WW- Noah is 7!!!!

Seven years ago we were blessed with the most caring, sensitive and smart little boy I know!  We celebrated his birthday with family over the weekend.  He doesn't have his 7 year check up until April so these pictures are all you get for now:)

Cookies and cream cake per Noah request

ah the silliness

9 Months and a sick baby:(

*in size 4 diapers
*now in all 12 month clothes 
 *sitting up on his own very well
*pulling himself up to standing on everything
*was taking about  30 ounces of Enfamil Prosobee formula a day but more on that in a bit
*taking 5-7 ounces every 3-6 hours
*eats a variety of fruits and veggies and puffs and Cheerios
*laughs and smiles a lot

*sleeps 1 5-6 hour stretch each night, still waking up every 2 hours some nights

*still very ticklish!
* still  2 teeth!
*does the cute little army crawl he will get up on all fours and rock back and forth but wont crawl on all fours
*weight 17 pound 14.1 ounces
*height 28 inches
*head 17.8 inches 

Who doesnt love naked baby bum??

Ryder is currently quite sick:(  It started a few weeks ago and has progressively gotten worse:(

• 12/11/12 He was diagnosed with an external ear infection and given antibiotic drops for 10 days
• 12/31/12 He was diagnosed with an internal ear infection and given antibiotics for for 10 days
• 01/05/13 We brought him in for bloody mucus in his diaper, he had a very mild fever but we were  told  it was nothing and call back if there was any more but other wise we would just watch him
• 01/08/13  7:00a  He woke up and his right eye was swollen shut and a bit crusty, his left eye was slightly red.  We brought him to the local urgent care clinic who diagnosed him with conjunctivitis and prescribed and antibiotic ointment for his eye.  He had a slight fever and diaper rash from days of diarrhea.  They suggested we take him to his regular pediatrician with in the next 3 days. 9:00am We took him to see his regular Pediatrician.  She told us it was not conjunctivitis but some sort of virus and prescribed an antibiotic drop for his eyes instead of the ointment just in case.
• 1/14/13 He had bloody mucus in his diaper again but since he had a doctor's appointment first thing in the morning we just saved the diaper for then
• 1/15/13  We took him for his 9 month appointment.  I flat out told the Dr I was not going to sit around and wait and see what happens, she agrees and orders stool samples.  She also switched him to Similac Alimentum, a hypo-allergenic formula, in case of a Soy intolerance too.  He refused to drink it so we switched back to Soy.  Also given a special diaper ointment for suspected yeast infection from the antibiotics.
•  1/18/13 Dropped the stool samples off at the lab.  His poor bottom has sores on it from the diarrhea:(
• 1/20/13 Doctor's office called with results from stool samples.  He was diagnosed with C-diff or Clostridium difficile 

Long story short all the antibiotics he has been on lately have killed all the good bacterial in his digestive system and the bad bacteria took over causing and infection.  The poor little guy has probably had stomach cramps along with his diarrhea.  He was put on another antibiotic to help clear up the c-diff and we just have to wait and see if this makes him better:(  We were also told to use something with Zinc in it to try and heal his little bummy but through this all he has a smile on his face!  I love out little guy so much!  When I got sick at the age of 14 I learned a very important parenting lesson:  You must advocate for your child.  I am sorry it took me so long to put my foot down with this "wait and see crap" but I am glad I finally did and we have an answer lets just hope the new meds work.  They were expensive (for an antibiotic) and not covered by his insurance, it was a good thing Popsie was with me and offered to pay for it otherwise we would be fighting for something covered by insurance.

Ryder @8 months

Time flies before you know it we will be celebrating his first birthday!  

*Still in size 3 diapers
*now mostly12 month clothes still wearing a few 9 month
*sitting up on his own but only for a few minutes
*taking about  38 ounces of Enfamil Prosobee formula a day
*taking 5-7 ounces every 3-6 hours
*eats a variety of fruits and veggies and puffs
*laughs a lot

*sleeps 1 5-6 hour stretch each night, still waking up every 2 hours some nights

* pull himself up to a sitting position as soon as you hold both his hands 
*still very ticklish!
* 2 teeth!
*does the cute little army crawl JJ did
*weight 17 pound 7.4 ounces 

Buzz Agent Review: Ristorante Pizza

 

• Available in six 10" pizza varieties:
• Mozzarella: Fresh mozzarella, sun-ripened tomatoes, zesty pesto sauce
• Spinaci: Savory leaf spinach, mozzarella, hearty garlic sauce
• Funghi: Aromatic mushrooms, mozzarella, tomato sauce, parsley, oregano
• Quattro Formaggi: 4 premium cheeses: edam, mozzarella, emmental, blue cheese, basil seasoning
• Vegetale: Tangy tomatoes, bell peppers, onions, chilies, sour cream sauce
• Speciale: Pepperoni, cooked ham, spicy herbs
• Restaurant-quality, ready in just 12 - 14 minutes
• Now stocked in Walmart, as well as the frozen aisle of most major grocery stores on the East coast
• Suggested to retail for about $4.99, a fraction of Italian restaurant price

This is a great week night quick meal.  I throw the pizza on my stone and walk away for about 10 minutes.  When I return walla dinner!  I really like the Mozzarella and Speciale flavors.  The crust is thin and light and the only pizza I could eat when I had the Gestational Diabetes. The boys are not really fans though,  they prefer a thicker crust.  What I usually do is buy 1 of these for me (which covers dinner and lunch the next day) and another pizza for Jay and the boys.

Disclosure: I received the product in return for my honest review. I received no compensation for this publication. My opinions are my own and may differ from those of your own.

Buzz Agent Review: Burt' Bees

The Burt's Bees^® Intense Hydration Face Care line:

• Clinically proven to intensely hydrate dry skin
• Helps reduce the appearance of lines and wrinkles
• Is dermatologist-tested and noncomedogenic
• Is 99% natural
• Enhanced with probiotic technology
• Can be found in mass retailers (like Target or Wal-Mart), drug stores, grocery stores and natural health food stores nationwide

Intense Hydration Cream Cleanser

• Provides intense hydration and helps reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles*
• Leaves skin feeling soft, supple and revitalized
• Removes dirt, oil and makeup
• Rinses easily without leaving a residue
• Costs $9.99

Intense Hydration Night Cream

• Replenishes moisture while you sleep — wake to skin that feels soft, supple and revitalized
• Provides intense hydration and helps reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles
• Absorbs quickly thanks to a rich, non-greasy formula
• Costs $17.99

Intense Hydration Treatment Mask

• Clinically proven to provide immediate, intense hydration**
• Leaves skin looking revitalized
• Easy to apply — goes on wet and stays wet; wipe off with a tissue or washcloth
• Costs $17.99

As with the last Burt's Bees review I did I loved this product!  Not only do I have sensitive skin I also have a touch of Rosacea so I need to be careful what I use on my skin.  The Intense Hydration Cream Cleanser is by far my favorite from this line.  It leaves my face feeling clean but not completely dry like other cleaners.  The cleanser leaves your skin feeling moisturized without the greasy feeling that some moisturizing cleaners do.  The cleaner also did not aggravated my skin at all as a matter of fact it leaves it less read and blotchy. It has a fresh citrusy smell thanks to the orange and lemon oils in the cleanser.

The night cream moisturizes without a greasy feel to your skin.  As usual Burt's Bees is well worth the money!


 Disclosure: I received the product in return for my honest review. I received no compensation for this publication. My opinions are my own and may differ from those of your own.

Buzzagent Review: PERDUE® OVEN READY Products

Cooking a delicious roasted chicken at home is a whole lot easier with PERDUE^® OVEN READY Products. All you need is an oven and an appetite. Deliciously seasoned and ready to cook perfectly in a convenient cook-in bag, every PERDUE^® OVEN READY Roast is designed for no prep, no mess and easy clean-up. It's easier than easy. Just:

1. Open.
2. Cook.
3. Serve!

I chose the Chicken Roast .  It was lightly seasoned with Italian spices.  It was very easy to prepare you simply open the bag

 

Place the roasting bag in a pan and slice a 1inch hole to allow steam to escape and bake

 I did bake it for the length of time the directions said unfortunately, when I removed it from the oven it was not cooked thoroughly so I had to bake it for an additional 20 minutes.

 Once you remove the roast from the bag you need to remove the string used to hold the roast together.

 

 Although it was very easy to prepare and bake the roast I thought the flavor was a little off.  I am not sure how to describe it, I'm not sure if it was the spice blend or what but I was not impressed with the flavor.  I probably would not get this particular item again.  I am usually pretty happy with Perdue products I was quite disappointed.  I would try one of the other Oven Ready products again.

Disclosure: I received the product in return for my honest review. I received no compensation for this publication. My opinions are my own and may differ from those of your own.

Ryry @ 7 Months

*in size 3 diapers
*now mostly 9-12 month clothes
*sitting up on his own but only for a few minutes
*taking about  38 ounces of Enfamil Prosobee formula a day
*taking 5-7 ounces every 3-6 hours
*eats a variety of fruits and veggies
*laughs a lot

*sleeps 1 5-6 hour stretch each night, still waking up every 2 hours some nights

* pull himself up to a sitting position as soon as you hold both his hands 
*still very ticklish!
*rolls back to front and front to back
*still teething and drools like crazy! but no teeth yet
*does the cute little army crawl JJ did

 And of coarse it is his first Thanksgiving!