Well, yesterday was Hannah Dean's 12 month check up at the doctor and lets just say it wasn't our best day. She is doing great and is right on track with all of her developmental milestones but the appointment ended with 3 shots, 1 finger stick and an ear infection! Yikes. She was not a happy camper - so Mommy and Daddy didn't take any pictures to record the moment. She was snotty all weekend but I wasn't worried because this was the 2nd time in two weeks plus I knew we were heading to the doctor anyway. BUT I didn't expect an ear infection. So, we are home today taking antibiotics and running the humidifier at full speed.
The other interesting item is that her pediatrician gave the green light to start the process of transitioning to cow's milk. Very early on Hannah had trouble digesting milk proteins so she's been on a special formula for about 9 months. The formula worked miracles for her little belly but it has slowly removed all the enzymes she needs to process milk. So, we can't just stop giving her formula and start giving milk. We have to do it slowly by mixing the two together in different amounts until we end up with just milk. The doctor thinks this could take 6-8 weeks, depending on how her stomach handles it. SO, we aren't ready just yet to stop buying formula but we are working on getting rid of the bottle and Hannah doesn't seem to mind much.
Even with all the shots and snot, Hannie is doing great. She wasn't too happy most of the appointment but she still managed to show off a couple of times for the doctor.
12 month stats:
Height: 28 3/4 inches (25-50%)
Weight: 22 lbs 1 ounce (50-75%)
Hannah eats great, is just the right weight and height and still has those beautiful blue eyes!!! Hope they stay.
Tuesday, February 28, 2012
Friday, February 24, 2012
Happy Birthday Hannah Dean!
To my sweet, sweet Hannah Dean,
Today is your first birthday! It seems like just yesterday that you were born. Your first few months were rough for you and for Mommy and Daddy. You fought through allergies and tummy issues and didn't sleep very often. Boy have things changed! You still don't like to sleep during the day but we fight to keep you up until 6:30pm each night and you sleep 12 hours! I guess you need your beauty sleep. You spend the majority of your awake time with food. If you are eating then you are happy. You have 11 teeth already and your vocabulary consists of 3 words - Momma, Dadda and dogdog. You are very strong willed and sassy. Much like your big sister. We may be in trouble though because I don't remember Maddy having this much spunk so soon! Just this week you have started rolling your eyes. We are not really sure how to make you stop doing that. You love mommy. You love everyone but your REALLY love your mommy. We developed a strong bond in your first few weeks and we spend a lot of time snuggling. You are obsessed with our animals. Doby, Daisy and Oreo like you but only 2-3 seconds at a time. You have a great big sister who loves you so much and your face lights up every time Maddy walks in the room. I can't wait to see the bond the two of you will have as you grow up together. Mommy and Daddy intended you to be named Hannah but very quickly we realized that your name is Hannah Dean. Not just a middle name of Dean. You have a few nicknames like Hannie, Hannah Banana and Badger(I will have to explain that when you are older). The most popular seems to be Hannie. I told your Daddy that would be the case before you were even born. I had a feeling.
You are beautiful, smart and full of personality. You are your own and that makes us so proud. Mommy and Daddy are so lucky to have you in our lives. You make each day brighter.
Thank you Hannah Dean for the joy you bring to all of our lives.
We love you,
Mommy, Daddy and Big Sister Maddy
Today is your first birthday! It seems like just yesterday that you were born. Your first few months were rough for you and for Mommy and Daddy. You fought through allergies and tummy issues and didn't sleep very often. Boy have things changed! You still don't like to sleep during the day but we fight to keep you up until 6:30pm each night and you sleep 12 hours! I guess you need your beauty sleep. You spend the majority of your awake time with food. If you are eating then you are happy. You have 11 teeth already and your vocabulary consists of 3 words - Momma, Dadda and dogdog. You are very strong willed and sassy. Much like your big sister. We may be in trouble though because I don't remember Maddy having this much spunk so soon! Just this week you have started rolling your eyes. We are not really sure how to make you stop doing that. You love mommy. You love everyone but your REALLY love your mommy. We developed a strong bond in your first few weeks and we spend a lot of time snuggling. You are obsessed with our animals. Doby, Daisy and Oreo like you but only 2-3 seconds at a time. You have a great big sister who loves you so much and your face lights up every time Maddy walks in the room. I can't wait to see the bond the two of you will have as you grow up together. Mommy and Daddy intended you to be named Hannah but very quickly we realized that your name is Hannah Dean. Not just a middle name of Dean. You have a few nicknames like Hannie, Hannah Banana and Badger(I will have to explain that when you are older). The most popular seems to be Hannie. I told your Daddy that would be the case before you were even born. I had a feeling.
You are beautiful, smart and full of personality. You are your own and that makes us so proud. Mommy and Daddy are so lucky to have you in our lives. You make each day brighter.
Thank you Hannah Dean for the joy you bring to all of our lives.
We love you,
Mommy, Daddy and Big Sister Maddy
Thursday, February 16, 2012
Happy Valentine's Day to my Love Bugs
We had a fun time celebrating Valentine's Day with the girls this year. Hannah was sick so the two of us were home Monday and Tuesday. Took her to the doctor and determined it was a virus so we just had to wait it out at home. She was able to go back to school on Wednesday. Matt came home from work early on Tuesday so I could attend Maddy's Valentine Party at school. I told him that only crazy people leave the house with a screaming 11 month old only to go to school with screaming 3-4 year olds!
The party was a lot of fun. Maddy has 10 in her class and they all enjoyed cookies, fruit cups and juice and then opened their good bags from all their friends. There was an UNBELIEVABLE amount of candy! Maddy also received a teddy bear from a boy in her class. Matt was thrilled to hear about this. We ended the party with a little dancing so Mommy was able to show her talent while doing the Hokey Pokey :)
The party was a lot of fun. Maddy has 10 in her class and they all enjoyed cookies, fruit cups and juice and then opened their good bags from all their friends. There was an UNBELIEVABLE amount of candy! Maddy also received a teddy bear from a boy in her class. Matt was thrilled to hear about this. We ended the party with a little dancing so Mommy was able to show her talent while doing the Hokey Pokey :)
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