Upcoming sugery

So yesterday was Riley's last appointment before we meet with the surgeon next Tuesday. I must honestly admit that I am getting a little nervous....no I'm lying. I'm getting very nervous. I know my husband is reading this and shaking his head. As Riley's urologist put it: "going under anasthesia is safer than getting into your car and driving". I know this is true but I can't help but be nervous. The thought of sending by baby into surgery just scares me. I love my little man so much and I guess it's the mommy in me that wants to protect him. At the same time, I'm so ready to have it over with. I hate having to hold him down while Tony tapes him up and put his NAM in. His screams stay with me because I know it is uncomfortable for him.
Also next Tuesday, we are meeting with his urologist to take a look at how his hypospadius is and get an idea of how it will be repaired. Poor baby!

In other news, Tony and I just got through watching Julia and Julia. For those of you who know me, I can't cook too well. I'm getting better but I'm still not even close to being able to call myself a cook. This movie did inspire me to pick one of my cookbooks and cook through it regardless of what the receipie is (although I HATE seafood and may skip that section because I can't even stomach it). We will see though. My schedule is crazy but I think if I spread my cooking out I can accomplish my goal. Any tips from people who actually can cook??

The life of a working mom!

Oh how I wish I could stay home with my baby! Riley has both giggled and rolled over (although he fails to do it anymore) for his first time for his daddy. I love my job but I love being a mommy a whole lot more.

I look back from my last post and laugh when I said I wanted to work out 6 days a week. I did 5 last week and 4 this week. This is still pretty good in my eyes but I need more hours in a day to get the things done I need to.

Riley's bedtime routine is doing great! He's only had one bad night since I've started his routine. He sleeps all through the night and wakes up between 7 and 8 every morning. Riley is following things a lot better with his eyes and making better eye contact. He is also holding his head up completely now and isn't nearly as wobbly! Although he is a bit too small still, I bought him a jumper because everytime Tony and I hold him he's constantly moving his little legs in a jumping motion. Here he is in his new toy!

One month til we meet with the surgeon

We took Riley to the orthodontist again today. It was pretty uneventful. Just a pinch on his stints and a little time in the "lab" to tighten one of the stints back up and we were on our way. The orthodontist did mention that she is very happy with how his nose looks and thinks we only have a little bit more stretching to go before surgery. We have an appointment next Tuesday and then we have scheduled an appointment with the orthodontist and the plastic surgeon together feb 1st. I'm excited but also very nervous. I tear up thinking about how much pain our little guy is going to be in as we are doing his hypospadius surgery at the same time as his lip to minimize anesthesia use. I'll be glad when it is over.

I have been feeling a bit overwhelmed these days. Our house has been a disaster and I'm embarassed to say, half of our Christmas decorations are still up including the tree. I"m ready for it to be done. I can't seem to keep up with the house, taking care of Riley, and trying to loose weight. I started my exercise routine the day before yesterday. I'm alternating between an hour of wii fit with an hour of zumba dance 6 days a week. I can't work out after a 12 hour er shift and luckally I only have one of those a week. Tony is helpful but he's been very tired as well. He just got over a cold and still is in the "post sick" phase. Both of us have been in a haze.

I did start Riley on a bed time routine on Monday. I change his diaper downstairs, then take him upstairs to change into his pjs, massage that johnsons bedtime lotion on him, feed him his last bottle, burp him, read a story, and put him down while I turn on his cd player with lullabyes on it. So far so good. He fusses about 5 minutes and then right to sleep he goes. I start this anytime after 7:30 and he sleeps until at least 7 am. I hope he continues to do this good.

The Holidays Are Over

I can't believe how time flies. I know I haven't posted in like....forever. But with the holidays it's been a whirlwind. I'm pleased to announce Riley is doing well with his Nam. No updates though as our appointments are just readjusting the stints and we actually got this past week off from going. Here is an update of what he looks like now:

The holidays were great but busy of course. My sister flew in the 18th of Dec. My hubby and I both worked so it was kind of crazy trying to visit and work plus take care of the kiddo but its so nice to have family around. Christmas Eve Tony's parents came over along with my parents. We had pizza for dinner and then his parents and us went for a walk to look at Christmas lights. Riley fell asleep almost immediately. Christmas day was nice. Before Tony's parents came over, Riley had his first stocking.....and then fell asleep and pretty much slept all day. We think he is going through another growth spurt. The 1st pic above is him before he passed out. The rest of us enjoyed opening our presents and preparing dinner. It was pretty much a Thanksgiving spread. It was very good and the turkey was moist. I got Wii Fit Plus for Christmas and everyone could not stop playing it.

The day after Christmas I went shopping with my mom and sister. Got some great stuff at Bath and Body Works. Love that store. After we got home, we ordered pizza again (going through a pizza phase I guess), watched Shrek 4 which I got for Christmas, and played more Wii Fit. The rest of the week I worked. Tony got sick and was very worried about Riley and I getting it but so far so good (fingers crossed). My parents, sister, Riley, and I went to Benihanas for dinner. It was delicious. We went to bed at 10 pm which sucked. I remember back in the day where I could stay up til the wee hours of the morning. I guess that's what happens when you become a parent :) Riley did roll over for the first time today on a completely flat surface and lying completely on his stomach. I missed it of course and he wasn't able to do it again. Within the past few weeks he has become very vocal and smiles away at people. It's so cute. I will be adding a bunch of photos to my facebook page with in the next few days so feel free to look at the rest of our photos we've taken this past month.

2010 is a wrap! In Summary:

January-took my 2nd round of clomid

February-found out I was pregnant on Feb 17th with 4 pregnancy tests, went for a trip to Rocky Point

March-Tony turned 28

April-Our close friends welcomed their first son, Logan

May-Started feeling fat from pregnancy

June-I turned 28

July-Found out Riley ha a bilateral cleft lip and palate, took a trip up North for a week to visit our families

August-Started feeling even fatter, had my baby shower my department at work threw for me

September-Went to San Diego to visit my brother-in-law

October-the 2nd of October we welcomed our first son, Rile Lawrence Marchelli

November-Started NAM treatment

December-Riley's 1st Christmas

Happy New Year Everyone! May 2011 bring happiness and many happy memories!