Last night, Gabe's fever came back. Ugh. He has been running a low-grade fever ever since, plus the snotty nose. Otherwise, today he is acting fine; playing (although a little less gregarious) eating and drinking normally. He hasn't gotten really good rest since he got sick on Sunday, so part of his problem is being tired. I think his body needs rest to help fight off whatever virus he has. Right now, as I type, he is napping (Zach is sleep, too) on the couch with his Thomas pillow/sheets. He was watching his Thomas movie, too. I think he will be okay, but again, we'll keep an eye on him.
For those that read the emails from this blog and don't click on the Brewster Buzz link at the end of the email, I changed the look of the actual blog. I think the theme I had isn't even offered anymore by Blogger, which made me feel very lost and behind the times. I want to update regularly, so I'm going to try to write one post a week, versus 2-3 manic blogs in one day (um, like yesterday). In addition to what is happening with us, I will post on just whatever is on our minds about the things we're interested in. If you have no clue what our interests are, you'll find out soon, lol. I'm also still considering changing over to Wordpress, but that probably won't be for a while.
I will post an update on how Gabe is doing later in the week.
Tuesday, June 14, 2011
Monday, June 13, 2011
Loving Day!
I know, I know the third post today, but how the heck did I miss Loving Day?? I am really off my journalist/blogging game. Although, I did just have a baby. Loving Day was Sunday; in fact, there was a Loving Day event in Eugene, Ore. that would have been nice to go to.
So, Loving Day is the annual celebration of when the 1967 Supreme Court Justice decision to allow interracial couples to marry. One of the biggest Loving Day events is the Mixed Roots Film and Literary Festival in Los Angeles. It is co-organized by author (and Portlander) Heidi W. Durrow, author of The Girl Who Fell From the Sky, her debut novel. She is very inspiriting; I interviewed her a couple of years ago and met her for the first time last October at Wordstock.
Craig and I talked about going to Mixed Roots. It would be a great way for us to meet other interracial families (and anything with film and books, I am there). Maybe next year?
So, Loving Day is the annual celebration of when the 1967 Supreme Court Justice decision to allow interracial couples to marry. One of the biggest Loving Day events is the Mixed Roots Film and Literary Festival in Los Angeles. It is co-organized by author (and Portlander) Heidi W. Durrow, author of The Girl Who Fell From the Sky, her debut novel. She is very inspiriting; I interviewed her a couple of years ago and met her for the first time last October at Wordstock.
Craig and I talked about going to Mixed Roots. It would be a great way for us to meet other interracial families (and anything with film and books, I am there). Maybe next year?
Blueberries and Roses
Today, Zach is 7 weeks old. Breastfeeding is going very well, and he is getting really big. It's hard to believe that he was this tiny little thing not long ago. And he's only going to get bigger of course.
At the end of the month, Zach has his 2-month appointment (and I am pretty sure some shots are on the schedule) and Gabe has his 3 year appointment. Gabe was seeing a Dr. on the eastside, but we decided that it was way too long of a trip, especially with 2 kids, so we switched to a practice that is a lot closer (and they have a pediatric urgent care, too).
This past weekend was for parties and sickness. Gabe had his birthday party on May 28 and it went really well. The two Saturdays after that, two of his friends also had birthday parties. So, yesterday morning he woke up sick. He had a fever all day and vomited once. But the fever didn't go past 101.9 (it hovered at 101.5 all day) and this morning it broke. He is feeling much better now, but I am keeping an eye on him. Here is a pic post-illness.
We have four blueberry bushes that I am eagerly awaiting to see ripped fruit from. The bushes are pretty big, about as tall as me! There are a couple of rogue branches that need to be cut, but the fruit is coming in nicely.
The rose bushes have also bloomed really well, too.
With the baby, we don't have much going on right now. In late June, we're taking Gabe to Hood River, Ore. to see Thomas the Train. He is obsessed with Thomas. We think he will be really excited be able to ride on a life-sized replica of Thomas. There will be other activities, too. Hopefully, Zach can make it there and back ok. He is still in that phase where he doesn't quite know what is going on when we put him in the car seat, so he sometimes cries (well, most times). Hopefully, a hearty feeding before we leave here will allow him to sleep most of the way (it's only a little less than an hour away) and and the same deal on the way back.
Hope everyone is having a great week.
At the end of the month, Zach has his 2-month appointment (and I am pretty sure some shots are on the schedule) and Gabe has his 3 year appointment. Gabe was seeing a Dr. on the eastside, but we decided that it was way too long of a trip, especially with 2 kids, so we switched to a practice that is a lot closer (and they have a pediatric urgent care, too).
This past weekend was for parties and sickness. Gabe had his birthday party on May 28 and it went really well. The two Saturdays after that, two of his friends also had birthday parties. So, yesterday morning he woke up sick. He had a fever all day and vomited once. But the fever didn't go past 101.9 (it hovered at 101.5 all day) and this morning it broke. He is feeling much better now, but I am keeping an eye on him. Here is a pic post-illness.
We have four blueberry bushes that I am eagerly awaiting to see ripped fruit from. The bushes are pretty big, about as tall as me! There are a couple of rogue branches that need to be cut, but the fruit is coming in nicely.
The rose bushes have also bloomed really well, too.
With the baby, we don't have much going on right now. In late June, we're taking Gabe to Hood River, Ore. to see Thomas the Train. He is obsessed with Thomas. We think he will be really excited be able to ride on a life-sized replica of Thomas. There will be other activities, too. Hopefully, Zach can make it there and back ok. He is still in that phase where he doesn't quite know what is going on when we put him in the car seat, so he sometimes cries (well, most times). Hopefully, a hearty feeding before we leave here will allow him to sleep most of the way (it's only a little less than an hour away) and and the same deal on the way back.
Hope everyone is having a great week.
Friday, April 29, 2011
Zachary Quinn Brewster is here!
He was born April 25 at 6:11 a.m, 7 lbs, 15 oz. Everything went really smooth, my midwife was the BEST.
I got acupressure done on Saturday to help jumpstart labor, not really thinking it would do anything. Well, the contractions started Sunday morning and by around 2am Monday, if I had any military secrets, I would have been ready to talk (stole that joke from the Golden Girls).
Got to the hospital at 4 a.m, was 7 cm dilated, had Zach at 6 a.m. The last couple of days, Gabe has not napped at all but I can tell he is tired. Too much excitement I think, but it is impacting his attitude at the end of the day (like lack of sleep would for us all, right?). Today, we finally got him settled and he went to sleep around 2:50 and is still sleep now at 4:24. Other than that, he loves his little brother and likes to rub his head.
I got acupressure done on Saturday to help jumpstart labor, not really thinking it would do anything. Well, the contractions started Sunday morning and by around 2am Monday, if I had any military secrets, I would have been ready to talk (stole that joke from the Golden Girls).
Got to the hospital at 4 a.m, was 7 cm dilated, had Zach at 6 a.m. The last couple of days, Gabe has not napped at all but I can tell he is tired. Too much excitement I think, but it is impacting his attitude at the end of the day (like lack of sleep would for us all, right?). Today, we finally got him settled and he went to sleep around 2:50 and is still sleep now at 4:24. Other than that, he loves his little brother and likes to rub his head.
Saturday, April 23, 2011
Acupressure, Easter Egg Hunt
Today, I am 39 weeks. So I went to get acupressure done this afternoon to hopefully jumpstart labor. I went to Pilcher Bodyworks, a young lady (her name is Paula) who did a great therapeutic pregnancy massage for me a few weeks back. There are pressure points in your ankles and feet that stimulate the uterus and pituitary gland that can induce labor, if you body is ready. If not (unless a woman has a history of pre-term labor, then this is not a good thing to do), then it won't happen.
So, I got it done and it was kind of relaxing. The pressure points were really tender, and the pathways were easy to open, so Paula doesn't think I will go past my due date at all and it could happen within the next few days. She has had three birth this past week that she predicted pretty well, so we shall see.
My midwife said they don't really start talking induction until the 41st week and that is just a suggestion. They also do tests to make sure the placenta is still working well. However, by the 42nd week, the baby has to get out of there.
We took Gabe to an Easter Egg Hunt at a church nearby and he had fun. Here are a few photos.
That bunny didn't look right, but Gabe was
cool, lol. Although, I've seen more
menacing bunnies.
So, I got it done and it was kind of relaxing. The pressure points were really tender, and the pathways were easy to open, so Paula doesn't think I will go past my due date at all and it could happen within the next few days. She has had three birth this past week that she predicted pretty well, so we shall see.
My midwife said they don't really start talking induction until the 41st week and that is just a suggestion. They also do tests to make sure the placenta is still working well. However, by the 42nd week, the baby has to get out of there.
We took Gabe to an Easter Egg Hunt at a church nearby and he had fun. Here are a few photos.
That bunny didn't look right, but Gabe was
cool, lol. Although, I've seen more
menacing bunnies.
Friday, April 8, 2011
37 weeks tomorrow
I'm in the home stretch now! Gabe was born at a little over 38 weeks, so I am bit nervous to think I could possibly go into labor in a week and a half. I am hoping that the baby is born a bit closer to the due date (April 30), but of course, we can't control these things.
I had my last prenatal on April 1 and my midwife was comfortable enough to let me go another two weeks before my next appointment, with the caveat that I call if anything comes up. After that, its weekly visits. Did I say I totally love my midwife? She is so laid back, yet very conscientious. This weekend, I have to get my hospital bag packed. We also have some painting to get done to two rooms that we'd like done hopefully on the 16th and getting the playroom finally set up (we have everything except a new rug we are expecting today in fact).
Then we'd like to start planning a small birthday party for Gabe in late May. I keep thinking I am crazy for wanting to do this when I might be a few weeks out from giving birth. But he has a few friends now to invite and it would be nice for him to have some fun in the midst of all the attention the new baby will get. So it's still on. My mom will be here, too, that will help. I just want to have things planned and set to go, since we really only have a few weeks to get invites out so we can know who can come. I'm trying not to stress about it.
Anyway, I'm not doing much. I feel bad for Gabe, since the weather is getting better (little by little). My mind would love for us to go out and soak up the sunshine (on days when we it's not wet and rainy) but my body is like, "um, we're preparing to give birth, so you need to chill." LOL. I am trying to pay more attention to my body, keeping track of movements and any contractions (haven't had any that I can feel so far). The baby is still very active, so I think we have a little ways to go (I hear they slow down movement before birth). I guess. LOL.
Hope everyone is having a good week!
I had my last prenatal on April 1 and my midwife was comfortable enough to let me go another two weeks before my next appointment, with the caveat that I call if anything comes up. After that, its weekly visits. Did I say I totally love my midwife? She is so laid back, yet very conscientious. This weekend, I have to get my hospital bag packed. We also have some painting to get done to two rooms that we'd like done hopefully on the 16th and getting the playroom finally set up (we have everything except a new rug we are expecting today in fact).
Then we'd like to start planning a small birthday party for Gabe in late May. I keep thinking I am crazy for wanting to do this when I might be a few weeks out from giving birth. But he has a few friends now to invite and it would be nice for him to have some fun in the midst of all the attention the new baby will get. So it's still on. My mom will be here, too, that will help. I just want to have things planned and set to go, since we really only have a few weeks to get invites out so we can know who can come. I'm trying not to stress about it.
Anyway, I'm not doing much. I feel bad for Gabe, since the weather is getting better (little by little). My mind would love for us to go out and soak up the sunshine (on days when we it's not wet and rainy) but my body is like, "um, we're preparing to give birth, so you need to chill." LOL. I am trying to pay more attention to my body, keeping track of movements and any contractions (haven't had any that I can feel so far). The baby is still very active, so I think we have a little ways to go (I hear they slow down movement before birth). I guess. LOL.
Hope everyone is having a good week!
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