Category Archives: Pax’s First Year

S Vs. Crabby Nurse…Take 2

Posted on November 11, 2011 by sdraugelis

R has an ear infection.  Pretty par for the course…he tends to get these.  This one caught me off guard, however, because his ear infections almost always surface the night before we’re about to get on an airplane somewhere, so….surprise! … Continue reading →

Posted in Pax's First Year, Raines - 3 Years | 2 Comments

Reasons Why I Love Co-Sleeping #548

Posted on October 28, 2011 by sdraugelis

We’ve been having a few rough nights, since both boys (and I) are all sick.  Mike has been sleeping with Raines, in his room, just to keep the insanity levels down.  So it’s been me and lil’ P all night. … Continue reading →

Posted in Pax's First Year, Sleeping, Talking | 2 Comments

One Good Thing About Philadelphia: Smarter Nurses

Posted on October 27, 2011 by sdraugelis

Raines got sick first – fever, cough, chills, etc.  Then I did.  Then….it seemed like Pax was getting sick.  And I hate when babies get sick.  So I called our (new) doctor.  We haven’t been in yet (and YES, I’m … Continue reading →

Posted in Pax's First Year, Raines - 3 Years | 13 Comments

Freeze!

Posted on October 7, 2011 by sdraugelis

Pax has been refusing to nap all day. It’s his new thing. Along with climbing on stairs, chairs, stools, his brother…and throwing his food forcefully across the room when finished. He is finally asleep (it’s almost 10PM). I gingerly lay … Continue reading →

Posted in Mobile Uploads, Pax's First Year, Sleeping | 1 Comment

Best. Husband. Ever.

Posted on October 5, 2011 by sdraugelis
Posted in Mobile Uploads, Pax's First Year | 1 Comment

So THIS is what Mainline babies wear

Posted on June 10, 2011 by sdraugelis

Poor Pax doesn’t have any summer clothes that fit. He’s wearing 12-18 month clothing. I popped into a boutique in Wayne when the temps hit the high 80’s, hoping to snag something for him. Denver is a dress your kid … Continue reading →

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So Mad He Could Spit

Posted on April 27, 2011 by sdraugelis

You know those little stages they go through?  The ones that are so fleeting that if you don’t capture it “rightNOWrightNOWrightNOW” (as R used to say)…it’s gone? I got it.  Pax’s new trick.  He busts it out whenever he gets … Continue reading →

Posted in Pax's First Year, Talking | 3 Comments

Breathe and Expand

Posted on March 21, 2011 by sdraugelis

This might just be me…but there is something about one’s first child.  At least mine.  Something that makes me pause.  Something…that breaks my heart.  With my first child, I learned more about myself than I did him.  And I learned … Continue reading →

Posted in Pax's First Year, Raines - 2 Years | 5 Comments

Welcoming Pax Sylvester

Posted on November 28, 2010 by sdraugelis

So baby Pax came a few days early.  Our c-section was originally scheduled for Monday, Nov 22nd.  And I really, really wanted to make it to our nice, calm, scheduled c-section.  Calm being the main objective.  Mike and I went … Continue reading →

Posted in Pax's First Year, Pregnancy | 11 Comments