The biggest problem is that now that he's been teething, he also has a bad cold. His nose is running like I've never seen it (all clear though) and he cannot breathe while nursing or with the pacifier in his mouth. I suctioned his nose a million times last night and it is just pouring. Today he's been in really good spirits, but again, I'm suctioning out gallons of snot. Poor guy! He's eating ok, but doesn't seem very hungry. He only ate at 2 and 5 this morning, but they were half hearted attempts to eat. I'm not worried.
We see the doctor tomorrow since yesterday I asked for a referral to a dermatologist. Julian's skin is out of control. He has eczema that is spreading all over his body and his cradle cap is looking inflamed and angry. This is the other issue that is keeping him up. He gets out of his swaddle now, so there is no use in putting him in it anymore. He scratches his head like crazy, so I need to keep up on his nail clippings (every other day at least). The poor guy is more miserable from the scratching and itching than he is from the cold and teething.
Well, the doctor would not give me a referral. He wanted to see Julian and then refer him to an allergist due to his food sensitivities. This is silly since babies grow out of sensitivities. I'm breast feeding and only giving avocado since that is the only thing he's not allergic to. I'm hoping for my dermatologist referral.
Yesterday was Halloween and we had fun at a party, despite me leaving my keys, wallet, and diaper bag at the party. I went as a nurse (lame, I know), Dan and french man, and Julian as a lobster. He was so cute, but our camera died on the way to the party. I need to get pics of him in the costume, but he's too snotty and sick today. I'll post the one good photo that we got with our phones.
I am so thankful I have a job, but I am also thankful that I am only working 3 days this month! I am so tired and cannot recover from night shift, especially when Julian won't sleep well at night. I have been beyond exhausted. Dan's parents are coming to stay with us and I'm so excited to have some help and of course to see them. I haven't really had a break from Julian except when I go to work, but then I feel awful for leaving Dan with a fussy baby.
My other get-away has been a cake decorating class. The first of four classes was really fun, but I'm frustrated that it's an advertising thing for Wilton and that you have to buy stuff for each class. I spent more money than what I would have wanted to spend, but at least I'm having some fun. I think I'll make Julian's first birthday cake and maybe I'll get some time to make Dan and his dad's birthday cakes this month, despite only having 2 of the 4 classes at that time. The unfortunate thing about the cake decorating is that frosting is completely unhealthy. There are plenty of healthy cake options out there, but frosting is bad...but I guess ok in moderation.
Last, but not least, I took a webinar by Amy McCready on Positive Parenting Solutions. Leah, a good friend and mother of two, gave me her book and told me how it helped her toddler so much. The webinar was really good. It was a brief lecture about how to discipline kids by empowering them. I learned a lot and would like to sign up for her life time plan of advice, tools, etc. I will be asking Dan about it tonight to see what he thinks. One thing that she said that wasn't a part of the lecture was that we shouldn't reward our kids for good behavior. It's one of the reasons for the "entitlement" attitude. Wow! That really struck me. So many people expect to be compensated for everything and expect to be given life on a silver platter. I am guilty at work. If they want me to work more, I need to be compensated. Forget helping people out or being kind or caring about patients...give me what I deserve. Guilty! Anyway, I look forward to reading her book, "If I have to tell you one more time...". Thanks Leah!
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