Bubbe and Zaide visit Rowen Day 18-20

Bubbe and Zaide arrived on Saturday to an adorable but screaming Rowen. We spent much of that night showing off the new carrier and taking turns on the treadmill. They took the whole thing remarkably in stride. This is when I realized that the reason one loses their hearing later in life - is to make visiting their grandchildren not just bearable, but pleasant. What sounded like toe curdling screams to us, was like little cooing to Zaide.
On Saturday I discovered that Rowen had thrush (oral yeast) which is very common and can be uncomfortable. We got medication that we gave Rowen 4 times a day before feeding. I also stopped taking my fish oil thinking that it may be making him gassy. Lord knows, it makes me gassy. At the very least, it would spare Rowen from my fishy bad breath which could also be the nidis of the breakdowns. One or all of the above seemed to be working and Rowen had a much better Sunday and Monday. This allowed for some quite time with Bubbe and Zaide.

Bryan and Dad had a chance to put together the crib. Dad said there was only 4 extra pieces leftover and he was sure that we would not need them. Rowen seemed to really love his crib (thanks, Grandma Benz- you picked a good one). He has hung out there several times now for 10-20 minute stints just looking around and enjoying the mobile cousin Tamara sent him.

We put Zaide to work changing diapers and fixing light fixtures. The light over the sink has been broken for 1 year. We have changed the bulb and fiddled with the switch. But it was not until Zaide changed the bulb and fiddled with the switch that the light actually worked! He must have brought some special bulbs from Chicago we can not get here in Virginia.

On Monday we went for a walk on the trail by the house to test out our new "BOB". Although it was a little cold, it was great to be outside. It was a serious off road trip for Rowen in the new BOB that Bubbe and Zaide got. I think that he will need to grow into this some more.

By the end of Monday, Bubbe and Zaide were asking about taking Rowen home in their suitcase. My initial reaction was no way Jose. But after staying up with a crying Rowen from 3am to 5am - I reconsidered this morning and said- OK. However, for some reason they also reconsidered, and said maybe in another 6 months!

Love to everyone- Myla, Bryan and Rowen.