Break in the Clouds?

Break in the Clouds?
We are now lice-free for 1.5 weeks!  Yay!

Also, the Little Guy's digestive system has improved (although still needs more improvement).  We've cut out all soy from the kiddo's diet, which is actually more difficult than originally thought, because apparently a lot of baked goods, snacks, and processed foods have added soy in them, like soy protein, soybean oil, etc..  So I'm pretty much dedicating a good amount of time to baking and improvising breakfast and snack foods for him.  We are also currently on the lookout for soy-free, dairy-free, egg-free butter-substitute (for baking), as well as shortening for baking (all shortenings, that I have found, contain soy).  Also, all the coconut oil containers in my local supermarket say "processed in a plant that also processes peanuts" (or some variation of that phrase).

We tried to re-introduce baked eggs and milk, after the digestive issues cleared up, but things got a tad mushy again, so we will be cutting out the baked milk and egg again, and working on a tolerance test... how much baked egg, and what quantities of baked milk are ok?  Everything is pretty much a guessing game now, regarding his tolerance levels.  The one good thing about Little Guy's new restricted diet is that both he and his sister get to eat some freshly baked goods, rather than store-bought baked goods.

Lull in the Storm?
Recently Little Guy has been breaking out in hives at his sister's elementary school, during pick-up time.  We are usually there for about 10 minutes, maybe 15 minutes, and he will develop hives on his face.  This has happened only a handful of times, but enough times that it is concerning.  I have a theory as to what it is, but I'm not going to test it.

In a few weeks, the Little Guy will see the Allergist.  We have a long list of things to discuss with the Allergist...

Also, in a few weeks, we will receive Little Lady's first-term report card for Kindergarten.  I wonder what it will say?

B's day at Gymboree

Gymboree... THE gym for babies and tots, with soft colourful mats, toys, slides... Everything a baby would want in a gym.  Chewy, soft, rattly toys and related activities.  

Today B and I went to Gymboree, but not for a play class or session, it was for a "doctor's appointment"... a group with other parents and babies, where the doctor would discuss topics relevant to our babies.  I went to see what it would be like, but I did not learn much.  Much of what she talked about (feeding, introducing solids, etc) I had already read about, and gone through with B.  Some moms were just approaching that time with their own babies, so I tried to listen as well as I could.

That is, I tried to listen while B squealed, played, crawled, and tried to socialize with little babies.  At this group session, where all other mommies and babies sat nicely, Little B became the "brat" of the bunch.  And I became the over-bearing over-protective mother of the bunch, following B where she crawled, making sure she didn't steal any other baby's toys (which she was trying to do), and hoping she wouldn't try to bite anyone.

Yep, biting.  I forgot to bring that up with the doctor.  I was so focused on B's activities, and adventures, I forgot to ask the doc my question... What to do about biting??  You see, the little babe has teeth now, and with these teeth she likes to chew on her toys.  She is now experimenting and trying to bite people.  Saying "No biting" as soon as she nears a chomping stance, or after she bites down, somewhat works.  I think she understand it's a bad thing to do.

I really hope I nip it in the bud before she starts daycare.

Anyway, back to Gymboree... there was a see-saw that seemed to help B calm down.  Maybe it was the rocking motion.  The session ended without any incidents, though.  However, I do think that the other mommies do believe that B is a bit bratty, and I'm a bit overbearing with her.

Oh well, things like this happen.  There will always have to be a brat in the bunch of kids, and "one of those mommies" amongst the parents.

Not sure if I'll do another session... I'll be back to work in a month, so I wouldn't have time anyway!

Let some other babe be the brat!  :P

Doctor appointments and shots (oh no!)

Yesterday Baby B had her check up, and she is a happy healthy baby. We just have to keep an eye out for her crossed-eyes. If it doesn't get any better she may have to see a Pediatric Opthalmologist to correct her crossed eyes!! :( Other than that, though she is perfect. Hopefully her crossed eyes will correct itself soon...

Also, today is the day for her 4 month shots, for her immunizations!! I hope she reacts okay... last time she was fine, just cried a little bit. This time, I hope it will be just as easy to console her!!