Unwelcome Guests

I am happy to say Judah kept his food down yesterday!! We had a scare 2 hours after putting him to bed he woke up crying (which according to the past 5 days meant he had thrown up) But he made it through the night with ClEaN ShEeTs!!

And me? I am back to normal!! I honestly think God put that sickness on me to let me know Judah would be ok. Just the thought of him going through more procedures and possible surgeries caused so many emotions and fears to come flooding back.

But once again God is Amazing. He has kept His hand on us! I thank Him for His faithfulness and I thank You for your Love and Prayers!

WHAT IS Going On?!

Judah has been throwing up now for 4 days...and he won't eat anything!

My heart is just breaking..I should be able to do something to make this STOP! I have a little guy..and he can't afford to get any littler. I have changed his clothes (mine too!) and rewashed his sheets way too many times to count...I don't really mind that part it's just the perfect cherry on top of this lovely time.

It's not just the past 4 days..it started 2 weeks ago with high fever and.. well..throw up (just can't think of a nice way to put that) then came a sinus infection and now this? He couldn't keep anything down for the first few days. I am at a loss. I have no idea what is wrong or when it will just go away...I am contemplating keeping him out of the nursery.

Prayers are much appreciated.

I know I probably sound like yet another overly-worried-new-mom but you know..

On another note here is a picture we took together at a friend's wedding

My little man wearing a tie =)

Easter!

Easter was beautiful

Everyone looked adorable. Little girls in their dresses. Little boys in their suits.

Very sweet.

I do wish I would have remembered my camera....

More than beautiful, Easter was Amazing. Everyone praising God with every breath. Remembering what He did for us..and why. It was breathtaking.

He is amazing.

Judah's two favorite girls...Madison and Kennedy. Beautiful little ladies!

Judah loves Madison! Most times, she is the only one allowed to hold him!

13 Months!

13 Months!

• You have 4 teeth. 2 top. 2 bottom.
• You are talking more! You say "eye" and then proceed to poke whoever is around in the "eye". You say "hi". I think you are trying to say more but so far I can only make out a few words. You might have been trying to say "dog" and "baby" this morning?
• You ate a taquito last night ALL BY YOURSELF!! I am so proud! You only choked once ; )
• Food still comes out of your nose and you still can't suck yet. When you pucker up to make a smooch sound..I can hear it, but it's not coming from your mouth. It is coming from the hole in your palate (that is closing in Jesus name!)
• The toy in the pictures is one of your absolute favorites! Mom and Dad gave it to you for your birthday. You would not put it down! You drag it around by the mic that only worked for less than 24 hours due to the slobber from you "talking" in it! (See picture above) You'd think they would make those slobber proof?!
• You do like flirting with people, from a distance. When they try to hold or touch you, your shyness or anxiety kicks in. We are still working on that!

I am a sucker for your hugs and kisses! I took you to the grocery store and we just walked the isles filled with hugs!! I loved every bit of it! Especially the way you pat my back and "ooooh" with your face buried in my stomach. You are so sweet.

I do wish you had family around to spoil and adore you. You deserve it! =)

I Love You Son!

(I'm trying not to call you "baby" anymore...it's hard!)

We Are Walking!

Yes we are!!

Still a little unsure at times but Judah took about 6 steps today! That was the furthest he has walked yet!

We went to the park today! It was a gorgeous day! I wanted to have one of our little "photo shoots" but that didn't happen. The wind blew a cool breeze that was a little too cold for shorts and sandals...Mom learned a lesson today! Lots of layers next time!

Judah ended up borrowing a friend's hoodie...

Yeah...we didn't stay too long...

Polka Dots!

When I was a little girl..I despised polka dots!

Today, I can't get enough of them! Go figure...

I also hated spinach, and that's a different story..

So, here is Udi's room with a wall dedicated to that which I can't get enough of..

I just couldn't resist this one..

Yay Me!

I'm usually not one to brag...

But Yay Me!!!

(Guys might want to skip this post =)

I made it a whole year! 12 months! 365 days! I supplied my son with the best nutrition possible! Even though he was unable to breastfeed, instead of giving up, I took the extra steps to give him the best! A whole year of pumping...wow! Honestly, I did not think I would make it! Through 2 cases of mastitis, and many other painful experiences.. which I will spare you the details of... I made it! I kept pressing on! Through food allergies....WOW! Which meant no egg or dairy for Mom! Of course there were times I cheated =) Through stress of supply, surgeries, travel.....yay me!

Enough of that =) I did not do this by myself....I could not do this by myself! God has been my strength! Everyday I prayed for "strength to make it through this day" and He was faithful everyday! Also my husband, Matthew, you have given me your shoulder countless times to cry on. Loved and comforted me when I was in pain. Encouraged me. Appreciated me. You are an amazing husband and father, and I would be locked up somewhere in a straight jacket if you hadn't been by my side. Thank you.

For those of you who don't know the benefits of supplying milk for your baby, I will leave you with this...

• Breastfeeding gives your baby antibodies that fight illness and disease. Formula does not.
• Breastfeeding is the best food especially when your baby has allergies. Never let a doctor say your baby is allergic to your milk. Although, he might be allergic to something you ate! Like egg or dairy =)
• Breastfeeding helps you lose weight...yep! I know first hand!
• Breastfeeding can reduce your risk of cancer.

There are so many, many benefits. These are just a few!

God knew what He was doing when He created us!

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