The weekend......

Despite the look on Owen's face in this picture, he had a great time with all his relatives this weekend. On Saturday, Uncle Brian, Aunt Nikki, Cousin Ava, Grandma Heiden and the Moms all went to an apple orchard. It was a lot of fun. We had to bundle the kiddies up really well because there was a slight coolness in the air.


On Sunday, more family came over to Owen's house for corn chowder and curry squash soup!!

Monday: Owen and I were just about to go on a walk with Auntie Voon and Little Voon (Adeline) around 9:00 this morning, when Jen came home from work. Owen said "why is Mommy home already....did she get fired?" Actually....she thought that the rest of her maternity leave didn't start until next week but it actually started this week!! So, now Owen gets 2 full weeks with both Moms! Not only do we get 2 weeks together but that means that day care will start earlier than planned. Yikes!! We aren't sure what fun things we are going to do for the next couple weeks but I'm sure we'll find lots of things to keep us busy!

Owen would like to give a shout out to Katy! Hello Katy!

OH NO.....it's Friday the 13th!

We had an appointment with a lactation consultant and learned some things we can do to help the tummy problem. After the appointment, I wanted for Owen and I to visit Auntie Voon (Jessica) at her shop in St. Paul but unfortunately, Owen had a tummy fit. We haven't had time to do some of the techniques we learned today. It would have been too disturbing for Auntie Voon's customers. So, we went home instead and watched Oprah. We are hopeful that we are on the mend and will be able to visit Auntie Voon next week!

We are very happy because Brian, Nikki and Ava arrive today! We will spend Saturday and Sunday with them. Owen is very excited to hang out with his cousin. They will have fun for sure!

A little better.....

O-wee didn't have one tummy ache last night after his feedings! Although, he did today....but it isn't quite as bad as it has been for the past few days. His rash is still there but it doesn't stop him from being cute.

I'm hoping to have some video on this blog soon....if I can figure it out.

Today is International Moment of Frustration Scream Day....so, feel free to scream your fool head off! Owen has and I know he feels better. Until tomorrow.......

Red dots and white dots

It snowed today! Owen's first day of Minnesota weather. It's supposed to be 24 degrees tonight and to think that this past Saturday was 80 degrees. We watched the white dots come down and I explained to Owen that one day we will go skating, sledding and even build a snowman or two.

Not only did we have white dots today...but Owen also has red dots....on his face. Yep, a rash on his face. Per our pediatrician, it could be related to the milk issue. Apparently if it is the milk that is causing all this craziness, it's because Owen's system can't process the protein in cow's milk. We are hoping to notice a change over the next two weeks since I have quit consuming dairy.

Can't wait to see what tomorrow has in store for us. Owen misses and loves his Grandma and Grandpa Bowers, his Great Grandma, his Aunt Terra, Uncle Daniel and Uncle Tyler (he just told me this).

A relaxing day.....

Today was a laid back day. O and I just hung out at home and relaxed. His tummy problems are still present but not as bad as they were. I have officially given up dairy and had to buy rice milk and oatscream. don't ask. the rice milk on granola isn't bad but oatscream...who are they kiddin?

we hope the tummy problem is over by the weekend because Uncle Brian, Aunt Nikkie and cousin Ava are coming to meet Owen! He's very excited to meet Ava, his 6 month old cousin! They are going to be best friends....I'm sure Boo won't mind to share.

OUCH....GAS PAINS HURT!

Today Owen had a doctor appointment because he has been having a stomach ache for about a week (or less). The doc said it could be my diet or a number of other things. This weekend, i ate a variety of delicious cheeses (port salut, prima donna, brie, etc.) and it seemed his stomach was worse this weekend. So, we decided that i would cut dairy out of my diet for the most part to see if that helps. eventhough the milk makes him gassy, he must like it because he weighs a whopping 10 pounds and 14.5 ounces! the doc gave us some drops to give owen when the discomfort occurs.

overall, today was pretty mild...lots of holding and comforting Owen to ease his pains. hopefully when mommy gets home with his gas bubble drops, they will subside and he can be a happy munchkin for the evening! those times are awesome...because he has started coo-ing, smiling and talking to us! we love it!

the united states is expected to reach 300 million americans by mid October. I like to think that on September 3rd, Owen was the 292,438 millionth American in this equation. a very special number in my book. ;)

Design Camp!

We just returned from our first family get-away together. Eventhough it was for my work (AIGA Minnesota), we had a very nice time at Design Camp!! The trees were beautiful colors and the air was cool. My favorite time of year!

We were able to sit outside and enjoy a little sun and the beautiful view of Gull Lake in Nisswa, Minnesota. Here's a picture of O basking in the sun with his Mommies!

I am very glad to be back because now I can continue the remaining three weeks of maternity leave with just me and Owen. Then at the end of that time, Jen will take her remaining 3 weeks of maternity leave. I have requested and have been given an additional 2 weeks because of the c-section recovery but haven't heard whether or not it will be paid leave. If it isn't paid, I will probably not take the two weeks.

In exchange for maternity leave, I agreed to take a break from maternity to work two weeks for Camp. If I would have known that I was going to have a c-section and that having a baby was so demanding, I would have never agreed to do this. Friday of Camp was tiring for me so we took the rest of the weekend for just ourselves. The three of us had a very nice and relaxing time.

I'm looking forward to a lot of walks around the lakes with Owen over the next three weeks! I'm hoping for nice fall weather....everything I dreamed of when planning a fall delivery date. So far, so good..........ah, I love him...and O loves his best friend "Boo" pictured below. After an unfortunate accident involving his previous best friend (the yellow stuffed Peep, which we lost en route to a doc appointment), we picked up a replacement best friend on our way to Camp. O really loves him...as a matter of fact, O has been known to give him a big hug. :)

the arrival of o-wee

On September 3, 2006 at 11:26 pm, Grandma and Grampa Bowers, Grandma Heiden and Uncle Ty (Tonander) all waited while we welcomed sweet little Owen to our family! Despite the fact he arrived via emergency c-section and gave us all a big scare, everyone is doing well! It was a very sweet time for everyone.

We are completely blessed and have enjoyed every second he's been with us.

We are hoping that this blog will help keep those special long distant friends and relatives up-to-date on what's going on here in Minneapolis with O and his moms.