Life as we know it.. has ended!

Walking!

Josh started walking at Grammy's but for some reason, when he got home, all he wanted to do was crawl. We remembered that at Grammy's she gave him a spoon to hold onto.. (it gave him the feeling that he was holding something). Behold! As soon as we gave him a spoon, he was walking all over the place. Take the spoon away.. and he would crawl again. some babies have stuffed animals, some have blankies, mine... a spoon. This is Josh's Woobie. Now he is walking all over the place. It only took a few days with the spoon for him to realize that he can do it without. But it was SOOO cute!


We found out yesterday (finally) that Josh was approved for a second season of Synagis. Every preemie mom knows what this is. It's basically a booster for his immune system. It's not a vaccine and he has to get the shot once a month for the whole season, but it gives him some extra antibodies to help fight off RSV. He could still get it, and we are vigilant about handwashing, Purell and keeping him away from crowds but this will help. the part that sucks is the bigger they get, the more they get, so this could be 2-3 shots per month to get the correct dose. He is not going to be a happy boy, but it's for a good reason. He will forgive me later!

That is all the news. We are doing fine. He is a normal active baby for the most part. He gets into EVERYTHING, loves the kitties water dish (and the water in the dehumidifier), and will get into anything he can. Love the normalcy!

Hugs and kisses to all. Have a great holiday!

We have so much to be thankful for!

you know you are a parent when......

Scene: In bed... Josh has just fallen asleep (haven't yet carried him to his crib). We are watching Sprout TV and Dragon Tales is on.

Me: You can change the channel now, Josh is asleep.

Dave: Yeah, I know. But I haven't seen this one yet!

And we continue to watch Sprout TV until the end of Dragon Tales.

Halloween pics

We took Josh around the neighborhood but didn't do any trick or treating since he doesn't walk much on his own, can't say Trick or Treat or eat the candy. He just looked cute!

November 5, 2008

Hi everyone. I have been trying to upload pictures but for some reason, it has been failing. I will try again later. We have apple picking and halloween pics to share!

We went to the eye doctor again. His lazy eye isn't any worse but no better either, so she will see us again in 6 months. Right now, we are just watching it to see what it's going to do. His eyesight is pretty sharp... he can see something on the rug from across the room.. you mommy's know, that little thing that the vacuum didn't pick up. The rug looks perfectly clean and it's the baby that finds that little item and tries to eat it? That's Josh!

We haven't heard for sure yet, but I am sure the insurance company is going to deny Synagis shots for this second season. My pedi told me that according to the documentation, he is not eligible because he hasn't been treated for Chronic Lung Disease for the last 6 months. Stupid because he is still a 24 week preemie, but the insurance companies win usually. You can appeal all you want, but they are only going to pay for what they think is needed.

My nephew was admitted to the hospital last night with pneumonia. I am not sure how he is doing. As of last night, his breathing was still sucky. So even a big full termer can get sick.. why not prevent the little man who still has lung problems (but is not being treated) from all this crap that goes around...

Josh is almost walking by himself. I have been saying that for months. Outside, he will walk on his own, but in the house, he wants to hold onto stuff still or crawl. I guess it's quicker and less work. He can stand up on his own without holding onto anything and will stand for a few minutes but he still doesn't have the courage to just do the walking without holding onto stuff. We work with him all the time, but he is going to do it when he is ready.

Everything else is coming along. He is a funny, funny baby. Sings all the time. Says about 8 words.. mama, daddy, bye, hi, arran, all done, up... I think that's it! We keep working on that too but once again, he is going to do all of that when he is ready.

I'll try and upload pictures again later on this evening. Josh was a puppy for halloween. What a cutie!