Many things have happened this month. Colt is growing bigger and bigger... No kidding he'll be in 6 month sized clothes before he's three months old. He's wearing a bunch of them now! (I'll put in how big he actually is once we see the doctor for his 2 month check up on Friday. -Update: 13lbs, 21 3/4 in)
Colt has started to giggle, smile when he recognizes people other than mommy and is even starting to sit up supported. He enjoys the play mat and bumbo! Loooooves mirrors and his sister. Is enjoying naps with Daddy.
Colt is eating every 2-3 hours during the day. I'm mostly still feeding on demand. I figure it's a benefit of being home and he has his own little schedule so I try to go along with it as much as possible.
This month can be defined in one word: scary! We learned about laryngomalachia- who knew we'd be on first name basis with a pediatric ENT?! At Colt's follow up visit, it was decided that surgery is unnecessary. He isn't any louder and he continues to gain weight well. We visit again at the end of June. The Prevacid seems to be working well though and all around we have less fussing, better feedings and easier breathing! What wonderful improvements:)
This month was also scary because Jason's position with Maronda Homes was eliminated, so he was terminated with only 8 hours notice. I still don't know how my husband had the wherewithal to drive home alone for 30 minutes knowing he had news that would devastate me and really challenge our family. But we are getting through this together and with the help of our parents and the grace of our God. There are so many lessons that I hope Colt and Lucy learn as a result of this experience. I hope they learn to live simply. This has been our greatest adjustment. Clothes on the line. Dishes by hand. Windows open. We have always done these things to some extent. I love laundry that's been warmed in the sun and scented by a cool breeze. The first time I lived somewhere with a dishwasher, I was 22. We can live simply, save money an d maintain our quality of life. That's what I hope my kids remember about this time in our life and practice later in their own.
Also, I want my children to understand that bank accounts can be filled, stomachs can be bloated with food, houses can be huge and full of belongings, but joy isn't promised to those with things. Joy is within. Financially, we're being extremely conservative and attempting to prevent a long term fall out. We're going to need to eat from our own garden more than normal this year. And we're probably going to need to get rid of some belongings. But we are full of joy because we are together, we have help, and we have been blessed with the love of a family. And not just any family, but a family created by God, who knew this would happen, who provided for us before it occurred, and who walks with us as we navigate through it.
Colt,
You make me rich.
Never in my life have I prayed to be wealthy. Never have I prayed that I'd never need help. Never did I ask God to give me things.
But I begged and pleaded to have you and Lucy.
The Lord answered the desire of my heart. We have no reason to live in fear, no matter how scary life gets, because we have been given to one another. Baby boy, remember that your family will always keep you safe and protected, just as God intended.
All my love,
Momma
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