Canuck Chronicles: Oops!

Yeah, so I didn't post last week because my lovely cold/flu that I got right after my flu shot kicked my a$#! William and I both got sick last week. Thankfully, he was in town last week, so we both took turns being miserable and taking care of Eleanor. We did quite well! I didn't leave the house for a full week though...yup, that's a full 7 days. And I was too sick to care! Eleanor put up the good fight until Friday and then she too was hit with full on mocos and congestion. Feeding her as she gasped for air and choked on her milk was agony...for both of us! She bounced back after about 2 days during which she got ample snuggles to speed her recovery. Will also came home from the pharmacy with all sorts of remedies to try out. The saline drops and NoseFrida worked wonders. Yes, NoseFrida. Look it up. You'll see to what lengths new parents will go to to alleviate baby's stuffed nose.

Eleanor faired better than us as I headed into week two of my cold...and this time without William. Monday and Tuesday were difficult. I felt my symptoms roaring back and was simply waiting around for Eleanor to go to sleep...No really. Just go to sleep. Mommy feels like crap. On the upside, reinforcements arrived on Tuesday evening when Abuelita and Grandpere arrived! :) It was lovely to see them and fabulous for them to meet Eleanor and all that...and thank goodness they are here to help out! It was quite the trek for my 70+ year old parents, but they were so anxious to meet Eleanor. I guess Skype is nice but doesn't quite cut it for the grandparents! As I write this, it's almost midnight and Grandpere is sitting tin the new rocker (Thank goodness that arrived too!) feeding Eleanor and helping to put her to sleep. And she's not the least bit tired. :)

It has been lovely to see my parents with my daughter...something I thought I would never see. They are so tender, attentive, and completely in love with her. They are happy to feed her and hold her...for hours on end. Dad even changed Eleanor's diaper. They reluctantly take turns! Dad call her 'his girl' and laughs with her. Mom has entire conversations with her in Spanish and elicits some lovely smile. I love to listen to them talk to her. I am struck by so many things to see them together. It's like a window to my own childhood...to see how they must have devoted themselves to me and how they loved me as well. It makes me wonder if we ever realize this until we ourselves have children and see our parents in love all over again. It makes me glad that Eleanor could have this time with her grandparents. William and I never did. I hope she will always know how very, very much she is and has been loved. It's an amazing thing.

And for a quick update on Eleanor herself, her 2 month appt. has her at 9lbs9oz. :) She's growing well, cooing now, and smiling more. Mom pointed out how she follows me around with her eyes and turns towards me when she hears my voice. After a few days with the grandparents, she pays more direct attention to them as well. It's incredible how she develops all these skills...sometimes without you even noticing!

Grandpere and Abuelita are here until Christmas, so I'll try to update in another two weeks. Meanwhile, I'll update some more photos that are sure to make you go 'awwww'. :) Happy Holidays all!