The flu has come.......and gone........!

Well, the flu has made a slight round at my house, hitting me the hardest. I awoke one morning around 3am for Mason, and felt sick. So, pretty much I was holding him (I was gonna feed him), and I really got sick. I mean really sick! Let's put it this way: It took me about 20 minutes to clean it all up.... then after I had to change my son's clothes, as I managed to get him, since I couldn't put him down fast enough. Mason had a little tiny bit of diarrhea, and Dave had a sore throat and a bit of diarrhea, but no one else puked. I found it really hard to be sick with a small baby, it was all I could do to just change a diaper. I felt so weak, and ran to the bathroom all the time. It really wasn't fun at all.
But now it is gone......we are just enjoying going to our mother's/baby groups on Wednesday and Fridays. The Wednesday group is more of a learning type thing. We learn about childhood illnesses, oral care, anything relating to babies. Friday group is more of a 'fun' thing. Mom's getting together and chatting, and occasionally we have a guest speaker....I really enjoy it.
Other than that, we don't do much. We go to the stores or mall, just to get some walking done.....(Can't wait for spring!) When the warmer weather hits, look for me at the nearest park with Mason in stroller!
I am looking forward to having Mason baptised soon. Feb and March are out because Dave's mom is gone those times, and March my dad and stepmom are going to Vegas. So it'll most likely be April or May.....not as soon as I had wanted, but what can ya do?
We got Mason a new car seat, as he is soon going to outgrow his 'bucket' infant seat. I had put him into it, and then discovered when he falls asleep, his head falls forward. So back to the 'bucket' seat until his head/neck control is better.
Anyhow, that's pretty much it for now. I have to go and 'unstuff' my son's nose. Poor little guy! He's so stuffy from this stupid, dry air. He's snoring as he sleeps at this moment, it's kinda cute!

I almost had a heart-attack................!

I swear I almost had a heart attack yesterday! Mason and I had been out with Dave's mom (Mason's gramma), and we went back to her house. She unbundled Mason from his car seat and picked him up. As she walked away from the car seat, her foot got caught up in it, and down she went, with Mason in her arms! I saw this happening, but there was nothing I could do! She somehow landed on her right side, and I think she managed to break the fall somewhat, but Mason did hit his head on the floor, but not hard as far as I could see. But omg! I freaked. I ran and picked Mason up, asked my mother-in-law if she was ok. Mason cried, but not for long. I was worried, but thankful it was carpet. He seemed more scared than hurt, but me, not wanting to take any chances, I took Mason straight to the ER. He was checked over, and the doctor said he seemed fine. But I had to check on him every hour or so to make sure he didn't have a head injury ( My biggest fear!). If he vomited, I was to bring him back immediately. Thankfully, he was fine! During the evening he was a bit unsettled, and I figured he may have a headache. I gave him a bit of tylenol, and he rested nicely after that. Plus, I think his teething may be starting.........the drooling part, that is. Oh, and possibly a growth spurt. So I figured a small dose of tylenol couldn't hurt. My mother-in-law felt so bad, she cried. I told her it wasn't her fault, it could have happend to any one of us, it was an accident. The funny thing is, the night before this happend, I dreamed I myself dropped Mason! Weird hey? That is the second time I have had that dream. But all is well now.............I have never been more thankful in my entire life! And that is my news of the day...................

So much happening these days!

My little boy is growing so fast! He is now 15 pounds! He is pretty much healthy, with the exception of a tiny little cold he has...........(and those darn hiccups right now!!) I was so upset that he had caught a small cold. I felt like it was MY fault somehow. I had him at the ER because I was worried. The doctor said he'd be fine, just keep him hydrated, etc. One other health problem I consider to be a biggy: He favors his right side of his head when he sleeps, and no matter how hard I try to keep him off of it, he ends up back on it. In fact, when I prop a rolled up blanket underneath him to keep him off of it, he just finds a way to go back on it! So now, his head is going a tiny bit flat on that side! The doctor isn't worried........but I am! I can put him in his crib, and find him half way across the crib the next time I go in to check on him. So propping his head up is useless. I do give him 'Tummy Time' as required (He hates it!), and I put him in his excersaucer (which he likes), just to get him off his head. I am so worried! I am doing what I can. But how long does it take to 'unflatten?' So there's always a worry of some sort.
Last night I was at the hospital because they thought my dad was having a heart-attack. (He wasn't, thank God!) I was so worried! They didn't figure out what was wrong with him so they will run more tests this coming week.
Mason is sleeping much better these days. He sometimes will sleep 7 hours straight, which is kinda nice. I usually put him down by 7 or 8pm, and he'll sometimes sleep until 2 or 3am. Sometimes I even go to bed at 7 or 8, just to get some sleep! He used to hate being put in his crib. He used to fuss so much, but now I can put him in it and he doesn't fuss so much anymore, and will often put himself to sleep. So, things are coming along.
On Wednesdays we attend a group for mom's and babies. This group gives ideas on safety and various other topics. On Fridays, we go to 'parentlink' and meet with other moms, and the babies can 'play', mom's can chat, etc......it's so nice to meet people!
Well, gotta go put my 'little man' down for a nap, he's looking tired, and he's been up for a couple of hours already.
Take care everyone!