Walking! and another Tooth!

This weekend was so busy! Lukas was on and off crabby all weekend, and Saturday night we were up with him from 2am to 4:30am. He had popped another tooth! So he now has 2 teeth! He also started walking Thursday and he got better and better at this weekend! He is walking so good! Sometimes he looks like he is going to fall, but he stops himself and gets steadied. He will start clapping his hands while he is walking, because he is so happy! It's darn cute!!! So, I now have a baby that has two teeth...he isn't my gummy bear anymore and he is truly mobile! Crawling was mobile, but walking puts him higher so he can get into more things! This summer will be so fun!

Yay a tooth!

Lukas finally cut a tooth yesterday!!! It's the right (his left) bottom tooth. You can see it a little, but you can really feel it! Jessie our daycare lady called yesterday to tell me Lukas was having an off day. She was concerned that he had another ear infection. I was wondering if I should call the doctor. I told her I will see how he acts in the evening, and if I think I need to take him I will schedule him for something the next day. Well then she called me later in the afternoon and told me the great news! He had cut a tooth, and that is why he wasn't eating very good and super crabby! The feeling I got was relief and pride! I cried because I was so happy!!! Bring on the teeth!!! Woohooo! I am so excited for him, my little boy is getting so big!

Bunches of steps in the kitchen!

Yesterday after we got home from work my husband and I were starving! So we hung out in the kitchen and had a snack. Instead of placing Lukas in his highchair we decided to let him explore since we were in there. He stood up and walked around my husband getting a little bit of cottage cheese here and there. After awhile he got sick of that and decided to explore. He turned away from my husband and walked in the kitchen! He took 6 or 7 steps on the kitchen floor before tumbling down. We both sat there and watching him in awe of his braveness! I was video taping him getting a snack from Daddy and got it all on tape too! We were so proud of him! It's just a matter of time now and then he will be walking all over.

First weekend away

This last weekend was my first weekend away from Lukas. My husband and I went to a volleyball tournament so we were gone Friday-Sunday. I was surprised how well I did. I knew he was going to be fine, but I was more worried about me missing him. Well Friday night went well, but by Saturday morning I was missing him really bad. I felt like my arms were empty and I just needed his smile and hugs. I called my Mom's to "talk" to him a lot that day though. When I say talk I basically talked and I listened to him breathe. Saturday night I missed him the most. I just wanted to be home with him. I thought I was going to cry a few times, but I didn't. I did a good job! Sunday we couldn't get home soon enough. I got changed and everything packed and I couldn't wait to get home to him. When I went to pick him up he was all smiles and he grabbed me and hugged me! Nothing feels better than a hug and smile from your baby! It was a good weekend, but I am glad to be home. I took Monday off to spend some time with him and catch up on laundry. He was glued to me all day long Monday. He didn't like it if I left the room or if I was not down on the floor with him. Guess that is just part of coming home!

Nope...no ear infection.

I took Lukas to the doctor yesterday, because I wanted them to look at him and see if he did in fact need the antibiotic they prescribed. Well as it turns out his ears looked good. One hear had a small little spot, but they thought that might be because it was going away. I was so relieved that I didn't have to give him another antibiotic. I do know it probably wouldn't have hurt to have him on the antibiotic, but I didn't want to medicate him if he didn't need it. Everything is on the up and up and I think his teething is causing him to poke his ear now. If he develops another cold, then he could potentially get another ear infection. Especially since he is teething. I am hoping to keep him healthy though. I just gotta try to make sure he gets his sleep and he eats well. As well as keep him away from sick people. It's not like I want to place him in a bubble or anything, I am just trying to take action so he might not get another ear infection!

Still ear infection?

Last week I had to call and ask for the remainder of Lukas's prescription for his antibiotic. They filled it no problem. When I talked to them last week they also said to call and give them an update on Lukas after he was done with the antibiotic. Well I called them and told them how Lukas was doing. I said the cold was gone and he was doing much better. He is still poking his ear and playing with his ear from time to time, but he is sleeping, eating, and his mood are good. They said they would talk to the doctor and see if she wanted to see him. Well after about an hour they called me back and said that she prescribed him a new antibiotic. I just listened and said ok. Well as the day went on I was not comfortable just picking up this antibiotic and treating Lukas if he didn't need it. I mean I know he is still poking at his ear, but it could be teething too. He has played with his ears since he was about 5-6 months old. I decided to call the doctor back and see if they could see him today instead. I would like to know for sure that he needs that antibiotic instead of just treat him without knowing. I have been reading on the web that doctors over prescribe antibiotics, and I think it would be best just to make sure he really needs it. If we go there today and they take a look and tell me he should continue the antibiotic...I will. If they see he is ok...then he doesn't need it. :)

Stranger Anxiety

Lukas was being a mommies little boy this weekend. My dad came over to visit and he hasn't seem him in a few months. The stranger anxiety kicked into high gear and he was not comfortable at first. If I was going to set him down he screamed until I either picked him up or sat on the floor so he could sit on my lap. We also went to a few family functions this weekend and the same thing happened. He would cry and look at me, as if he was saying "Mommy why aren't you coming to get me." Eventually I did get him and he would instantly stop crying. I felt bad for my husband's sister, Auntie Vi to Lukas. She wanted to hold him and kiss him...and just be silly, but I think since he hasn't seen her in awhile he had that anxiety. It made me feel bad, because I want him to be comfortable with family. I know in time he will and this is just a stage. After a little while he became comfortable in his surroundings and he was happy Lukas.

Antibiotics

Lukas has been on an antibiotic since last Friday. I am not sure if it's working or not though. He is still pulling on his ears and he cries like he is in pain at times. I do know this could be teething though. It causes some of the same symptoms. Also he is almost out of his antibiotic. They told me to give it to him for 10 days and I am thinking tomorrow morning it will be gone. Which is only 8 days it lasted. So, I called them to see what I should do. They have yet to get back to me. I do know that immunity to antibiotics are becoming more common. I am hoping he isn't in that boat anyway. It's weird how I have never had an antibiotic until I was 23 years old and by baby has already had one at 9 almost 10 months old. Crazy! What has changed over the course of time, the quality of our environment maybe? Not sure.

Exploring everything!

Leave no piece of furniture untouched!

You bit me!

Last night Lukas and I were playing on the floor and his teething has kicked back in lately. He crawled over to me and I thought he was going to give me a kiss. Nope! He bit my cheek! It surprised me and I pulled back and said "Lukas, you bit me!" He just giggled and tried to do it again. I couldn't help but laugh it was funny how he was coming at me. I then firmed up and said "No Lukas, no biting" then he giggled and hugged me. I know he is teething, because it wasn't just me he was biting. He was biting everything. His toys, hands, blanket, and the couch. Pretty much anything he could get his hands on. Except the teething rings we got him. Why would he chew on those! It would make too much sense. Well maybe this time he will actually cut a tooth. He is still toothless and he turns 10 months old next Monday!

Double Ear Infection

Friday I decided to finally take Lukas to the doctor after a week of this dang cold that would not go away. Lukas had a cough and his whole body would be used to cough, it wasn't just a little throat cough. Since the cough wasn't getting any better after a week I took him in. I was feeling a little foolish taking him in, because he was a bundle of happiness and hyper activity in the waiting and the exam room. He seemed perfectly content and happy. When the doctor looked at him she said that cough was most likely a viral cold and we have to let that run it's course. However, she said when they have viral colds that last a little longer sometimes the ears can get a bacterial infection which is an ear infection. She took a look at his ears and sure enough both ears had infections. He had a double ear infection. She told me it was great that I brought him in. They gave me a prescription for amoxicillin (antibiotic) and told me he has to take that 2 times a day for ten days. He started his medicine Friday evening, and by Sunday evening I think his ears were starting to do a little better. I didn't even need to give him baby Tylenol for bedtime. Looking back I am glad I tried to let his body fight it off, but the instinct to finally take him in just to make sure nothing is wrong was a right move. That just proves that you have to go with your gut feelings. Instinct is that important.

Comfy Seat!

Last night we went shopping, because Lukas needed a new car seat. Very badly too! When we would put him in his infant car seat, his head would touch the shade thingy and his feet stuck out too. That car seat also makes him lay down and he hates laying down. So we decided it was time to get him a new one. We did some window shopping at first and K-Mart had the best price for the car seat we wanted. Then when we got home and we had to decide if he should face forward or rear. The general rule of thumb is 20 lbs or 1 years old. Well we decided to face him forward. He is 22 lbs and almost 10 months old, so we felt it was time. So last night we got it all installed in the car and then this morning he got to ride in it for the first time. He loved it! He crossed his feet (like he always does) and sat playing with his hands. He would ramble off some baby babble from time to time, but he just loved it. He looks so much more grown up in the big boy car seat. My heart cried a little. I feel like he is getting big too fast. From what I hear it just gets faster and faster.

Getting better

Well Lukas's cold isn't completely gone yet, but it's getting closer I think. He still has his cough, but he is eating better and his mood is up. Last night he was full of it. He was "running" up and down holding onto the couch while I just sat there laughing and saying "I'm gonna get you!" He would squeal with delight and run away and then run back. It was so funny. We got some of it on video camera even! It's nice to see his mood levels back up and in the happy mode. I missed my silly little boy when he was sick.

Baby Vicks

Last night we tried some baby vicks. I remember my Mom using vicks on me when I was little, I always loved the way it helped me breathe so much better when I was sick. However, I do remember it being messy. Well last night when I went and put some on Lukas it was still messy. I put it on his onsie underneath his pajamas. With some of his skin sensitivity issues I was a little worried about putting it directly on him. Well I think the vicks seemed to help with breathing or at least busting up his chesty cough a little. Heck when I was rocking him with his bottle even I was starting to breathe better. I know the baby version is toned down, but it still smelt strong to me!

My sick baby

Lukas has his first "actual" cold. He has the chest cough, really runny nose, sneezing, and the saddest little eyes. He does work through it though and try to make the best out of not feeling good. Sometimes he just doesn't care and only wants to sit on your lap and cuddle. While I do love all the cuddling and rocking, I would much rather have him feeling good and about. Last night before bed he was a little back to himself and he even slept really well too. However, this morning he was back to the tough cough and sneezing. I felt so bad when he would sneeze, because the boogies would just fly right out. I am praying he gets rest while at daycare today. He wasn't running a fever so I did take him to daycare. While a little rest and some luck we will whip this cold! If he gets worse I will probably leave early to go get him.