Unfortunately, the first post is not a very happy one:(. Jules got sick for the first time right after Babcia left and right after her 9 month birthday. Justin took her outside for a walk and our neighbors with 11 month old baby invited him over. Justin didn't realize at first that the baby had a runny nose and was coughing. It didn't take long (about 3 days later on Tuesday)for Jules to start showing the symptoms. She had a runny nose at first. We tried to help her with Saline drops and cool moist humidifier. I thought it was getting better. On Thursday we had our 9 month well check with Dr. Rowe, our pediatrician, and he gave us some medication to help her with the cold. Her stats this day were: 17.10lbs ( 30%)and 28 1/2 in (70%). Overall very happy and healthy baby girl :).
Runny nose progressed as days went by and she started coughing as well:(. It was so heartbreaking to watch our sweetness being so miserable. She was doing pretty well during the day, but towards the evenings things were getting worse. She was waking up at least twice during the night.
Yesterday we had a pretty good day, Jules pulled herself up for the first time! She did it on the Sherpa chair Santa/ grandpa Joe gave her for Christmas. I was so proud, but it also means I need to have my eyes around my head 24/7 now :). We also took a relaxing walk (60F temp)while skyping with Babcia:). Julia really was in a good spirit. Once we returned to the house she started being fussy and irritated. I thought it was just time for an afternoon nap. I also slightly noticed that she was grabbing her ears, which it didn't concern me too much because she does it when she is tired. However, she couldn't fall asleep for about an hour and started crying which is unusual. At this moment I decided it is time to see a doctor. We saw Dr. Christian, who confirmed my worries: double ear infection and a mild chest rash caused by a cold virus. She put Jules on 10-day course antibiotics. Poor Pumpkin. Now we just hope that everything will get better soon and we return to having a happy healthy baby.
Today she still has a runny nose, but played with Daddy a lot and they both went for a walk. She eats fine, but refuses to drink which concerns us a little. We need to stay hydrated! She also has a hard time with naps. We completely lowered her mattress and also elevated it on one side with a pillow to make her be more comfortable. We just love our baby bear and want her to get well again!!!
Around 4pm, after a doze of her meds in addition to a baby Tylenol, she fell asleep and woke up around 6.30pm. Yeah, this is what we call a power nap. She woke up in a better mood and got some yummy yogurt.
Sick baby Bear eating oatmeal with blueberry yogurt :). It's a jammie day!
Even though we give her baths every two days, we make exceptions when she is sick. Jules LOVES baths and they help her with the congestion. After bath she had some formula and Daddy read/sang to her some stories. She fell asleep around 9.30pm due to a late nap earlier. We hope for a better day tomorrow.
Past and current house events inspired me to create that blog, so when our bear will be a big girl we can snuggle and read through our memories :).
Other important events in the past week:
- Jules had her first finger food Cheerios. It didn't go too well. She was gagging on it and threw it up along with prunes she had before that. We might wait until she gets better with her cold to start with Cheerios again :).
- I started giving her cooked pieces of veggies - She had a cauliflower and broccoli for the first time.
- She started using her stroller/walker. We had a little accident with it when she lost her balance and fell backwards and hit her head, but luckily on the padded carpeted floor in her play room. I was freaking out though and now I make sure I am always behind her and never in front when she uses it!
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I hope you will enjoy my posts and will have fun with 'keeping up with Pagets!':)
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