Christmas is approaching.
I feel anxious and overwhelmed because I don't have all the "kid-friendly" things for Rett to experience. I have been on a crazy hunt for all the fun things that I feel like we should do to celebrate Christmas. Such as a Nativity scene, an advent calendar, and we need stockings and just fun decorations. I can't find any of the things I want. I may be too picky though because I don't want some of the newer versions of things so I have been searching Ebay and thrift stores. I told Kraig that we probably should have been collecting these fun and kid friendly things over the years and we have failed. At least we have our tree up, right! It doesn't have the ornaments on yet but we have lights! We hope to finish that tonight...fingers crossed.
Rett is now 17 months. Growing so fast. We have been going to the doctor every month or month and a half since he turned 1. So, update on that. The doctors have been concerned because he hasn't been gaining weight like he should be. Well, talk about nerves being shot. I did do what the docs said about feeding up extra calories, we did milkshakes, and just feeding him all day long - I felt like anyways. Some days, I felt like he was a bottomless pit. He ate all day. So, every time we would go get weighed and there was no change, I was very discouraged. Then to hear that something could be wrong with him was even more discouraging. However, if you have met Rett, within minutes you would realize he is very healthy, happy, and thriving. He can say words, sign words, and express what he wants. He doesn't stop moving. So, to say the least, I was conflicted because he seemed to be doing so well but the doctors were still worried. Needless to say, Kraig and I prayed and just waited it out. Well, this past Friday we had to go back to the doc for a check up from his sinus infection and of course to check his weight. Guess what!!!! He gained a little over a pound. That is the most he has gained since before he turned 1. The Lord answers prayer.
We are getting ready for Kraig's parents to come visit for Christmas too! We are so excited about them heading south. It is going to be a special time this year.
Well, update for now is complete. I hope to be making a wreath later tonight while watching the "Sing Off" and part 2 of "Bonnie and Clyde" We shall see how that goes.
I feel anxious and overwhelmed because I don't have all the "kid-friendly" things for Rett to experience. I have been on a crazy hunt for all the fun things that I feel like we should do to celebrate Christmas. Such as a Nativity scene, an advent calendar, and we need stockings and just fun decorations. I can't find any of the things I want. I may be too picky though because I don't want some of the newer versions of things so I have been searching Ebay and thrift stores. I told Kraig that we probably should have been collecting these fun and kid friendly things over the years and we have failed. At least we have our tree up, right! It doesn't have the ornaments on yet but we have lights! We hope to finish that tonight...fingers crossed.
Rett is now 17 months. Growing so fast. We have been going to the doctor every month or month and a half since he turned 1. So, update on that. The doctors have been concerned because he hasn't been gaining weight like he should be. Well, talk about nerves being shot. I did do what the docs said about feeding up extra calories, we did milkshakes, and just feeding him all day long - I felt like anyways. Some days, I felt like he was a bottomless pit. He ate all day. So, every time we would go get weighed and there was no change, I was very discouraged. Then to hear that something could be wrong with him was even more discouraging. However, if you have met Rett, within minutes you would realize he is very healthy, happy, and thriving. He can say words, sign words, and express what he wants. He doesn't stop moving. So, to say the least, I was conflicted because he seemed to be doing so well but the doctors were still worried. Needless to say, Kraig and I prayed and just waited it out. Well, this past Friday we had to go back to the doc for a check up from his sinus infection and of course to check his weight. Guess what!!!! He gained a little over a pound. That is the most he has gained since before he turned 1. The Lord answers prayer.
We are getting ready for Kraig's parents to come visit for Christmas too! We are so excited about them heading south. It is going to be a special time this year.
Well, update for now is complete. I hope to be making a wreath later tonight while watching the "Sing Off" and part 2 of "Bonnie and Clyde" We shall see how that goes.
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