I am afraid I may lose many of my followers because I really don't have time to blog anymore. Trenton is getting to be so busy and I am starting school, so it is with some regret that I say I will not be able to blog anymore. We still love all the prayers and support and we are always open to visitors. We are almost done with Trenton's medical problems - we hope- one more procedure and we are done. So, thank you all!
Lots of Love,
The Ellis Family
Monday, October 4, 2010
Tuesday, September 21, 2010
We Made It!
Thank you all for the prayers. Trenton is still in surgery, but one of the parts I was dreading was him not being able to eat after midnight. Around 930 Trenton woke up, so we fed him and he ATE! 3 pancakes, a thing of yogurt, and 4 oz., then around 1130 he ate a bottle. He did not even start fussing until 1030 AM! We could not be more proud of him. The OR just called and they just started the pyloplasty. Trenton had some vessels that dr. Donohoe had to 'wrestle' with, but trenton is doing well.
Monday, September 20, 2010
Noni & Sir
Yesterday Trenton, Wes, and I went to visit Noni and Sir. They came to our house on Saturday to see all of our new decorations and we went on Sunday to see all they had done to their house. Trenton and Noni decided they were going to read a book. He read a book called "All My Friends Are Dead", but the picture I took of it didn't turn out. The book was hilarious - naturally a Sir book. 
Before we left, Trenton decided to get into a little bit of 'trouble'....he is realizing that he can make a mess!
Trenton telling me what they are reading.
Trenton decided he should read it by himself.
Trenton is really trying to stand up and he decided that Sir should help him in that endeavor.
Busy, Busy
Unfortunately, I do not have pictures to post with this blog (as I had planned) because we have been SUPER busy. We have redecorated our kitchen, our half bath, and part of our dining area, the den is next, we celebrated a birthday for Aunt Nana. We started to get Trenton ready for surgery and I have not slept.
There is just something about the fact that this will be Trenton's 8th hospitalization in 10 months of life. Now, if nothing else, it makes me seasoned at packing for the hospital...you would think. The trouble arises in the fact that Trenton is getting older every time I do this. Now I have to pack for a child who may or may not like a certain kind of food depending on the day, but LOVES his pancakes in the morning - I have to find a microwave at MCG. I am also packing food for myself and Wes. I am glad there is a McDonald's there, but I am kind of tired of eating out of a bag. Nothing gourmet, of course, just sandwiches. So, there is plenty to do and still plenty to pack with clothes, pillows, blankets, stuffed animals (for Trenton)...what clothes do I take for him? He will have an incision on his left flank. I know he will be in a gown, but I have to get him home.
Many people will say I am overthinking this, but as a Mom (and not a surgeon) all I have to do is to make sure I am prepared for the hospital stay. I know I can get anything I forget, but I don't leave Trenton's room when I am there. The nurses are great, but they aren't Mom. I am there for every cry, every blood pressure check, every thing they do. So, as Trenton's Mom it is my responsibility to make sure he is well taken care of.
I spent my sleepless hours last night looking at Bible verses about anxiety. I know God is in control and Trenton is in the best surgical hands in Augusta, but there is something about my child being put to sleep for the 6th time? (I think). Even as I type this I realize my flaw in the sentence is the 'but'.
So, please pray not only for me to learn to leave the 'but' out, but more importantly for Trenton and the surgeon and nurses tomorrow. Thank you to all my readers and supporters...I will try to keep you posted tomorrow.
There is just something about the fact that this will be Trenton's 8th hospitalization in 10 months of life. Now, if nothing else, it makes me seasoned at packing for the hospital...you would think. The trouble arises in the fact that Trenton is getting older every time I do this. Now I have to pack for a child who may or may not like a certain kind of food depending on the day, but LOVES his pancakes in the morning - I have to find a microwave at MCG. I am also packing food for myself and Wes. I am glad there is a McDonald's there, but I am kind of tired of eating out of a bag. Nothing gourmet, of course, just sandwiches. So, there is plenty to do and still plenty to pack with clothes, pillows, blankets, stuffed animals (for Trenton)...what clothes do I take for him? He will have an incision on his left flank. I know he will be in a gown, but I have to get him home.
Many people will say I am overthinking this, but as a Mom (and not a surgeon) all I have to do is to make sure I am prepared for the hospital stay. I know I can get anything I forget, but I don't leave Trenton's room when I am there. The nurses are great, but they aren't Mom. I am there for every cry, every blood pressure check, every thing they do. So, as Trenton's Mom it is my responsibility to make sure he is well taken care of.
I spent my sleepless hours last night looking at Bible verses about anxiety. I know God is in control and Trenton is in the best surgical hands in Augusta, but there is something about my child being put to sleep for the 6th time? (I think). Even as I type this I realize my flaw in the sentence is the 'but'.
So, please pray not only for me to learn to leave the 'but' out, but more importantly for Trenton and the surgeon and nurses tomorrow. Thank you to all my readers and supporters...I will try to keep you posted tomorrow.
Saturday, September 11, 2010
The Ellis Family Goes on Vacation!
Sorry these are not in order - Blogger and I are in the middle of a disagreement.
Trenton is almost as tall as a penguin...he cheated a little & stood on his toes!
Showing Daddy what is in the tank...he would get frustrated because the fish wouldn't sit still!
Next to the HUGE tortoise shell at the aquarium
These are in NO order - we went to the zoo on Monday
Playing in the hotel on Monday Morning...he kept "arguing" with me about keeping the socks on...he won.
Hi, out of order pictures...back at the aquarium on Tuesday - this is for Sir, these are the frogs.
Saturday on the ride up. He is teething something fierce, so he brought his bath time toy with him
Cousins! - Monday Night
After the zoo - he was EXHAUSTED!
After the aquarium...EXHAUSTED again!
A few highlights from our trip to Nashville. Sorry, I am not in the mood to blog, but my readers need something...right?
* Trenton successfully went through 5 bibs and 2 outfits on the first day of travel.
* Trenton has no inside voice - and he will be the loudest as soon as you get to Atlanta and really don't need distractions.
* Wes and I managed to pack EVERYTHING in the Passat and it was amazing
* We went to the zoo & the aquarium...pictures to follow.
* We ended up eating at more chain restaurants than anything. We are those parents that don't want their child to be either a) the only child in the restaurant or b) the LOUDEST child or object in the restaurant
* It took us 7.5 hours to get there and 12 to get home.
* We stopped at outlets on the way home (in Calhoun) and that is where I bought most of my new stuff. 3 pairs of pants and a dress from Ann Taylor for less than $76. :)
* On the way home I realized that for some reason when I paid the Verizon Bill through Bill Pay, Verizon never received it, so I dealt with my freak out moment while driving on the mountain - I will say I never lost service once! :)
* Trenton now plays peekaboo by himself. I am going to try and get the video up
Wednesday, September 8, 2010
Busy Life of Trenton Ellis
This past weekend Wes played a ball tournament in Sumter, SC. Since Daddy was gone, Trenton and I had a lot of fun playing together and running errands. Wes left out Saturday morning around 5 AM...Trenton and I slept. Once he was up, the day was on! For breakfast Trenton tried a new food
Trenton was not so sure about wearing shoes. Last time he wore shoes he didn't even realize they were on his feet...this time, I had taken away a toy, so he had to check them out, but eventually he agreed to wear them....
After Church and the pool party we ran a few more errands in an effort to get everything done before Daddy got home. When Trenton found out Daddy was going to be later than planned and he would already be in bed, he thought he should try and rest up to stay up later...
That didn't work, by the end of the day he was pooped! Eventually Daddy came home, but it was not until EARLY Monday morning....all in all, we survived the weekend and we are glad to have daddy home, but more excited to be busy getting ready to go to Nashville next week to visit Shelby for the first time!
pancakes! To go with his pancakes he had some mixed berry yogurt. He LOVES pancakes - not nearly as much as Baxter. I had many moments where Trenton would hold his hand out trying to feed Baxter and since Trenton had smushed the pancake piece into oblivion, Baxter couldn't find it! Oops! After breakfast, he napped for a spell and then we got ready to run errands. We went to see Sir's new car, and play with Sir...who is not very funny and decided to teach Trenton an early lesson in survival...
I asked Dad about shoes for Trenton and dad decided to improvise. Trenton enjoyed the easily accessible teething toy and eventually learned how to remove the cups from his hands and feet. We ran around town a little more and then went home to rest for a busy, busy Sunday!
I asked Dad about shoes for Trenton and dad decided to improvise. Trenton enjoyed the easily accessible teething toy and eventually learned how to remove the cups from his hands and feet. We ran around town a little more and then went home to rest for a busy, busy Sunday! We went to Aunt Nana's and Uncle Hal's for a Labor Day Pool Party, but before that we got all dressed up to go to church.
After Church and the pool party we ran a few more errands in an effort to get everything done before Daddy got home. When Trenton found out Daddy was going to be later than planned and he would already be in bed, he thought he should try and rest up to stay up later...That didn't work, by the end of the day he was pooped! Eventually Daddy came home, but it was not until EARLY Monday morning....all in all, we survived the weekend and we are glad to have daddy home, but more excited to be busy getting ready to go to Nashville next week to visit Shelby for the first time!
Wednesday, September 1, 2010
New Arrivals All Around!
This blog is for all the changes that are happening in the McRee Family. Yes, I am blogging about my parents because they have more going on than I do. Kind of...
Those of you who know my parents know that change comes a little easier to one of them versus the other. Well, this past week has been FULL of change. Change that has not been prompted by Shelby's arrival, but more motivation has been given since Shelby's arrival. It isn't that they love Shelby more than Trenton - this is NOT nor will it EVER be a sob story about that, but practicality kicks in for Shelby. Shelby makes the 2nd grandchild and she comes with a new set of dilemmas. Ansley and Adam live in Tennessee - a visit means hauling a ton of stuff down; however, if Mom & Dad have a room for Shelby - less stuff. Whereas Trenton lives across the river, so that isn't a long haul. Mom has Trenton's pack & play and planned on using that UNTIL she spent a week at Ansley's and realized they are not the most comfortable thing in the world, so the hunt was on to make a nursery for the grand babies. Mom and Dad found out that at BRU (Babies R Us) you could get 25% off if you traded in an old crib. Well, they have the crib from when we were little girls and it is precious. It holds a lot of memories for Dad and Mom and it was a nice crib, but it is (insert doom and gloom music) a drop down crib. For those of you who don't follow baby recalls - this is HUGE! Well, I was already nervous, but I told Dad (who didn't want to trade ) that we could put the crib together and I would see.
Meet the newest addition to the McRee Family....Nameless #2. We are now on the hunt for a name for the car and for my Mom (to be called by the grand kids). Dad does not have to name cars, but it is a tradition that started a long time ago and continues. I have not met the new child of Melody and Browning, but I am sure it has a ton of bells and whistles and I cannot wait. We were sad to see the Civic go, especially Annie who is not getting any younger and that was her ride around town. Now the pressure is on for her to look as good as her new ride.
Those of you who know my parents know that change comes a little easier to one of them versus the other. Well, this past week has been FULL of change. Change that has not been prompted by Shelby's arrival, but more motivation has been given since Shelby's arrival. It isn't that they love Shelby more than Trenton - this is NOT nor will it EVER be a sob story about that, but practicality kicks in for Shelby. Shelby makes the 2nd grandchild and she comes with a new set of dilemmas. Ansley and Adam live in Tennessee - a visit means hauling a ton of stuff down; however, if Mom & Dad have a room for Shelby - less stuff. Whereas Trenton lives across the river, so that isn't a long haul. Mom has Trenton's pack & play and planned on using that UNTIL she spent a week at Ansley's and realized they are not the most comfortable thing in the world, so the hunt was on to make a nursery for the grand babies. Mom and Dad found out that at BRU (Babies R Us) you could get 25% off if you traded in an old crib. Well, they have the crib from when we were little girls and it is precious. It holds a lot of memories for Dad and Mom and it was a nice crib, but it is (insert doom and gloom music) a drop down crib. For those of you who don't follow baby recalls - this is HUGE! Well, I was already nervous, but I told Dad (who didn't want to trade ) that we could put the crib together and I would see.
This is Trenton on the 1981 original mattress playing in the old crib. You can't see the big metal springs and hooks sticking out of the side and do not even MENTION the fact that the mattress is so low and nobody could tell me why; however, we would cross that bridge, but...
it is gone!!! Dad was not too thrilled, but the memories will remain while the crib is no longer. This crib even had our teeth marks in it from where Ansley and I gnawed our way out. Not only did we trade the crib and get a new one (and put it together); however, I do not have a picture of the new crib because we had other things to play with...Mom and Dad also bought....a highchair!!! I have been asking for one of these for a long time, but they were finally ready to commit. ***Side note, it will be housed in the kitchen, but Trenton had to try it out as soon as Wes and Dad had it put together. ***
Clearly, this is a lot of change for one weekend...big purchases all around. Well, for a man that doesn't necessarily embrace change the easiest, my dad has NO trouble with change when it comes to big items (some). So, not to be outdone (joke) by the crib and highchair, Dad went shopping too.
Meet the newest addition to the McRee Family....Nameless #2. We are now on the hunt for a name for the car and for my Mom (to be called by the grand kids). Dad does not have to name cars, but it is a tradition that started a long time ago and continues. I have not met the new child of Melody and Browning, but I am sure it has a ton of bells and whistles and I cannot wait. We were sad to see the Civic go, especially Annie who is not getting any younger and that was her ride around town. Now the pressure is on for her to look as good as her new ride.
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