Tuesday, February 2, 2010

Messy Situation

You want to know what happens when this sweet boy gets his hands on his syringes???
First he gets all giggly and I know that means trouble...
Then he gets a little messy....
And then it gets REALLY messy!!
Blended foods make for a messy situation!!


Owen continues to eat only blended foods, instead of formula, and is doing great!! He isn't puking (with the exception of the blueberries), and he isn't hooked up to his feeding pump all day. It's a new kind of freedom and his tummy is getting used to digesting REAL foods. I am SO happy that I jumped in with both feet.


Our GI doctor had me email him a food diary for an entire week so that he can have the nutritionist look over it. I can't imagine the combinations of food being more complex...


Calories -- at least 1300/day
Fats -- LOTS
Fluid -- at least 27 ounces/day
And I have to calculate all the other good stuff too!


He eats better and more balanced than I ever have, or will for that matter. Some of my favorites to blend are Avocados, Flaxseed Oil, Whole Milk, Fresh Fruits and Veges, Almond Butter, Chicken, Quinoa, Oats, and Yogurt. I haven't heard back from the nutritionist's with their opinions yet.


Once in a while I make the meal too thick and when I try to squirt it through the syringe, into his Gtube, it creates too much pressure and squirts ALL over the place. Like I said.. messy situation. But no more messy than cleaning up icky puke 4x a day.

Sunday, January 31, 2010

Owen's Birthday Party

Today was Owen's 2nd Birthday party. It was a last minute party at the park and the weather couldn't have been more perfect at 65degrees. Owen spent the first half of the party swinging in his favorite swing....
The other half of the time, he was spoiled by his big sis and all his older cousins. They pushed him around and around in his car.
Tatum, Connor, Rylee, Kamryn, Gigi and Owen
Here is the adorable baby Livvy.
Me and my Pops.
Kelli (my sis), Uncle Roger and My Mom
Kathryn (Carson's Mom) and Brant
Mister Luke eating a cupcake bigger than his face.
Tanner (Carson's Bro), Luke, and Larissa (Carson's Sis)
Brant and Tatum
Owen loves to blow out the candle... on his actual birthday we had to relight it several times, just so he could blow it out! One time was enough today.. thank goodness... I was starting to get worried over his love of the flame.
And then he ate a whole entire sprinkle. That's it!
It was a nice little party at the park surrounded by family. Here is our attempt at a family picture... HA... it never goes as planned does it.
I still can't believe our baby is TWO!!! I hope your birthday was perfect Mister Owen!

Thursday, January 28, 2010

Birthday Boy!!

Happy Birthday Owen!!!
Today you turned two.
We LOVE you SO much!
Every moment with you is a blessing and you make our days brighter!
Hugs and Kisses.
Daddy, Mommy and Bo-Bo