First Birthday plans

I know in my last post I said the BF was sick and I was nervous that he was going to get Baby J and I sick, well I should have not said ANYTHING!!! Of course the both of us got sick! I have fully recovered but Baby J still has a bit of a cough and a runny nose. I think it might be allergies as well. I had called the pediatrician and told me I could use a very small amount of Benadryl for the baby at night and if it helped than he has allergies. So I gave it a whirl and it helped him so much! He was able to sleep through the night without coughing and his nose was unclogged until it wore off.

Anyway, there are so many things that are going on. Recalls (which three of my products are recalled and I had used two), party planning, teething, work and so many other things. The recalls are what worry me. Everyone in my family has been calling me and telling me about the recalls. Tylenol and the Benadryl that was talked about before is indeed recalled. I had gotten the bottle before the recall came out and I had used it. Baby J is fine.

I have been trying to figure out what to do for Baby J's first Birthday. It is so hard to come up with an idea and try to plan it on a day where I can have it along with his Baptism. We decided that we would do both events together- it will hopefully save us some money and be less stressful to me. Also, they are so close to each other that it would be pointless to have them at different times. We have to decide on a menu, favors, games and place where we will have it. So much to do in such a short amount of time!

I want to know what other parents have done for their child's First Birthday. Any suggestions for what I should do?

I am sorry for making this so short and choppy- I have so many things running through my mind right now that I am having a hard time thinking straight. Have a great evening and will keep you updated on the party progress!

Much Love,
-J