Worth Watching

In regards to my last post, I wanted to say that is really is quite rare that we hear any negative or limiting comment toward Matthew. If we do, it is usually from someone who doesn’t know us well. The vast majority of our friends and family have been nothing but supportive and encouraging [...]

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Miracles and Expectations

There are 2 things I’ve been meaning to write about, but I’ve been waiting until I had time to do it “right.” The Flylady would tell me I’m letting my perfectionism get in the way of accomplishing anything . . . so I’m putting some thoughts down even though I don’t have time to [...]

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First Haircut

Matthew’s beautiful hair was getting so long that it was actually getting in his eyes!  It would also get tangled, and was starting to cover his ears . . . so he had his first haircut today!
Before:

After:

Here is what I saved in an envelope for his baby book. 

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More Smiles

My sister, Shannon, and her husband Jim came to Walla Walla, so the boys and I are here for a few days to visit with them. Unfortunately, Aaron had to work, so he wasn’t able to come with us. My brother, Ken, and his family came to visit, too, so we have a [...]

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4 weeks after surgery

Matthew had his 4-week post-op doctor’s appointment today.  Everything regarding the surgery looks great, and he is up to 14lbs, 5oz!
One of the main things we talked about was his feeding and nutrition goals.  Our pediatrician said that the latest research is saying that these little ones who are force-fed high calorie formula are very [...]

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Matthew . . . (Chapter 6)

The Gospel reading for Mass on Sunday was from Matthew, Chapter 7. Our priest wanted to remind us what came just before this, in Ch. 6. So, even though these weren’t the assigned readings for the day, we heard:
“Therefore, I tell you, do not worry about your life, what you will eat or [...]

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Cleaning House

This past week, we got rid of all of Matthew’s special medical equipment. The oxygen tanks and the special feeding pump with its IV pole are gone! The extra NG tubes and feeding bags are boxed up and in the basement, since the medical company couldn’t take them back. (If anyone needs [...]

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