The Ant Update

So this morning, I called the nurse's hotline at Eli's pediatrician's office to ask about his ant bites. They happened Tuesday around 8am and the area went from red and kinda swollen to little white bumps to bigger white bumps (puss bumps). From everything I could find to read, it looked like the normal course for fire ant bites and that they would heal. Still, something worried me - maybe it's the fact that Eli is not yet 2! - so I called in. They had me bring Eli in this afternoon so they could be sure the bites weren't infected. Right now it doesn't look like it and the Doctor confirmed that they look like fire ant bites. She gave us a prescription for antibiotics as a precaution because Eli could easily scratch the bites and open them up to infection. Although nothing is serious about them, I'm glad I went to have them checked.

On a side note, Eli weighed in at his appointment on the big stand up scale - no more baby sitting down for him. He was such a big boy weighing in at 31-1/2 pounds. He was talking the entire time we were there and was especially cute when the doctor walked in - he said "Hey Doctor" as soon as she entered our room. My charming little boy. =)

34 weeks, 3 days - as the belly grows....

Today's photo to go with today's 34 week doctor appointment. Had a good appointment. Normal stuff:

• Weight - holding steady (whew!)
• Blood pressure 110/68 - still good
• Talked to doctor about lots of Braxton Hicks contractions - nothing to worry about unless I start having 5-6 per hour
• Measured pretty much on my due date - with Eli I was still measuring a week early at this point
• Good strong heartbeat
• 2.0 is definitely head down

Overall I'm feeling very well. I haven't started having the swelling that I had with Eli at this point (yet) and am still able to do most of my normal stuff. I'd love to sleep through the night but my microscopic bladder won't let that happen right now! Next appointment in 2 weeks. I can't believe my due date is approaching so fast! 

Ant Bite You

Yesterday Eli managed to find some ant hills at school and was bitten on his hand at least 5 times by ants. Apparently he found them and then raised his hand up crying and there were ants on his hand. The area was just red yesterday but today it also has little puss bumps - we can see 5 distinct bites. I've researched and it's normal but he's so pitiful saying "ant bite you". When I picked him up from school he had to show me exactly where the ant hills were (it happened at 8am and I picked him up at 5pm!) and now he just keeps showing me his hand and telling me that ants bit him. Not fun.......another adventure in Mommyland!

Another busy (but fun!) day

Another busy and fun day at our house - we have definitely made the most of this weekend!! This morning Tim + Eli went to Umstead on a bike ride while I went grocery shopping. Eli wore his bike jersey for the first time and was so darn cute!

Ready to go ride

After the bike ride, we went down to Peace College to visit Grandma N. She was here for a quilt symposium so we were happy we got to visit for a little while. Eli loved the fountain and splish-splashed in the water quite a bit. He even tried to climb in. He mostly just enjoyed running around and exploring.

Rocking with Grandma

After lunch and nap, Carol + Ryan came over for some play time. The boys go in spurts of getting along nicely alternated with some frustrations and "mine mine" chants. They were definitely happy to see each other - Ryan had been at the beach all weekend. Then we headed back to the pool. We got to see lots of our friends and neighbors there. Eli is loving the pool so much and never wants to get out. We got there a little after 4pm and were only going to stay an hour. Well, two hours later we were trying to get him home! He played in the kiddie pool for a while - mostly running around, pushing a truck in / out and around the water. Then he got to spend some fun time in the big pool with Daddy. 

Eli + Owen - check out the big green truck

He figured out that he could also ride it down the ramp - that was funny!

Big pool with Daddy

Jumping off the side into Daddy's arms (I think I remember my little brother doing this exact same thing YEARS ago)

Post swim snack.....yum

E-L-M-O.......

Today has been a very busy day. We were fortunate enough to receive tickets to the Elmo show so that was our big plan for the day. Before the show, Tim + Eli went on a bike ride. Then we had snack time and off to RBC Center to watch Elmo. There were so many excited kids waiting for the show to start. When the lights went down and Big Bird + Elmo came out, I felt like a little kid too. It was so fun to watch Eli dance, point and yell the character's names (he doesn't even watch Sesame Street so I was surprised he knew so many of them!). He did really well for the first half of the show but after intermission, he was a little antsy - well, all of the kids in the suite were. The good news was that being in a suite, the kids were able to run around and not have to try to stay in their seats. Overall I think he had a fun time and was telling us that Elmo danced and Big Bird danced the entire way home. We stopped off at Chik-Fil-A for lunch and then home for a nap. It was a big morning!! After nap, a quick run to BJ's, dinner and then off to the pool. Eli is now asleep and we hope he will sleep very well after such a busy day - I know Mommy + Daddy will!!

Pointing and naming all the characters

So cute watching the show

Elmo's World

Fun dance number

Eli, Mommy + Daddy

Baby's Room - peak at 2.0's nursery

Finally took some pictures of 2.0's nursery - or "Baby's Room" as Eli's likes to call it. Loving the modern jungle theme - very happy with the choice of theme and colors (it looks yellow-ish but it's really green). The glider & ottoman will come back into the room once 2.0 gets here - right now it is in Eli's room. Will also frame the birth record after the info is complete and put it on the shelf where shown. We're getting ready for the arrival of our little Wild Thing!

Play time with Gumby

I think I've mentioned Eli's friend, my old 3' Gumby before. Tonight he was so cute pretend playing with Gumby and sharing his trains and milk with him. His pretending skills continue to grow and amaze me.