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OMG I am so tired! I've been awake since 3:30am. Isaac woke up and wanted a cup of milk. I got him one and he fell back asleep, but only wanted to lay on me. He was having a hard time breathing it seemed. Then by 4:30 he was ready to get up. He has had a fever on and off. We thought he was better yesterday and then by 4 he was tired and miserable. I tried to get him to sleep but he just couldn't fall asleep. Once DH is up today and I have a nap we are going to take him to see a doctor and make sure something else isn't going on.

@Adira: Congrats!!!

@Adira: yaaaay! Congrats!!

@Pumuckl: Thanks. Turns out he has an ear infection. I kind of feel bad not taking him to the doctor sooner. He is back to his self after only one dose of antibiotics.

Wow, this has been a very eventful weekend on the board!

First of all, ahhhhh congrats @Adira! He's just beautiful and I love the name! I hope you're recovering well and I can't wait to hear all about life with two!

@Pumuckl: 4am is pretty good! Pete's also been doing slightly better with his own crib this weekend. Perhaps the 18 month sleep regression is FINALLY coming to a slow end? (fingers crossed)

@travellingbee: Oh no, that sounds horrible! We were also at the pediatrician yesterday (see below). I really hope the meds work soon and everyone gets some sleep tonight!

@ALV91711: Seems like everyone is sick this weekend! Glad the antibiotics are working and he's back to his old self now.

We took Pete to urgent care yesterday b/c he had a low fever that wouldn't go away for three days, plus cough, and then he woke up from a nap inconsolable, despite being on Motrin. He was really wailing and writhing in my arms. In hindsight, I think his bottom teeth (cuspids?) are about to break through the gums and I think that's what caused the fever and pain. He seemed significantly better today and we left the house for the first time in days to pick out a Christmas tree.

@travellingbee: @QueensBee: Hope your boys are feeling better soon.

I'm scared for tonight. Isaac was asleep at 5:45. He woke up once an hour later. I'm hoping he just gets a good stretch of sleep since he has barely gotten any the last couple days.

@QueensBee: Hope you had fun getting a tree. I wish we could be outside but it was -40 Celcius today with the wind.

I think Isaac may finally be weaning himself. The last time he nursed was yesterday early morning. He hasn't asked since then and I've offered a couple times and he says no. It could be that he is sick, but that has never slowed him down before. I guess we will see what tomorrow brings. I would really like him to stop on his own because I know if we have to wean him it would be a big struggle.

We got home yesterday around 4. After 6 hours in the car, should have been 4, R only took a 30 min nap. Ladies, make sure you get gas before the toddler falls asleep. She was so over tired. Was playing with our neighbor one minute and the next 101 fever. She wouldn't eat and was in bed at 6. But woke up fine today. DH is home with her, and said she is acting totally normal.

@Adira: Congrats!!!!

@Adira: I really hope Xander isn't coming down with anything. How is he adjusting to having the baby around?

@Smurfette: Oh my, what a long car ride. Was it just a lot of traffic that took so long? Or extra stops?

@Pumuckl: It is bittersweet. Now to figure out a new bedtime routine, we are all a little confused. Isaac still wants me to put him to bed, so we've been rocking in his chair for him to fall asleep. At least I still get some cuddles.

Tonight half asleep he asked for milk and I put him across my lap since I thought he was asking to nurse and I got a very adamant no. It was kind of funny in his sleepy state.

@Pumuckl: Yeah I made one last year. Last night she opened the first one and she got a Hershey kiss. She held it, licked it, and gave it to me. Weirdo! Other days she is getting hair ties or stickers. Then my Mom got her one of the board ones that you just open every day and it will get tossed at the end of the month. I told her to not get the chocolate version that she got my nephews since I know R isn't really into chocolate.

@QueensBee: that's awesome! Totally jealous of you questions!! I am hoping the tubes are going to help her with her talking.

@Pumuckl: Last night he didn't want milk, tonight he had about half a sippy of WCM and then just put his head on my shoulder and I sat on my bed and once he was asleep I put him in his crib. For some reason he wanted to be in our room and not his to fall asleep.

I love your advent idea. Isaac has one my Oma made last year that has pockets and a little tiny teddy to move around it. You could also put something in each little pouch, which I'll probably start doing next year. This year he is just playing with it.

@Smurfette: So cute that she just licked it. Sounds like some good treats for R. I think the tubes will help R out a lot with talking. Our neighbours little boy had tubes in and they said it did wonders for his speach.

@QueensBee: I hope he continues to spend the nights in his crib. Asking questions is so cute. It has warmed up a bit. Today was -8 C.

@Adira: Logan is such a cutie. Good to hear last night went well, hope tonight is going good too. Maybe when your cluster feeding Xander can look at books with you or something so he still gets a bit of mommy time.

@QueensBee: haha sometimes these kids make no sense. B's the same when I pick him up before he got his late afternoon snack (usually veggies like carrots or bell peppers) he doesn't want to leave. So I take my time and only pick him up about 20min earlier currently than when I work.

We had an awful night since he started throwing up at 8:30 pm yesterday and did multiple times until 4 am. We were both so tired today. Luckily he slept late into the day, still had a nap and went to bed normally today. So bedrest was still rather more modified today than normally but I feel ok so all should be good.

@QueensBee: wow two nights in a row is amazing! Go Pete! Hope B will do the same soon aswell.

@ALV91711: Sounds like a not to stressful transition to a different bedtime routine. Glad it's going well. How's your body coping?

@QueensBee: We've had a couple days like that recently, it is so embarrassing

@Pumuckl: Hope B is feeling better. My body is doing all right. Today is the first day without sore boobs and I haven't had to express anything. I've been a little more emotional this week too, which is to be expected.

@Adira: I love the picture of Xander peeking in at Logan, so adorable. I'm glad your getting time with both. How is your DH adjusting to 2?

Bedtime was a little longer tonight but that is ok, it meant more snuggles. Last night Isaac slept right through, 6:30pm - 5am. He woke up happy and babbling in his crib before calling mommy. I was awake before him and it was so cute to hear him playing, usually he just wakes up screaming. I'm hoping that this is the end of his sleep problems. I don't mind getting up at 5am if I don't get woken up in the night.

@ALV91711: That is great! Maybe the weaning is finally going to get him to STTN!

@Adira: How long is he off for?

@Smurfette: I sure hope so.

@QueensBee: Did the boys make a plan? Isaac woke up at 2am last night. Then at 4:30 wanted to get up because he was hungry. It has been a long day.

I just realized today that next time I get a cold I'll be able to take medication. It has been a looong time since I've been able to do that.

@Smurfette: Whoa! That is too big kid. Does she use regular cups at home? I'm too chicken to try.