Where has the time gone?

Wow-2 months since I blogged last? Can you say 3rd kid? I feel a bit overwhelmed and not sure where to even start. So, a little recap is how I'll do it, I guess.
Michael-still working like crazy. Has some new projects in line for Healthback that are very exciting. It is so neat to sit back and see your husband really take on the business world, and make a difference. He works hard, but it shows...in a good way.
Me-still trying to create some kind of routine and order to our house, which I fail at most of the time. However, happiness and health are #1, and in that regard we are great! I finally bit the bullet and started weight watchers 3 weeks ago. I've lost over 8lbs so far, and am pretty proud. I have a lot to go, but it feels great to have some control over at least 1 area of my crazy life.
Kennedy-thriving in school. K is doing this girl good. She is really picking up on reading, loves her friends, and yet still her sassy, diva self. Ruling the world is still definitely in her future.
Corbin-just loving life as usual. We are blessed by such a sweet spirit in our family. He's so kind-hearted that he usually has me tearing up at least once a day. He loves school too, and so I added him in an extra day. He is just like his momma, and wants to go, go, go all the time.
Kyson-almost 4 months old! He gives out fat cheeked smiles daily, and has even started sharing his precious laugh with us. He loves bath time like crazy, is super ticklish, and is starting to grab and bat at toys. He is not the greatest of nappers, and is still not sleeping through the night, but what do you do? He is shuffled around all day, and definitely has the 3rd child syndrome. We love him though like crazy.
I am hoping to get a set day to blog-if Kyson will allow for it. My 'down' time though is spent with laundry, house cleaning, pumping, bathing, and big kid preparations. So, we shall see. :)

Bath Baby

Bathing has not been a treat for either Kyson or myself since his arrival. He pretty much screams the entire time. Now, though after being adjusted by Dr. Philipose we have had our 1st taste of happy bathing and even happy after!

PROOF: No tears!



And a bit of a smirk and fist pump ;)

Attempting to Get Back, Silent Reflux and Missing the Big Kids

Yes, it has been weeks since I posted. This post kind of explains why-adjusting to 3 kids, having surgery 3 weeks after giving birth, and a fussy baby on top of all that. Whew.

The big kids have been in Kentucky all week at Cathy and Chris's house for a fun filled visit. During this time, Kyson's fussiness has become much more obvious. I think with the big kids here to distract me, I have been able to write off his crankiness as "spoiled" and/or just being a "challenging" baby-as those words have escaped my lips all too frequently. Then, Thursday after having a rather challenging day with him, I began talking to Michael about how I thought it was something more. I just couldn't excuse his constant fussiness for not being a content baby. I told myself that if the morning started rough again the next day, I would call Dr. Maschino. That night, I began researching colic. I thought maybe, but wasn't convinced, because after reading the symptoms he just didn't fall into that category.

Then, thanks to facebook, the topic of reflux came up from several of my friends. Again, I wasn't convinced...until I began reading about "silent reflux". Then, the puzzle pieces started really fitting together: hiccups multiple times a day in utero, and now, wanting to be upright while awake, preferring to nap on his belly, constant fussiness while awake, wanting to bounce, difficulty nursing, fussy while eating, sounding hoarse, acting like he had a sore throat...all things I had noticed and commented on at some point and on several occasions. What makes it called "silent acid reflux" is that these babies rarely actually spit up or vomit. So, a lot of the time it is not detected soon. When silent reflux babies have reflux, the acid travels up the throat and they swallow it back down. This can be very harmful, because they are getting the acid twice on their throats. If left untreated, it can cause lots of damage to their digestive tracts.

Friday came, and fussiness began after eating. I called the doc. After talking with her for about 2 minutes, she was convinced as well that Kyson was suffering from silent reflux. We began him on Axid last night, and she told us we should see some relief by the end of the weekend. We are praying she is right, because so far today we haven't seen much difference. With the big kids coming home tomorrow, a happy baby would make it all a LOT better around here! I am also planning to take him to my chiropractor, because I've had 2 friends suggest that as well. We would go today if he were open! LOL
The energy here has definitely been missing from the liveliness of the older 2. I am ready to have those crazy, little, love bug monkeys home!
(And what's a post without a picture? So, here is a pic with Daddy at his office Thursday.)

Wordless Wednesday 08.19.09

He Smiles! Excuse the quality-taken with my iPhone in that split second of trying to catch the smile.

Official Announcement

Just showing off Abbey's genius work with our announcement. YAY!

Kyson's Birth

I am so thankful for Michael. He was so diligent all day, night and morning in keeping a running time log of all the events leading up to Kyson's birth. Here's his version of the progress in type form-otherwise we wouldn't be able to read it ;) with some pics from the night, birth, and few days after.
Monday July 6, 2009 4pm-gave Michael a warning call at work that I had been having contractions on and off since about 2pm, but that something was different this time.
6:30-8:30- contractions every 3-5mins-Quick Photo Op before heading to the hospital

8:45-I drove to the hospital
9:00-Angie came down to sit with kids until Kari arrived and Michael left for hospital, because I was told I was staying!!!
9:30 4 cm dilated
10:20 IV in blood pressure good at 124/75. Got in room and I started emailing and texting to let everyone know we were going to be having a baby!
11:00-In our birthing room-fingerprints and paperwork-Michael "taking notes" :)

11:10-Sara arrives-yay :)
11:15 Dr. Howard (who lives in our neighborhood) arrives-epidural in Super YAY!
11:35 Jennye calls to check on us
11:45 Nurse Lauren (loved her) checks-water won't break and dilated b/w 6&7
12:15 watching Cake Boss and chilling-haha
12:25 Erin makes it! yay :)

12:55 8-8.5 cm dilated
1:10-brings in 'back up' nurse to try and break my water-still around a 8 & bag will not break
1:30 Mom makes it! yay :)
2:25 8.5-9cm small 'lip' on left side of cervix that he can't clear & Erin shops for Shower Heads-LOL

2:30 Nursery nurses come in and set up
3:10 Lauren breaks my water-FINALLY! Making me laugh, and I get on to them b/c it's making me leak! haha
4:30 Erin and Sara curl up and fall asleep on the couch "cheerleaders pass out before game time"
4:55 Officially "complete" and Dr. Nelson is on her way
5:27am after pushing through 5 or so big contractions, Kyson Mays Curtis arrives into this world with a head full of dark brown hair. 7lbs 6oz and 19inches long. Smallest Curtis kiddo of all. I guessed the weight exactly, but no one got his length or time right. We decided on Mays (my maiden name) as his middle name, because Michael felt very strongly about him having a family name. Corbin's middle name is Bennett after Michael's side, and he thought it only appropriate for Kyson to have a name from my side. I was actually surprised and honored he felt so strongly about it. So, Mays it is! :) I admit, it's kind of nice to see it in print again.




He has done GREAT since his arrival. We had a couple nights of day and night confusion, but even then he was a good little boy-just awake ;) Then, on night 3 of being home he slept 6.5 hours! He has been only getting up 2 times, and going right back to sleep after.
We had our 1 week weight check up appointment yesterday morning, and he is doing fantastic. He was 6lbs 15 oz when we left the hospital, and he was back up to 7lbs 5oz at the doctor's visit.
The big kids have been in Arkansas, and they come home today! We are anxious to see them! It has definitely been quiet around here. Hope everyone adjusts back into our routine without a hiccup.
All of our friends and neighbors have been by with outfits, food, and snuggles for Kyson. It really is a miracle. Thank you God for our healthy little baby boy.

Baby Shower Numero TRES!

We are just blessed! I have to say that I am still in shock that we are about to have baby #3 (in less than a week, I might add) and we have VERY little to buy. As most of you know, we thought we were no longer in the baby business. So, when we gave everything away we felt great to 'give back'. Well, it has returned to us through great friends, family, and now co-workers.
Michael's work blessed us with an amazing shower today! We got soooo much stuff including: wipes warmer, tons of diapers, nursing cover up, blankets, swadlers, toys, rattles, spoons, boppy, clothes, pacifiers, gift cards, a high chair, an extra car seat base, and our CRIB! We seriously only have a diaper bag and bottles left to get! How awesome is that? I am just so thankful and grateful that I get to spend the weekend putting things away vs having to make lists and go shop while the kiddos are at the grandparents! So, thank you!!!

No, we didn't plan the green! I had already decided what I was wearing, and Michael came out of the closet in his green! Then, he wouldn't change-stinker!! haha


And we even matched the decor! LOL



The "OSU" girls got the "OU" boy an "OSU" truck with a note that said "Kyson's 1st 'real' truck!"



Posing with Tara, Rachel, and Brenda-poor things have to put up with Michael every day.