Thru the snow to the doctors we go!!

Our last few weeks have been crazy, scary and at moments very fun. We began with Gabriel at his two week check-up having our doctor say he sounded congested. He suctioned lots of yellow snot out of him and noticed that his respiration rate was fast. He asked us to follow-up the next morning at another pediatrician who was open on Sunday. That pediatrician sent us to the Swedish ER to check out his heart and other organs. Here is a picture of Gabriel below at Swedish getting an EKG. All tests were negative and we were sent home feeling pretty good that it was just a respiratory bug. 

 With Gabe healing, the snow falling outside and dad having a "snow day" from work, Charlie made a request that we play in the snow. All three of us bundled up and headed outside. Nonnie and Gabriel stayed in our warm home. Here we are getting ready to head out.

 The next day, Seattle had an ice storm. After noticing several trees with limbs falling in our yard, Tom came home from work and joined us for a picnic in our front room. Here is a shot of the two people who put together the picnic.

Gabriel and Tom had a great nap on the couch. Then, our power went out. After frantically calling around looking for a hotel room for three adults, Charlie and a sick baby, Tom was able to secure a room in downtown Seattle. On our way there, I called the pediatrician to see what to do about Gabe. His eyes were not looking good. We were instructed to take him to the doctor. So, we had our second trip to the Swedish ER. Turns out he had an eye infection, which needed antibiotics. No fun!

 Here we are after a long night in the hotel. Charlie looks much more rested than Tom in this picture. However, he was not rested at all. He didn't fall asleep until 9:30 and was up at 6.

 Nonnie is looking good for staying the night with the four of us in a small hotel room!

 Here is a shot of Gabe after a dose of the eye medicine. This is day five of the medicine.

Another Update from growing boys

Gabriel really enjoys sucking. To help him calm himself, we have decided to introduce a binky. Here he is trying it out on his first day. 

I decided to brave a bath for Charlie with Gabriel awake as well. Luckily, I had my mom hidden away in her room if I needed extra support. We made it through and I was even able to wash Charlie's hair!

 Charlie loves to kiss his little brother. Here is an example.

 Look at those lips!

 Nonnie posing with her two grandsons. She is one happy lady!

Hanging out together...

We have been having a good time hunkering down at our home for the past several days. Sadly, Tom had to return to work this week but my mom is still here with us, which has been extremely helpful to me in my adjustment and healing. 

 Gabriel has been enjoying hanging out in his swing. He is extremely happy as long as his arms are tucked into a blanket and not flaying all around.

 Charlie is introducing Gabriel to "nakie nak" time. We started this to help combat diaper rash with Charlie and it has continued on to this date. The evening of this picture, I joined the boys in this experience.

 Gabriel is one strong dude. He moved himself across this blanket towards everyone. He was only eight days old in this picture!

 These days Charlie has a great imagination. We are all enjoying his playing by himself and the chatting that goes with the play. Tonight he was using this placemat both as a skate board and in this shot, a pillow.

This picture makes me laugh, so I couldn't help but add it to this post.

First Movie Theater Experience

Tom and Charlie have had several fun outings this past week. One of these happened to be to a movie theater. Tom took Charlie to see "The Muppets". I was rather sad not to be with them, but am looking forward to taking Charlie to another movie soon. Apparently, he was rather fascinated and enjoyed the music and the muppets that played the piano, guitar and drums. Tom purchased popcorn as well, which was gladly consumed by Charlie. 

 On the way in to the theater. As you can see, blankets are a must for a movie!