Yet another ear infection....

The weekend started with Abram having some sniffles...not a big deal and for sure common this time of year. Well, soon enough the sniffles turned into a runny nose, watery eyes, and a bad cough and now ear infection #6. Was able to go to a doctor today, thank goodness for Sunday walk-in clinics. Back on antibiotics and will be heading back for a follow-up appointment at the ENT. Am just ready for cold and flu season to end! Where is the 75+ degree weather already?!

On a positive note, Abram continues with his "da-das, ooos and ahhs, etc." Crawling is so close to happening I think it is frightening Abram, as well as Mommy and Daddy. Ira and I have started the baby proofing process as well....outlets are covered, corners are cushioned, and soon the gates will be up. Our little boy is growing so fast!

8 month update addition

While the morning diaper ritual was underway a few minutes before 7, Abram decided that today was to be the day. After a little giggle, a little squirming on the changing table, there was a brief moment of silence and then......wait for it....

"da da"!!!!

We are going to start him working on 'ma ma' so Mel doesn't get too jealous as daddy's little pal rolls (why won't he just crawl already) around the house shouting out his first word. Hopefully video of this and other stuff to arrive here shortly.

8-month update

It has been a busy month in the Blecker house. Abram continues to grow, develop, and play...all the things a now 8-month old baby is suppose to do.

Items to note...Abram started eating 3-meals a day a few weeks back and is down to only 4 bottles a day (very nice for Mommy and Daddy), will feed himself bananas and other soft foods, likes to roll-around, is getting up on hands and knees - not quite crawling though, will do a little wave - not always with his hand up, Ira is convinced that Abram says that word "hi" - I still think it is just babble (lots of talk/babble happening though), weight is just under 20 lbs., recovered from 5th ear infection, loves to go to the park and swing, enjoys reading time, is starting to pull himself up, just today Abram got on his hands and feet (picture a little man making a V or for those of you who know yoga - downward dog position).

Abram and Mommy went for a road trip to Oak Ridge, TN earlier in January to see Great-grandma Eileen, Grandma Kathy, and Uncle Jim. Mommy planned the drive around Abram's nap times and the trip went well. Abram even slept somewhat well through the night.

For Valentine's Day, we took Abram to the FL/GA basketball game in Athens. Abram was such a trooper...too bad the Gators lost.

We are looking forward to watching Abram over the next few weeks....just seems as though so much is happening with his development. He looks at Mommy and Daddy sometimes and it just seems like he is thinking about something and wondering what he should do next. Plus, Abram is going to have another cousin in a few weeks!

7-month update

Well, the family has been busy the past month. We had Grandpa Ray and Grandma Kathy in town for a nice weekend visit. The grandparents were able to celebrate Abram's first Hanukkah and also see/hear Abram at the beginning of ear infection #3.

Then, it was off to Florida for our long awaited trip. Abram was such a trooper in the car the entire way to FL. We were able to make an extra stop in Orlando to see Aunt Kathy, Uncle Steven, and Cousin Robbie. We finally made it to Boca Raton with no issues. Abram loved the warm weather....strolls outside were a daily venture.

Abram is now sitting up on his own, just about crawling (Abram prefers to roll everywhere), eating oatmeal, stage #2 baby foods, and getting into just about anything that is in his reach. We have an appointment later this month with a pediatric ENT since Abram has now had four ear infections in about a 2-month period. More to come in the next posting.

6-month check up stats and information

This morning was Abram's 6-month check-up with the pediatrician. Here are the latest stats:

Weight - 18lbs, 2oz (62%)

Height - 27.5 inches (83%)

Abram is a nice long, lean, and still very happy baby! We have started to use the convertible car seat and Abram is enjoying his new "ride". Now that Abram has mastered the Stage 1 baby food, we will soon be moving onto Stage 2. Will continue to use the sippy cup, but hopefully Abram will be able to enjoy the water in his mouth and not on him. Abram continues to roll around the floor, blow "raspberries", babble, and is so close to sitting up without the help of Mommy and Daddy.

The entire Blecker Family is looking forward to our upcoming vacation time in FL. First, Grandma Kathy and Grandpa Ray are heading to ATL for a visit, to celebrate Hanukkah and a couple birthdays (Melissa's 32nd and Grandma Kathy's 60th).

November has come and gone.....

Abram is developing and growing so much! Cannot believe that he is almost 6-month old. The past weeks Abram as started to really discover new things. He loves playing with his hands and puts just about anything he can in his mouth. The newest thing recently is that Abram is waving....doubt he knows exactly what he is doing, but it is pretty darn cute. Abram continues to roll-over and when on his belly, he will push up on his knees....guess crawling will be the next big milestone. Abram's laugh is so contagious and we just love to have good playtime together. He has really taken to us reading to him. He likes to hold the book along with me and Ira. Meal time has now expanded from just a bottle to oatmeal, rice cereal, and other simple baby foods. Abram has also taken to the sippy cup and it seems as though he feels like he is really eating and drinking like Mommy and Daddy.

Popi and GK came for a visit this month as well. Abram was so overjoyed with all the new faces and people around to play with and entertain him.

We celebrated Thanksgiving in the North GA Mountains with family who live in Big Canoe. Abram was a champ and slept through the entire Thanksgiving meal giving Mommy and Daddy time to enjoy the great food and company.

This month Abram experienced not one, but two ear infections. So far, Abram is doing ok with the meds, but mommy and daddy are looking forward to flu and cold season ending.

We are already counting down the days until we see all the grandparents later this month and looking forward to Abram's first Hanukkah. First, we have to cheer on the GATORS to what will hopefully be a SEC victory!!

Laughing

Here is a fun little video of Abram that we caught today.