Yes, we missed a month. I know, I know. I have started a savings account for your therapy that you will require due to '2nd Child Syndrome', so if you are reading this and distraught over this missed month, please mention said fund and we will get you some help.
The months of June and July were filled with all sorts of things that took my mind far, far away from the blog. But believe me when I say that my mind was 110% focused on you for a good period of time. Let's just jump into the dramatics of the months and then get to the good stuff.
You see, at the end of June you got sick for the first time with a cold. Ordinarily not a huge deal, but you started wheezing and that scared your mama to bits. It didn't help that we were leaving for vacation the day after I first heard your wheezing. We took you to the Dr. and he said we caught it early and he was ok with us traveling with a nebulizer. (I also had a stethoscope and a pulse-ox on hand...we've already covered that I am crazy). Well, you got better, then you started daycare (did NOT go well - we will cover that in a bit), then you got sick again and ended up in the hospital for 4 nights. It was more of the same - lots of wheezing and your oxygen sats were low. Through your entire stay you didn't require any oxygen and you were just the happiest little guy. We were there for security and monitoring but you pulled through on your own and they let us bust out and recover at home. You are still slowly getting back to normal, but are doing great. The aftermath is that you are being evaluated by a pediatric pulmonologist with the thought that you may have asthma. You have more appointments in August so hopefully we get this figured out.So, back to you and the good stuff! The past two months I have really seen your personality blossom. You are such a happy guy! You are noticing the world around you more and more and everything intrigues you. You smile at the cats, a toy, the boppy (you know it is time to eat when you see it and you smile), anything really! It is so wonderful to have such a good natured baby. You are easy to please and quite content sitting on a lap and chewing on a toy or just laughing while we make faces for you.
You have become more aware of yourself and of exactly who is with you in the past two months as well. You are spending more time examining your hands and feet and are working on getting your toes in your mouth. I don't mean to burst your bubble, but I think that belly of yours is going to keep you from achieving the toes in the mouth trick. You also like your mirror and will spend some time chatting it up with yourself while laying on your mat.
For the 4th of July we went with my mom (Gaga) and Grandpa Nick up to Traverse City. We rented a beautiful house with them plus Uncle Jerry, and Aunt Terry. Grams (Gigi), Aunt Donna, and Mykayla live up there so we were all able to spend nice family time together. We relaxed every day and spent time eating, playing, and sleeping in various places throughout the house and on the beautiful back porch. Here you are hanging out with Gaga and one of you snuggled up with Gigi (she always thinks you are cold). Needless to say, you got a lot of cuddles...after I relaxed about your cold and would actually hand you over to other people.
After the week of wonderful family time, we came home and I was set to go back to work. You were set to start at daycare for what was originally going to be 8 week - 3 days/week. We already had a nanny lined up to start in September. Well, young man, your first day there I got a phone call after two hours saying that you would not stop crying and that you wouldn't eat. We had experienced this a bit while on vacation. While you are always happy...it was always in my presence. You have rarely been away from me so we didn't know how you would be when I wasn't there. Very, very angry is the answer. You spent only 4 hours there the first day and 5 the second day and then you never went back. Shortest daycare stint ever. I ended up going back on a semi-leave and we upped our nanny's start date to the beginning of August. It's a good thing you are so cute b/c those were some very trying weeks.
With those weeks we got some additional family time since I was still trying to do some work. Grandma (Daddy's mom) came in to help out and Daddy took some time off as well. We had plenty of lazy mornings were we would sit in the window and enjoy our time and will you to get healthy again. The sibling bond between you and Noelle continues to grow. You light up when you see her and you look all around when you hear her so that you can find her in a room. I chalk that up to mostly love, but there is also a bit of self-preservation in that as well, as she likes to cuddle you and sometimes can love you a little too much! But she sure does love you. She finds toys for you when you are upset and tends to you like one of her babies.
Well buddy, I can't wait to get you better and have a healthy month again! Although you are coping amazingly well, your mama feels like she has been running on pure adrenaline most days. Our sleep has suffered as well, but that is to be expected. I'm hoping that will get back on track once you are better. Other stats:
You are wearing some 6 and some 9 month clothing. At your 4 month appointment you weighed 16 lbs and were 25.5 inches long. You don't have any teeth yet and you haven't tried any 'solid' food yet. You have grown quite fond of Sophie and any other toy that you can gnaw on. Your rainstick is also a favorite (and kept you entertained during the drive to/from TC).
Love you so much-
Mama
Also, had to include this picture. It's the best picture ever. Ever!
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