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we've made it through month one and all is well. we are adjusting to life with a newborn quite nicely. i'm amazed at how talented i've become when it comes to multi tasking. currently i'm typing this and nursing at the same time. i'm typing this one handed so it will take me twice as long but it's worth it to the 4 of you that read this i'm sure!
considering what we went through when evan was born, we should get a free pas on all things medical for the first year. but sadly, things don't work that way. currently, evan has a rash over half of his body because of something that i ate. it doesn't seem to bother him but talk about feeling guilty! not to mention that the only way to figure out what caused the rash is to write down everything i ate and see if it gets worse/happens again. we also learned today that evan has a blocked tear duct in his left eye. this causes his eye to get very gunky and crusty. basically it looks like pink eye without the pink contagious part. there's not much you can do about the tear duct ( i'm supposed to massage it and put drops in to prevent infection). if it hasn't cleared up once he's a YEAR old they'll flush it out. so possibly for the next 11 months, he gets to go around looking like he has a highly contagious eye infection. it's going to be fun trying to find a playgroup!
other then the rash and gunk, evan is thriving! he's gaining weight (10 lbs 3.5 ozs) and his breathing continues to no longer even be an issue. we really are truly blessed!
**thanks emily for the monthly picture idea. i'm completely stealing it from you!
Evan's first real bath
having tummy time
hospital feet
home feet
oh he is too sweet!!! i LOVE LOVE LOVE the little monogrammed shoes!!! i must have some of those for baby #3. you'll have to tell me where you got them!
ReplyDeleteand you go right ahead and steal my monthly sign idea... i stole it from a friend, too. :) i must warn you that months 9-12 are QUITE entertaining to take, and the process of getting a mobile baby to sit by a sign without eating it is a blog post within itself. :) but by that point, you are thinking, "ok, i HAVE to get this picture!" and your husband just smiles while you take 40 shots to get one decent one. :) ha. i'm just smiling as i see that evan is SO COOPERATIVE for them now! :) haha. another friend still takes the pictures on her child's yearly bdays which is a cute idea that i didn't think of.
glad y'all are doing well despite the little medical things. just count your blessings and remember that they could be worse. we all have our issues with our kids, but praise the Lord that they are overall healthy! i know you do. :)
i'm so glad you're enjoying being a mom. it's a blessing. let me know when you're in the area. i'd love to see you and kiss that baby.
yaaaay evan! i am inlove with those shoes at the bottom! and don't worry about the blocked tear duct. it typically works out on it's own. it's easy to massage when you are nursing him. luke had it and seth did too. it is common, so don't worry what it looks like. just keep it wiped off with a warm clean cloth. the warmth will help it open up when you massage it also.
ReplyDeletearen't we blessed after the rough little start we both had??
I am one of those 4 people that read your blog=)
ReplyDeleteI can't wait to meet Evan this weekend and I really can't wait to see and hug you and pick your brain apart=)~
Hope you guys have a safe trip!
I just realized I never congratulated you on the arrival of Evan! Congrats girl! He's a cutie! There's nothing like 'em! I noticed you have a stuffed animal in the picture with him. Always put it in future pictures...it's a cute thing to see how much he's grown in comparison to it.
ReplyDeleteHe is ADORABLE Elodie!
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