Aiden is going to be 8 months old on the 19th of February and has shown very little interest in solid foods. Pete and I have been catching alot of grief for not giving him solids, so we have tried given him a few little bites and he's not been a big fan. Yesterday, I decided to make some homemade babyfood and see how he likes that. I made 2 sweet potatoes into babyfood puree. He didn't really like it, but he did take 3-4 bites before puking everywhere. Poor baby just doesn't want real food. He did, however, like getting water from a sippy cup. I know he needs to eat "real" food eventually, but I enjoy the fact that he still 100% dependent on his Mommy! =)
Yesterday probably wasn't the best "time" to try baby food. I got called in to work Sunday and when I got home, he seemed a little congested, but I didn't worry too much. As the night went on, he seemed more and more stuffy and fussy. I called in to work Monday because he was not feeling well. He seemed to do ok during the day yesterday, but got alot worse last night. Pete and I suctioned him several times yesterday evening and throughout the night. He kept me up alot last night with his stuffiness and not really being able to eat well. I stayed home again today, and am so glad I did. Today is his worst day yet. I wish I could take away his sickness. I would much rather be sick myself than to see him miserable. He slept late this morning (11:00!!!) and is now taking another nap; maybe he can sleep some of it off.
In other news, Lauren got to come home from rehab a few days ago and really seems to be thriving well. We all (mostly Dad, Cindy, and Lauren) have alot of adjustments to make, but each day things are getting a little easier. Just keep praying that everything continues to fall into place. Also, pray that TennCare picks Lauren up. She has to have her medications, and they are very expensive. I won't even go into the hospital bills.....
Another big piece of news....Pete and I got to go on a date Saturday night! We left Aiden with Pete's parents, but Aiden didn't do so well (maybe because he was getting sick?). We went to see "Book of Eli". It was a terrible movie, in my opinion but not Pete's, but we really enjoyed our time alone. We love Aiden and feel incomplete when he's not around, but we know we have to feed our marriage. Our next date is for February 15th. We are going to the Melting Pot for Valentine's Day. I'm SUPER excited...about the Melting Pot and for having the best Valentine ever!!!
