Army Wife... Army Life: March 2015

Thursday, March 12, 2015

One Year Appointment

Today, Jude finally had his one year appointment. We had to wait until 28 days after his MMR vaccine that he got before our trip to Chicago. So, today we made the trek to Fort Stewart for our 0800 appointment (ugh so early!!). All in all his appointment went fairly well... he is developing well, his height and head circumference are on track, and his weight... well... that is to be determined. He has gained weight, but from what the doctor & nurse told me he dropped in percentiles again, but according to my growth chart he hasn't dropped at all. So, that part is still remaining to be seen whenever the doctor e-mails me back. We also had a discussion/disagreement on the presence of fluoride in the Richmond Hill water, which we then determined that the doctor would just give me a multivitamin with fluoride in it. The doctor also made three recommendations (on top of feeding him more food) 1. Add whole milk into his diet 2. Take away his bottle and 3. Take away his pacifier. I literally laughed in the doctor's face and told him he could come to my house and deal with my son if he intended all of that to happen at once. He said he understood and that we could work on it slowly. So, today we have started Jude on milk slowly. Next we will cut out the 2 bottles he gets a day and switch them to sippy cups and finally (and in no particular hurry) we will cut out the pacifier except at night & then all together. I just really don't want him to become a thumb sucker...

Following the appointment Jude had four immunization and then a standard blood draw for anemia so we will await those results as well. All things considered Jude really was a champ through all of it and though he shed a few tears he got over it quickly and was smiling at everyone within minutes.

After breakfast Jude had his first taste of cow's milk and he seemed to enjoy it for the most part. We will see as we slowly add more to his diet. My sweet baby boy is growing up and changing so much!

Sunday, March 8, 2015

February

Though it is the shortest month of the year this February has been jam packed! This month we took the LONG LONG (14+ hours) drive to Illinois for Jude's 1st Birthday Party!

We had a great time seeing everyone and really loved celebrating Jude's 1st year of life! Jude was so lucky and thankful for everything he was given and for all the love and squishes from all in attendance.

Since being home we have been working on getting over any and all sicknesses that we acquired from the weather, friends, and just traveling in general. Photos to follow!!

Now for the end of the month check-in:

1. Stop Eating Fast-food - This month was slightly easier, with the exception of the drive to/from IL. We did stop at a McDonald's for breakfast, but we were both very good and only had oatmeal & coffee! Brian even said today he feels like pushing it to 6 months!

2. Reading One Book a Month - I didn't quite make it this time, but I was able to finish it in the first few days of March. This month I read The Nanny Diaries

3. Get Jude Socialized More - Not so much thus far. We did get to have the opportunity for Jude to play with some of his cousins, but I am still at a loss for what to get him involved in. Still need to get to the children's museum.

4. Quality Time with Brian - This month our date night was while we were in Illinois. My mom was able to watch Jude and Brian and I snuck off to Cheesecake Factory and Trader Joe's. We were also able to have a nice candlelight dinner the three of us for Valentine's Day!!

In the next month (this month technically) I plan on focusing on how to fix up my life. I need to be able to take some time to do the things I enjoy to do and really develop myself as a person!

PHOTO BOMB!!