December 30, 2013-
It's almost the new year, and can you believe I'm updating again?! After that long bad spell I'm feeling terrible for the long gap and making everyone wait. I apologize from the deepest chambers of my heart. So everyone has been asking are you loving having him home? The answer to that question is yes, I am loving it. But it is also a stress that I never expected.
I was telling myself that I was so prepared for having a baby... and you know what? I was totally not prepared for this. But I tell you what I'm trying my best... and Brady is growing like a little weed. He weighed in at 12 pounds 12 ounces. We finally made the charts if we look at his adjusted age (How old he would be if he were born on his due date in September). He is in the 5th percentile for weight, 7th for length, and 18th overall if he was born on time. We are making progress, and all that in a month.
We both just got over some stomach bug, and it lasted for a few days for the little man; not something that I would wish on anyone. Surprised me that when I got puked on, it didn't bother me at all as much as I thought it would. I will say that it was warm, and luckily was right after a feeding so that I only got the formula smell. But I was more concerned with if he was okay, than the fact that I was drenched in baby vomit. Poor baby.
I am loving being at home with Brady, as with everything I haven't returned to my night job yet. He has almost learned to roll over. It's funny to watch him get halfway and then realize he can't go due to his arm being positioned oddly and preventing forward progress. He is slowly learning to like tummy time a little bit more and hopefully he will start to learn to use his little arms to push up and hold his head up a little more. He is sitting pretty well too (still needing help, of course), but holding his head up and learning to work on holding himself a little more.
Turning into quite the Mommy's boy though. He just wants to be with me. He refuses to just hang out with Dad. As soon as I leave the room he is screaming because I'm gone. But we are doing well. Christmas was fantastic and fun, he got some new clothes, some toys, teething assisting toys, and a few new books.
Still very grateful for the prayers and thoughts we receive, we can definitely see the impact of them in our lives. Truly thankful for everything. We will keep you all updated as Brady continues to grow. Thanks for bearing with us, throughout the slow updating.
Wishing you all a Happy New Year!! As we start 2014, we can all think of all the great miracles we've seen this last year. Who knows what the new year will bring as we strive to make some New Year's goals, I know that some of mine will be including weight loss. I am finally back under the 200 pound mark and I am aiming to get back down to 130 hopefully. Though truthfully I think I would even be content at 150. :) Well Wishes, and we will see you all next year!
Monday, December 30, 2013
Wednesday, December 18, 2013
HE has made it HOME!!!!!
December 18, 2013-
I'm so sorry everyone for the delay. We have had so much good news. Brady was able to be discharged on November 25th, and was able to be home for the holidays!! He has been a charming little love. But it's been so hard to adjust to having a baby at home now. It's been crazy.
He is now 12 pounds 2 ounces, and will take roughly 3/4-1 ounce by mouth with his bottle when he is allowed to try (which is roughly 2 times a day). He has been doing so well, and so I'm going to include some pictures.
Brady finally got a button g-tube and was able to for the first time spend some time on his tummy. If it will let me I'll add the video of him. :)
I can't help but think about how grateful I am for my sons, and my husband. I know it's hard to believe for me how my little Brady has made it from 1 pound 12 ounces, with so many complications to the amazing little boy I put to sleep each night. Who smiles at me, and giggles when we play together. The difference between my two boys situations within the first few weeks of life, could not have made a larger impact on my life.
I will be able to update more frequently now that things are slowly calming down, the holidays are almost over. He is trying to roll over, and even though he sits pretty well he still needs some assistance. :) Can't say much more other than I am the happiest woman on the planet.
I'm so sorry everyone for the delay. We have had so much good news. Brady was able to be discharged on November 25th, and was able to be home for the holidays!! He has been a charming little love. But it's been so hard to adjust to having a baby at home now. It's been crazy.
He is now 12 pounds 2 ounces, and will take roughly 3/4-1 ounce by mouth with his bottle when he is allowed to try (which is roughly 2 times a day). He has been doing so well, and so I'm going to include some pictures.
I can't help but think about how grateful I am for my sons, and my husband. I know it's hard to believe for me how my little Brady has made it from 1 pound 12 ounces, with so many complications to the amazing little boy I put to sleep each night. Who smiles at me, and giggles when we play together. The difference between my two boys situations within the first few weeks of life, could not have made a larger impact on my life.
I will be able to update more frequently now that things are slowly calming down, the holidays are almost over. He is trying to roll over, and even though he sits pretty well he still needs some assistance. :) Can't say much more other than I am the happiest woman on the planet.
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