Say a Little Prayer for P

Life at the Sturgy house has been kind of rough. That is why we haven't been on this blog all week.

It started last Monday around midnight. I woke up with severe pain in my stomach, back and chest. It felt like I was being stabbed repeatedly.
At first I started to panic and I couldn't breathe.
Then I tried the bathtub and I couldn't be still.
I tried to sit on the couch and thought I was about to die.
Eventually I found myself in the kitchen getting sick in the trash.
Chris called my sister and our brother-in-law Scott to come watch Parker and we were off to the ER.
There I was tested for blood clots, anxiety, and finally an asthma attack. After hours of blood work and cat scans we were sent home with an inhaler. The doctor on call had no clue what had caused me so much pain.

I had another painful attack early this morning. My OB/GYN Dr. May is pretty certain I am having gall bladder attacks. He has referred me to a Specialist and I have more test early next week. The only cure would be to have my gall bladder removed very soon. If it means no more late night/early morning severe pain this surgery cannot happen soon enough.

Last week at Parker's doctor's appointment we found out that our growing boy weighs 9lbs 5oz. Yea! What a big boy!
(P and daddy watchin' those Broncos!)
(Mommy's cuddle bug)

Dr. Werner also mentioned that she has concerns about Parker's forehead. There are signs that his little forehead bones may have prematurely closed. After x-rays at our local hospital Dr. Werner has referred us to meet with a Pediatric Specialist at Cooks Chidren's Hospital in Dallas-Fort Worth.

As a parent it is the worst feeling in the world...to think your tiny baby may need surgery. Chris and I are prepared to handle the bad, but we are praying for the best. Please keep our sweet baby in your thoughts and prayers.

I LOVE...

Those sweet baby toes I get to kiss every morning.
The violent piggy sounds Parker makes when he eats.
The smell of a fresh (clean) Swaddler (diaper).
The moments Chris and I have shared as P's mommy & daddy.
How life has come full circle.
As a parent I have a new understanding of my parents. When I look at my sweet baby I think there is no way he will ever know how much love I have for him. Even if I plan on telling him *everyday* for the rest of my life.


This weekend Parker met two of my girlfriends from ENMU. I love that I have great friends who couldn't wait to meet our sweet baby. Even if they had to drive miles to visit us. Jessica and Claudia also took me out for a girls' lunch.
Of course they had a lot of questions about my birth experience and my life as a mom. *I can only hope that I've given Claudia baby fever; I think she might be ready.*

I have a feeling that soon we will no longer plan our weekend getaways...instead we will plan family vacations together. *Smile*

Buddies

Earlier this week Parker met Linda, one of my best friends from college. She absolutely loved him! I am surprised that she didn't try to sneak Little P in her huge purse and plan a quick exit.

I know it was a neat experience for Lin. She knew Chris and I before we dated. To know us as friends, a married couple, and now as a family of three... I am sure it's crazy!
On Saturday Jessica and Claudia my two other besties from ENMU are coming to visit Parker. I have a feeling once they meet him they will definitely want one of their own, or at least I hope so. Parker needs some little buddies to play with!


P changes more and more everyday. He is now making so many cute sounds. He is our little mouse! He looks more and more like his daddy everyday. Even Linda said he has my eyes and my smile, but other than he is all Chris.

My life as a mom at home is wonderful. In fact I am almost positive that I could successfully audition for a Broadway play. I never knew that I could dance, sing, brush my hair, and swaddle my sweet baby all at the same time! When I look down and see his sweet smile acting like a maniac was totally worth it. This is such an exciting time for me!

My Football Watchin' Dudes

Preseason football is over... Parker and his daddy are watching the first game of the season as I write this post.

It really is a cute moment! I'll hear Chris explain a play to Parker or tell him about a certain player. Our sweet baby has a lot of football, baseball, basketball, golf and hockey to watch with his daddy. *Mommy's out numbered...my nights of Bravo, TLC, and Lifetime are over. But that's okay, I'd rather spend time with my two dudes.*


Chris is already doing his very best to make Parker a Cubs fan!

What's That?

What's that in our sweet baby's mouth?

Oh no! It's a pacifier.
Chris and I didn't want Parker to have a pacifier, but we are learning as parents plans often change.

We had a good Labor Day weekend. Of course it's always fun when there is a baby around! Chris' mom and step dad came to visit Little P. Poor little buddy has his days and nights confused so we have been making every attempt to keep him awake during the afternoon. It was nice to have two other people working hard to entertain Parker. Thank you Grandma & Grandpa!

Last night my parents had everyone over for steaks. Besides his doctor's visits, this was Parker and mommy's first trip outside our house. It was nice to get out and get some fresh air!

I cannot believe tomorrow he will already be 3 weeks old. It seems like time speeds up tremendously once you become a mommy.

Monkey!

I was taking a picture of Parker's cute monkey outfit that his Aunt Jamie got for him when I captured a smile. Check out that sweet face.

Little P had his two week well check this morning. His birth weight was 6lbs/9oz, and this morning our little monkey was 6lbs/13oz.
After his well check we had to go to the hospital for blood work. In the waiting room I wished that they would just take my blood and leave our sweet baby alone. As the nurse was opening the needle packet I had tears in my eyes. I feared that he would hurt or become upset, but he did just fine. He was a good boy and slept during his blood work.

Chris heads back to work tomorrow. I cannot believe it has already been two weeks. It's very important that I get Parker on a routine. I want to make sure that Little P is alert and ready for playtime when his daddy gets home. He is already getting better about sleeping during the night and early morning hours.



Chris' dad, step mom, little sister Catie, and brother Jeremy came to visit this past weekend. It was great to see everyone! I am sure they will be visiting more often because Little P is just too cute to resist.

Mommy's Hat Trick

It's official! I have been initiated into the wonderful world of motherhood. During the past 24 hours I've been peed on, spit up on, and pooped on. I never knew how much laundry such a tiny person could get dirty. Milk stains are quickly becoming a fashion statement at the Sturgy house:)

I guess I should explain the poop. Please don't think I do the dirty work around here, Chris actually changes most of the diapers.
Since Parker's belly stump and pee-pee ring fell off we wanted to give him a bath in his whale tub this morning.
Afterwards we wrapped Little P up in his hooded towel and I sat on the couch and loved on him. Before I knew it there was a small explosion and poop was all over me. It was not my favorite moment. But after the diaper change I did get a lot of kisses and some cuddle time.



I love our sweet guy more than life itself. He makes my heart smile!