Sunday, November 29, 2009

We've got spirit, yes we do...

We were in the Christmas spirit while putting up decorations that Braylen and I were singing Christmas carols with our Christmas hats on, fortunately Braylen can't hold a camera yet, so I just got a picture of him! After our busy decorating and singing it was time for bed, UD style. Braylen wanted to wear his Spartan sleep sack and football slippers to bed, he's excited for college already!!!


Saturday, November 28, 2009

Thanksgiving

We've taken the road from Dubuque to Jacksonville many times, but this was Bug's first trip to Jacksonville and our first trip with him in the car for 4 hrs. We started the trip on Tuesday night after Jeremy got off work. He needed to get gas before leaving town so we pull into the BP a mile from our house and Braylen had a little gas. While Jeremy is pumping I debate whether or not I should change his diaper. Jeremy gets back in the car and I decide I need to at least check his diaper, so he pulls out of the gas stall and I get Braylen out to change his diaper, only to find a major blow out waiting for me. The spare outfit is used before we even get out of Dubuque!! I had to get out of the car and set him on the seat to change him and it was a MESS!! I guess we learned our lesson and make sure he's "empty" before our next car ride. Anyway we got home and had a great time with my family and we made lots of really good treats, which were eaten almost immediately! The Greenhill's came by the day before Thanksgiving to meet the newest member of the family and I think they fell in love with him!! Also, Braden and Phil stopped by to drop off a gift for Braylen, a bear Braden won as school, his first baseball cards and some much needed diapers!! It was great to see them as well as the rest of the family on Thanksgiving. Braylen did really well with everyone as they played pass the baby. I think Braylen will be the center of the show wherever we go, at least until another new baby comes along!!
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Tuesday, November 24, 2009

7 weeks

Our sleeping beauty


Monday, November 23, 2009

Let's try this...

The aspiration didn't work, no difference in fluid collection. I went to the appt today knowing I could be coming out of the dr office with a tube in my boob, yuck. I was nervous, obviously, so the appt was not the most fun I've ever had in a drs office! They used the ultrasound machine again and tried aspirating some additional fluid out to see where the collection is and therefore where the drain needed to be placed. He had some problems navigating his way around and I could tell he was really not sure if the drain was the right answer. After lots of probing and looking, Dr Shaw decided to go ahead with the drain. FYI for anyone with a weak stomach this is a little gross. They had me go into the surgical room and with lots of anesthesia they cut into my breast and inserted the tube. When they cut in lots of fluids came out and I could see the relief on Dr Shaw's face, I guess that's what he wanted to see, and for this I will never be interested in medicine!! They stitched me up and gave me prescriptions for pain killers, thank God, and sent me on my way. I was so nervous for the pain to come that that overcame my anxiety of the here and now. Jeremy went back to work when I got home and thank goodness for great friends, Abby came over and brought my drugs just as I was starting to feel the pain. Here's to a fast mend, fingers crossed!

Tuesday, November 17, 2009

6 weeks old

As I have mentioned before I do a lot of singing and cheering with Braylen. I believe they may be wearing off a little on him...

Braylen's been talking so much and starting to notice more things and follow them better. He still doesn't always look at you, more like over your should or head, but you can tell he sees and notices you. He's so sweet and gets more and more fun every day!!

Monday, November 16, 2009

Medical update

Mom, dad and Jeremy were trying to convince me to call the doctor over the weekend because my infection has seemed to be not healing like the drs had hoped. I refrained from calling over the weekend and called on Monday morning. I got in to see Dr Shaw, my new bff, right away and I'm glad, as was he, that I came in because he said it was definitely more swollen and the infection seemed to be getting worse. The infection seemed to be turning into an abscess, which is what they were trying to avoid, and the measures they are going to take from here on out are going to be more invasive, which they were trying to avoid. He aspirated some fluid out and found that it was not just milk in the ducts but an infected pus like fluid. He said he will aspirate again at my next appt and see it that will fix the issue and if not, will resort to a drain. They also wanted to test the fluid to see what bacteria was present to see what antibiotics to try to treat it with. So, 5 days in a hospital, 4 antibiotics, 5 drs and no closer to a cure. Fortunately the aspiration was not bad, thanks to a little local anaesthesia, and hopefully I'm on the road to recovery from here on out. Don't worry no pictures will be posted on these blogs!!

Sunday, November 15, 2009

Nana and Papa visit

Nana's been to Dubuque just a few times since Braylen's birth, ahem to say the least :), but papa has been busy and hasn't seen Bray since he was first born. They decided to make the trip to the Fluhr household after my hospital stay. I think they, especially my dad, LOVED spending lots of time holding and cuddling little Brayman. We took advantage of our babysitters and went out to dinner with Abby and Andy to our favorite pizza place in Galena, Conovas. It was delicious and wonderful to get out with good friends and food, yumm. Unfortunately Nana and Papa will never be left alone with Bray again, they put an awful red shirt with a bird on him and he screamed, or at least that's what we're hoping he did, while this torture was going on. Also, they have pictures of this spectacle, I will spare your eyes and refrain from putting them on.

Tuesday, November 10, 2009

5 weeks old

He's officially getting bigger and outgrowing his newborn sleepers, as seen here. The arms are getting a little too short and he's about ready to bust out of the feet. Time for big boy clothes!!

Monday, November 9, 2009

4 weeks old

Braylen is really getting bright eyed in the morning and it seems he has been noticing and seeing more things everyday. We've been singing songs and doing cheers, which I think he really likes, Jeremy thinks I'm crazy! Jeremy, on the other hand, has been giving Bray crazy hair dos like this faux hawk! Actually I think it's pretty cute and funny!


Mastitis update: I called the my dr because I've not been feeling better. My dr was a little worried because mastitis doesn't usually last this long and she was contacting a specialist to decide what the next action would be for me. They decided it would be best for me to be admitted to the hospital. I went in expecting to be out that night or the next day to not being sure if they were ever going to let me out. They had me hooked up to IVs and drugs for a while trying to combat my ailments. According the the drs and nurses this is not a common case, so they weren't sure what to do. Luckily I was in the birthing suite and around cute little babies, but because it was flu season no children under the age of 14 were allowed in the hospital. By Friday the dr OKed Bray to come in and visit, which made my stay more bearable. Mom came up to help Jeremy out and I must say, they were both amazing and so helpful during my stay, without them I would have gone crazy. I was release the next Monday feeling much better, but not completely "healed." Braylen and Jeremy were glad to have me home and it didn't seem that my absence stunted Braylen's growth, I feel like he's grown so much in one week!