So this is the 1st time that I've had a few minutes to finally update the blog (sorry grandma Mack!!). The entire Mack family has been through a lot over the last few weeks. Jayden was diagnosed with severe reflux and has spent most of his days screaming in pain, arching his back, spitting up his food, and has been basically pretty miserable all the time. Mommy got the flu and then has been pretty sleep deprived trying to help her little man feel better. Daddy got the flu from Mommy, then got a horrible chest cold. Daddy still hasn't recovered as he was forced to take the night shift all last week as Mommy was about to lose it- there's only so much crying one person can handle. But, things are looking up- Jayden was put on new medicine that's making him feel MUCH better, Mommy is still sleep deprived but much less miserable as her son is no longer screaming in pain 24/7 and daddy is still sick, but on vacation so is getting much needed rest. The Mack family is on track to being better than ever for 2008! In the meantime, despite being sick and grumpy, Jayden is getting bigger and cuter every day. He's smiling a lot (when he's not crying!!) and he can hold his head up pretty much on his own. Here are some pics of the last couple of weeks...
TRIP TO RENO TO SEE AVA
A few weeks ago we went on a trip to Reno to visit our favorite little girl, little miss Ava. Well, little miss Ava is not so little anymore! She's crawling, standing up on her own, about to walk, and and is so stinkin cute! We had so much fun seeing Ava and her parents despite having the worst day of out entire lives the day we drove to Reno (long story- lets just say that 7 hrs of non-stop screaming with the radio blasting static is not very fun!). I'm afraid Jayden didn't get a chance to bond with his future wife as he was in too much pain (and wanted to kill his parents for taking him on a long car ride in his dreaded car seat), but we're hoping Ava will forget all about the crying and will
fall in love with our cutie when Jayden is a little older and is feeling better!
Loni and Jayden (right before his explosive poo!)
Paul & Ava (right before her meltdown...ahhh, babies!!!)
Jayden & Ava in carseat heaven- YEAH RIGHT (note Ava sleeping nicely in her carseat, while Jayden is WIDE awake and about to lose it!!!)
WOLFGANG'S VAULT CHRISTMAS PARTY
Next, we had Daddy's Christmas party. Jayden, for some reason (thank the lord), decided that he would be on his best behavior that day, and he barely cried the entire night (until we got in the car, or course!). It was nice for me to interact with adults and I finally was able to meet Jeremy's coworkers. Jeremy's boss even held Jayden and gave him a shout-out in his speech!! Jayden of course looked oh so cute for the party
Jayden & Bill (Jeremy's boss)
Proud daddy
Not sure how this became sepia- oh well
THE LAST 2 WEEKS: CRYING, CRYING, AND MORE CRYING!!!
After the Christmas party, things started to go downhill. Jayden got more and more uncomfortable and so began the 2 weeks of non-stop crying. He did have a good 30-40 minutes every morning, which i tried to catch on video so jer and I could watch it when we were going insane from hearing our baby scream his head off the entire night!
smiles!
THIS IS WHAT SLEEP DEPRIVATION LOOKS LIKE
A sleep deprived mom trying to get a few minutes of sleep any way I can- this picture gives you a pretty good idea of how i've been feeling these last few weeks
THE ONLY TIME LEAVING THE HOUSE IN THE LAST 2 WEEKS
Everyone told me that I had to get out of the house, so I took Jayden to mommy & me yoga, where, what do you know, he was the only baby who cried the entire time! After yoga, I went to get some lunch with some of the moms. It was nice to talk to other moms and to get out of the house, but of course, Jayden cried to entire time!
Baby parking lot!! Note the 3 other babies sleeping peacefully in their strollers...not my baby!
A MUCH NEEDED VISIT FROM GRANDMA SUE
I got the flu, and Jeremy had to work, and there was no way I could take care of a sick screaming baby while I was throwing up, so we were lucky to have Grandma Sue stay with us for a few days. She took Jayden all day and let me get some much needed rest. Thank you grandma Sue, you're the best!!!
JANELLE AND SARAH VISIT
On Friday, my friends from work came over to hang out becuz they are on VACATION!!! Sarah brought over the Wii, Janelle brought LOTS of candy, and Jayden was spoiled rotten with hugs and kisses
Janelle trying to get Jayden to smile
Sarah getting her butt kicked while Jayden watched from his favorite new seat (thanks Aunt Jaime & Uncle Bryan!)
FINALLY FEELING BETTER
Getting ready for our walk (nice hat, huh! thanks janelle!!!)
Daddy & Jayden at the reservoir
so cute!
And now we're off to San Diego to see grandma & grandpa and to get so much needed help! We will post more pics soon! Hope everyone has a great holiday!!!!! We love and miss u all!!!!
At the airport getting ready to go to San Diego
Jayden's 1st plane ride!!! He didn't cry once (of course it was only an hr and he nursed for 30 minutes of it!)
Getting clean with Grandpa- Jayden LOVES the shower!
Getting all warm with Grandma after the shower
We went to go to the hot tub one afternoon and left Jayden sleeping on grandpa. This is what they looked like when we left...
...and this is what they looked like when we got back!
Team Mack
Sleeping peacefully during our walk (thank you Prevacid!)
Loungin' on the recliner (again, thank u Prevacid)
Jayden's 1st time on the ice (right before we got kicked off!)
Jayden loves his Grandparents!
Jayden finally meets his Uncle Andrew
Family dinner
Skating with the Goldsteins
Jayden with his cousins
The California Goldstein's (stolen from Andrew's blog!)
Showering with Uncle AG this morning before saying goodbye
