So, remember when I was pregnant, before we knew of Trenton's TE Fistula and the doctors would ALL comment on how BIG my baby was going to be? Yeah, I was bracing for an 11 pound baby. Wes's family has big babies and my sister was the big baby one in our family (in all fairness, I was induced). For those of you that saw me when I was pregnant, I was HUGE! I gained 25lbs, but because of Trenton's TE Fistula, all the amniotic fluid was just there...I was swollen from head to toe....ANYWAY...
Flash forward to my delivery day...here comes by supposedly HUGE baby...all 7lbs, 1 oz of him!
So, as we all know, Trenton was in the NICU for 18 days and there his weight went WAY up (swelling from surgery) then back down. The NICU even told us that if he lost any more weight we would be back in for an NG tube getting put back. However, once at home, he ate pretty well.
Now, my child is not a consistent eater. Sometimes he wants 4 oz, sometimes 8...you just let him eat until he stops. My child is very dramatic too, so you know when he wants to stop.
Clearly, I went into mommyhood thinking I would have the big kid. I am not skinny, Wes is not skinny and we do not come from the sveltest of families. So, today when I go to daycare, I was SHOCKED to learn something....
I was putting Trenton in a swing next to one of his FAVORITE workers and she said that another child's mom donated some size 1 diapers that don't fit her child anymore and would I mind if they used them on Trenton? So, I was like, that is fine (of COURSE! Save me money!), but I said use them on other babies too, not just Trenton. This is the response, "Trenton is our only size 1 baby right now!!!!" REALLY! He isn't the youngest, but clearly he is the smallest. SO for all those people who mocked my baby for being big, no such luck! My baby has the smallest fanny of them all!
results of the dna test pending....:)
Friday, February 26, 2010
Tuesday, February 23, 2010
Monday, February 22, 2010
Trenton's photos
This is Trenton in his Valentine's gift from Nameless and Sir. It was size 3 months, but it was HUGE! He loved it though. This is Thursday, February 25th when we went to visit Sir before he left for Honduras.
Although it is dark, this is Trenton on Saturday, Feb. 21st, right before he met Mrs. Layman! He was playing in his pack & play and I had to send a message to Ansley so she could see how LONG he is...
Although it is dark...again, this is Trenton smiling while we talked on Saturday. Daddy and Pop were cutting down trees in the yard, so we played while we waited for Mrs. Layman and Nameless.
This morning, semi-asleep, Trenton lost his Kiddapotomus! That was the white thing that kept his head in the right place, but my BIG boy doesn't need it anymore. He didn't cry when he got in the seat this morning, probably because he could breathe!
He is getting BIG and a personality!
Trenton's First Words...
have not been spoken, but we are working on teaching him cousin!!!!
We are ALL so excited about Ansley and Adam expecting their first child! Trenton and "three" as she is called, yes, I said she...Ansley is having a girl (based on my predictions), will be 10 months apart and I cannot wait for family trips to the beach, holidays, and celebrations with all of us! Ansley and Adam are going to make GREAT parents, but if Trenton's birth is any indication, their poor child will never know their faces, just what a camera lens looks like! Trenton is learning cousin, but I don't expect it to truly be his first word!
However, in April, The Ellis Family (less Baxter - thanks to MeMe and Pop for keeping him!) will be going to Nashville to visit. It will be Trenton's first overnight trip and Wes and I are already figuring out logistics. Our goal is to make it in as close to 6 hours as possible. We were thinking about when we go up for Three's birth and how much stuff it will take, but luckily, my parents will be going too, so they can carry some of Trenton's things. Why is it that the smallest body takes up the most luggage? My poor car will be LOADED down.
We are so excited for 90210 and look forward to meeting Three! We love you, Ans, Adam, Beaty, and three!
We are ALL so excited about Ansley and Adam expecting their first child! Trenton and "three" as she is called, yes, I said she...Ansley is having a girl (based on my predictions), will be 10 months apart and I cannot wait for family trips to the beach, holidays, and celebrations with all of us! Ansley and Adam are going to make GREAT parents, but if Trenton's birth is any indication, their poor child will never know their faces, just what a camera lens looks like! Trenton is learning cousin, but I don't expect it to truly be his first word!
However, in April, The Ellis Family (less Baxter - thanks to MeMe and Pop for keeping him!) will be going to Nashville to visit. It will be Trenton's first overnight trip and Wes and I are already figuring out logistics. Our goal is to make it in as close to 6 hours as possible. We were thinking about when we go up for Three's birth and how much stuff it will take, but luckily, my parents will be going too, so they can carry some of Trenton's things. Why is it that the smallest body takes up the most luggage? My poor car will be LOADED down.
We are so excited for 90210 and look forward to meeting Three! We love you, Ans, Adam, Beaty, and three!
Wednesday, February 17, 2010
Anniversary Night
BIG Thank you to Sir who took care of our little man while we went out to dinner to celebrate our 2 year Anniversary!
Sir arrived early, as expected, Trenton was SO excited to see him. My father is the only person who just has to speak and Trenton lights up! He LOVES his Sir. Even on cue, could never happen again, Dad asked him if he was going to tell me anything they did and Trenton shook his head NO! On a side note, that is what he does when he doesn't want to go to sleep. Wes and I left around 5:45 and headed for Chop House!
I told Dad to feed Trenton at 7:30 (make only 4 oz because he should take 3-4) and then he should go to bed. Well come to find out, Dad fed him at 6:30 and made 6 oz. Trenton took 2oz at 6:30 and fell asleep. Wes and I came home and did laundry because after dinner we went to the mall and all I bought were bibs for Trenton. Trenton slept from 7:00 til 2:15! When Wes got up to feed him at 2:15, he took 8 OZ!!!! My baby is getting big! I told the ladies at school that and one of them said, "when your baby feels better, he is going to be BIG!" I said that I was okay with that since he was currently the runt. When he got up at 7:15 this morning he didn't want to eat and when I left him at daycare around 8:00, he still hadn't wanted to. We will see.
Trenton is 3 months, 3 weeks and weighs 12lbs, 12 oz. He is 28 inches long!!! My baby is in size 9-12 months length and working towards 6 months in waist...bless his mid-drift. :) This morning Trenton just grinned and smiled at me, I LOVED it! It is getting hard to leave him in the morning.
Thank you to everyone for the Anniversary gifts and wishes! Thanks to Mom and Dad for the AMAZING gift, I cannot wait! Thank you to Wes for the flowers, that I complained about NOT getting, only to arrive home and find them!
Now, back to reality of school and work. BIG project to work on for school..BOO!
Sir arrived early, as expected, Trenton was SO excited to see him. My father is the only person who just has to speak and Trenton lights up! He LOVES his Sir. Even on cue, could never happen again, Dad asked him if he was going to tell me anything they did and Trenton shook his head NO! On a side note, that is what he does when he doesn't want to go to sleep. Wes and I left around 5:45 and headed for Chop House!
I told Dad to feed Trenton at 7:30 (make only 4 oz because he should take 3-4) and then he should go to bed. Well come to find out, Dad fed him at 6:30 and made 6 oz. Trenton took 2oz at 6:30 and fell asleep. Wes and I came home and did laundry because after dinner we went to the mall and all I bought were bibs for Trenton. Trenton slept from 7:00 til 2:15! When Wes got up to feed him at 2:15, he took 8 OZ!!!! My baby is getting big! I told the ladies at school that and one of them said, "when your baby feels better, he is going to be BIG!" I said that I was okay with that since he was currently the runt. When he got up at 7:15 this morning he didn't want to eat and when I left him at daycare around 8:00, he still hadn't wanted to. We will see.
Trenton is 3 months, 3 weeks and weighs 12lbs, 12 oz. He is 28 inches long!!! My baby is in size 9-12 months length and working towards 6 months in waist...bless his mid-drift. :) This morning Trenton just grinned and smiled at me, I LOVED it! It is getting hard to leave him in the morning.
Thank you to everyone for the Anniversary gifts and wishes! Thanks to Mom and Dad for the AMAZING gift, I cannot wait! Thank you to Wes for the flowers, that I complained about NOT getting, only to arrive home and find them!
Now, back to reality of school and work. BIG project to work on for school..BOO!
Tuesday, February 16, 2010
Ellis Family Weekend!
This past weekend and this week are pretty exciting weeks for the Ellis Family! On a side note, I blogged on Friday,but the computer ate it and I was not in the mood to retype! SORRY!
Friday:
I got to leave work early because of snow! Now this is exciting (and there are pictures) because not only is it Trenton's first snow (downplay because he could care less) but also it is Baxter's first snow!!!!! TRULY the most amazing event I have witnessed was Baxter's anticipation and love of the snow. Wes, being the thoughtful husband he is, knows that I treat Baxter like he is a child and he waited until I got home from work to let him out. I get there and Baxter gets to go out and he LOVES it! Wes and I would throw snowballs at him and he would miss them and go running to find the actual ball of snow. Unfortunately, he never found it. He would run laps around the yard, bury his nose in the snow, throw the snow up and catch it. He LOVED it!
Before we went to bed, Trenton had to see the snow. Now, ya'll know my child cannot stay out of the hospital, so we went out in it very cautiously! He was wrapped in 2 blankets, had on one of his PRECIOUS new hats from Deann (THANK YOU!!!), and a blanket around his precious little face. he could breathe, but we have some pictures of his eyes in the snow. For about 5 minutes Trenton enjoyed the snow.
Trenton went to bed and then we played the night with Baxter! LOVED IT!
That evening I made 2 meals! I worked hard on dinner and then made a HUGE pot of chili for the weekend. It was intense, but yummy!
We did enjoy our early anniversary song from some of our dear friends. They were a little early, but at least they were thinking of us! Thanks Bee & JP!
Saturday
I had class from 11-4:30, so it was Daddy/Trenton day! Ansley, niece, not Boatman, had a birthday, so Wes went over to celebrate with the family. They had a great time at lunch and then Trenton behaved all day. He slept a lot and enjoyed his time. Every time Meme would go to take a picture, precious Trenton would stick his tongue out.
I got home from class STARVING! I ate an early dinner, then wes ate, Trenton, still sleepy, slept the night away.
Sunday
We didn't go to Church since for some reason that is hospital day for Trenton. We stayed at home and Trenton got up early. After Church, Sir came over to visit. He fed Trenton and then had to go to his house to let the dogs out. Wes and I got dressed and headed out to price tile backsplash and laminate floors. **Our carpet is gross, and we want to change it....donations accepted**** Trenton behaved for a while. We then went to visit the parents. Trenton had a great Valentines Day! From us he got money in his savings! From Nameless and Sir he got an outfit. Ansley and Adam also helped pick him out an outfit. From Meme and Pop he got a stuffed bear. From his Granny he got money! From his Aunt Nana and Uncle Hal he got a card. Trenton is SPOILED!
Monday
I am off and Trenton goes to daycare for a while. This day was HUGE for our family because Wes joined the Church! Now, he has been a member of churches before, but now our family has a Church home! We are so excited and I am excited for Wes. Now, I have to plan a baptism. Maybe March, but probably May. We will see!
Tuesday
HAPPY ANNIVERSARY, WES! I know you read this, so know that I love you and I am excited about date night tonight when Sir keeps Trenton.
Pray for Sir and Trenton, Sir taught him how to do a back flip this weekend. UH OH Nameless does not like it.
Friday:
I got to leave work early because of snow! Now this is exciting (and there are pictures) because not only is it Trenton's first snow (downplay because he could care less) but also it is Baxter's first snow!!!!! TRULY the most amazing event I have witnessed was Baxter's anticipation and love of the snow. Wes, being the thoughtful husband he is, knows that I treat Baxter like he is a child and he waited until I got home from work to let him out. I get there and Baxter gets to go out and he LOVES it! Wes and I would throw snowballs at him and he would miss them and go running to find the actual ball of snow. Unfortunately, he never found it. He would run laps around the yard, bury his nose in the snow, throw the snow up and catch it. He LOVED it!
Before we went to bed, Trenton had to see the snow. Now, ya'll know my child cannot stay out of the hospital, so we went out in it very cautiously! He was wrapped in 2 blankets, had on one of his PRECIOUS new hats from Deann (THANK YOU!!!), and a blanket around his precious little face. he could breathe, but we have some pictures of his eyes in the snow. For about 5 minutes Trenton enjoyed the snow.
Trenton went to bed and then we played the night with Baxter! LOVED IT!
That evening I made 2 meals! I worked hard on dinner and then made a HUGE pot of chili for the weekend. It was intense, but yummy!
We did enjoy our early anniversary song from some of our dear friends. They were a little early, but at least they were thinking of us! Thanks Bee & JP!
Saturday
I had class from 11-4:30, so it was Daddy/Trenton day! Ansley, niece, not Boatman, had a birthday, so Wes went over to celebrate with the family. They had a great time at lunch and then Trenton behaved all day. He slept a lot and enjoyed his time. Every time Meme would go to take a picture, precious Trenton would stick his tongue out.
I got home from class STARVING! I ate an early dinner, then wes ate, Trenton, still sleepy, slept the night away.
Sunday
We didn't go to Church since for some reason that is hospital day for Trenton. We stayed at home and Trenton got up early. After Church, Sir came over to visit. He fed Trenton and then had to go to his house to let the dogs out. Wes and I got dressed and headed out to price tile backsplash and laminate floors. **Our carpet is gross, and we want to change it....donations accepted**** Trenton behaved for a while. We then went to visit the parents. Trenton had a great Valentines Day! From us he got money in his savings! From Nameless and Sir he got an outfit. Ansley and Adam also helped pick him out an outfit. From Meme and Pop he got a stuffed bear. From his Granny he got money! From his Aunt Nana and Uncle Hal he got a card. Trenton is SPOILED!
Monday
I am off and Trenton goes to daycare for a while. This day was HUGE for our family because Wes joined the Church! Now, he has been a member of churches before, but now our family has a Church home! We are so excited and I am excited for Wes. Now, I have to plan a baptism. Maybe March, but probably May. We will see!
Tuesday
HAPPY ANNIVERSARY, WES! I know you read this, so know that I love you and I am excited about date night tonight when Sir keeps Trenton.
Pray for Sir and Trenton, Sir taught him how to do a back flip this weekend. UH OH Nameless does not like it.
Wednesday, February 10, 2010
The Trenton Ellis Wing of MCG
So, I know you don't get a wing in your name just for paying your bills, but if you did, Trenton would have one! We went back to MCG on Sunday...nothing like a Super Bowl trip to the ER.
This is right after Trenton got his crib toy...it was a jungle that played precious music and frog noises. HE LOVED it. I think he was glad for something to look at other than me. Note the hands in the mouth.
1:45 pm -We went to the Pediatric Clinic on Sunday because I under reacted to the RSV. So, off we go...Trenton wasn't eating and was very lethargic. We get to the Clinic, not a place I hope to frequent again, and it is PACKED. Fortunately, I sign in before the precious lady who brought all FOUR of her children. We get back in the room and Trenton is in respiratory distress...I mean, I understand that, but it is truly a matter of my child needs to blow his nose. Excuse all of my cynicism...I am kind of over doctors (no offense Dad). So, the doctor gives him a breathing treatment, his O2 is normal, so she sends us to the ER. SURPRISING! My poor baby will not be touched by any doctor because of his TE Fistula history. The Clinic doctor did supposedly refund our money...we didn't wait around to see.
3:30pm - Arrival at the ER. The doctor had called ahead and we didn't have to wait long, but typical weekend, the ER is full of parents and their children (one lady brough all 4) and we go back. Trenton's O2 is 98 and we are fine. No fever, but he is pulling to breathe...back we go. The ER doctor is super nice and so is my favorite nurse, Stephanie. Trenton is amazed at the lights and all 5 of the nurses that are attending to him...he is such a flirt. They give him a breathing treatment, the correct way, and he LOVES it. I wish I had a picture from that...so cute. He is tested for RSV and then he is given an IV for treatment of pnemonia. They have been seeing a lot of pneumonia following RSV, but my baby doesn't have that (we later find out). So, we wait. Wes has to go home and get his digoxin because even in an ER, the pharmacy cannot get it to us...precious since he has to have it at 6:00. We keep waiting for a room, we are being admitted because of what, Trenton's history!
While we wait, MeMe goes and lets poor Baxter out and brings me my school books. Clearly, I will be here all night. She arrives and we are still in the ER.
7:30ish - we get a room! We have the BEST nurse, Karen. She is super attentive. I am still pretty cynical at this point and unfortunately, my southern charm is not overtaking the cynicism. The doctors come in and we talk...Trenton's history is taken again. Part of the benefit of going to MCG is everything is centeralized there..I really want to say, please check his file. We are in for the night. Wes goes and gets us McDonald's for dinner (Yummy). Long story short (too late)....
Monday early morning: Trenton regresses. We are on O2, deep suctioning brought nothing but formula. No formula in belly after the NG tube is down there. UH OH! SO, it goes from respiratory distress to an eating and digestion problem...interesting right. So, now speech therapy is called in. All we have been through and now they are fishing for something to go wrong. More chest x-rays, more poking, more prodding....LEAVE HIM ALONE!
I am grateful for how much they all care and they take great care of him, but I just want to be at home. Monday (after 2 hours of sleep) they do start an IV, but the one previously placed in his arm comes out, so we have to poke again. They can't find a good vein. Poke his hand, it blows. This is also a problem because Trenton LOVES to eat his hands. So, we go to the foot. FINALLY! I am just exhausted, he is exhausted. But, the day continues.
Again, to make a long story short, Trenton does NOT have rsv, reflux, or the croupe. As one doctor and I talked about it, Trenton has a really rough winter, he goes to daycare, and his is little. My child is just going to have to be advanced and learn to blow his nose sooner vs. later.
I do apologize for my cynicism. I just wanted an answer and all they were doing was guessing...much of what medicine is, but I truly do not see a need for SO many doctors to poke and prod in a short period of time.
What we learned: Trenton is a TE Fistula baby...just go to the ER...cut out the middle man. RIDICULOUS! We love MCG and are grateful they are here, but there is something to be said for just waiting it out. The love of my child will not allow me to though. Trenton is at daycare today until 12:15 when Daddy picks him up to go back to MCG for our prescheduled appointment with the NICU clinic. WHEW!
What we learned: Trenton is a TE Fistula baby...just go to the ER...cut out the middle man. RIDICULOUS! We love MCG and are grateful they are here, but there is something to be said for just waiting it out. The love of my child will not allow me to though. Trenton is at daycare today until 12:15 when Daddy picks him up to go back to MCG for our prescheduled appointment with the NICU clinic. WHEW!
We did take a few pictures, so here are some of them....
This is right after Trenton got his crib toy...it was a jungle that played precious music and frog noises. HE LOVED it. I think he was glad for something to look at other than me. Note the hands in the mouth.Trenton after I tell him we are going home. He was truly just trying to fit his fist in his mouth, but his outfit was covering it up...still, precious!
Trenton at home, bathed, and in his Tennessee onesie (thanks Ans & Adam!) Much happier!
So, more on the little man tomorrow...I just love him so and he is getting such a personality!
Wednesday, February 3, 2010
Tuesday, February 2, 2010
3 MONTHS!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO TRENTON!!!!
My precious little man is three months old today, so what better way to celebrate than a barium swallow! MMM! I was underreactive with his RSV/Cold, so when a new noise appeared and I thought it could be related to surgery, we have to go check it out!
This is Trenton this morning. Since we went to the doctor, I was late coming into work, so we had extra play time. He was so much fun this morning! He smiled and kicked and played...he even started petting Baxter (on accident)!Thankfully, he does not have any trouble with the surgery! We are going to buy new bottles today and see if maybe a medium flow doesn't help him work less to eat, but he is not quite ready for the fast flow. So much to learn as a new mommy!
Not much news from the Ellis family, which is great! Before I know it my man will be 6 months and then a year!
Not much news from the Ellis family, which is great! Before I know it my man will be 6 months and then a year!
This is Trenton in the waiting room of the NICU Clinic. I learned how to feed him and push him around while he could feed himself. He was not so sure of this method at first, but he fell asleep soon after, so it all worked out!
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