Mommy and Daddy are Home from Denver!

Cooper did great on his first stay away from mommy and daddy.   Nana took great care of him, and he did so good.  I think nana and Cooper were both happy to have us home though! 

And nana stayed on for the rest of the week to help out while mommy tried to rest and not lift Cooper.

Cooper had a quick visit to the dentist, just to try the chair and let them look in his mouth, during Daddy’s appointment.  I can’t say he was too crazy on the whole thing.  But at least he’s seen it now.

Nana and Cooper – best buds!

Baking with nana is lot of fun!

I sure love my plasma car.

Practicing walking a stick for his first upcoming gymnastics lesson.

Painting with nana – and using some food as stamps.

Fun but messy.  Good thing it all washes off!

Cuddle time.

Car racing in a cardboard box.

We’re so glad to be home with you Cooper.  We love you so much!!!

Cooper and Nana's Big Adventure

Cooper's fever broke after 10 days, but he still has the cough and is just not 100%.

He was really looking forward to going back to Denver but we just couldn't bring him the way he was feeling, so it's Cooper and Nana's big adventure in Kincardine for the next 5 days while Mommy and Daddy head back to Denver to pick up the 2 frozen embryo brother and sister.

Have fun you two!

Cooper has Tonsillitis!

No wonder he’s been so sick!    So it’s a good thing we took him, because she started him on antibiotics right away.   The bad news is that  he may not be able to fly with us and Wednesday. The doctor said it will take 7-10 days for it to clear, even though we should start to see improvement within 3. But she does not recommend we fly with him if he has a fever, sore ears because of cabin pressure, and simple because he could catch other things from the airplane because his resistance is low.

Cooper’s 9 Day Fever

Today is the ninth day of a fever for Cooper – that will not go away.  

We took Cooper to the doctor on day 3, but the doctor said he was just sick with a bad cold, he didn’t look as though he had an infection and the fever would break very soon. 

On Day #7, we took Cooper to the Emergency room because he still had the fever (and cough).  The doctor immediately diagnosed him with tonsillitis, saying his throat is red and covered in white spots and his ears are inflamed and sore.

Today is day #9 – he’s been on antibiotics for 2 days now and he still has a fever.  It broke for about 4 hours this afternoon, but it was back by bedtime.

If the fever still persists by tomorrow at 5pm our doctor wants him back at emergency. 

Our poor little Cooper.

And what’s worse is that his mommy and daddy and him and nana were supposed to fly out to Denver on Wednesday morning for the very important embryo transfer.   It looks like Cooper will not be able to fly at this point – and we will have to leave him for 5 days.  The thought of leaving him that long is so difficult, but we are trying to take one day at a time for now.  And just hope he is feeling better in the morning.  

We love you Cooper.  It has been so heartbreaking to see you like this.   Please get better soon.  Your mom and dad.

Ringing in The New Year

Cooper rang in the New Year with some snow and had his first sleigh ride of the year.

Mommy helping Cooper learn to make snow angels.

And all of a sudden the storm begins!

That night we broke down Cooper’s gingerbread house – and he got to eat a piece before we threw it out.   He had fun banging it down!

Cooper went to a big party with lots of his little friends and mom’s and dad’s on New Year’s eve and came home to bed early.    Thankfully he didn’t know the difference.  But he still loved yelling HAPPY NEW YEAR!

Until next year, Gingerbread house.  Happy New Year – 2012!

Christmas in St. Thomas

Cooper napped in the car and was ready for round two in St. Thomas!  he was so excited to be at nana and papa’s.  And nana’s house looked so beautiful! he missed Grace and Sadie so much, but enjoyed having nana all to himself for a few days.  

Here is nana and Cooper sporting their antlers.

Nana even had Christmas plates and bowls and glasses for Cooper to drink out of!  How fun!

Some more Christmas drinks and appetizers.   Cooper dug right in!

And more presents!

Say cheese Nana!

Look what I got mom – my very own camera!!!

Cooper had so much fun trying to take pictures… he was so cute running around saying, “Cheese!”  then, “I got it!”

He found Grace and Sadie’s Christmas gift and couldn’t resist pushing it around the house.  

Time for turkey!

Great job nana, looks fantastic!

Nana’s Russian Dolls and new Russian Penguins were a big hit! 

And a run around the house – after all he has had excessive amounts of chocolate and treats!

Get me papa!

That was fun!  But now I’m TIRED.  Cooper pretending to sleep in his new sleeping bag from Santa.

Nana’s having a little snooze too!   All that cooking is hard work!

Story with nana and papa.

And then out to see the Christmas lights.

Can you spot Cooper?

Even the Reindeer stopped by for a visit in nana and papa’s backyard!

Just relaxing.

And playing.

And snuggling.

And eating.

What more could you ask of a fun boxing day!

And more lights in Port Stanley.

What a great house.  And COoper had so much fun listening to the music and dancing along.  This kid has rhythm!

And then another fun day of lazing around.  What a fun Christmas holiday this is.

And, I don’t believe it – out the window the SNOW is falling.  YAY!

Cooper disappeared and I found him rocking in nana’s room reading a book!

Bath time in the BIG TUB!

All wrapped up like the baby jesus!

Bedtime cuddles.

And the next morning, baking pancakes with nana!   Cooper loves to bake.   I’m so happy to see him do it with his nana.

And watching papa cook them up!

Great job papa!

They were delicious! 

Now back home to Kincardine.  Looking forward to coming back next weekend to see my favorite cousins Grace and Sadie!!

Cooper had a fantastic Christmas and we loved every minute of watching him.  We love you so much Cooper.   Merry Christmas from your mommy and daddy. xooxooxoox