I can’t believe Samuel is already 4 months old! We went to take formal portraits today at Milestones Photography in Kenner. He did well. No fussing, but I don’t think he gave his best smile. I’m anxious to see them in two weeks. We went to the doctor two days ago for some shots. He has been a bit irritable since then. He woke up twice last night- he never does that. Anybody got any ideas about how to get him to take a bottle once in a while? He has taken bottles before, but lately he has been refusing.
This is a picture of Joey’s bow-fishing trip from last night. They got their limit of redfish and also shot 23 flounder. I’ve been bow-fishing with them before and loved it. I don’t shoot the bow, just watch for fish. It’ s much more exciting and eventful than regular fishing. It’s done at night so you don’t have to deal with the extreme heat and sun. Joey has taken Scott C. before but always feels bad because they don’t do this well when he’s here. Maybe next time Scott.
I’ve been going to physical therapy for two weeks now and don’t see a bit of difference! I have a “winging scapula.” My right shoulder blade sticks out as though it were out of socket. The doctor said carrying too much weight on my right arm caused it. It stretched out the muscle and now I have to do strengthening exercises to get it back in place. I go to therapy twice a week and do daily exercises at home. I’m giving therapy one more week and then I’m just going to do the exercises at home. “What type weight was I carrying?” you might ask. Well I was carrying Samuel in his car seat, the huge diaper bag suitcase, his apnea monitor, and my 20lb. purse all on my right arm. I have since reduced the weight and size of my purse and the diaper bag, but Samuel is only going to get heavier in that car seat. I wonder how I’m going to be able to do all of this when I get pregnant the next time. Mary, how are you making out carrying Murphy and all that accompanies her while you’re carrying twins? I think about you often as I’m lugging things in and out of places with Samuel in my arms.
Good pics. Love the smiling Samuel.
Angela, I didn't even ask you why you were going to physical therapy. Oh my goodness. I am sorry for your troubles. You'll have to balance some of that weight on the left side, or back-pack it.
Oh, and nice catch, and adorable baby.
I do have to say my right arm is both stronger and weaker at the same time. Carrying these two little buggers has also been killer on my back, but only my right side. Some days I can't carry Murphy at all on the right side, but am okay on the left.
At my Dr. appt a couple of weeks ago, Murphy came with to apparently destroy the Dr. office. She made several attempts at climbing up on the examining table and each time, I'd bend over to pick her up and finally my Dr. looked at me and said, "That's got to stop." I guess I never realized how much I pick her up and put her down. My Dr. said if I want to keep these kids cooking, I can't keep moving around like I do. But what's a mother to do, but keep moving with a 17 month old. I look at it as my daily exercise.
Good luck with your shoulder. That sounds horribly painful. Is that why you had the carpal tunnel or was that from pregnancy? I am happy to say that problem has not come back this pregnancy for me, but then again, I haven't been ripping carpet and tile out of my cabin in extreme 100 degree heat.
All in all, I feel good and am extremely thankful not to be on bedrest as every person has told me horror stories about someone they know going on bedrest at 5 months with twins. I figure as long as I keep moving, I'll be okay. Or at least, I psyched myself into believing that.
Take care, Angela and don't carry so much. Although easier said than done since Katie calls my purse, Mary Poppins carpet bag, the thing is so heavy. One option for the diaper bag is a shoulder sling. I bought one at my girlfriends store and it elimates the over the shoulder diaper bag as well as a purse because there are pockets on the sling that crosses your front. Let me know if you're interested and I can send one to you.
By the way, cute picture of Samuel. He is starting to look more like a Ferrara. Can't believe he's already 4 months, but then again, I can't believe Murphy is 17 months. Yikes, time flies.