So I just looked and realized that my last post when when Alvin was 6 months old, and know he is turning 10 months. I thought I would update before he turned 1. Alvin has just been getting so big. I will try to update by months, and I hope to remember everything, and if I don't then please forgive me.
7months- Celebrated our 2nd year anniversary. Alvin is scooting on his belly. We have started looking for a house, so we can move out on our own. Alvin is eating fresh veggies, and loved it. He really does love to eat. He can say ma-ma, da-da, and ba-ba. He loves to smile.
8motnhs- Alvin is doing good at eating. He is starting to sit up, and rock on his hand and knees. The weather is hot, and we are trying to find things to keep us cool. Celebrated is first fathers day, and so we got him, grandpa Grag, and daddy matching shirts, and they looked so cute. He is starting scoot more, and he can pick up cheerios.
9months-Alvin is offically crawling, and he is all over the place. He like to torment the dogs and cat. He is also pulling up on furniture, and cruising along the furniture. He gets a big grin when does it. He still loves to eat. We lost the house, but we are holding our head up high. Alvin can clap his hands. He maks noised with his mouth. He loves to smile.
10months-since Alvin will be 10 months tomorrow I will write a little bit. He will celebrate his first 4th of July. Helped Nana and Papa move into thier home. Still very hot. Lots of fire in Utah. I don't think Alvin likes the heat to much, but who can blame him. Uses his voice to tell his what he wants.
Monday, July 2, 2012
Thursday, March 8, 2012
what has been going on
So Alvin is 6 months know. We went to visit my family in Las Vegas. It was good to see my dad. He is under-going radiation, and feeling the effects, but he is staying positive, but it was good for Alvin to see my parents. He is growing up so fast. I have been feeding him fresh food. So far we he has eaten peas, banana, applesauce, and Swiss Chard, and he loves everything I give him. He is rolling from his back to his stomach, and loves to coo. He is starting to say da-da, and trying to suck his thumb. He can also blow raspberries. We are still living with my in-laws. It is nice in a way, but difficult, because we have no space, and our car does not work, but we make due. Adam is working hard. He works 4 10 hour days. I love my family so much, and how much they do support us. The end of the month Alvin will get his 6 month shots, and we are going back to WIC to do his mid certification, but we hope not to have be on WIC for ever.
The Johnsons
The Johnsons
Saturday, February 4, 2012
Trying to catch up
I am trying to catch up on the last 5 months. I am not sure where to start, but I will do my best.
Month 1- Alvin is one month. He has had a little bit of jaundice, but it went away. He was not gaining the weight he needed, so they were having me wake him up every hour to feed him. His regular pediatrician was on maternity leave, so we were seeing a different doctor, and that who said to wake him up every 2 hours. I was breastfeeding at the time, and she said to just feed him 5 minutes on each breast, and then give him 2 ounces of formula. He started to gain the weight at that was really good to know. Also my mother came to visit for a week(the week after Alvin was born). Adam had to go back to work, and that was hard on both of us, but it was only until his training was over, and then he could work from home again, and I so could not wait.
Month 2- Alvin had his 2 month shots. They stung a little bit, but he did really well. He was starting to gain the weight, and we were happy. We have been having issues, but we were just taking it day by day. We had a visit by CPS, because Alvin was not gaining the weight, and that was heartbreaking. That was a challenge for us, because we did not know how to handle it. We had a lot of support from my in laws, and my mom too.
Month 3- Got a notice from our landlord that they were raising our rent, and we decided that it was to high, so we were not going to renew our contract. Were were going to try to buy a house, but our credit was not high enough, so we had no other choice but to move in with my in laws. They have been a real good help during this time. We had people help us move, and had to put the rest of our stuff in storage until we can afford our own place. During this time we were finding out the my grandma Z was not doing very well, and that was very stressful on me too, because she has not had the chance to meet Alvin.
Month 4- Alvin is know at 15 pounds, and is doing really good. He got his shots, and he did very well again. The doctor was talking to us about starting him on food, but very slowly. This was a really tough month, because on Christmas my Grandma Z passed away, so Alvin, Adam, and myself flew to Las Vegas, and drove with my mom to California to the funeral. It was really hard to say goodbye to her, but we knew she was in the right place. We spent about 4 days there. The best part was that all my siblings were there. It has been 8 years since we have all been together. We also found out during that time that my dad had cancer called Adnoid Cystic Carsanoma(sorry about the spelling). It was nice to be around everyone, and also good that Alvin got to meet everyone. He is blessed to have a family that loves him, and supports us.
Month 5- I hope I have filled in everything, but I am sure I am missing things. Well Alvin is 5 months(on the 3rd). We have started him on rice cereal, and he did really good the first night, but I am thinking he is not liking the bland taste, but he will have to deal with it for know. He is starting to move more. We are trying to get him to roll over on his stomach. We put him on his stomach, but he goes right on his back. He is starting to get a personality, and laughs at everyone. We are doing good living with my in laws. It is a tight space, but also nice to have their support while we try to safe to move out. It has been a struggle, but we are starting to be more assertive in saving our money. Our apartment complex has been giving us problems, but we are doing what we can with them. My dad has started radiation and so far so good, but it is only the beginning. Adam is working 4 10 hour days, and that is hard, because it is slow at some points, but he is a hard worker. Sometimes I get bored when he is working, but it is nice to have company. So that is what has happened in the past 5 months. I can just say that I am really blessed. I have a family that loves me, and watching my son do little things give me great joy, and to see him smile at me just lights me up.
I will try to do better, but I just need reminders sometimes. I hope you have enjoyed reading.
The Johnson's
Month 1- Alvin is one month. He has had a little bit of jaundice, but it went away. He was not gaining the weight he needed, so they were having me wake him up every hour to feed him. His regular pediatrician was on maternity leave, so we were seeing a different doctor, and that who said to wake him up every 2 hours. I was breastfeeding at the time, and she said to just feed him 5 minutes on each breast, and then give him 2 ounces of formula. He started to gain the weight at that was really good to know. Also my mother came to visit for a week(the week after Alvin was born). Adam had to go back to work, and that was hard on both of us, but it was only until his training was over, and then he could work from home again, and I so could not wait.
Month 2- Alvin had his 2 month shots. They stung a little bit, but he did really well. He was starting to gain the weight, and we were happy. We have been having issues, but we were just taking it day by day. We had a visit by CPS, because Alvin was not gaining the weight, and that was heartbreaking. That was a challenge for us, because we did not know how to handle it. We had a lot of support from my in laws, and my mom too.
Month 3- Got a notice from our landlord that they were raising our rent, and we decided that it was to high, so we were not going to renew our contract. Were were going to try to buy a house, but our credit was not high enough, so we had no other choice but to move in with my in laws. They have been a real good help during this time. We had people help us move, and had to put the rest of our stuff in storage until we can afford our own place. During this time we were finding out the my grandma Z was not doing very well, and that was very stressful on me too, because she has not had the chance to meet Alvin.
Month 4- Alvin is know at 15 pounds, and is doing really good. He got his shots, and he did very well again. The doctor was talking to us about starting him on food, but very slowly. This was a really tough month, because on Christmas my Grandma Z passed away, so Alvin, Adam, and myself flew to Las Vegas, and drove with my mom to California to the funeral. It was really hard to say goodbye to her, but we knew she was in the right place. We spent about 4 days there. The best part was that all my siblings were there. It has been 8 years since we have all been together. We also found out during that time that my dad had cancer called Adnoid Cystic Carsanoma(sorry about the spelling). It was nice to be around everyone, and also good that Alvin got to meet everyone. He is blessed to have a family that loves him, and supports us.
Month 5- I hope I have filled in everything, but I am sure I am missing things. Well Alvin is 5 months(on the 3rd). We have started him on rice cereal, and he did really good the first night, but I am thinking he is not liking the bland taste, but he will have to deal with it for know. He is starting to move more. We are trying to get him to roll over on his stomach. We put him on his stomach, but he goes right on his back. He is starting to get a personality, and laughs at everyone. We are doing good living with my in laws. It is a tight space, but also nice to have their support while we try to safe to move out. It has been a struggle, but we are starting to be more assertive in saving our money. Our apartment complex has been giving us problems, but we are doing what we can with them. My dad has started radiation and so far so good, but it is only the beginning. Adam is working 4 10 hour days, and that is hard, because it is slow at some points, but he is a hard worker. Sometimes I get bored when he is working, but it is nice to have company. So that is what has happened in the past 5 months. I can just say that I am really blessed. I have a family that loves me, and watching my son do little things give me great joy, and to see him smile at me just lights me up.
I will try to do better, but I just need reminders sometimes. I hope you have enjoyed reading.
The Johnson's
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