cooties

Branson had a fever the other night. Of 102! He seemed a bit irritable but was otherwise fine, even managing to eek out a few smiles here and there. After a horrendously long night (Branson AND Brennen both kept me awake) I decided maybe it would be best to call the docs. He still had a temp and was still irritable. Nevermind the fact that we don't currently have active health coverage. The new policy takes effect on Friday. (naturally!) So, I made him an appointment and took him in. Apparently they had weighed my wee lil pork chop wrong at his 2 month appointment. Either that or he somehow gained 12 ounces in 10 days...he is 13lbs 15oz! (we like em chunky style here!) He checked out fine. And today? He's happy as a clam....all smiles and no temp. Figures.

2 months already!

Branson had his two month appointment last week and here it is...

at 2 mos, he is 13 lbs 3oz! and 24" long. He's still got a full head of hair. He smiles ALL THE TIME and has even laughed a handful of times. He's super ticklish, especially on his feet. He is wearing a size 3-6 mos and already has a size 2 foot! He's started teething already (not fair! He's so young!) and we've had to keep bibs on him constantly because he's a drooling fool! He is quite a snugglebug and is a very happy boy. He's quick to smile and slow to cry. He sleeps all night long and has been for about 3 weeks now. His excema is finally clearing up thanks to allergy treatments with Dr. Stalker (our miracle worker!) Branson is a much loved baby brother. The big boys still fight over him and Brennen smothers him with kisses and hugs all the time. We are SO lucky to have another happy, healthy and mellow baby boy!

Oh no.....UGH

My boys seem to have found some sort of bug somewhere. So far Brennen and Tanner both have low grade fevers and noses that are just FILLED to overflowing with snot. Yuck, I know. Tanner was devestated when we took his temp last night to find it was 100.2 as he was all set and ready to go to his friend's birthday party. I felt HORRIBLE telling him he couldn't go since this was, no joke, only the 2nd party he'd ever been invited to in the 3 years that he's been in school. Apparently my kid is odd. So yeah, I felt like a world class ass telling him he wouldn't be able to go. Brennen's been not quite himself for several days now. Nights are the worst. I think it's just a cold but last night was the first time in 4 nights that he wasn't crying in his sleep for hours. I gave him Triaminic though last night. There aren't decongestants out there for kids under 6 anymore. New research and all....screw the research, my boy needed help! PLUS, research showed it was safe to give them those meds when my older boys were little.....somebody probably didn't give the proper doseage, their kid experienced something bad and the parents sued. Isn't that just the way of the world today? Branson is really stuffy now too. AND I am scheduled to work in the church nursery in 2.5 hours! I guess all I can do is see how they all are once they finally wake up. By the way, my man Bran has been sleeping ALL NIGHT! Only every other night though. Weird. But he went to bed last night at 11 and didn't wake up until 7:30. He nursed and went right back to sleep! He's SUCH a gem.

chunky style...

that's how I make em! Branson had his 2 week appointment yesterday. 2 weeks! Already! I was concerned about his weight as he spits up...SO MUCH! Not every time he eats though. I am taking him to my allergy doc on Monday because I think he's sensitive to something I'm eating. Poor guy. When he spits up...it's like the exorcist! YUCK! He also seems to take the job of pooping VERY seriously. He is a pooping machine! I've changed more diapers with him than any other boy! BUT, my worries were unneccessary. He was 9lbs 9oz at birth, went down to 9lbs 3oz before we went home. I'm happy to report that my chunky monkey is now up to 9lbs 15oz! Yep, he's a big boy! He's only 1/4" longer than his birth length and his head is a full 1/2" bigger (so glad he did that AFTER his birth!) All in all, he's doing really well. He's cute as a button and such an easy going guy. He really doesn't cry much at all. When he does, I try to let him cry for a bit...work out those lungs and all...but he settles down way to quickly to get any working out done! He's very much like Jon and Brennen were as babies. THANK GOD! I don't know if I could've handled another Jake at this moment! Not that I don't love Jake to death. He wasn't necessarily an easy baby though...

Branson is a dreamy guy! I'll post some pics later....after I've taken some. Yes, I'm really failing miserably on the photo front.