Last weekend we had to take Silas to urgent care.
We were concerned because he had a temperature of over 102*. When we got him to the urgent care they had it reading at 103*. After a hasty check up we were told he had a double ear infection and we were given a script for amoxicillin. By the end of the weekend the fever had gone away and Silas seemed back to his normal self.
On Tuesday during a diaper change I noticed that Silas was covered in a red rash so we headed down to the pediatrician's office to check it out. We thought maybe it was an allergic reaction to the amoxicillin, but he had been on it before so we weren't for sure.
The doctor confirmed it wasn't an allergic reaction and it also wasn't an ear infection, much less a double ear infection. Apparently the urgent care gave us a blanket diagnosis based off his ears being red. The doctor we saw at his pediatrician's office told us it was Roseola, which is a viral infection that is common in children under 2. It starts off as a fever and then results in a rash that will go away in time.
A few days later and his skin was back to normal.
It has been so hot here that we decided to escape the heat and head up north to Prescott for the day.
Silas slept almost the entire way up and woke a few miles outside of Prescott Valley.
We decided to have lunch the Prescott Brewery Company, which is across from the courthouse/town square.
Silas was very vocal, but with some puffs and apple sauce he was ready to contently play and nibble off mine and Josh's plates.
After lunch we wondered around town and finally stopped to play in the grass in the square. We played ball and blew bubbles. Josh took some amazing pictures of Silas playing and walking around. It makes my heart smile and cry at the same time as I see him grow and hit more milestones.
We had a good time downtown and were going to check out the Museum at the mall, but on the way Josh and I broke into the bag of salt water taffy we had purchased at one of the shops. The taffy succeeded in ruining the trip, because it ripped out one of Josh's crowns.
We headed home and spent the evening splashing around in the splash mat.
Thanks to Honey and Bubby we have a membership to the Phoenix Zoo!
We met up with some mom/baby friends for a morning stroll around the zoo.
It was so hot, even at 7:30 in the morning, that we spent most of our time at the splash zone!
We've cloth diapered Silas almost since birth.
Our favorites are BumGenius Organic AIO, also known as the elemental diaper. We also use fitted diapers. I like the fitted diapers because they are often done in prints. They do require a cover for extended use, but if we are at home I don't put a cover on them. They last for about an hour or two before they become damp.
I ordered a few diapers from a WAHM (work at home mom) and my friend Maysa brought them over to me and snapped a few pictures of Silas in them. Maysa brought over her little girl, Guinevere so Silas also got to play with another girl friend of his.
This weekend has been the weekend for milestones!
1. Silas can climb the stairs without assistance.
We now have to keep the baby gates closed at all times!
2. Silas can walk.
Silas had been taking a step or two here and there for about a week now, but this weekend he started taking far more than a few! He isn't consistent yet. He'll drop down to crawl when he gets tired, but he sure does try!
3. Silas is saying words!
He's been saying Dada and Mama for a couple of months, but this weekend he has said "cat", "wow", "papa", and "bye-bye". I can't believe how much he's picked up already.
4. Silas drinks from a straw
We have been working with sippy cups and he just wasn't having them. He has been showing interest in straws so my MIL tried giving him sips from her water cup with a straw and he loves it! I bought him some sippy cups that have straws and he does alright with them. He is still working on closing his mouth so the liquid doesn't dribble out.
5. Silas likes to feed himself with a spoon.
Silas has suddenly become very independent and wants to feed himself. It's messy, but he feels so proud of himself!
When did my little guy become such a big guy?!
Silas has several girl friends! Adrielle is the daughter of one of my co-works from the elementary school. Adrielle and her Mama, Tarrah came over to break in Silas' new splash mat. It was his birthday gift from his Mema and Papa.
Yesterday we took Silas to get his professional one year photos done. We had a couple of family shots taken too. We had a blast and think Silas looks awful handsome! These are only a handful of the shots that were taken. Find us on facebook to see the rest!
