We just got back from a wonderful trip overseas. We went to Texas and were able to see lots of family and some really good friends. We wish we could have seen more! Hopefully next time we will be able to. The three of us all got sick and we had to cancel many plans which was disappointing. This was Cade's 5th country to visit. He's going to be a world traveler!
We were not planning on coming home this soon but Collin had training so Cade and I came with him. I agreed to this trip before I had Cade. If you can wait on the travel with an infant, do so. Overall we had a wonderful time but were just really tired and unable to see everyone we wanted to.
Cade did great on his first airplane ride. It was a long flight. The overseas flight was 10 hours each way. We didn't buy a seat for Cade but did pay for him to sit in our laps (AA makes you pay for an infant to ride in your lap, crazy, I know!). It was a full flight both times so needless to say on the way over neither of us got through a movie. On the trip back to Germany Cade slept half the flight so we did actually get to watch a few movies. We also took a shorter flight to see Collin's parents and thankfully our flight on Southwest was not full and we were able to give Cade a seat. That made those flights so much easier.
We had several firsts on our journey back home. This was Cade's first time to fly on an airplane, fly overseas, and visit America. Cade had his first blow out diaper right before we boarded the plane. Thankfully it wasn't after getting on the plane. Collin went to gate check Cade's stroller and I was holding him and heard something and realized my hand was all wet with poop. Runny poop at that. There were not changing tables around and so we had to change him there and rinse his clothes out and change him. Cade also had his first shots. Poor little guy, the nurse gave him 7! I wish we would have said something and had them wait, that's a lot of shots for a two month old. Basically since he didn't get any shots at birth or at one month they decided to give him all of those. It was hard to watch. Cade also started having neon green runny poop while we were on the airplane. We go through so many diapers with this little guy. I feel so bad for him. We asked the doctor and nurse if this was normal and what to do about it. The doctor didn't say much and later we talked with a nurse on the phone. She said one of the shots could make his poop runny. Three weeks later it's still runny. It stayed green the whole time we were in the States. When we got back to Germany it was back to yellow, runny, but yellow. So strange! I guess that's enough with the baby poop. I know fellow parents understand our concern.
Other firsts include Cade getting to meet all of his aunts and uncles, his three great-grandmothers, and his paternal grandparents. He also met several of his friends. Legacy also gave Cade a baby blessing at church. We were really excited about that.
Now we're back in Germany and trying to get a schedule going. Cade's been sleeping in our room since birth but he's about to be 3 months old and we'd like to start transitioning him to his room at night. I've been very consistent in putting him down for his naps in his crib but during the night he's still on Texas time and is up every 1.5-2 hours. Once his jet lag is over I think we'll start putting him down in his room at night. It's tiring being a parent!
Here are some pictures of our precious boy.
We were not planning on coming home this soon but Collin had training so Cade and I came with him. I agreed to this trip before I had Cade. If you can wait on the travel with an infant, do so. Overall we had a wonderful time but were just really tired and unable to see everyone we wanted to.
Cade did great on his first airplane ride. It was a long flight. The overseas flight was 10 hours each way. We didn't buy a seat for Cade but did pay for him to sit in our laps (AA makes you pay for an infant to ride in your lap, crazy, I know!). It was a full flight both times so needless to say on the way over neither of us got through a movie. On the trip back to Germany Cade slept half the flight so we did actually get to watch a few movies. We also took a shorter flight to see Collin's parents and thankfully our flight on Southwest was not full and we were able to give Cade a seat. That made those flights so much easier.
We had several firsts on our journey back home. This was Cade's first time to fly on an airplane, fly overseas, and visit America. Cade had his first blow out diaper right before we boarded the plane. Thankfully it wasn't after getting on the plane. Collin went to gate check Cade's stroller and I was holding him and heard something and realized my hand was all wet with poop. Runny poop at that. There were not changing tables around and so we had to change him there and rinse his clothes out and change him. Cade also had his first shots. Poor little guy, the nurse gave him 7! I wish we would have said something and had them wait, that's a lot of shots for a two month old. Basically since he didn't get any shots at birth or at one month they decided to give him all of those. It was hard to watch. Cade also started having neon green runny poop while we were on the airplane. We go through so many diapers with this little guy. I feel so bad for him. We asked the doctor and nurse if this was normal and what to do about it. The doctor didn't say much and later we talked with a nurse on the phone. She said one of the shots could make his poop runny. Three weeks later it's still runny. It stayed green the whole time we were in the States. When we got back to Germany it was back to yellow, runny, but yellow. So strange! I guess that's enough with the baby poop. I know fellow parents understand our concern.
Other firsts include Cade getting to meet all of his aunts and uncles, his three great-grandmothers, and his paternal grandparents. He also met several of his friends. Legacy also gave Cade a baby blessing at church. We were really excited about that.
Now we're back in Germany and trying to get a schedule going. Cade's been sleeping in our room since birth but he's about to be 3 months old and we'd like to start transitioning him to his room at night. I've been very consistent in putting him down for his naps in his crib but during the night he's still on Texas time and is up every 1.5-2 hours. Once his jet lag is over I think we'll start putting him down in his room at night. It's tiring being a parent!
Here are some pictures of our precious boy.
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Granddad teaching Cade about investing.JPG)
Great-Grandmother Dot, Marisa, Collin, and Cade.JPG)
Marisa's family
One sleepy baby!
3 generations - Collin, Granddad, and Cade
Collin's family
Remember my friends Ashley and Jocelyn? We were all pregnant at the same time. See picture from a blog entry in April. Now all our babies are here.
Tracey and Cade
Grand Cathy, me, Cade, and Great WoWo
Aunt Michelle and Cade
4 generations - Granddad, me, Cade, and Great-Grandmother Charlene
2 comments:
you guys have been so busy, and he's getting so big! glad you got to visit Texas for a little while, i know that had to be a joy being back with friends and family. you guys make one beautiful family! have fun and take care on your journeys! can't wait 'til the next post... :o)
Sounds like a stressful trip (airplane anyways)!! Glad you got to see your family and friends though! I'm sure they were so happy to see you and Cade too. I would've been worried about the green poopy diaper too... yick. Hope Cade starts sleeping better for you soon so that you can get some needed rest!
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