Updates galore....

Jackson had his 15 month well-baby check-up on Wednesday. He weighed 25lbs, 8oz and was 31.5 inches long. His head circumference was 47.5 centimeters. All of his percentiles were over the 50th percentile (I think they were 58, 63 and 66 respectively). He received FOUR vaccinations: DTaP, Prevnar, Varicella and Influenza. Those were rather difficult but at least I know he is now protected. He received 2 in each arm and at the end of the 4th one, he was starting to hyperventilate (I kid you not). I am unsure why the nurse gave him the vaccinations in his tricep; usually the thigh is muscle of choice. Apparently giving the vaccinations in the tricep is much more painful than the thigh and I think this is why he experienced greater pain this time. Jackson obviously did not feel very well for quite a few days after the vaccinations. He hasn't been feeling great anyway due to the fact that he has 3 molars erupting. I've given him Ibuprofen as needed and so far, that has definitely helped.

We are now in the process of taking his pacifier away. He absolutely loves it but the pediatrician noticed his upper right front tooth is leaning forward and believes this is from the pacifier usage. Being the dental hygienist I am, I freaked so it is now our mission to wean him of needing it. I waited a few days to get through the vaccinations but the time has come. We can either get rid of it cold turkey or start cutting the tip of the pacifier. We chose the latter and in a few days, we'll cut the pacifier nipple a little bit more. Every few days, you cut it just a bit more until they don't receive the satisfaction because the nipple is irregularly-shaped. I've read that this is a great way of weaning pacifier usage so hopefully it'll work for us. I can already tell that Jackson HATES the tip being cut off and he definitely takes the pacifier out and looks at it to figure out what is wrong with it. Let's pray for an easy weaning process!

I had my OB appt on Friday. I've gained 11 pounds and my blood pressure was great! I took the glucose test and find out the results tomorrow. Actually, if I don't hear from the OB's office, I passed. Praying for no phone call obviously! They found out that I have some sort of bacterial infection so I am currently on an antibiotic. It's just a 3-day antibiotic, a minor bacterial infection so no need to worry. All should be well in a few days! I start seeing the OB every 2 weeks now, which is kind of a pain. I don't recall beginning bi-monthly visits with Jackson until I was further along.....around 32 weeks. Oh well! Here is a 27 week belly picture:


Dan leaves for his carrier qualifications on Thursday evening. He actually is leaving with the aircraft carrier, which will pull out of port on Friday morning. He is spending the night on the carrier Thursday night. We had a 4D ultrasound scheduled for Friday afternoon but obviously that will have to be cancelled. We're hoping we can reschedule for this Wednesday, Halloween. If we are able to reschedule it, I'll post the pictures of Baby Girl Peters as soon as possible.

We also went to Picture People on Friday and took professional pictures of Jackson & Daniel in their flight suits. You may ask -- Jackson....flight suit?? We purchased a flight suit for Jackson for Halloween. He's dressing up as his Daddy for Halloween. I knew as soon as I bought the flight suit that we'd have to get professional pictures taken. Picture People actually asked us to fill out a model release form because they are going to advertise the first picture below in their studio. They also wanted to use it as an advertisement this weekend at the Norfolk Zoo. Apparently they had some Halloween festival at the Norfolk Zoo this weekend and various businesses had tables/exhibits set up for advertisements. So, Picture People wanted to use one picture for it (especially since Hampton Roads is 75% military). The pictures are available for viewing online but they are thumbnail-sized -- I've already contacted the company about why I can't view them larger. Anyway, here are the pictures -- sorry for the color distortion due to scanning (remember to click on the picture for a larger, clearer photo):







Just please keep Dan in your prayers this week as he prepares for and starts his carrier qualification landings (Friday/Saturday). He's a little anxious about them, rightly so! Dan should return from the aircraft carrier on next Monday/Tuesday. As soon as I hear from him, I'll pass the word and keep everyone posted!