First Tube Ride

Here is Levi's first tube ride up at Half Moon Lake. Mom was a little nervous putting him inside but dad was close by. Levi is tolerating his lactofree formula. However, I still had some concerns some days are good with him and other not. Yesterday,he took at total time of 1 hour and half nap during the day and was so fussy crying most of the day..which makes mom cry too. Anyways, I described all the symptoms that Levi has...poor sleep habits during the day, fussy times for no reason, acting gassy or in pain to the Dr and he had colic symtoms. There is nothing that we can do for him at those times..,he will outgrow his average time is 31/2 to 4 months and there is no other complications later for him. It can be very frustrating and stressful for Ryan and I when he cries and cries.Levi has gotten alot better since the formula change so we are thankful for that. He loves to interact more with mom and dad and would rather be awake than asleep. Family has been really helpful in watching him while we run errands or go on our weekly date night.

Weekend up North

Ryan and Keith hiking the "big cliff dune" at Sleeping Bear
Alpine Slide...it was alot of fun
Ryan and Levi...somewhat happy
Levi in his beach hat...too big
Me, Kris and Al at Sleeping Bear
Ryan and I
Ryan and Steve ready for climbing wall:)

We spent some time up at Crystal Mountain with Mom and Dad Roedema, Allison and Steve, Kristin and Keith and Brian and of course Wilson the pug. We went spent time at Sleeping Bear Dunes, went kayaking, the guys went golfing while the girls spent time at the pool. We also played games and had a campfire. We ate alot of good food and drinks..thanks to mom. Ryan and I also get to spend some time together while Grandma and Grandpa watched Levi. Levi had his own experiences up north....he had really bad diarrhea and diaper rash that we did not put diapers on him that much. I ended up calling the doctor on Sunday and he recommended we switch Levi's formula to soy...we did that and the diarrhea lasted till Tuesday. I then called the doctor and he wanted to see Levi in the office the next day...our trip got cut a little short. We went into the office on Wednesday and Dr. Salhadar (a doctor I work with at Metro) suggested we change the formula again this time to a lactose free type. So hopefully this works...Levi remains a "high maintenance child" :)...he has episodes of crying for one to three hours each evening. He loves to be held and loves walking around with mom or dad. He calms with a bath too. Here are some pictures from this weekend.

1 month old

Levi is now a month old and is changing so much. He weighs 9lbs 130z now and is losing his hair mostly in the front. He is reconizing mom and dads faces and is smiling alot more. Ryan usually gives Levi his bath and they both love it. Good bonding time. Ryan will spray Levi with the kitchen sprayer all over his head and no complaints from him...we think this means that he will love swimming and the water just as much as his dad. This past weekend we spent time up north and can tell that Levi loves the outdoors..he sleeps really well. Levi is sleeping better during the day and longer at night. We are enjoying him alot.

Bath time...notice the peeing:)
Mom and Levi
1 month picture
Outside at the lake..Happy boy.