We feel so blessed to share Luke has been doing really well with his big boy food. YAY!! We have been praying for this so very long and we feel so thankful we are at this point. The menu is still extremely limited. He has lost some weight from the transition and it takes 30-60 minutes to finish his meals, but we are taking what we can get. The very best part is he has not vomited in 3 weeks. Such a huge blessing! Thank you God for finally answering this prayer.
Unfortunately, Luke is sick again. We are doing our best to keep him at a distance from Abbey and are praying from him to recover quickly. Other than that he is doing great and loving school. He will always be my loving little guy.
As for Aba Daba Doo (Luke's nickname for Abbey :) she is doing so good. She is the happiest baby. I just love how happy she is. Everyday she is laughing and smiling. She is getting so strong. We have been working on lot's of tummy time to help build her strength, because after surgery it will be weeks before she will be able to be on her tummy. Her weight is slowing down however, she is still at 14lbs. Luke and Gracie were 16lbs at a year, so it has been fun to have a little one with a little chunk.
Plans have changed with her catheterzation. It is now scheduled for December 17. We will stay at the hospital for a day or two and then return home unless they see something that needs immediate attention. Her surgery is scheduled for January 6. We pray that all goes well these next few weeks so we can be with family during the holidays.
Adam and I are doing great! We finally are relieved from much stress with Luke's feeding issues and all the worries of what is to come. Adam and Grandma Marsha watched the kids so I could go to Vegas for my sister Bridget's 30th birthday. I had the best time with my family, but was so excited to get home to my hubby and kiddos.
We will let you know how the cath goes on the 17th. Thank you for checking in.
Love, Terra
My sister Amy, Bridget, mom(Laura) and myself in Vegas
Happy Birthday sister I love you and was so happy to be able
to celebrate your birthday with you!
Mom-thank you for a great weekend!!
My sisters, cousins and auntie's. We had the best time ever!!
Ok...so this is not Adam's favorite picture...he says she is too little
for such an outfit. :) However, I LOVE it and besides she only wore it
for the picture. :) It was her outfit for aunties trip to Vegas.
Told her she has about 25 more years. ha ha
i have enormous amount of joy reading this past update. such an answer to prayer about luke...thank you jesus!
ReplyDeleteand as for miss aba daba doo...im with you terra, i LOVE the outfit. she is an absolute doll! but i know justin would side with adam
;-)
hopefully, we can see you when you come up.
lots of love,
the nelsons
I just came across your blog and your fam is beautiful!! Grace is up in heaven with my sweet brother! Im praying for you guys!! I promise!!
ReplyDeleteJust beautiful!
ReplyDeletei am a fellow heart mommy and your family is beautiful! your story is so inspirational to all! i can feel the love you have for your kids when i read your blog! i am so glad you have many heart friends to be there for you and know exactly how you feel! my daughter Chloe is 13 months and her CHD is Taussig-Bing. She still has feeding issues too. She depends on her Gtube and has never taken a bottle or sippy cup. Sometimes she will use a straw on a good day, however I dont think she understands the meaning of being hungry or thirsty. She is on stage 2 foods but only has 3 or 4 bites and she is done. I try three times a day - i keep up the fight! my blog is http://chdbabies.blogspot.com. Good luck on 12/17/09 and 1/6/2010! Will be in my prayers!!!
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