Sick Baby

Reagan has been having a really hard time with her reflux.  On Tuesday we had to take her in for an upper GI and lower bowel x-ray.  It was pretty traumatic for baby and me.  I could not feed her for several hours and she cried hysterically.  It was heart breaking then she was made to drink this thick chalk like drink.  She was so hungry she drank all 8 oz.   This then caused sever baby constipation.  Her little bottom was all bloody.  It has been a tough week.  You never realize how much you can love a little baby until you have one.  I would take all her pain if I could.  We have more testing to come.  We will have to take Reagan to a tummy specialist in Orlando and then to a derm. specialist in Miami.  My mom is here now helping me go to Dr. appointments because I can't ride in the car with her by myself .  Reagan has nearly choked to death while in the car-seat two time.  Someone has to be ready to suction her nose and mouth at all times.  I hope we can get this GERD under control soon.  Reagan does have a few hours a day that she feels ok and the little trooper tries to play and have fun.  Here are some pics of her playing the drums.

The girls' and their dad

Emma looks just like Jay and Reagan looks just like Leandro.  Emma is now 8 months old and wearing a 6 month dedication dress.  The funny thing is that Reagan is only 3 months old and wearing the same 6 month dress.  We are getting close to not having any more Emma hand-me-downs. AHHHHHHHHHHH

Baby Pictures

Here are some of my favorite pictures from this weekend.  Unfortunately since my tummy has been so messed up (stress from worrying about Reagan) we did not take very many!

Babies on the beach

Reagan and Emma had a wonderful day at the beach.  Emma did a great job comforting Reagan when she started to get upset.  

Reagan's Dedication

Reagan and Emma did such a great job at their baby dedication.  Our Chaplain had a great personality and did a good job.  Emma did not even cry!  Reagan I think was a little frighten so we had some tears.  Both girls looked amazing!!!!

Birth-Three Month

I started fabric painting Reagan's growth information on oneses and bibs.  Look how much she has grown. She was born 11-12-07 7lb, 8oz, 193/4 long (first pic).  She cried most of the first month you can see that in the picture (she did not like the onses so I started the bibs) .  Then by two months she started to fill out.  The three month mark she is a chubby baby.  

Baby Reagan's First launch

Reagan slept through her first NASA launch.  Leandro got us the best seats in the "House"!

Burp Cloths

My wonderful friend Carnly sent me the cutest gift today.  They are these couture burp cloths with the most adorable designs.  (It came at the best time too!)  We went to the Pediatrician today about Reagan's reflux and found blood in her diaper.  Poor little baby is now going to have to see a specialist about all her digestive issues.  I feel like she is so young to be going through all this drama.  I wish I could take all her pain so that she does not have to feel anything but joy.

Reflux Issues

For the last 3 days Reagan has struggled with her breathing while sleeping.  She chokes on this white cottage cheese substance stopping up both airways (her mouth and nose).  I keep telling my pediatrician something has to be done.  I can not spend my nights checking on her every 30 min.   I am exhausted!  When I am sleeping, the only times I can tell she is having breathing problems is the way she pushes her body up in a panic with no sound.  The next thing I know a stream of cottage cheese like substance flows out her mouth and noise.  Her eyes turn bright red her face goes flush and no air goes in or out. You can see the panic in her face.  I  pick her up quickly pass her to Leandro who puts her on her side and pats while I suction her out.  It is a real medical emergency.   I have got to find a solution fast!  This is way to emotional for a parent to go through.  I spend my days and night with her sleeping on my chest to keep the choking from happeing.

Baby Reagan's First Cocoa Beach Visit

Reagan slept so well after our visit to the beach.  It must have been the fresh air or something...  She slept from 10:00pm-5:45am.  I should take her every day.  She looked so cute in her baby swimsuit.  I love living in Florida you can go to the beach in January.  The baby Bumbo chair and bugaboo stroller worked great in the sand.