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Sunday, April 9, 2017

Shots are rough

I got to play soccer for the first time in 9 or more months! I was definitely rusty but it felt good to be out on the field. My eyesight at night is terrible and with the headlamps on bright I feel like I can barely see the ball. I imagined getting those awesome basketball glasses that they wear for protection just because I hate putting in contacts that much. We have another game tonight at 9:30pm. First time leaving Bowen with someone other than family- with our neighbor Noelle! I hope he sleeps...

I planned lots of things when I got back from Utah to keep my mind off home! I love being in Utah but I got to live it up while I can in STL. I am going to miss my friends here. We have such a good support group and everyone always watches out for each other. We planned a little pool outing one day at the Y and Bowen got to splash in the pool for the first time! He loved it. I don't have any pictures only a video. The lifeguard wouldn't take any, go figure right ;).

Bowen also had his 2 month shots although he is now 3 months. Had to wait until I got back from Utah. He did really well but then the couple nights after were not so fun. I read if you give them Tylenol it makes the vaccinations less effective because sometimes they develop a fever which helps their immune system recognize those vaccinations. In the long run I think I wish I would have given him the meds, who knows really if it REALLY decreases its effectiveness .We had a couple of afternoons with Chris which was really fun since he never gets afternoons off! We met up with Tracy and Cory my next door neighbors in Alpine and they took us out to Pappys BBQ. Man I'm going to miss that place. We also had a BANG night with some resident friends. Chris was Sheriff obv.

I met Cory and Tracy at the zoo one day. I feel like a good goal for me is to get out of the house at least once a day at least! This boy likes to be on the go, but I have to admit it he has a mom who likes it too.

This weekend we did a Spring cleaning while Chris worked on his research paper. I got a bunch of moving boxes and am going to start packing up slowly so I don't have to do it all at once. We picked up our half marathon packets and while their we asked them about jogging strollers. No jogging strollers around. Shoot.. we had no idea. We tried to scramble a possibility of a friend coming over to watch Bowen in the morning but at 6 am I just felt awful asking anyone. So Chris stayed behind with Bowen and met me during the race and at the finish line. I have a good little support group.

The night before the race we went over to Chris's resident friend who made authentic Indian food. It did not sit well the day of the race and both Chris and I felt sick to our stomachs. Running did not help either on an upset stomach. Although not my best it was a fun course that went through Budweiser Factory, Lafayette, Forest park- although that was the marathon, the City Musuem, and ended at the Arch. It smelt like the dungeons downtown. Pee, poo, vomit whatever it was with a combo of that indian food I felt like a was going to puke any minute. We were treated with toasted ravioli and Ted Drewes ice cream at the finish line. Does that really sound appetizing to people at 9 am in the morning??

Lots of pictures ahead! Good times in STL.

Love you all.

Bowen has almost found his thumb....

Sunday, March 26, 2017

Bowen's Baby Blessing

Finishing up clinical's this week was a big relief. It was not easy being a single mom for three weeks and waking up multiple times at night and working a 8-5 job every day. I have deep empathy for those single mom's who do it all by themselves. How in the world do they do it? Chris would be good at it, he doesn't need as much sleep as I do! I swear my body functions the best on 8 hours of sleep. I have had to get by with 5-6. Man it's rough hopefully it doesn't last too much longer.

We took Bowen to Beauty and The Beast this week. He LOVED it. Watching his face with the songs was priceless. His big eyes as "Be Our Guest" comes on, I think this boy is going to be musical. He loves dance and singing well honestly he likes to move and when people talk to him. Either way he is not a easy going child!

Nana JoJo watched Bowen while Chris and I got to enjoy a day to ski at Alta with Brian. We had a beautiful blue bird day. It was 42 degrees and I could have skied in a long sleeve shirt. I miss skiing so much. I definitely have a new found appreciation of being on the mountain from when I was a kid. It's complete bliss and peaceful. After we got a little Cafe Rio and got to see where Chris will work this next year at the Moran Eye Center. It's completely different than SLU. That being said I will miss SLU and knowing Chris is only a couple minutes away. But being by family will be so fun and we need to play catch up from the past 6 years!

Saturday we visited Justin, Stacey, and baby Bruce in the hospital. What a cutie. I am so happy that Bowen will have two other cousins so close in age to him. They are going to be little trouble makers I already know it. There are so many food places by Traverse Mountain and I didn't realize what a foodie I was until someone at work pointed it out to me. I guess I am. I like to try new things. This new place called SlapFish was so good! I was always so apprehensive about trying it because who goes to get fish when they go out to eat? But they have fish tacos, fish and chips, and this grilled cheese lobster crab thing that Chris got looked so good. Also chowder fries?? And one day when I can afford it I will get a lobster roll. We then went over to the Smith's for some Easter Egg Hunt fun and dinner. Bowen found his easter egg! It is so fun to see all the cousins there. The families are growing that is for sure! Chris needed a hair cut so trying to dodge between the kids running back and forth we somehow managed to get it done before Bowen's blessing.

Today we had Bowen's blessing and Chris did such a great job, brought me to tears! I just love this family of mine. I can't believe how being a mom changes your perspective of everything. I think Chris's blessing was the most epic of Sacrament meeting especially compared to the lady who rambled on about living in Alpine and moving. Sorry family we planned this just for you. I like Dad's "Just Stop" App.
We had some pulled chicken sandwiches after and enjoyed it with combined Smith and Call family. It's been a while since we got these two sides together--almost 6 years to be exact. Last time they were here we were dancing like mad people on the basketball court hearing wedding bells.

Thank you so much family for coming to support Bowen and his blessing. We know he is so loved and we are so grateful for family and to be close to family this next year. I can't wait to celebrate some good times.

love,

cameryn

Bowen's Baby Blessing with Grandma Rita

Easter Egg hunt with Conner and Bowen

Blue Bird day on the slopes at Alta.

We need to practice more tummy time...Bowen I guess doesn't like the salad.

Last day of clinicals! And my baby is all smiles!!!

Grandpa BOBO and his look alike

Getting the cousins all together

Sunday, March 5, 2017

7 Weeks My Little Bowen

The tornados have hit Utah! Walking to church today I felt like I was in Wizard of Oz, I have a feeling I'm not in Saint Louis anymore TOTO.

I have not been getting enough sleep, and with that my immune system has been really low, with it being cold season of course I picked up another cold. I am just so happy Bowen didn't get it this time. But between waking up to feed and change Bowen and waking up because of my sore throat and not being able to swallow my lack of sleep is affecting me. I started clinicals with Dr. Sundwall at Alpine Family Medicine. I love it so much, such a good idea to become a DNP. I have a lot of learning to do but I know that it will all pay off in the end. We see lots of things in his clinic- things I suspected- asthma, colds, flu, pneumonia. But we also saw some cool stuff but by cool I mean kinda sad- a big skin infection from a diabetic ulcer on his foot turning gangrene yuck, a little girl with anorexia who lost 50 lbs in 5 months, that one broke my heart. Then I saw a girl with right upper abdominal pain and the X-ray showed she had hepatomegaly. Sundwall was like maybe she is a drinker--- ya in Alpine Utah well who knows people treat there depression all types of ways. Then we saw this guy who just ranted off for like an hour complaining of every little thing; he came in for a physical and was like can you take a look at this, and my pee isn't the same as it used to be, and then I have some constipation, oh ya and restless legs at night so I'm taking my loratab pills. Ya there is probably something better for your restless legs haha. OPIOIDS ARE HUGE HERE lets just say that. Also addrerall is like candy here as well. I am enjoying it so much though, I can't imagine doing anything else and I love helping people.

Bowen keeps me busy, If someone were to say, Cameryn what are your hobbies- I would say well right now Breastfeeding because it takes up 75% of my time. Bowen LOVES to nurse and eat and it shows with his double chin. I love it, he is gaining so much weight and growing. I don't want my little boy to grow up!But I love seeing him laugh and smile and goo and coo. His hats are still a little big on him so whenever I pull up the car seat cover his hats are covering his eyes. Isn't there a kid on southpark or something that has big hats? Don't worry he can still breath his little nostrils are poking out. Bowen got to meet a lot of people this week. No one wants to give him up, except Blake his uncle when he starts getting fussy but who's to blame him?

I got to go to PC with my dad on Friday since I had a half day. We went to his golf course that he is a member of up there and its gorgeous we got lunch and they had a big lululemon sale- Chris and I are a little obsessed right now. We worked out in there gym while Bowen slept. I felt like I was getting the all-star mommy treatment. Now I just need to use my massage I got for my birthday.

Saturday- was beautiful in Utah, we went on a walk outside and I finally got to go running without the BOB stroller. As much as that thing is a rock it is a ROCK, it is so hard to push sometimes I feel like I'm pushing bricks up a hill. Hey cardio and strength training. But this time I just got to enjoy the outside with no pressure and no pushing. I have to admit I miss my running and now that I am pretty close to done with recovery I am able to run a little better. Chris and I signed up for the St. Louis half marathon so we will see how that goes with the BOB. Grandpa BOBO ;) watched Bowen Saturday night so we could have a little girls night and go see LaLa Land. I was really excited at first but 2 1/2 hours later I was missing my baby and all I could think about was please lets just go home! We went with our neighbor Linda Black who invited us to go and drove or else I probably would have left! I just love him so much!