Ok - here you all go - click on the Family PHoto's Link over to the left and you can access a ton of our pictures - even Nate photo's.
Have fun - wish us luck tonight - Nate's been fussy the last few nights. But we have now ventured into pacifier land! It seems to work wonders - if he won't breastfeed - guess why not!
Thursday, July 29, 2004
Wednesday, July 28, 2004
July 28th
Nate, daddy and I are doing well. Nate and I had our first big adventure yesterday. We traveled to Okemos to meet my friend Sarah and her new baby Tommy (6 weeks old). It was fun - we hung out for a few hours and just had fun. Then we went to grandpa's house and out to dinner in Howell! Nate even met Billie - Uncle Marcus' big dog! Billie did pretty well - more curious as to what this new little "thing" was. Sniffing and licking Nate's little feet!
MOnday Nate also had a big day with Grandpa - he was able to babysit for a few hours while I got out of the house to run a few erands. Which was really nice! Thanks dad!
Today - we are just chilling out - we had to switch his formula last night - so he's adjusting to that today. I think he's down for a little nap right now. He had me up this morning before 5 am! So I'm a little tired.
Gail
MOnday Nate also had a big day with Grandpa - he was able to babysit for a few hours while I got out of the house to run a few erands. Which was really nice! Thanks dad!
Today - we are just chilling out - we had to switch his formula last night - so he's adjusting to that today. I think he's down for a little nap right now. He had me up this morning before 5 am! So I'm a little tired.
Gail
Saturday, July 24, 2004
two weeks old
Well Nate's now two weeks old and doing good. Getting a little more fussy and wanting to eat a LOT more. We were able to see a lactation specialist this week and it may not be easy for us to breastfeed. Even though he's done it twice now - its not enough. One - he's not a good "sucker" and I'm not getting enough milk for him. There are a few things we are going to talk to my doctor about so we'll see. Wish us luck! Still pumping to get what he can - but its not enough.
Nate's starting to stay awake a little more too. Which is fun - and his eyes are starting to change color too. Still blue just not as dark - they were almost navy blue before! Very pretty - but they are getting a little ligher. Can't wait to see what color they end up - probably a blue or green with the colors in the family.
We also had our first restaurant dinner last night and our first dinner at friends is tonight! Lets hope he's a good boy for us!
Better run - trying to get a few things done before we leave tonight. Sorry we are so busy have a hard time updating every day. Emailed out some pictures Kathy took last week - very cute. Craig says it is very difficult to post to this page - but one of these days we'll probably get more posted to the www.craigbackus.com website.
Gail
Nate's starting to stay awake a little more too. Which is fun - and his eyes are starting to change color too. Still blue just not as dark - they were almost navy blue before! Very pretty - but they are getting a little ligher. Can't wait to see what color they end up - probably a blue or green with the colors in the family.
We also had our first restaurant dinner last night and our first dinner at friends is tonight! Lets hope he's a good boy for us!
Better run - trying to get a few things done before we leave tonight. Sorry we are so busy have a hard time updating every day. Emailed out some pictures Kathy took last week - very cute. Craig says it is very difficult to post to this page - but one of these days we'll probably get more posted to the www.craigbackus.com website.
Gail
Monday, July 19, 2004
Toxemia update
Good afternoon all - I'm taking a few minutes while Nate is still sleeping. He had a difficult time last night and just wanted to be held to sleep again. Hopefully tonight will be different.
Anyhow - I had my doctor visit today and found out I have lost 21 pounds since last Monday! Yeah! So I'm definately down below prepregnancy weight! So I'm excited. I still have "a good amount" of swelling in my legs according to the doctor, but he's happy to see I'm still loosing all the water. My blood pressuer today he said was OK - even though it was about the same as it was when they sent me in to have Nate. Guess not being pregnant, they don't consider it high now. So that was good. He's just checking the one liver enzyme today and we should have the results tomorrow. He said last week it was very slightly elevated and nothing to be worreid about. High is 34 and mine was like 58 - he would be concerned if it were 600 or 2000. However, he still needs to monitor this level to ensure that it is going down below the 34. So just like Nate's jaundice, just keeping an eye on things. Can't complain about that.
Today is Nate and my first day alone - so far so good. He's been sleeping and even ventured to Meijer with me to pick up a few things. Tomorrow is his next doctor appointment, mostly to check his weight and be referred to an audiologist for his hearing. Doctor didn't seem to worried about it last week - so that was good too.
Enjoy the day!
Gail
Anyhow - I had my doctor visit today and found out I have lost 21 pounds since last Monday! Yeah! So I'm definately down below prepregnancy weight! So I'm excited. I still have "a good amount" of swelling in my legs according to the doctor, but he's happy to see I'm still loosing all the water. My blood pressuer today he said was OK - even though it was about the same as it was when they sent me in to have Nate. Guess not being pregnant, they don't consider it high now. So that was good. He's just checking the one liver enzyme today and we should have the results tomorrow. He said last week it was very slightly elevated and nothing to be worreid about. High is 34 and mine was like 58 - he would be concerned if it were 600 or 2000. However, he still needs to monitor this level to ensure that it is going down below the 34. So just like Nate's jaundice, just keeping an eye on things. Can't complain about that.
Today is Nate and my first day alone - so far so good. He's been sleeping and even ventured to Meijer with me to pick up a few things. Tomorrow is his next doctor appointment, mostly to check his weight and be referred to an audiologist for his hearing. Doctor didn't seem to worried about it last week - so that was good too.
Enjoy the day!
Gail
Friday, July 16, 2004
Nate News (good too)
Well Nate had a big day today! He was in his first "traffic incident" at the medical office parking lot (he slept through it all - thank goodness). As dad and I were driving out some woman just backed out and hit us! No big damage to the van, just cracked the plastic around the front blinker (luckily)!
Next he went to the grocery store! Whoo hoo!
He had only one visitor (grandpa doesn't count as a visitor) today and a lot from the family yesterday - so that was fun.
The doctor called and told us the jaundice is going away! Yeah! So he's doing good on that front. And my excitement is he finally got the hang of the breastfeeding today! He got something - so that is better than the last week of trying. I owe it to my friend Sarah who just had her little Tommy in June - to just keep trying! It takes a week or two! So hopefully things will slowly progress towards that better end of things! Yeah!
Well I think daddy is putting him down for the evening (before the next feeding). I think we will go relax and watch last weeks episode of Monk!
Have a good weekend everyone.
Next he went to the grocery store! Whoo hoo!
He had only one visitor (grandpa doesn't count as a visitor) today and a lot from the family yesterday - so that was fun.
The doctor called and told us the jaundice is going away! Yeah! So he's doing good on that front. And my excitement is he finally got the hang of the breastfeeding today! He got something - so that is better than the last week of trying. I owe it to my friend Sarah who just had her little Tommy in June - to just keep trying! It takes a week or two! So hopefully things will slowly progress towards that better end of things! Yeah!
Well I think daddy is putting him down for the evening (before the next feeding). I think we will go relax and watch last weeks episode of Monk!
Have a good weekend everyone.
Thursday, July 15, 2004
First afternoon alone
WEll today is our first afternoon alone - going well so far. Craig had to go back to work today - missing his Nate time I'm sure! But we are all doing well. Dad was here this morning to help out which was nice. Just to give me time to get a shower was great! He'll be back though tonight and tomorrow. I've got plans to have him go shopping with Nate and I and to get Nate's blood tested again.
The doctor did call back last night and his bilirubin level did go up slightly, but not that much. The doctor thinks yesterday was the "peak" day and wants to test tomorrow to ensure it is going down. He doesn't seem too concerned, so that is good.
Me - I'm excited, feeling a ton better today and not really sure what was up yesterday. And realized I finally lost all the weight in the last 2-3 days! I am now down to what I was or less then I was before I was pregnant! So that is good news to me. I'm excited.
WEll I'm going to take a nap while the little guy sleeps this afternoon.
The doctor did call back last night and his bilirubin level did go up slightly, but not that much. The doctor thinks yesterday was the "peak" day and wants to test tomorrow to ensure it is going down. He doesn't seem too concerned, so that is good.
Me - I'm excited, feeling a ton better today and not really sure what was up yesterday. And realized I finally lost all the weight in the last 2-3 days! I am now down to what I was or less then I was before I was pregnant! So that is good news to me. I'm excited.
WEll I'm going to take a nap while the little guy sleeps this afternoon.
Wednesday, July 14, 2004
Settling In
So far, so good......
Nate had his first doctor's appointment yesterday. The doctor's hopeful that we can run the hearing test again and it will turn out to be nothing. We'll be making arrangements to do that soon.
The doctor wanted to have his billiruben level checked, and we to the lab yesterday to have blood drawn. We were a little concerned about the pediatrician we chose, but we got a call with the results last night at 7:30 from the doctor himself! This earned big points in the "Backus book of Points" so we'll be staying with them for the foreseeable future.
He said he would have been concerned if this number was over 25, and the number was 15.5. He wanted to do it again today to make sure it was going down, so I took Nate this afternoon ALL BY MYSELF! How do you like that? We haven't heard about those results, but I guess I might hear something later tonight.
Gail hasn't been feeling 100%, but we're hoping it will pass in the next few days. She saw her doctor on Monday about the fluid issue, and he said that it's an after effect of the toxemia. He said that it should pass in a week or so. Gail was dealing with a headache today and is hoping that with some rest she'll feel better. I'm headed back to work tomorrow, and Doug will be coming to help out, so hopefully that will help get us through to Gail being back on her feet.
I'm trying to get a picture of Nate awake for everyone, but he's not awake too much just yet, and when he is he's eating or crying! Maybe later today we'll have a Kodak moment!
Nate had his first doctor's appointment yesterday. The doctor's hopeful that we can run the hearing test again and it will turn out to be nothing. We'll be making arrangements to do that soon.
The doctor wanted to have his billiruben level checked, and we to the lab yesterday to have blood drawn. We were a little concerned about the pediatrician we chose, but we got a call with the results last night at 7:30 from the doctor himself! This earned big points in the "Backus book of Points" so we'll be staying with them for the foreseeable future.
He said he would have been concerned if this number was over 25, and the number was 15.5. He wanted to do it again today to make sure it was going down, so I took Nate this afternoon ALL BY MYSELF! How do you like that? We haven't heard about those results, but I guess I might hear something later tonight.
Gail hasn't been feeling 100%, but we're hoping it will pass in the next few days. She saw her doctor on Monday about the fluid issue, and he said that it's an after effect of the toxemia. He said that it should pass in a week or so. Gail was dealing with a headache today and is hoping that with some rest she'll feel better. I'm headed back to work tomorrow, and Doug will be coming to help out, so hopefully that will help get us through to Gail being back on her feet.
I'm trying to get a picture of Nate awake for everyone, but he's not awake too much just yet, and when he is he's eating or crying! Maybe later today we'll have a Kodak moment!
Monday, July 12, 2004
Nate's Home!
We survived our first night at home.
He's still getting used to sleeping by himself, so sometimes we have to take turns holding him to get him to sleep. At least now we're in a bigger space and can take turns so we get some sleep.
Nate seems to be doing pretty well. He has his first doctor's appointment tomorrow. We're still trying to figure out how to get the breastfeeding going, but in the meantime, he's getting some formula so that he doesn't get sick. We're a little worried about one of his hearing tests because one ear didn't pass in the hospital. It could just be he was fussy, and now he's getting more used to life outside the womb, so hopefully that won't be a problem.
Thanks for all the good thoughts and prayers that came our way. It certainly is a miracle, and now the fun begins!
He's still getting used to sleeping by himself, so sometimes we have to take turns holding him to get him to sleep. At least now we're in a bigger space and can take turns so we get some sleep.
Nate seems to be doing pretty well. He has his first doctor's appointment tomorrow. We're still trying to figure out how to get the breastfeeding going, but in the meantime, he's getting some formula so that he doesn't get sick. We're a little worried about one of his hearing tests because one ear didn't pass in the hospital. It could just be he was fussy, and now he's getting more used to life outside the womb, so hopefully that won't be a problem.
Thanks for all the good thoughts and prayers that came our way. It certainly is a miracle, and now the fun begins!
Friday, July 09, 2004
It's a boy!
Well, we've been busy. Here's the scoop:
Nathaniel Craig Backus
7/9/2004
6:23 PM
6lbs. 15oz.
19 1/2"
We'll update more tomorrow.
Nathaniel Craig Backus
7/9/2004
6:23 PM
6lbs. 15oz.
19 1/2"
We'll update more tomorrow.
Delay....
Hopefully soon. We're the last one to go today. 'July 9 must be a good day to be born. OUR KID IS NEXT!!!!
Thursday, July 08, 2004
It's time!
We're at the hospital. Contractions have started. I think there's a long way to go.
Stay tuned......
Stay tuned......
Baby IS coming - today or tomorrow
Ok - doctors now say I do have Toxemia - the very beginning of it. Could go on bed rest - but they recommend that its so close to the due date to just get this kid out!
We are on the way in 5 minutes to the hospital to be induced.
Totally not ready - the house is a mess - oh well! We'll figure it all out.
Posts will be later - baby may be born today or tomorrow - but definately soon.
Gail and Craig
We are on the way in 5 minutes to the hospital to be induced.
Totally not ready - the house is a mess - oh well! We'll figure it all out.
Posts will be later - baby may be born today or tomorrow - but definately soon.
Gail and Craig
Tuesday, July 06, 2004
NO Baby yet
Just to let people know - the baby is still cookin! Craig didn't get his 4th of July baby - Marcus' friend Sal did though!!! Baby Sal was born that evening!
Doing good - we all survived the first "official" holiday without mom - it sucked as expected! But we got through it. Poor dad was recruited by both his kids this weekend to help out - I think we tuckered him out but good! but we both got a lot done. Marcus's house was totally ready to be sold and between dad and Craig - we have things moving forward for baby B to arrive. Oh - we still hvae a lot to do and organization to complete - but we are better than we were the other day. Tonights task - packing the bag for the hospital. I now have the baby's clothes and blankets washed - so taht will help. Even have a few coming home outfits to wear - I bought one girl and one boy outfit a few months back.
Next Dr. appointment is on Thurday - will keep everyone posted. If my feet continue the path they did this weekend - not sure what they will do - I can barely get my shoes or even socks on at this point- they are just that swollen. Even turned a little purple the other day - not fun. Overall - achy! this weekend was the first - difficult sleeping period - maybe because of the heat and just a lot of little practice contractions as I call them. Body is preparing for the big day! But heck - in the whole picture - I still am pretty lucky with so little problems or anything with this pregnancy - had all of them before hand trying to get this miracle child! Now lets hope this kid will be just as good in real life. Heck - As Craig and I like to say - the older child is usually the better one! Ha - I know Marcus doesn't read this - so I can joke about that - but incase - marcus and Jennifer - we love you both!
Doing good - we all survived the first "official" holiday without mom - it sucked as expected! But we got through it. Poor dad was recruited by both his kids this weekend to help out - I think we tuckered him out but good! but we both got a lot done. Marcus's house was totally ready to be sold and between dad and Craig - we have things moving forward for baby B to arrive. Oh - we still hvae a lot to do and organization to complete - but we are better than we were the other day. Tonights task - packing the bag for the hospital. I now have the baby's clothes and blankets washed - so taht will help. Even have a few coming home outfits to wear - I bought one girl and one boy outfit a few months back.
Next Dr. appointment is on Thurday - will keep everyone posted. If my feet continue the path they did this weekend - not sure what they will do - I can barely get my shoes or even socks on at this point- they are just that swollen. Even turned a little purple the other day - not fun. Overall - achy! this weekend was the first - difficult sleeping period - maybe because of the heat and just a lot of little practice contractions as I call them. Body is preparing for the big day! But heck - in the whole picture - I still am pretty lucky with so little problems or anything with this pregnancy - had all of them before hand trying to get this miracle child! Now lets hope this kid will be just as good in real life. Heck - As Craig and I like to say - the older child is usually the better one! Ha - I know Marcus doesn't read this - so I can joke about that - but incase - marcus and Jennifer - we love you both!
Thursday, July 01, 2004
Another Baby update
Just to let everyone know - the blood tests yesterday came back just fine! So that means I'm fine - so I know that will make some very happy! Me especially - they will just continue to monitor my blood pressuer closely!
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