Aren't these pictures priceless? Mike and Lindsay came for a visit in July. We found this great park in our neighborhood and enjoyed catching up with them. I can't believe how grown Ruby and Burke are! We also celebrated Grandma's birthday in Cincinnati. Caleb got to meet everyone in the fam, even his 4 week old cousin...so fun! The last picture shows how long this boy is...he's going to be tall!
Caleb will be 2 months on Wednesday...WOW! The last few weeks he has really grown a ton, to the point where I've actually cried that he's growing up so fast...LOL seriously. It's neat to read about typical development and see it in him. For example, his rooting reflex is almost completely gone. He's also now coordinating is arm movements, thus less scratching. =) Sometime I catch him staring at his fists looking stoned....whhhhooooaaa coooool.=) He smiles a ton, especially first thing in the morning. I've got a great video I'll need to upload of him smiling in his crib the first night he slept through the night...7 hours! =) He is now typically doing 5 hour stretches of sleep at night...still good!
I love being a stay at home mom. I struggle some days with emotions and such, but I am committed to making sure I continue to talk through those with loved ones I trust. I am just fine, but recovery from pregnancy goes much more beyond the physical! It's such a blessing to be able to see him grow on a daily basis, and I pray that I never take that for granted!! However, I am looking forward to subbing once a week and going back to school in the fall. =)
On a more serious note, please pray for my allergies. Currently I am just back on nasal spray and Motrin for my migraines, since most allergy medicine is bad for Caleb or will dry up my milk supply. I am basically back to constant dizziness and occasional migraines. They checked it out a few years ago and said that my swollen nasal passages mess up my inner ears and thus my balance. I had a CAT scan of my head to rule out brain things. However, it is still unnerving. I prayed tonight for relief and also that God would make it very clear if we need to pursue more testing. However, whether or not I am healed, I want to bring God glory! I am not in control of my physical circumstance, but I can control my mind in His strength!
More soon, friends!
Steph
2 comments:
hey girly. Glad to see pics of Caleb! He is so LONG. Cute cute.
Just wanted to tell you that I use Zyrtec while nursing with no adverse affects at all. Claritan is also perfectly safe to take (and benedryl was giving to me when I had a skin allergy when little K was just days old). They do not help my allergies near as much as the prescription stuff I take when I am not nursing but the zyrtec is keeping me from agony. Hope you find relief soon friend.
Steph,
Give Caleb a big Happy 2 month birthday hug and kiss for me.
Thanks for the recent update on little Caleb.
He will be crawling before you and Marc know it!
Sorry to hear about your allergies and headaches.
I will pray for you and your health concerns.
Glad you got to enjoy Ruby and Burke. They are so precious too.
When your baby gives you a great big smile or laughs, it sure brings joy to your hearts. God is so good!
You are a good Mom and you always will be a good Mom. Ask God to help you each and every day. Being a Mom is the hardest job in this world, but you can do it!
Enjoy God's gift to you and Marc. I am anxious to hold him again too.
Grandma G.
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