Judah Tidbits

Little tidbits of info on Judah these days:

• He is consistently eating better! So I have been able to take him out and go to church more than just Sunday mornings!
• He has a grey hair on the back of his head...hmmm
• He started squealing ALL THE TIME I guess from the excitement of making a new noise..I have been trying to encourage him to use his voice again so I don't have a head ache everyday!
• He is exploring new functions he can do with his body... a few examples: grab mom's hair, grab mom's glasses...
• He smiles all the time, and saves his biggest smiles for Dad :)
• He is getting so chunky!

I got it on video!!

It's not a very good recording, I was trying to hold the phone with one hand while blowing on his tummy.
My little squeaker. :)

Happy Birthday Dad!

We love you! :)

So things are going well, Judah ate 26 ounces yesterday! He has also cut back to 5 feedings a day...YAY!
He squeals now! When I blow on his belly or kiss his cheek. Too cute..I have been trying to get it on video!
We took the stents off the NAM using....a flash light, nail file, needle nose pliers, soldering iron,pocket knife...those things weren't coming off easy!

I also added some amazing music so turn on your speakers and enjoy! The first song "rescue" I sang it in my head over and over during my c-section..it was the only thing (other than my husband and the epidural) that kept me from running out of there!

NAM Wk 5

I have decided today was our last NAM appt! I am going to keep the NAM in, Judah eats much better with it. I am thinking about bending the nose stents out and not using them because I read, and Dr. Mulliken warned me, that sometimes scar tissue gets built up in the columella from stretching too much. The dentist says he is looking really good! I agree! He has only been in the stents 2 weeks and already looks so different! I am proud of him. Dr Chavarria was really pleased. She said he is such a handsome boy! :) I wanted to get a picture of her and Judah but she left shortly after we got there. I think her arm was hurting.
God is answering prayer!! CCA kids is taking care of ALL 8 NIGHTS for our hotel in Boston! I know that He is our provider and always takes care of us but it is so humbling each time He blesses. I can't help but think "What is man that thou art mindful of him?" (Psalm 8:4) Really, I am just one person in a HUGE world FULL of hurting people. I am sure there are way more important prayers out there but God takes the time to show me His love and mercy..I really don't deserve it but am so grateful. Thank you Jesus.

Too Cute!!

I tried eating dairy again...it was so nice!! But Judah's rash came back and he started getting extremely fussy again so it's confirmed..he is allergic to dairy and egg. I had to throw out 2 days worth of milk!

We have a NAM appointment tomorrow. Dr. Chavarria will be in! She is the one that broke her arm and has been out for weeks.

Other than that we have just been busy getting the Boston trip together.

NAM Wk 4

Judah looks great and apparently ahead of schedule! The dentist added more acrylic to the nose stents and to push the premaxilla back.
He weighs 13 lbs! I am so proud! The pediatrician said he is eating well and looks "beautiful" Judah tested positive for egg allergy. I am still going to continue to cut dairy out and gradually introduce it back to make sure he is ok.

I know..I am slacking. I don't have any pictures to post, but today has been totally insane. I did post some last night! So scroll down and enjoy! :)
Rebekka

We Have a Surgery Date!

August 4th at 7:30 AM it is going to be 8 hours long! WOW! We have to be in Boston the day before (3rd) to meet with Mulliken then we can't leave until August 12th! I have been on the phone all day with insurance, non-profit organizations etc. trying to get this whole thing planned. I tell you it would be SO MUCH easier just to stay in Houston! But we want the best for Judah..so here we are taking one step at a time! Please keep us in your prayers.
Judah has his 4 month check up tomorrow and a NAM appt. Right now he is only eating about 24 ounces a day...I don't think that is enough. We will see what his doctor says tomorrow!
Rebekka