Things are settling down, thankfully. We are easing into a routine and although we still have some things to figure out with the whole nursing situation, things are most definitely looking up! And Max is, of course, super adorable.
squirt update
Things are settling down, thankfully. We are easing into a routine and although we still have some things to figure out with the whole nursing situation, things are most definitely looking up! And Max is, of course, super adorable.
a rough start
warning: this post contains much talk of breast feeding
Ever since my milk came in, homeboy has had a hard time latching on and the considerable pain became crazy pain. I just thought I had to tough it out since everyone said I would have pain in the first few weeks. Well, about a week after coming home from the hospital, I got chills and a high fever. My midwife said I most likely had mastitis (a breast infection) and put me on an antibiotic. I was very allergic to this drug, however, and broke out in an all body rash. 24 hours later, I still had a high fever and it was just getting higher. When it got to 104.9 we went to the emergency room and they ended up admitting me. We were there for three days. After lots of IV antibiotics (a different one thankfully) I'm on the road to recovery! So, that was our first two weeks of being parents. Whew! And because of all the crazy shenanigans, I haven't really had a chance to take many pictures of our little guy. I missed his one week picture for instance, which pretty much breaks my heart, but I took a really cute two week picture that I'll share soon. But here are a few cell phone pictures to tide you over. Enjoy!
Ever since my milk came in, homeboy has had a hard time latching on and the considerable pain became crazy pain. I just thought I had to tough it out since everyone said I would have pain in the first few weeks. Well, about a week after coming home from the hospital, I got chills and a high fever. My midwife said I most likely had mastitis (a breast infection) and put me on an antibiotic. I was very allergic to this drug, however, and broke out in an all body rash. 24 hours later, I still had a high fever and it was just getting higher. When it got to 104.9 we went to the emergency room and they ended up admitting me. We were there for three days. After lots of IV antibiotics (a different one thankfully) I'm on the road to recovery! So, that was our first two weeks of being parents. Whew! And because of all the crazy shenanigans, I haven't really had a chance to take many pictures of our little guy. I missed his one week picture for instance, which pretty much breaks my heart, but I took a really cute two week picture that I'll share soon. But here are a few cell phone pictures to tide you over. Enjoy!
the greatest beloved
Maxwell David = the greatest beloved
Our son is here! Maxwell was born on November 10th at 4:15pm. He weighed in at 7.4 and 20 inches long.
Welcome to the world Maxwell! You are a gift.
Our son is here! Maxwell was born on November 10th at 4:15pm. He weighed in at 7.4 and 20 inches long.
Welcome to the world Maxwell! You are a gift.
Fun-raiser
See what I did there? A little play on words because our fundraisers are always FUN! Cheesy I know, but I couldn't help myself.
For those of you that don't know, a little over a year ago Dave and I helped to start a non-profit called Seeds For Change. It's an after school program for at risk youth in St. Louis Park. This was our second annual fundraising dinner and it was awesome!
There was a silent auction
And live entertainment by Ben Lubeck who is the lead singer of the band Farewell Milwaukee
It was a great night and we were able to raise a bit of money for our program! If you were unable to attend or didn't know about it and would like to donate, please do so here. Thanks so much. Every little bit helps!
For those of you that don't know, a little over a year ago Dave and I helped to start a non-profit called Seeds For Change. It's an after school program for at risk youth in St. Louis Park. This was our second annual fundraising dinner and it was awesome!
There was a silent auction
And live entertainment by Ben Lubeck who is the lead singer of the band Farewell Milwaukee
It was a great night and we were able to raise a bit of money for our program! If you were unable to attend or didn't know about it and would like to donate, please do so here. Thanks so much. Every little bit helps!
squirt update
We are getting to the end of the road folks. Hopefully there wont be too many more of these updates. Well, there will be lots more, but soon the updates will include the cute, chubby face of a baby! YAHOO!
I have to admit, I'm getting a bit anxious to meet this babe of ours. Come soon, Baby Hilden!
Halloween Fun
My sister is known for her Halloween parties. They are themed and elaborate and awesome. This year it was a Tim Burton party.
Dave went as Tim Burton and I went as a big black whale. Just kidding. I was supposed to be Helena Bonham Carter, but I most resembled a whale. Is there a whale in one of Tim Burton's stories?
Kellie was the corpse bride
Great party once again, Kel!
Dave went as Tim Burton and I went as a big black whale. Just kidding. I was supposed to be Helena Bonham Carter, but I most resembled a whale. Is there a whale in one of Tim Burton's stories?
Kellie was the corpse bride
Great party once again, Kel!
