4 Months Today

Alex went to the Dr today for his 4 month check up. Porker is 16lb 6 oz, 26" long. He is in the 75-90% in all his measurements. She said he is moving right along as he should be. He cried terrible after his shots, but as soon as I picked him up he started smiling at the nurse. Must've been faking it!

Out for a stroll

Since the weather was so nice today; when I got off work Alex and I went for a walk. He LOVES the stroller. He looks all around, he's very nosey like his Mommy! He kept his glasses on the whole time, such a good baby. If you are wondering what's on the shades, they are little crabs.

Time to catch up!

Well, there is quite a bit that has happened since the last post. Alex is feeling much better, although in the mean time I managed to get sick as well as Rob. I booked a flight for Alex and I go to Florida in April. We are going down to visit Taya and baby Rhese! Should be exciting to see the two babies together! This will also give Rob some much deserved alone time. Alex is constantly picking things up now. He is always reaching out. He's growing so fast it's amazing. He's almost able to roll over from his back to his belly. Probably by next week I think he might have mastered it......I hope. He is still sleeping throught the night (thank you GOD). Other than being a little gassy, he is an excellent baby. Below is a picture that "Nana" Dianne sent me one day while I was at work. Alex is taking in about 40-45 oz a day. Dianne and I always joke about how he is ready to eat a chicken leg! :) She finally found a bottle to satisfy his appetite......

Sick little guy.....

Well, Monday Alex started with some nasal congestion. I attributed it to a cold. Come Wednesday, he had a cough in the morning when I woke him up. I took him to Nana Dianne's told her I thought he had a pretty bad cold and she said she would keep me updated during the day through text messages as we usually do. She sent me a text early during my shift saying she had to give him a good whack on his back while he was over her knees because he was gagging and choking on mucous and it would probably be a good idea to get him checked out before the weekend came. So....off to the Dr. office we went. We saw Dr. Chang and she diagnosed little man with Bronchiolitis, which is in the family of RSV; a respiratory virus. It's very common this time of the year with babies. Alex had an Albuterol nebulizer breathing treatment while we were there. She came back in and listened to his lungs and noticed a big difference. We were sent home with the equipment to continue to do the breathing treatments every 4 hours as needed. Today, I am off so I am home with him. His cough is just heartwrenching. Every time he coughs I cringe. It's so sad. He's still smiling and happy, just sleeping more than usual. Hopefully this bug will make it's way outta his little body and I will have my healthy baby boy back!

Baby Gap Model

Aren't I adorable? I think I could be a Gap Model....don't you? My mommy dresses me up in all these silly outfits. But I do think I'm a cutie!

New Buddies

Today Alex and I went to see Dave, Melissa and Chase. While we were there, Colleen and Zach stopped over. It was so funny to see the different sizes of the boys. Zachary is 5 months; Alex 3 months; Chase 4 days. It's going to be so much fun when they can all play together!

Oh Thank God!!!!!!

I'm sure as most you know, my husband is a die hard Steelers fan. All I have to say is, THANK GOD they won. I told Dianne (a.k.a. Nana Dianne who watches Alex) that if she hears a knock on the door it's Alex and I coming to move in! Luckily they won so we can stay at our house. LOL. There is a new rule though; Rob is not allowed to hold Alex during any Steeler's games. I thought he was going to spike him when they made a big play. :) So anywho, we are really excited now for Superbowl. I even jumped on the bandwagon and bought a jersey. As you can see below, Alex has his own Steelers outfits. Angela bought him this particular outfit when he was still in my tummy. Leslie sent him a box of goodies with Steelers outfits and Red Sox stuff too! That's right around the corner; Baseball I look forward to. I understand the game, played softball for 8 years, I get it! Football is weird in my opinion. All kinds of penalties and what have you....I have too many other things to remember than how to remember the rules! But I am sure my son will just love football like his Daddy and I will be surrounded by football madness for the rest of my life.