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Sarah Halstead

You are here: Home | Family | Manic Monday

October 17, 2011 By Sarah Halstead

Manic Monday

Filed Under: Family, Photography

Thursday afternoon Kenny tells me to find a hotel in Raleigh so we don’t have to wake up Friday morning at 3am to get to Carsyn’s appointment. I found one and thankfully my step father in law had points and got us a free hotel room. YAY! We pull into Raleigh about 10pm Thursday night. Carsyn stayed awake the entire three hour drive. It was crazy. We check in get the boys upstairs and Carsyn wouldn’t sleep. I feed him, laid him down, screaming, repeat. Finally I just held him cause I didn’t want him to wake our neighbors. It was kind of nice because he fell asleep in my arms, that never happens. He did end up waking up around 6 am so we were still up pretty early and had gone to bed kind of late. Not sure if it was worth it. Anyways we get ready, head over to McDonalds for breakfast.

Then we make our way to Duke.

They checked his weight {19lbs baby! YAY!} his height and his head circumference. She also checked signs of pituitary gland problems and some other odds and ends. She said over all he looks great. We are feeding him great foods and she is going to have a nutritionist call me to give me some ideas on how to add healthy fat to his foods. Then they took 10 vials of blood. Seriously? I know they need to run different test but that is a lot. He cried a little bit in the beginning but by the 8th vial he was smiling at the nurse. My little flirt. He might have been feeling a little light headed too. Other then that she wants us to keep doing what we are doing and see her again in February unless there is a problem with one of his blood tests. We should know all of the results in the next couple of weeks. Glad to have that done. Please pray for the results. One way I don’t want anything to be wrong with the test but in another way I do, just so we know there is something wrong and we know what we can do about it. Just pray for guidance please. Thanks again for all your support.

 Then we met up with Ashley. We went to the park. You can see some real photos here, not taken with my iphone.

Then we went to Red Robin. Yummm…

After Red Robin we headed home and I got a pedicure and manicure.

Saturday evening we had our family photos taken by the lovely Susan Fowler in Virginia. Thanks Susan! Getting this one on Canvas from Easy Canvas Prints. Look for a review coming soon.

Sunday we cleaned up the chicken coop and made another trip to Virginia. What was suppose to be a relaxing day turned into another busy one. I am looking forward to a relaxing day today. I will try and get by to visit you all. I miss reading your blogs.

What did you do this weekend? I hope it was a great one! 

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  1. Erin says

    October 22, 2011 at 4:20 pm

    Love your family photo, beautiful! And I can't believe they took 10 vials, wow. I'll be praying for good results!
  2. Christine says

    October 19, 2011 at 12:01 pm

    Wow! You definitely had a very busy weekend! I'm praying for those blood test results! :)
  3. Tara says

    October 18, 2011 at 1:42 pm

    Busy busy weekend!! Thinking lots of positive thoughts and sending prayers your way!
  4. emily says

    October 18, 2011 at 8:09 am

    Love your family photo!!
  5. L. says

    October 17, 2011 at 11:53 pm

    Goodness gracious, you were busy! I'm glad you at least had some time to pamper yourself for a bit! :D
    • NapTime MomTog says

      October 18, 2011 at 12:02 am

      Thank you. It was crazy busy. I did enjoy the pampering. If only I could do that every weekend. ha ha.
  6. Jaymi McClusky says

    October 17, 2011 at 11:28 pm

    great shots--I LOVE your family photo! You have a beautiful family!
    • NapTime MomTog says

      October 17, 2011 at 11:28 pm

      Thanks so much Jaymi.
  7. Sanghamitra Bhattacherjee says

    October 17, 2011 at 10:34 pm

    Fantastic shots! First time here. Love your space. Hope to see you on my blog:)
    • NapTime MomTog says

      October 17, 2011 at 11:28 pm

      Thank you!! :)
  8. Tiffany Rhodes says

    October 17, 2011 at 10:10 pm

    Praying for you guys!
    • NapTime MomTog says

      October 17, 2011 at 11:27 pm

      Thanks Tiffany. :)
  9. melissa says

    October 17, 2011 at 9:55 pm

    Big prayers said!
    • NapTime MomTog says

      October 17, 2011 at 11:27 pm

      Thank you Melissa.
  10. allison hoffman says

    October 17, 2011 at 8:51 pm

    wow - busy looong weekend :) Will be praying about the results - He already knows :) Oh and I LOVED Carsyn's hat - too cute!!
    • NapTime MomTog says

      October 17, 2011 at 11:27 pm

      Thanks so much Allison. It was a long weekend. Still trying to catch up.
  11. Shannon says

    October 17, 2011 at 8:38 pm

    So I love the photos in this post - great iPhone photos! You newborn session looks amazing and your family photo is adorable and perfectly coordinated! ;)
    • NapTime MomTog says

      October 17, 2011 at 11:25 pm

      Thank you so much Shannon.
  12. deb says

    October 17, 2011 at 8:07 pm

    I love your family photo!! You have such a beautiful family and you look gorgeous!
    • NapTime MomTog says

      October 17, 2011 at 11:25 pm

      Thanks so much Deb.
  13. ginger says

    October 17, 2011 at 7:24 pm

    i love that baby foot shot!
    • NapTime MomTog says

      October 17, 2011 at 11:24 pm

      Thank you Ginger.
  14. Misty says

    October 17, 2011 at 6:32 pm

    Praying for God's will with his tests. How lucky you got to meet up with Ashley!
    • NapTime MomTog says

      October 17, 2011 at 11:24 pm

      Thanks Misty. I love seeing her every now and then.
  15. Jodi Hall says

    October 17, 2011 at 5:36 pm

    I adore the Dr. Suess picture.. Yay for him gaining weight! I will send continued prayers for good results from all the tests :)
    • NapTime MomTog says

      October 17, 2011 at 11:24 pm

      Thank you so much Jodi.
  16. Branson says

    October 17, 2011 at 5:32 pm

    Love that hat on Carsyn! And you looked gorgeous for your family photos! Can't wait to see more :) Will definitely continue to pray for you guys!
    • NapTime MomTog says

      October 17, 2011 at 11:23 pm

      Thanks so much Branson.
  17. Cedar says

    October 17, 2011 at 5:02 pm

    So glad the appointment went well. Sounds and looks like a crazy weekend! I love your pumpkin shot!
    • NapTime MomTog says

      October 17, 2011 at 11:23 pm

      Thanks Cedar. It was a crazy weekend.
  18. Selena says

    October 17, 2011 at 2:07 pm

    Hopefully everything will go well with all the blood tests, 10 vials that is crazy! Love the family photos!
    • NapTime MomTog says

      October 17, 2011 at 11:22 pm

      Thank you Selena.
  19. Mia's Pearls says

    October 17, 2011 at 2:05 pm

    Gorgeous photos (as always), I just love the blue skies outside the hospital (must be a good sign, right?). Is thinking of you and wish that you get the results that you need. Something not bad, but still something to work with. Have a great day.
    • NapTime MomTog says

      October 17, 2011 at 11:22 pm

      Thanks so much Mia.
  20. Elissa says

    October 17, 2011 at 1:52 pm

    haven't been on here for a while! Miss your updates and your photos...love all your color and angles! Your family shot is priceless!
    • NapTime MomTog says

      October 17, 2011 at 11:22 pm

      Thanks so much Elissa. :)
  21. Dina @ 4 Lettre Words says

    October 17, 2011 at 1:38 pm

    Praying that all goes GREAT. We love some McD's...and wish that Red Robin was around these parts. :)
    • NapTime MomTog says

      October 17, 2011 at 11:21 pm

      Thanks Dina. Red Robin is so good.
  22. Lisa says

    October 17, 2011 at 12:53 pm

    Love the shot of your family! So, so sweet!
    • NapTime MomTog says

      October 17, 2011 at 11:21 pm

      Thanks Lisa.
  23. secret mom thoughts says

    October 17, 2011 at 12:28 pm

    I will pray for good results and answers. Great photos as always. Love the family portrait and the foot book shot. So clever.
    • NapTime MomTog says

      October 17, 2011 at 11:20 pm

      Thank you. :)
  24. Courtney says

    October 17, 2011 at 11:20 am

    Definitely praying for you guys! Glad you got some pampering, girl... you deserve it! Beautiful family photo!
    • NapTime MomTog says

      October 17, 2011 at 11:20 pm

      Thanks so much Courtney.
  25. Ashley Sisk says

    October 17, 2011 at 11:12 am

    I still love your newborn shoot...and your family portrait...and I really need a pedicure!
    • NapTime MomTog says

      October 17, 2011 at 11:14 am

      Thanks Ashley. :) I almost asked if you wanted to get one with me while Kenny watched the boys. Ha ha.
  26. Gina says

    October 17, 2011 at 9:30 am

    What a full week- WOW- prayers for Carsyn as the tests come back. That is a lot of vials for sure. I think my fav is your family pic- it's GORGEOUS! You guys are the cutest family!!!!
    • NapTime MomTog says

      October 17, 2011 at 9:33 am

      Thanks Gina. :) That is my favorite too.
  27. Bri says

    October 17, 2011 at 9:06 am

    Hi Sarah! Thanks so much for leaving a comment on my blog last week! I am so glad you did because now I found your lovely blog! Your photos are so amazing and I am adding you to my google reader! Congrats on such a beautiful family! Our kids are almost the same ages. :) So you're in N.C. right? We lived in Charlotte for four years and LOVED it! Oh, how I miss the south! We're in Eastern Pennsylvania now. Nice to "meet" you! ~Bri~
    • NapTime MomTog says

      October 17, 2011 at 9:13 am

      Thanks Bri. :) We are in NC, we live on the north east coast. Nice to meet you too.
  28. Jamie says

    October 17, 2011 at 8:48 am

    Happy Carsyns appointment went well. Cutest Owl hat ever! Heading over to check out the pics. from your newborn shoot!
    • NapTime MomTog says

      October 17, 2011 at 9:12 am

      Thank you Jamie.

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I'm Sarah and I am the writer behind this blog. I love sharing recipes, DIY projects, photos and about my everyday life. I married my high school sweetheart Kenny. We have three boys and one baby girl - Dustyn, Carsyn, Prestyn, and Annelyn. Thanks for stopping by, can't wait to get to know you more. Read More…

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