Paeton's 1st Day Home Sick :(

Paeton started to feel sick on Sunday while I was out shopping with my friend Kate. She had lots of gooey junk in her nose, she was coughing and she felt warm. I kept checking her temperature and by 4pm it was over 101 so I called her doctor. Fortunately he was the pediatrician on call that day - I know I should trust all the doctors in his practice but something just feels better about it being her own 'ya know? He called me right back and told me how much tylenol to give her and what other types of things to do. I felt better about things after he and I talked especially since this was her first time being sick with a cold.


I stayed home from work that Monday with her being that she was up all night coughing and her temp was still really high in the morning. I went into work in the morning just to check in with my boss and take some projects home. I assumed Paeton would sleep all day due to how she felt but that was not the case. She took a few short naps but that was it! She was so uncomfortable - she kept crying off and on and I just didn't know what to do! Ugh...I felt so sorry for her.


The next day she felt a lot better so I took her back to daycare. Each day she has gotten better and the gooey stuff in her nose has lessened :) Thank goodness - it's really gross!





Paeton and her daddy sleeping together on her first day home sick :(




Paeton after school this week making a funny face :)



Paeton playing in her bumbo chair while I make dinner.



Paeton just chillin' - and poppin' her collar :)

Lots to update...Paeton turns 3 months and meets all her cousins!

This update will start from last week, Tuesday. Paeton had her physical therapy appointment and did remarkably better from the previous visit. I was so proud of her! She's holding her head up wonderfully and looking both to the left and the right equally as much. It's so great to see her not favoring one side over the other. It's definitely working!

The next day, Wednesday August 20, Paeton turned 3 months! Jodi, Paeton and I headed to Children's Hospital to meet Dr.Kidder, an Ear, Nose & Throat Specialist for children. He did a series of tests on Paeton to determine if she needed ear tubes. I guess I haven't mentioned yet on our blog that Paeton was born with a cleft palette, which essentially means that she doesn't have a roof to her mouth. This will be fixed by her plastic surgeon after she turns 1. Cleft palette patients have a high tendency of having frequent ear infections which is why we were going to the E,N,T specialist. Happily, we can report that no fluid was found in her ear and we don't need ear tubes as of right now...yeah!

This past weekend, we travelled to Oshkosh to visit with Jodi's brother Ryan, his wife Laura and their 3 children, Irelyn, Leo & Fern. This was Laura and the children's first time meeting Paeton and our first time meeting Fern. Fern and Paeton were born exactly 7 days apart, with Fern being the older one. It was so great to finally have the newborns together and able to bond. Also in attendance on Saturday, were Jodi's parents as well as Jodi's grandmother, known as "Gigi" to all the great grandkids of hers. We had a great day visiting with all.

Paeton at her 2nd physical therapy session at Children's Hospital.

Paeton turns 3 months and visits with Dr.Kidder.

Paeton and Daddy at the doctor's office.

Paeton ready to leave for school wearing a sweater that I wore when I was her age. My nana made it for me.

Irelyn holding and feeding Paeton this past weekend.

Irelyn behing a wonderful big cousin to Paeton.

Irelyn and her Uncle Jodi.

Fern sharing her 'pack n'play' with Paeton for a nap.

Grandma Karen hanging out with both her newborn grandchildren.

Gigi with all 4 of her great grandkids....(left to right) Leo (2), Irelyn (4), Fern (3 mos) & Paeton (3 mos). So cute!

Paeton with her 3 cousins all squished in one chair.

Hanging out at the House!

Paeton has been getting so strong recently! We've been diligently working on tummy time every day to develop her neck muscles. We have a visit with the physical therapist tonight so we'll see what she says about her progress! I've been SO BUSY with work recently and sadly my boss's father just died last Friday. I had a bunch of co-workers over last night to make 400 (!) greeting cards for an event we're having tomorrow. They were entertaining P until Jodi got home - you'll see her smiles below :)

Paeton practicing tummy time...and watching t.v.!

Getting a little tired...but still really into her t.v. show!

Smiling big for my co-workers!

Vyvy (co-worker) was taunting her with a lollilop - she asked for one but mommy said no!

Just saying hi!

Not too much to report this week so we're just saying hi to all our loved ones. Things are great with Paeton...she is growing like a weed, doing new things each day and overall such a happy baby. She's been sleeping through the night for 5 weeks now....a solid 8pm through 6am guaranteed each night! I give her extra kisses each morning for being such a great sleeper and allowing mommy and daddy to have a wonderful night's sleep.


We've started physical therapy at Children's Hospital after noticing some development issues with the left side of Paeton's neck. After only a week of extended periods of tummy time and bumbo chair time, she is a new girl! We're so proud of her progress and so happy we caught this issue early. I've included some pictures below of her first physical therapy session. Of course she's in her cute yoga pants and shortsleeve top for working out those muscles!


Getting ready to leave for school (day care!)




Leaving soon...but not before a big poop! Paeton definitely doesn't hide it when she's gotta go!



Paeton working hard at physical therapy - she LOVES her rings! Maybe she'll be a gymnast one day and compete at the Olympics! Go USA!

Paeton and her physical therapist focusing on tummy time and looking to the left.

BBQ Weekend!

Another fun weekend! We were super busy so it went by very quickly and unfortunately we were soon faced with the dreaded....SUNDAY NIGHT. Although I love my job, I always dread Sunday nights because I know Monday morning is right around the corner....boo.


Friday night, I had a scrapbooking girls night to attend with my friend Krista....total power session of scrapbooking from 6-midnight with tons of yummy food and drinks. This was the first night of these scrapbooking sessions where I actually could enjoy an adult beverage! And it was Krista's first night where she couldn't...she's expecting and due in December. So exciting! Jodi and Paeton enjoyed some 'Daddy/Daughter' time and I came home at midnight exhausted!


Saturday, we had our Gymboree class in the morning and then my co-worker Alta's BBQ in the afternoon. Paeton sported her first two-piece bathing suit despite her Daddy's wishes. It was so cute!!!!


Sunday, we had another BBQ at my friend Alex's house. We surprised her boyfriend Josh with a party for his birthday and had a great time. Paeton looked like she was attending the derby in her new 'Flap Happy' super sun hat. Can't you tell I love all baby accessories including hats?!


The last picture below is from Monday morning...I had to include this. It was very rainy out as we were getting ready for school (that's what I call the daycare) and work. I remembered Paeton's rain boots that I had bought for her...although they were a little big I slipped them on while she was sitting in her bumbo chair. So adorable...everyone was cracking up when we arrived at her daycare. Yes...another unneccessary baby accessory that I just had to have!

My co-worker Lori's daughter holding Paeton in her two-piece on Saturday at Alta's 'Corn Roast'.

Baby P lookin' stylish :)

Out to lunch with mommy and daddy wearing her new sun hat.


At Alex's house sitting poolside with her daddy.

Paeton in her rain hat and rain boots getting ready to leave for school.

Fun Weekend!

This weekend started out with a trip to Gymboree. I wasn't sure if they'd even have classes for children as young as Paeton but sure enough, they do! We tested out a 0-6 month class Saturday morning and had a great time. We sang lots of songs, played with Gymbo the clown, worked on tummy time exercises including looking in a mirror and feeling different textures and ended the class with bubbles everywhere! The bubble maker they have there makes these amazing bubbles that don't pop when they land. It was so neat to see the room covered in bubbles.

After Gymboree and lunch we came home and filled up Paeton's first pool! I wanted to have a hard shell pool instead of a soft blow up one - believe it or not I found just the perfect one at PetSmart but don't tell Paeton! We sat her in her Bumbo seat and let her splash in the water. She really seemed quite disinterested - more satisfying for her was seeing how long she could stick her tongue out which although didn't provide for the best pictures was still quite cute :)

That evening, Paeton played a lot in her Jumperoo Rainforest "jumpy" seat. She gets really excited when she's in it and likes to listen to the music. The seat is a little big for her so we try to fill it up by stuffing blankets in it. So far, it's worked!

Sunday, we took Paeton to her second Brewer game. It was extremely hot and our seats, unfortunately, were in the sun. We had to keep moving around to keep her happy and out of the sun. It ended up being a blow out so we didn't mind leaving early which turned out to be best for all. Despite the weather, we still had a fun time. We sat near two other moms with little baby girls. Paeton was very intrigued by other "little people" and kept wanting to look over my shoulder to see them. Too cute!


Paeton having tummy time at Gymboree. She loved looking in the mirror!





Paeton and Daddy enjoying tummy time together.


Mega bubbles at the end of class.


Paeton loved watching all the bubbles in the room.


Paeton in her new swimming pool.



Paeton and her tongue - 50% of her pictures are with her tongue hanging out!



Paeton in her Jumperoo - Jump Jump!



Paeton and Daddy at the Brewer game.



Mommy and Paeton sitting in the big mitt at Miller Park.


All 3 of us with a few members of the Racing Sausages!

Paeton Turns 2 Months!

On Sunday July 20, Paeton turned 2 months old. We can hardly believe that two months have gone by already! Paeton now recognizes us when we hold her and loves to smile at us which makes us just melt each and every time. She will follow us in a room with her eyes if we walk away from her. She really enjoys her activity gym and has now started to kick and grab at all the dangling toys above her. She sits upright in her new seat...the baby Bumbo! The one we got even has a tray that goes with it so we can bring it to restaurants and sit her on the table with us. No more laying bored in her car seat :( Here's some pictures of her from this past Sunday - we had a great day and hardly left the house!




Daddy sleeps in Sunday morning...Paeton cuddles with him but is wide awake!

Kona loves to guard Paeton while mommy does her hair and makeup. So cute!

Paeton on her tummy looking darling :)

Our baby girl can lift her head up sooooo big!

Paeton's First Brewer Game

Recently, we took Paeton to her very first Brewer game. We were nervous to see if she'd last through a tailgate and a ballgame but she did wonderfully! We went to the game with our friends Nick and Kelly. Both Jodi's parents and Jodi's godparents were ironically at the same game as well! We had a very relaxing tailgate in the shade and an exciting game which resulted in a win for the Brew Crew.




Nick holding Paeton at the tailgate.

Paeton wearing Kelly's sunglasses during the game - it was bright outside!

Go Brewers!

11 Day Trip to New Jersey - Paeton's First Plane Ride!!

For the last 11 days of my maternity leave, Paeton and I flew to New Jersey to visit with my family. I was nervous about flying with Paeton for the first time and especially, by myself! It turned out just fine - only a few yelps on the plane to wake the sleeping passengers!

Grandpa Marx and Aunt Michelle met Paeton for the first time and got to enjoy each day with her. We did a lot of relaxing, shopping trips with Grandma and enjoyed many visitors. Jodi arrived a few days after I did and enjoyed a very fun trip to New York with my dad to see a Yankees game. He was just thrilled!

Towards the end of our trip, my parent's hosted a 'Meet Paeton' party at their house. We got to enjoy lots of quality time with friends that we hadn't seen in awhile and who hadn't met Paeton yet. We were so happy to see everyone and enjoy the summer vacation.

Paeton napping in her boppy at my parent's house.

Aunt Michelle and Paeton in the pool.

My cousin Nancy and Paeton at the Olive Garden in Princeton, NJ.

Yankee Stadium

My sorority sister Jen holding Paeton.

My friend Amanda holding Paeton at the party.