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Yikes, Owen is 9 months old and is growing up right before my eyes. He is on the go and it's so much fun!

He had his 9 month apt. yesterday and it didn't go as I had planned. We got there, they weighed him (17lbs. 7oz., 10th percentile), then came length. They did the measurement on the table (FUN) and she did it and it was 25" Ummmm No, @ his 6 month visit he was 27". Are you telling me my child has shrunk? She did it again...25". At this point I am freaking out! Well, it seems my child has grown an inch. He went from being in the 75 percentile to the 10 percentile for his length. The doctor said his head is growing and weight is fine. He wants to see us back in 6 weeks to make sure he is growing. I am a little worried about this. So, please say a prayer for my munchkin.

During our visit the doctor told us we needed to start giving him table food. He said we could even scramble him some eggs and give to him. Well, this morning I thought I would make him some eggs. He only took about 4-5 bites and was done. It was about his nap time and we went up stairs to sleep. I put him in the crib and I went to lie down. Owen woke up about an hour later and was BLOOD red! He had bumps all over his body and his entire body looked like it was on fire. Needless to say he was having an allergic reaction to eggs. Poor baby!
Other than that, life here at the Lankford's is wonderful. We are in the process of building a house. I think I am getting bronchitis :( Work SUCKS, but hey, I have OWEN and that's all that matters.

Oh well, I am off to get in the bed. I feel like crap, my head hurts, I am coughing my head off, freezing, and wishing my hubby was here. Wishful thinking huh?
Toodles, Stephanie

I just had a date with a...

CHOCOLATE MOLTEN FROM CHILIS!!!!!

I know this is not like me, but it was my final date with wheat and dairy. So, I thought I would go out with a bang! Not to mention I think it's about 30 points. Yikes! There went ALL of my *extra* points for the week. Now I have to exercise the whole week. RRRRrrrrrrrr

Oh well, I needed it in a BAD way. I am hope alone with the kiddo and DH is out with the friends. I am a little bitter b/c I have NO ONE to go out with, all my friends stay in. So, I am here alone with a MOLTEN. Oh, did I forget a HUGE glass of FF milk? Wow, I am in HEAVEN!

I will let you all know how I am feeling tomorrow. I know this is the best thing for me and DS. I plan on raising DS on soy milk and very limited wheat. So, if I want him to do it, I have to do it too.

Well, I am off to watch football and grade papers.

SWL

How quickly time flies...

It is hard to believe my little munchkin is already 7 months old...where has the time gone? I have realized I really love this age. He is sitting up like a big boy, taking non stop, and really loving to play. He is still really clingy to me; always wanting to be held. I guess it's really my fault b/c every time he cries, I am right there to get him. Oh well, he will not want to be help forever.

About two weeks ago we started him on solids & that has been really fun! I have decided to make all of his food & to use nothing but organic. It is really easy & I am glad to know what exacly my child is eating. So far he has had & liked pea, apples, sweet potatoes, rasberries, & avacados. Yummy!!! I have carrots, strawberries, & blueberries ready to be made. I will give him those this week.

Thanksgiving was great, but a little overwhelming. We are hoping next year to have Thanksgiving at our house. Here is a picture of Owen at his first Thanksgiving dinner.

We are planning on starting to look for a house at the beginning of the year. We hope to be out of this condo by summer...so, say a little prayer that we find something we both like.

I believe I am going to start back to school in June & I am really excited. I am not sure what I am going to work on....Ed.S, Ph.D, or something I have always want to learn. I will not elaborate on what that something is, but if you know me really well, you will know exactly what I am talking about. It is a passion of mine that I have always had.

Christmas is right around the corner and I am SO excited. We have gotten Owen a few things and plan on getting more this weekend. He really has NO clue about Christmas, but he needs some big boy toys. So, we are getting ones that make loads of noise. Yippee!!!

Well, I am off to clean the house while Owen is asleep & Tony is at the Titans game. I will update more when I have time.

SWL

♥ Half a year gone... ♥

It's hard to believe that 6 months has gone by & Owen is growing up SO fast! He is getting to be a BIG boy. He is talking a lot, saying "DaDa, BaBa" and a few other sounds. Life is crazy here at the Lankford house these days. There are toys everywhere & it seems like they keep on coming.

There has been some sickness in the house...Owen just got over an ear infection & Tony had food poisoning, all in the same week. Life was NOT fun & I was so worn out for taking care of them both. Whew, I am so glad they are both feeling better.

Work is moving right along & I can't believe we are close to half was finished with this school year. We have a fall break the week of Thanksgiving & I am ready to relax and spend time with my munchkin.

On Wednesday we will start Owen on solids...first we are going to try rice cereal first. I will post pics so all can see. We go to the doctor on Friday for his 6 month check up & shots. I have been going my research and we have decided not to give owen all of his vaccines at one time. He will only receive one shot on Friday. I believe there is a link between immunizations & autism. Therefore, we have decided to take things slowly. I am reading a wonderful book What Your Doctor May NOT Tell You About Children's Vaccinations by Stephanie Cave. It has really opened my eyes to all of this.

I have decided to make all of Owen's baby food. I got a really nice food processor and we are ready to roll. That should be interesting. I think his first food will be bananas. Yummy.

Yesterday we had Owen's 6 month pics made & he didn't do well. So, we are going to re-do them today with Angela. However, there was one pic she sent me & I really like it. I hope you do to...

Well, I am off to get some things done with Owen is asleep. I will posted the rest of pics as soon as they are available.

Have a wonderful Sunday & Go Titans!!!

Stephanie

Frustrated...

Why does life have to be come complicated? It always seems like there are a million things that need to be done, issues at home, clothes to be washed, dished to be cleaned/put away, bottle to wash, diapers to change, a baby to take care of, and not a lot of hands to help.

Being a married woman I like to think things within our house are 50/50. However, I feel that some days it's more like 80/20. I was raised that the house is cleaned every-other week, sheets are changed weekly, your spouse is always there to help with whatever it might be, and I am really needing this person right now. I feel like am sinking & sinking FAST. My house is filthy, stuff everywhere (a lot of it is mine, some Owen's), clothes needing to be put away.

Here is how my day goes:

• wake up between 5-6, whenever Owen wakes up


• nurse Owen


• change Owen's diaper


• eat breakfast


• get all of Owen's things together for daycare


• shower


• do hair, make-up, get clothes on


• nurse Owen again


• drop Owen off at daycare


• go to work till 4


• pick Owen up & go home


• nurse Owen


• cook dinner


• nurse Owen


• clean up kitchen, sometimes Tony cleans up


• possibly nurse Owen AGAIN


• put Owen down for the night


• make bottles


• wash bottle/pump parts


• watch some TV or go to bed


• nurse Owen 2-3 times throughout the night


• Start it all over again

See, I have SO much to do & I am so freakin' tired. I don't know how much longer I can do this. I am physically worn out. This is the first semester I haven't been in college, but that is going to change come January when I plan on starting to work on my Ed.D.

I just want some help! So, if you are willing to come over to my house & help me, please call. :)

Well, I am off to lay on the couch, go make some bottles, & get ready for bed.

Maybe next time I will be in a better mood...

Here is a pic to brighten your/my day.

Stephanie

*Sucking*

Owen has started this new thing with his tongue where he sticks it out & sucks his upper lip. It is so cute & it seems like everytime I turn around, his tongue is sticking out.

It seems like he starts something new everyday.

Yesterday we were on the fun all day long. It started out with a soccer game in the morning, home for lunch, went to Sam's for some chicken, Target for some items, & finally to Kroger's for some ice cream. Tony went out last night & Owen and I just stayed at home. It seems like Tony goes out all the time, when in fact, he doesn't. It's just the two of us never get to go out together & it makes me sad.

This week we don't have a lot going on. I hope it will go by quickly & the weekend will be here before I know it. I love being home with Owen & playing with him. Next Sunday he will be 5 months old.

Well, I am going to go get ready to go to my parent's house.

Stephanie