A rough few days for the Taylors

We have had a rough couple of days! We are all home sick today. Kyle started getting really congested and fussy on Sunday night and I just wasn't sure if he was feeling bad or having some colic. Plus, we were out of town and he was off schedule and tired. Then, I felt sorta bad on Monday with a cough and sinus problems and just general tiredness, so I stayed home from work. At about 4:30 pm I suddenly felt exhausted and got the chills. I was so weak I could hardly hold Kyle to breastfeed him! I took my temperature and it was 104!
So, I called George (he was at track practice) to see if he could come home early to take care of Kyle while I tried to take care of myself. He answered his cell and said "That is so weird, because I was about to leave and come home because I am not feeling well!"
We are all at home today feeling terrible. I went to the doctor last night at 5:30pm as a walk in and finally saw him at 11pm! He said acute bronchitis and maybe the flu! I got two shots and a breathing treatment and a bunch of meds. Plus, all the sudden my breast milk production decided to slow waaay down! Thank God I had some frozen to feed him for awhile.
Kyle seems to be doing ok for the moment, just eating more, which I think it is because he is trying to help build my production back up. He hasn't had any fever. I am just using saline drops and the bulb syringe and a humidifier to help with his congestion.
George went to the Dr. today and he said he thinks George has some kind of virus that is just starting, since he isn't running any fever. But, to get plenty of rest. Which, is really hard for my hardheaded husband to comprehend, since he went to track practice and a coaches meeting today anyway! Which, brings me to the next news. I didn't mention it in my last blog because it wasn't "official yet," but the same day I got my new nursing job at San Jacinto... the school board voted to not renew the AD's contract at Anahuac next year. This means George's job is in danger. We really wanted to stay here next year, but not sure now that it will happen. We are trying not to stress about it and just pray that God will lead us where he wants us. But, that is always easier said than done. So, in short please keep us in your prayers! Hope you and yours are doing great!!! I am going to try and post new pics and info on Kyle's totsite soon, so keep watch if you are interested.

Change is inevitable!

Since I started back to work it has been really hard driving 70 miles one way to work and doing twelve hour shifts. We are lucky enough to have family to babysit, but many other things are still difficult due to my long drive to and from work. So, we decided as a family that it might be time for a change. We have prayed about it and I took my time looking for another job. Well, I feel that God has answered our prayers. Yesterday I intereviewed at San Jacinto Methodist Hospital in Baytown (only a 20 mile drive) and it went great! They called this morning and offered me the job! It has great benefits, a sign on bonus, and a good hourly pay. Also, George has a big test coming up on Saturday that could affect his job next year. Please keep our family in your prayers during this time of transition in our lives.
I started an aerobics class a couple weeks ago and I love it! I have lost back down to my prepregnancy weight, actually a few lbs less, and I am starting to have more energy. I went clothes shopping last week and was excited about the sizes I fit in and they way they looked on me. I have been sick this week with a sinus infection, but I think I am finally starting to feel better. Kyle is wonderful. He never ceases to amaze us daily with the new things he can do. He is such a cutie!! I love watching him smile and coo and play! He is just such a blessing in our lives. George is really busy right now! He is coaching powerlifting and track and is pretty much booked every weekend for the next couple months with meets. Kyle and I have a trip planned this weekend to go to College Station and Flynn and visit with family. Kyle now has his own website if you would like to visit it at www.totsites.com/tot/kyleandrew This is where I will now post his newest pics, growth, and things he can do. Hope you are all doing great!
~The Taylors

I love this picture! Kyle had spit up all over himself after an early morning feeding, so I undressed him and handed him to George and asked him to keep him warm while I went to get Kyle another outfit. This is what I found when I came back! Like Father like Son! Their hands are even positioned the same way! I love it!

Kyle and I both got some new sunglasses yesterday. I think his are still a little big, but should fit good by summer.

7 weeks old and trying to keep up!

Well, things have been going great! I am finding myself super busy and having less time to blog, but I am not complaining. My life feels very fulfilled. I started back to work on Tuesday the 30th and it was so hard to leave Kyle. I cried alot, but it helped knowing he would be with Sam (my sister-in-law). I think it would be much more difficult if he wasn't being kept by someone I know well and loves him. I didn't realize how much I missed my co-workers/friends and my job though. I really love what I do. Plus, it was such a great reunion when I got home! It felt like I hadn't seen him in weeks instead of 13 hours.

Kyle is really growing! He is no longer able to wear any of the preemie clothes we bought and now wears newborn and 0-3 months sizes. We haven't taken him back to the Pediatrician lately, but on our scale at home he now weighs about 11 lbs! He is really eating well! In fact, my new nickname for him is Wilbur (as in SOME PIG in Charlotte's Web)! Now anytime we put him down on his tummy he rolls over onto his back. He is much more alert and loves to stare at people's faces and smile at them. He is making some new noises also, but we aren't sure at all what they mean! His favorite is "GHEEEE!" He also still makes the cutest little "uuuuwhoooooo" sound after he sneezes. It is my favorite! Typically he sleeps about 5-6 hours a night now without waking up to eat! He does have a bad night sometimes though and it always seems to coincide with gas. He loves that mylicon, in fact, his Daddy calls it his candy. Also, he likes to sleep in the bed with us, something Mommy started! OK, OK, so I spoiled him. Do you blame me? Who wouldn't want to snuggle with that little cutie all night! It shouldn't be a problem until he gets older...and we will hopefully get him in his own bed way before that.

We had a visit this past weekend from Uncle Jimmy and Aunt Natalie. Pawpaw and Meme took us all out to eat and we stayed and visited with them for a while! We had a great time and some good food! I work this coming weekend and George has a powerlifting meet so Meme is going to keep Kyle for us on Saturday. I am so glad I have people I can trust to watch him, because then I can go to work and not worry! Next weekend Heidi and Kirk are coming to visit and we are looking forward to that. We haven't seen Heidi since Kyle was born. Well, I better go try to do some laundry before George gets home and I have to cook supper!