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5 months

Hi! It's been a while since I last posted anything but we've been busy. There are many pictures to come! I am currently working on a new website I just found that will be somewhat easier to use. It will be through Shutterfly. But for now I'll just update you on the last month...

We're all doing great! Sean started babbling a LOT the last few weeks and just a few days ago he started saying "da da da da" and "nah nah nah nah" especially when he's tired. It's obvious he's trying to communicate something to us! He is still the happiest baby ever.

Little Robert had his 1st dentist visit 2 days ago and had no cavities! He was an excellent patient! He had his teeth cleaned, x-rays taken, exam and fluoride treatment. The same day we also took him to our new pediatrician Dr. Berger. We are trying some new things to treat/prevent his eczema - cod liver oil, vitamin D, etc. The dr thinks he either has a candida infection or a food allergy. The candida tests require him to take epsom salt baths and restrict some foods for a few days. If it comes back positive, it will explain a lot...behavioral issues, insomnia, food cravings, etc. It can be treated pretty easily with a short-term Rx and diet change. I'm sure we'll still do an elimination diet/food challenge too to rule out a food allergy. Hopefully we'll be getting a full night's sleep soon!! He has been quite the sweetheart lately, though :)

A cute picture of Sean...

...from 6/23/09, 3 months old.

We got 2 teeth!

Sean's two bottom teeth came in last week! He must be ready to eat solid food :) I can't believe he has teeth already...it's so cute!! He also started holding his bottle sometimes. I was surprised at this because Robert didn't hold his bottle til he was months older!! Here are some recent pictures finally..

4 months

Sean had his 4 mo well check-up yesterday 7/16 and we met his new pediatrician, Dr. David Berger. He is very intelligent and we believe he will be a great help to both our boys. He is a very rare doctor to find these days and is very thorough and caring and takes a more natural approach to healing and keeping the body well. His website is www.wholisticpeds.com if you want to take a look...there is good amount of info on there, even for adults.

Sean's appointment went well and he is 26.5 in tall and 18lb 10oz now...oh and I have to mention his head is 17.25 in! What a big noggin! He is in the 90+ percentile for all his measurements.

Well, again, I would post some pictures here but we still need to get our laptop fixed (this computer I'm using has problems uploading them for some reason.) I assure you he is as cute as any baby boy you've seen though :) Little Robert is doing well too, except his eczema has flared up quite a bit recently...it's always a pain to deal with and it's heartbreaking knowing how miserable he feels sometimes. Benadryl seems to be the only thing that really knocks out the itching enough during those flare-ups. We've tried just about everything over the past 3 years and trust me, there's no miracle cream. We are so excited to bring him to Dr. Berger soon and see if he can figure something out for him! Well, I promise I will post pictures as soon as I can!!

15 weeks

At just 3 1/2 months, Sean is over 18lbs and wearing 12/18mo clothes! I thought he was growing at about the same rate as Robert did, but I just pulled out an 18mo romper that Robert wore around 5 to 6 months and it fits Sean perfect. His 4mo dr visit is in a couple weeks and we are so excited to meet his new dr who specializes in more natural approaches to health. Sean is still breastfed and gets 2 bottles a day. He is such a happy baby and couldn't ask for him to be any easier, except he is so darn heavy!! :) He is starting to sit really well with help and LOVES to jump in his rainforest jumperoo we got him last week! Poor thing is teething though and nothing seems to soothe him more than nursing him, so he's been getting extra attention lately.

Well, I would usually post some pictures here, but little Robert spilled water on our laptop a couple weeks ago and I haven't gotten around to hooking up the camera to my sister's old desktop we're using for now. Hope everyone had a fun and safe 4th of July!

12 weeks

Sean is growing so big so fast!! I think he is growing faster than Robert did, which is hard to believe! I promise I have not fed him any steak and potatoes yet, but he is already filling out 9 & 12 month clothes and isn't even 3 months until the 20th! He has started laughing and talks sooooo much. He dances naked in the bathroom mirror every night before his bath and it is the cutest thing! He gets really excited to see his reflection and bounces on the counter. Little Robert loves making Sean smile and talk and always asks to hold him, and we sing songs to him every day. The song routine is "You Are My Sunsine," "Twinkle Twinkle Little Star," "ABC's," and "Itsy Bitsy Spider."


Playing with Daddy at a Pump It Up bouncy bday party

Sleeping through all the noisy bouncing kids!

At the spray park...



My 3 big boys...notice Lil Robert's chocolate mouth!

Sean's new high chair

In Robert's room...

Ok these Superman PJ's are 12 mos! They must run small, right?

I know I'm so cute but put that camera down and make my bottle Mom!

He LOVES that green octopus...