November

Okay so we are almost all the way through November and I don't feel like I have even had a chance to sit and be thankful. SO here I am taking it.. I am so blessed and I have many many reasons to be thankful. I serve an amazing God who cares for me ALL of the time, a compassionate hubby who loves me unconditionally, a beautiful sweet baby boy who keeps me on my toes and reminds me daily of pure love, a pair of parents and in-laws that are always there, a sis, sis in law and bubba that are the best siblings money can buy, and friends that go the distance for me daily. Thank you God for my life and all of my wonderful blessings!
The month of November has been one crazy month. TO recap it all we have dealt with an er visit, an ear infection, Davis's 1st plane ride, a week in a hotel, daddy's two week bussiness trip, daddy's flu (which came and went anc came back), insurance saying they wouldn't pay for 90 days!!! I think the Wellington's have had thier share and I am ready for a calm month, so come on December we welcome you (only if you bring peace, that is).
Oh yeah thankful for this blog so I can vent and not feel like I am having to complain to anyone directly.

Davis's 1st airplane ride

We we did it. We took Davis, 7 months old, on his first airplane ride. He did so well. As people were getting off the plane they were commenting on how quiet he was and how they never even heard him maek a sound. Walker and I were two proud parents. We are praying the ride home is just as pleasurable. Now for a fun week in Chicago.

Nursing Debate: Mommy versus Davis

Wow, so we have had one crazy week! Walker being gone, coupled with Davis's ER visit and sickness and Davis not wanting to nurse has been enough to do me in emotionally & physically. He has not nursed since 7am Wednesday and it is Friday-let's just say I am in pain and very frustrated. All he would do Thursday was drink from an open cup, so I pumped. Today he began taking a bottle, so I pumped. We all know pumps have come a long way, but they are nothing like a child, so I was hurting. After talking with several people including pediatricians, lactation consultants and friends/family I decided I was just not going to feed baby D until he nursed. He has to eventually get hungry and eat, right? It was one long hour and a half but I can proudly say I won!! (we well see what tomorrow holds!) Lots of people told me to give it up and cut the strings- to all you negative thinkers, think again. After this experience I wish I had more encourager's in my life. It was amazing that only a hand full of people encouraged me to hang in there and keep trying. I am challenging myself to be a more encouraging person and "think on the bright side" more.
SO excited Walker is coming home tonight. I miss him so much and love parenting with him!!! Next week should be another adventure in our lives. We our taking Davis on his first airplane ride to Chicago! We will hopefully gets some family time in and will maybe even get to introduce Davis to some family he hasn't met yet!

My first ER visit

SO I am 27 years old and never been in the hospital except to birth my baby boy. My parents have both worked in them forever, and have often frequented them to visit, but never went because I needed them. Last night was a different story. First, I have to mention Walker is out of town, isn't that how it always is..when it rains it pours!! Anyway, so Davis would not nurse all day and I was getting very worried. I called the doctor and I guess I was expecting him to say, "no biggie, come see me in the am," I got a very different response. He told me to go to the ER immediately because "he is to little not to be eating." Ummm..what? I have to go where, all by myself. Let's just say I freaked out. I hurried and changed myself and Davis and kept calling Walker. (who by the way did not answer even after I called like 7 times in a row.) I then called my mom, my cousin Erin and my best friend Emily to calm me down a little. When we arrived most of the employees could not believe we were there because Davis was being his usual happy self; however, I told them he had not drank since 7 am (it was almost 6 pm) and they understood our visit. Once the pediatric ER doctor arrived he listened to our story and almost immediately said it was an ear infection. Once he checked the left ear, it was confirmed and we were on our way to the pharmacy to pick up Davis's prescription. Davis slept really well and woke up happy, but still is not nursing and it is after 3pm. To remedy this I have been pumping, but Davis refuses to suck on anything so he is drinking my milk out of a big person cup. What a sight, a 7 month old drinking like he is one big boy. I am just hoping he will get back to nursing soon..not really ready to give it up. Only time will tell. Untill next time....