A bit of a joke as this point. I'm constantly waking up at night time and not just to pee. I just wake up and then have to convince myself to go back to sleep. No fun at all.
I am loving: How loving Arthur is being with myself and the belly. He loves to give boops (tiny pats) to baby "kinkin" (his name for Quentin). Hopefully this love will continue after the baby actually arrives.
I miss: Being able to get up off the couch without groaning...
I am looking forward to: J coming back from his three week work trip. I'll feel much better when he's back in the country. And it will make me feel better when the c-section date is confirmed.
I'm spazzing about: Feeling the need to get our freezer stocked with meals before the baby comes. So far, I've only made some baked ziti. I have a list of about 7 different dishes make multiples of. Hopefully I can find the time and energy to get them all prepped.
Milestones: My surgery has been scheduled. Barring any craziness, I now know when this baby will arrive.
Movement: According to the pregnancy app, movement should slightly decrease at this point. Apparently no one told the baby. He's as active as ever. His favorite activity is to burrow into my pelvic bone nightly, usually around 8 or 9pm. Oh so much fun.
Preparation: We finally picked a name! Quentin Deckard will be joining our family soon.
Quentin's Stuff: My parent group held a small sprinkle for myself and another at the end of August. Our group tradition is to make a fleece blanket and painted onesies. We received an adorable firetruck themed blanket and some onesies of all sizes. Arthur even got a "big brother" shirt to wear.
Pregnancy Update at 32 Weeks
Due Date: October 5th
Weight Gain: Up to 19lbs. Not bad at all... Still hoping to keep it under 25 total. I have enough weight to get rid of after the birth as it is.
Symptoms: Lots and lots of scar tissue pain. Some Braxton Hicks contractions the other morning. Carpal tunnel causing numbness in my arms at night. A bit of plantar fasciitis.
What's different this time: I feel like the baby's movements are more intense this time compared to Arthur. He is just constantly stretching and kicking and burrowing into weird places. Arthur's slightly weirded out by the fact that my belly moves on it's own sometimes. The baby actually kicked Arthur's hand the other night surprising him greatly.
Cravings/Aversions: Been on a baking kick lately. I just want all the cookies, muffins, and cakes!
Sleep: Insomnia has been creeping in lately. Some nights it feels like I've been awake the entire time. Thankfully Arthur has been sleeping until 8am or so. And sometimes he just plays quietly in his room until 8:30am.
I am loving: Arthur snuggles when I'm not feeling very good. He gives the best snuggles.
I miss: Wine. I've had a glass here or there throughout, but I try to limit it to one glass.
I am looking forward to: My parent group is throwing myself and another pregnant friend a sprinkle on August 21st. Can't wait!
Movement: Crazy crazy crazy. This kid is just so active at all hours of the day. He's definitely stretching his limbs to their full extension. Ow!
Preparation: Still haven't picked a name yet. Arthur's insisting we call the baby "Milk" to which J then suggests Harvey. Um no. I did post a Baby Hunch pool for guessing weight and such. If anyone wants to participate, click here.
Baby’s (name pending) Stuff: This little boy already has an entire wardrobe curtesy of Arthur, but we do have a few holes. The major hole is socks! I seem to have lost every single baby sock we ever owned. Thankfully Target had these fuzzy little striped socks on clearance last week. And while I was there, I picked up this adorable dog outfit for $3.28! I couldn't resist. I did remember to get it in 6m size instead of tiny.
Photo bomb from the big brother...
Pregnancy Update at 30 Weeks
Due Date: October 5th
Weight Gain: 17 pounds. Decent progress so far.
Symptoms: Scar tissue pain - constant and at times almost unbearable.
What's different this time: Thankfully no baby hiccups yet. Arthur had them constantly and it really got old after awhile.
Cravings/Aversions: I've been craving all the sweets lately. I've been baking up a storm.
Sleep: The past two weeks, my sleep has gone downhill. I'm up at least four times a night due to being uncomfortable.
I am loving: A beautiful baby blanket a crafty friend made me. Perfect in yellow, gray, and white.
I miss: Beer. With the temperatures in the 90s, I've been craving a refreshing beer.
I am looking forward to: The hear breaking. I'm hot all the time and it's so incredibly uncomfortable.
I'm spazzing about: Or still indecision when it comes to a name. I like to plan things ahead of time. Hoping we can get this settled soon.
Milestones: Um... I got nothing this week.
Movement: This kid is super crazy all the time. Last night, he was doing barrel rolls and it was so very painful. But I am glad I can feel him multiple times a day.
Preparation: Arthur has been moved to a big boy bed! Amazingly, it went relatively painlessly. He's gotten up a few times, but either right when he goes to sleep or after the sun comes up. J moved the crib to the twins' room where it will stay for a few months after the baby comes.
Baby’s (name pending) Stuff: Other than moving the crib, I haven't gotten anything else for the baby.
Pregnancy Update at 28 Weeks
Officially I was 28 weeks on Wednesday, but my appointment wasn't until yesterday so I thought I would push my post until today.
Due Date: October 5th -- I'll be having another c-section due to scar tissue concerns. This baby is coming sometime the week of October 5th. We'll discuss a specific date as it gets closer.
Weight Gain: 16 lbs -- Decent for me. I stated out heavier than I've ever been and was hoping to keep my weight gain under 20 lbs. I will probably end up more like 25 lbs, but I'm okay with that.
Symptoms: Random nausea, fatigue (probably due to chasing a toddler), carpal tunnel at night, near constant scare tissue pain
What's different this time: I have a toddler to take care of! Well that and my scar tissue has been causing pain from week 1. With Arthur, I didn't feel it until almost 7 months along. I've resigned myself to dealing with the scare tissue pain. Most days it's a dull ache although it can get quite intense.
Cravings/Aversions: Like all my pregnancies, I'm so into fruit! I could eat fruit all day long. Thank goodness we live in California where it's decently cheap.
Sleep: Meh. Some nights good, some nights bad. I consider it a good night if I only have to wake up to pee once or twice and immediately go back to sleep. Some nights I suffer from insomnia...
I am loving: Baby kicks
I miss: Being able to get off the couch without bracing myself
I am looking forward to: Choosing a name. We've narrowed it down to three, but are still debating the final choice. Soon...
I'm spazzing about: J has to go to Romania in September for work. He's trying to schedule it early in the month, but my goodness it will be close to my due date.
Milestones: Third trimester has started!
Movement: This kid is super active. No problems doing my kick count.
Preparation: Haha! Not really any prep going on right now. We need to transition Arthur out of the crib this month so that will be open for the baby.
Baby's (name pending) Stuff: A crafty friend make me a beautiful gray, yellow, and white baby blanket. It's so soft and snuggly! Can't wait to use it.
Taken on Wednesday before heading to the park. Excuse the wet hair and bathroom decor.
52 Weeks of Arthur: W19-27
Pregnancy Journal -- Second Trimester
Just like last time, I recorded some thoughts during the first trimester and failed to do anything for the second trimester. Mostly the last few weeks have been a blur. My nausea has all but disappeared (yeah for small miracles!), but has been replaced by a variety of other symptoms. My scar tissue causes me near-constant pain. Some days it's only noticeable when I move certain ways. Other days it's a constant burning pain. Definitely annoying and even more so because I can't really do anything about it. I'm also experiencing a ton of groin pain and pressure. Pretty sure the little one is sitting pretty low. And carpal tunnel has started. Thankfully it only affects me at night, but boy is it annoying. The entire house has been battling some virus for the last weeks. I think we keep passing it back and forth. This has definitely dampened my mood. Whatever it is has triggered a few migraines resulting in blurred vision. Not fun at all.
On the lighter side of things, we've narrowed down the little one's name to just a few choices. And I think it will be set within the next few weeks. It wasn't my first choice, but I've really grown to love it. Baby boy will be well-clothed from Arthur's hand-me-downs, so no big purchases over here. I did pick up a Baby Bjorn carrier at a garage sale a few weeks back. We have an Infantino carrier, but this was a steal at $10 and maybe this one like being worn. We're heading to the store within the next weeks to get Arthur a twin size bed to transition him out of the crib. I want to do it a few months before the baby comes to allow Arthur some time to get used to the idea. Otherwise, I'm just living day to day. Looking forward to getting through this last trimester and meeting the little one.
52 Weeks of Arthur: W10-18
One of my 101 in 1001 Days goals is to take weekly photos of Arthur. I want to create a photo book for this year. Instead of posting them each week, I'm going to post in 9 week intervals. See W1-9 here. Without further ado, here are weeks 10 through 18:
Arthur: 2 1/2 Years
Arthur's officially 2 1/2 years old! Time has really flown by...
Likes: Animals, cars, planes, trains, reading books, fries, playgrounds
Dislikes: Getting his hair washed, not being able to eat cookies all the time, leaving the park, large noisy crowds
Sleeping: Arthur hasn't consistently napped for probably 8 months at his point. Every once in a while he will tire himself out and fall asleep on the couch. Other than that, it's go go go from about 7:30am to 8:00pm. He still wakes up randomly in the middle of the night. Usually he wants water or a specific animal. Sometimes he seems to have nightmares. He's actually been falling asleep with his door open and the hall light on lately. We're going to be getting him out of the crib and onto a twin mattress on the floor in the next month or so. I want the switch to happen way ahead of the baby coming in October. Fingers crossed that it goes well!
Eating: What can I say, he's a toddler. Some days Arthur will eat anything put in front of him. Other days he eats practically nothing. Picky one day and eating random weird stuff the next day. His favorites include mac and cheese, chicken, fruit, yogurt, and cookies (of course).
Playing: Every minute is playtime! His favorite activities are throwing the ball around, riding his big wheel, playing with vehicles (cars, trucks, trains, doesn't matter), reading, and tickling. He loves going places to play with his friends and enjoys chasing kids around. Hopefully the weather will warm up enough soon so we can head to the pool. He's been asking to go since Christmastime. The pool may be heated, but not that much!
Schedule:Besides a set bedtime, we try to keep mealtimes relatively set. He usually needs a snack at some point in the afternoon (just in time for me to snack also). As far as activities, we try to schedule at least two days of activities and one-two days of house time. Packing too much in ensures a toddler meltdown. But so does staying home for too long. If the weather's nice, we can least play in the backyard.
Out and About: Arthur has lots of favorite places to visit.
- Oakland Zoo -- Animals! and a train ride!
- Bay Area Discovery Museum -- Awesome train table and playground including an actual boat.
- Various playgrounds -- We've been frequenting Seven Seas in Sunnyvale. They turned the splash pad at the beginning of April, just in time for a 90 degree day.
- Library -- We alternate between Castro Valley and Dublin to get our books.
- Target -- If we go, Arthur usually gets a matchbox car.
Pregnancy Journal -- First Trimester
Like last time, I'm going to be sharing a few posts about my current pregnancy.This post is a large wrap-up for my first trimester. I revealed my pregnancy a few weeks ago on FB, but haven't said anything here. So I guess this is my big post. I'm going to try and keep the pregnancy info to a minimum but still making sure to share.
Last week of January
I'd been feeling super off and weird for a few days. After checking my calendar and seeing my period was almost a week late, I decided to take a pregnancy test. It was unmistakably positive. Of course, I told J and immediately called Kaiser to set up my first appointment. They usually like to schedule the first visit for sometime between 7-10 weeks. So we set an appointment for February 23rd. They also scheduled my intake phone call. This one was new for me. I did not do this last time, but instead had to go to the medical offices for a "class" that went over medical history, personal info, Kaiser's services, and genetic screening options. I don't know if Kaiser has completely switched to the phone call or if I got one because this will be my second baby with Kaiser. Either way, a 15 minute phone call is way easier than an hour long in person appointment. I also popped into Kaiser for my initial labs. Pretty simple and painless. Now I just have to wait until Feb. 23rd for my appointment.
February 17th
It wasn't time for my appointment, but I decided to try and get in early due to some weird pain. For the past week I'd been having burning/stabby pain localized near my right ovary. After checking online, I became convinced that I have an ectopic pregnancy. From hearing stories, those can go from some pain to serious damage at any time. I dealt with the pain for a few days, but J convinced me to call and get it checked out. I called and got an appointment for the next day. On Wednesday, Arthur and I trudged into the medical offices and were seen by another doctor (not my assigned one as she was off on Wednesdays). After explaining my reason for the visit, the doctor opted for a ultrasound to see what was going on. A few tense moments later and he declared that there was no fetus in my uterus. That left three options: 1) My dates are wrong and I'm only 4 weeks pregnant. In this case, they wouldn't be able to see anything on the portable ultrasound machines. 2) I had a miscarriage. But I had't had any bleeding so that seemed unlikely. 3) I have an ectopic pregnancy. To rule this out, I was being sent to radiology for a more comprehensive scan. If it was an ectopic pregnancy, I would be put into ambulance and sent to the hospital for immediate surgery. Reminder that I had the toddler with me. Once this was said, I immediately started trying to get ahold of J. He was interviewing potential employees all day. 45 minutes later, I was ushered into radiology for the big scan. I had finally gotten ahold of J and he was thoroughly concerned. The tech completed the scan and sent me to the waiting room until the radiology doctor review the scan. 20 minutes later, the tech popped out and told me that I could go home. Um... what? Is that good news or bad news? She couldn't tell me, but stated that the OB doctor would call me in 20 minutes. So weird. I called J and he decided to head home just in case. Arthur and I drove home and waited. Almost an hour after I left the medical offices, the OB called me. His first words "Did they tell you the good news?" Um, no. They didn't tell me anything. Apparently everything is fine. The fetus is where it should be. They detected a heartbeat. I'm measuring 6 weeks, 7 days. The pain is likely due to my previous scar tissue. His advice: take some Tylenol... So crazy day with a lot of stress, but everything's fine.
February 23rd -- First official appointment
I met my midwife (she's awesome!), got an ultrasound just to be safe, and discussed my plan. All very routine and normal. After hearing my crazy story about the emergency visit last week, the midwife was appalled that they didn't tell me anything before I left and stated that they should have read my chart and immediately noted the scar tissue. It's in there. I guess no one really decided to look before freaking me out. Thankfully the midwife was very supportive and comforting. My next appointment isn't until April 5th. Standard procedure. I also need to visit the lab that same day for my first trimester genetic screening blood draw. Perfect timing as Arthur and I are in Indiana March 16th-30th.
End of February - Beginning of March
The nausea is strong. Some days it lasts all day. Some days it comes and goes. I've been trying to mitigate the effects with ginger beer and ginger candy. Sometimes I do notice that it helps. After a bit of discussion with J, I decided to deal with it until my next appointment. If things don't improve, I may ask for a prescription for anti-nausea meds. Hoping to avoid it this time, but sometimes the nausea is so bad that I am incapacitated for hours. Sleep is sometimes good and sometimes bad. In general, I am very tired all the time. All standard symptoms of the first trimester, but ugh!
March 5th
It's my birthday. We had Ityam over for a cookout. I missed enjoying wine for my birthday, but I did get a couple of sips from J's glass. And I enjoyed an amazing 7-layer chocolate cake. So good!
March 10-13th
This weekend was the biannual MVPA mom's retreat. It rained all weekend, but that was a blessing in disguise. I had a great weekend of resting and relaxing. Definitely needed that.
March 16-30th
Arthur and I visited Indiana for the twins' Spring Break. I also announced my pregnancy to family and friends. Now everyone wants to know if it's a boy or girl. Hold your horses everyone! We won't know until sometime in May.
April 5th
Had my 13 week doctor's appointment. I'm really loving my midwife this time around. She's relaxed and friendly, but very efficient. She's actually read my chart multiple times and doesn't lecture me about crap that doesn't pertain to me. We discussed my continuing nausea, and she offered medication, but I decided to hold off for now. She put it out there that I would just need to email to get a prescription. Loving having the option without the hassle of making another appointment. But so far, the nausea is every present yet not as bad as with Arthur. I'm going to see if I can't manage it with ginger chews and sparkling water. We also got the big ultrasound scheduled for May 2nd! So excited about that one.
As of this posting, I'm officially into my second trimester of pregnancy. I'll have another update after the anatomy scan and as I near my third trimester. Wish me luck!
52 Weeks of Arthur: W1-9
One of my 101 in 1001 Days goals is to take weekly photos of Arthur. I want to create a photo book for this year. Instead of posting them each week, I'm going to post in 9 week intervals. Without further ado, here are weeks 1 through 9:
Arthur: 24 Months / 2 Years!
Likes: Cupcakes! Baby, giraffe, and pooh bear. Reading all the books!
Dislikes: Naps. Not eating all the cupcakes/cookies.
Sleeping: Every few days, Arthur wakes up in the middle of the night crying. If I go in, he screams more. If J goes in, he usually goes back to bed. Hoping that this stage ends soon...
Eating: It's really hit or miss. Some days he eats anything and everything. Other days, he picks one food and that's all he will eat. Typical toddler behavior, but man does it annoy me somedays.
Playing: We are entering the realm of imaginary play, help us all! He's actually starting to get playing with others. Thank goodness I bought him more vtech track for his cars. He loves it!
Doctor Visit Stats: Arthur had his 2 year old appointment on Monday. We measured out at 30 lbs and 35 inches! No vaccines this time, but we did opt for a flu shot for Arthur and myself. The tech was incredibly quick. Arthur didn't even cry! Barring any illness, Arthur doesn't have to go back to the doctor until next October.
Schedule: Life is so busy with a toddler! We usually have a full day of stuff even if that includes laundry and making dinner.
Out and About: We've been all about our usual parent group activities and outings. My current favorite place is Habitot in Berkeley. It's so amazing! We can't wait to go back soon. As the temperatures start to get cooler, we're taking advantage of all the park time that we can!
Arthur: 23 Months
Only one month until my crazy one turns 2! I've almost finished planning his party. We're so excited to celebrate!
Likes: Baby, pooh, and blankies -- loves his lovies; Daniel Tiger, Sesame Street, and Super Why
Dislikes: Staying in the house, not going anywhere -- He loves to go out and do activitie
Sleeping: We've had a few rough nights in the last month. Thankfully it doesn't happen often, but those nights are killer! And he's not been taking naps at all lately. I'm guessing that the days of two hours of quiet in the afternoon are gone.
Eating: He's been a garbage disposal lately. I'm thinking a growth spurt it on it's way. His favorite foods right now are peanut butter sandwiches and cheese.
Playing: Last week we were at a planning session at a friends house. Arthur had so much fun running around with his friends. Their special game was playing in a plastic bin. Aw the imagination of littles!
Out and About: This past month has been about our favorite places (Oakland Zoo, Happy Hollow, park, library). On Thursday we are going to check a great indoor play place in Berkeley. I bought a Groupon saving 50%. I love when I find those deals. I hope Arthur enjoys it!
Arthur: 22 Months
We've done a huge photo cleanout, so I don't have a ton of photos for the July 16-Aug. 15 time period.
Likes: His babies (Pooh bear, Cabbage Patch, giraffe, and monkey), apple juice (new discovery), coloring (especially on non-paper surfaces)
Dislikes: Listening (ha ha! such a toddler!), nap time
Sleeping: Randomly he has been waking up in the middle of the night. Usually he will go right back to sleep if one of us goes in and comforts him for a minute. Seems to be very random right now. But usually he is sleeping 8pm to 7:30am. Nap time is a whole other issue. Some days he naps 3 hours, some days he naps 1 hour, and some days he doesn't nap at all. I can never anticipate how nap time will go. Kinda frustrating for me.
Eating: Still eating all the things. Even with his occasional pickiness, Arthur is a great eater. His favorites right now are lots of veggies, fruit, and crackers.
Playing: We are entering the realm of imaginative play. Ugh! but yeah for development. Usually the imaginative play revolves around cars and trains. It's a lot of fun to see him play independently.
Doctor Visit Stats: We aren't scheduled to go back to the doctor until October, but the other day Arthur weighed himself on our bathroom scale. He is currently 29 pounds exactly! His weight gain has definitely slowed down lately. All that running everywhere burns a lot of calories.
Schedule:Still working on creating a nice routine for our Castro Valley life. We've been averaging 3 activities a week and a weekend activity.
Out and About: Along with our usual Oakland Zoo, Happy Hollow, and CDM, we're hitting up the Castro Valley park a lot. Also, we've been heading back down to South Bay to see friends and visit our favorite parks. Plus this has been the month of birthday parties. We just went to a triple birthday party: three 2 year olds! (not triplets, three families) Included with play and cake, they held the party at a huge park with great play structures. Plus, we all got to ride the train and carousel!
Arthur: 21 Months
Getting so close to 2! I need to start planning his birthday party soon.
Likes: Cars, cars, and more cars. Oh yeah, and trains and planes and boats. Tickle fights. Chasing the twins.
Dislikes: Bath time. Not eating all the time.
Sleeping: Other than the occasional random wakeup, Arthur sleeps from 8:00pm to about 7:30am I'd say we're doing good. Nap time is another story. Arthur's currently on the nap for a day, don't nap for the next three to four days plan. I'm not the biggest fan of this plan. I would love for Arthur to actually nap more consistently.
Eating: Just about everything. I love that he actually eats what I put in front of him. Makes meal times just a bit easier. Now if we could figure out the snacking situation. He wants to eat all the time. It's getting a bit ridiculous now.
Playing: We've been working on kicking a ball lately. He also loves playing with all of his train tracks.
Out and About: We went to our usual monthly places Oakland Zoo, CDM, and Happy Hollow. We also attended a friend birthday party at a park and the pool. Our favorite new spot was the new Magical Bridge playground in Palo Alto. It was amazing! For a little bit extra, there was a jazz trio playing for some kids while we were there. Lots of fun. This past week, my mom came for a visit. We hit the zoo and the city for some great day trips.
Arthur: 20 Months
Life has been so crazy lately that I completely forgot to write and publish this... So here we go. Arthur is now 20 months old! I can't believe were are so close to him turning two years old. Time is flying by!
Likes: Trucks, cars, planes, boats, trains, anything that moves; Food food and more food
Dislikes: Not eating all day; bath time
Sleeping: After a very rough 18-month sleep regression, we are back to normal. The last month has been absolute crap, but no more! Thank goodness! I get to sleep again.
Eating: All the foods! Arthur is such an amazing eater. This past month we found out that he really enjoys roe, calamari, and edamame. He is definitely my child.
Playing: Arthur is interacting more and more with other children. I love watching him socialize with kids and even resolve disputes. We still get to see our Mountain View friends but the drive does get to be a bit much sometimes.
Schedule:After the big sleep regression, Arthur has adjusted his schedule slightly. He is now going to sleep at 8-8:30pm and wakes at 7-7:30am. Plus he takes a 2-3 hour nap at around 1pm. I'm okay with this schedule. I get to sleep and I still get a bit of free time in the middle of the day.
Out and About: We hit our usual play spots: Happy Hollow, Oakland Zoo, and CDM. We also went to our local park a lot. Overall a good month of fun activities.
Arthur: 19 Months
A full month back home which meant lots of baby activities and lots of enjoying the sunshine.
Likes: Swings, slides, running, animal crackers, his babies, Daniel Tiger
Dislikes: Sleeping in his crib, leaving the park, traffic, podcasts instead of music in the car.
Sleeping: Ugh! We have hit the dreaded 18 month sleep regression one month late. He is now waking up every morning at around 2am by screaming bloody murder. He then proceeds to scream and scream and not go back to sleep. We've allowed him into our bed a few times, but really trying to not make that a habit. It's so hard right now. We're going to attempt to sleep train again.
Eating: All the things! Some days he doesn't eat much in terms of amount, but he still has a varied diet. His current new favorite is calzones with pepperoni and mushrooms. And of course he loves getting the occasional treat of apple juice.
Playing: We're seeing more and interaction with other kids and adults. Currently Arthur loves playing trains, cars, and trucks.
Schedule:Our usual activities like the museum, preschool, and park playdates happen weekly. We're attempting to meet more Castro Valley families but it's not going very well so far.
Arthur: 18 Months
18 months big and Arthur's a handful! But he's also just so amazing. We're having lots of fun during the toddler years.
Likes: Trains, cars, food, running everywhere
Dislikes: Walking slowly, the cold weather, being away from mom
Sleeping: Sleeping while in Indiana was a challenge. Arthur basically boycotted naps. Not fun for mom. We've been back only one day, but he went to bed on time last night and took a nap today. Maybe just being back home settled him.
Eating: Still not the biggest fan of meat, but he will eat just about anything. His favorite food group is still fruit. Loves any kind of fruit. Would probably just eat fruit if he could.
Playing: So much playing! This month he really got into playing cars and trains. And he's started snuggling with his babies. Very cute!
Doctor Visit Stats: Arthur went to his 18 month appointment this afternoon. Just one shot (Hep A) and he's done with shots until he's 2! Woohoo! Other than that, everything else is good.
- Height: 32 3/4"
- Weight: 27 lb 8 oz
Schedule: Hopefully we can get back into a nice weekly routine of park visits, activities with friends, downtime, and errands. I'm really taking a look at our schedule and trying to not commit to as many things. We were feeling a bit rushed this spring.
Out and About: Another successful plane ride. He played during the Fort Wayne to Atlanta flight and slept most of the Atlanta to San Francisco flight. Today we mostly stayed near home. We did run to the grocery store and then went to his doctor's appoint in the afternoon. but he got a lot of play time in today.
Arthur: 17 Months
Likes: Playing with everything! All the food. Bath time.
Dislikes: Not being able to eat constantly. Staying in the house all day.
Sleeping: Doing well again. Usually he sleeps from ~7:30pm to ~7:00am with no wake ups in between. I am loving this new schedule. Thank you Arthur for sleeping so well!
Eating: Arthur's been trying all kinds of new foods. I love his willingness to try even if he doesn't always like the food.
Playing: Seeing a bit of struggles over toys with friends, but they usually work it out. I prefer to allow the kids to try to work it out before stepping in. Thankfully Arthur isn't particularly violent when it comes to these disagreements.
Schedule:Argh! We still haven't found a good schedule for each week. We still drive down to South Bay 2-3 times a week for activities. I'm seriously thinking about starting my own parents' meetup group when I return from Indiana. If we don't have a daily activity, Arthur gets very antsy. Thankfully grocery shopping counts as an activity.
Out and About: This past month we hit a few new parks and a fun special place, CuriOdyssey. In a few days we are traveling to Indiana for an almost month long visit. Hopefully we have add some fun activities to our wrap up next month.
