8.9.09 - As you can imagine it has been a very busy few weeks at our house. I think the newness is starting to ware off and we are beginning to settle down into some sort of normal lifestyle. Hunter is still very excited about being a big brother and loves Toby very much. He still has his moments, as every child does, but he has been a good helper and is starting to really mature. His behavior has been good for the most part, particularly when I have to go out with him and Toby alone. I am trying to divide my time between the 2 of them fairly but it is tough because Toby is suffering from reflux and colic. He obviously requires a lot of attention and I could really use some sleep. Hunter is still having some trouble understanding all of it. I hope the start of school and ball season will help redirect his focus.
We shopped for the start of school yesterday. We were out for 6 hours and the visited my parents for a while. As long as his teacher doesn't send a big list of additional needed supplies home, Hunter should be ready to go. We are on the count down now. Open house is 8-17 & the 1st day is 8-19.
We had a scare earlier this week. We obtained a spot in a preferred daycare only for it to be given away to someone else. I was scared we wouldn't find another spot in a reputable place. I was in tears for a while but it all worked out. We have secured and paid a deposit in a church based daycare close to my office. Timing will be a problem in the AM when trying to get Hunter to school, Toby to daycare and in to work by 8AM. It will be close but all we can do is try.
Toby turned 3 weeks old Friday and we started on the 3rd brand of formula. Every time we change his symptoms get worse. We are supposed to see Dr. Baliga on Thursday. I am fairly certain we will leave with some medicine for reflux. Then maybe I can work on the colic problem and getting his nights & days straight. It sure would be wonderful if I could get 5-6 hours of sleep before I have to return to work.