Now we know...

Charlie is definitely still allergic to milk protein. He had a serving of the Yo Baby yogurt on Friday and Saturday. He started getting irritable Friday evening but I wasn't sure if it was the dairy or the vaccinations he got that day at his well check up. Saturday morning I gave it to him again and then he really started with the excessive spit up and crying. Poor guy, it breaks my heart. I talked with his pediatrician yesterday and he said, we won't try to introduce him to it again until maybe 15 months. He was surprised at how quickly he reacted to it. So now we wait 7 to 14 days for the protein to leave his system and get back to normal.

9 Month Check Up

I took Charlie this morning for his 9 month well check up. He is now 17 lbs and 9 oz and 27 inches long. Tiny, I know, even though he eats more than his big sister! He is in the 20th percentile, but he is following the same pattern Lily did. They are big babies when they are born, then slow down quite a bit until they are one. He is ahead of all the milestones, except that we have zero teeth! I had the opportunity to speak to the doctor in depth regarding his milk protein allergy. Since we found out about the allergy when he was 8 weeks old, he has had no diary or dairy by-products nor have I. ( no cheating, I promise)
We decided to go ahead and try exposing him to it by giving him Yo Baby yogurt and see how he reacts to it. Most babies out grow the allergy before they turn one so hopefully Charlie has. If he does fine with the yogurt then in 4 weeks I can give him cheese. I on the other hand, can not go off the diet yet or change anything that I am doing. The doctor wants everything else for Charlie to remain the same and that includes mommy milk. Charlie can go off of his reflux medication in 4 weeks too. So we are keeping our fingers crossed that our little guy tolerates everything well and is on his way to a giant bowl of ice cream.....and mommy too!

Who Loves Ya, Baby!

These two are equally smitten with one another!

Princess Wishes

On Saturday, my mom and I took Lily to see Disney's Princess Wishes on Ice. We had amazing seats and had a wonderful time. Lily was so excited! Every time she would get in my lap during the show, it felt like her little heart was going to beat right out of her chest. The show itself was really beautiful and engaging. Lily was so well behaved and attentive the entire time. What a great memory!

Gummy Love

I just snapped this of Charlie while he was eating Cheerios in his walker. I love my little toothless wonder! Happy Weekend all!

Weekend Review

This weekend we had the pleasure of having our nephew, Jake, spend the night with us. Chancellor and Lily had fun playing with Jake and watching Alvin and the Chipmunks. They made ice cream sundaes after a big dinner of ribs, alfredo, green beans and yeast rolls. They got along really well and were really well behaved at church this morning.

Travis' ankle is looking a lot better but unfortunately, not feeling much better. He has another doctors appointment in the morning. Keeping my fingers crossed that he will turn the corner and start feeling better.

Today is Travis' sister, Ashley's birthday. Happy birthday Ash, hope your day was wonderful and filled with lots of kisses from sweet Sadie! We love you!!

Update II

Travis and I went this morning to his regular doctor for some more tests. Not too many answers to our questions but 3 more prescriptions and he goes back again on Monday. For now it's rest, and wait and see. Thanks for all of your concern and kind words.

On a happier note, the children and I are going strawberry picking tomorrow if the weather holds out. We are really looking forward to it!