Waag Family: 17 weeks

Hi Everyone,

Hope you had a great week. Today started out pretty eventful in the wee hours of the morning. Jack turned 17 weeks and had his first trip to the Children's hospital. He's been having a constant low grade fever; we are assuming this is from teething. This morning it was 101.4, so I called the doctor and they said to head over to Dell's Children's hospital due to him being so young. They were great there. Jack wasn't too excited about any of it, but he was a trooper. When they were taking his blood pressure, he was going NUTS, they told me to pick him up and when I did, his BP dropped just over 50 points. The nurse said, "wow, the power of a mother's love". It melted my heart a little :) He wasn't too crazy about anyone at the hospital really. He sized up each nurse and doctor with his stare down. He ended up flashing his smile to the nurse that had to do all the testing on him. I guess she won him over. The doctor said he has a virus/cold, and unfortunately all we can do is wait it out. It could take up to 2 weeks before the coughing and congestion are gone, but the fever should be done within a few days. I know we will be back there one day, but I sure hope it isn't any time soon.

Our trip to Pittsburgh was wonderful! Jack did SOOO good on all the flights. We had several people tell us, they didn't even realize a baby was sitting behind/near them. I think I flew 90% of the flights with a boob out, but it did the trick :) Thank goodness he is breastfed as well, it made changing a diaper on the plane super easy. Since it doesn't really smell like a normal dirty diaper, Jon and I did a speedy change right at our seats; nobody even knew that we had just changed a poopy diaper haha. I think I hit an all time record for fastest diaper change. Jack was a bit constipated, so we actually had to do this 3 times, YES, 3 times on a 2.5 hour flight.

Tinga and Paps threw Jack a little party...which ended up being a big party. It was so much fun! We got to see friends and family we haven't seen in over a year. Jack got to meet his great, great Uncle Howard. Uncle Howard is almost 98; it was so cool to see all 4 generations together. Jack seemed to like his room there too. He slept pretty well considering he was a new place. Once again, he had everything he could possibly want, so I guess there was no reason for him to not be happy. He got lots of loving from his Auntie and grandparents. Everyone was passing him around at the party, and he seemed to not really mind all the attention. He kept looking around for one of us and as long as he saw someone in the family, he was OK. Thanks Patti and Ken for putting that party together, and thanks to everyone who made it out. It was great to see everyone! We will be back in August for the big wedding!

This week Jack is still trying to eat/chew on everything in sight...and we still don't have a tooth. I'm convinced they will not show up until he is 1. One new skill he has decided he wants to master is sitting up. He has actually started to sit up in his sleeper, even though he is completely wrapped up in his swaddle blanket. Time for the crib! Auntie CJ calls him Abs of Steel. Now anytime we try to change his diaper or get him dressed, he is trying his hardest to sit up. The days of me being able to put him down on his play mat and leave the room, and he is in the same spot when I get back are going to be over before I know it. He's a determinded little guy!

Our garden is doing so well. We have a zucchini that is ready to be put on the grill (about 10 inches long), a winter squash, lots of baby cucumbers and several peppers that are ready to be put in a salsa. I am looking forward to planting more veggies in the fall.

Well, I hope all the Dads had a wonderful Father's day. I am so thankful for my dad. It's been really cool to watch him as a grandfather now; he is such a loving grandfather. I am also beyond grateful for my amazing husband. He is an incredible father!! I am looking forward to all the fun times ahead in parenthood with him. Jack and I are lucky to have him.

Have a great week!

Lots of love,
The Waags