Praise be to God, he’s not in the hospital! He managed to gain 5.5 oz in 2 days, which gave our pediatrician enough encouragement that he was willing to go another week. We’ll go back in next Friday and see how much he has gained. I know I should be nothing but joyful, but I’m … [Read more…]
Long story short — Joseph just isn’t growing. I’m not sure if the problem is me or him, but at 4 months he is tiny, falling off the growth curve, and not showing any signs of improvement. I have to go again tomorrow for another weigh-in, and then we need to discuss what our options … [Read more…]
Anyone still reading this blog? If so, I thank you most profusely. I’ve just about given up on myself, here! I keep telling myself to take a deep breath and to remember, “this stage is short… This stage is short…” Joseph is still fussy. That’s just a given right now. Pray for him, please!!
I’m not sure why the addition of this latest child into our family has been so difficult, but it has been a real struggle. I feel like a complete newbie as I attempt to take care of Joseph and the rest of my kids. I know I’ve done this before and I know it will … [Read more…]
Note to self: Never, EVER go clothes shopping 3 months post-partum. I am so depressed.
…is that the words, “There’s a dead squirrel in the yard. Can you please scoop it up and throw it in the woods?” is met, not with revulsion, but with a resounding, “Oh cool!” Of course, when said son (Sean) got back in the house, he was all smiles and said, “I flung it pretty … [Read more…]
I haven’t dropped off the face of the earth. More details to follow when I am able to sit down and write. It’s been an experience… truly….
I am sorry for the design of my blog… I have tried to figure out what on earth I did to it, but so far have been unsuccessful. I wish there were a way to erase any funky additions to the original design so I would be working with a “clean slate.” Until I figure … [Read more…]
At 1:00 am it’s officially Monday, but since I haven’t gone to sleep yet, I consider this still part of the weekend. Joseph is giving me a rare moment without him, so I’m taking advantage of it and blogging! 1. I was going to write about the wonderful time I had with Grace and Marie … [Read more…]
I have absolutely NO idea why that photobucket notice is up on my blog. I am at a loss. Anyone know what I did wrong? UPDATE: I think it’s got something to do with the extra background I had on my blog. It seems to be gone now, and I can’t find the code for … [Read more…]