Time is flying by. My little guy turned 6 months old. I can't believe it has already been one-half a year since I had this miracle. Harper is such a strong and funny boy. Lately, he has been feeling so much better. He is developing more and more physically everyday. We laugh at his sense of humor and personality he's developing.
He is learning to sit up, eat baby fruit and veggies, and already gives us quite the personality. It is so fun to watch him grow up, but so sad to have time fly by so fast.
Doctor updates. We met with Dr. Tani (cardiologist). He said Harper looks the best he has EVER seen him. His heart and lungs look the best they ever have, and he physically looks well. He looks and acts like a normal baby, he just has a few defects inside.
We met with the GI specialist. Unfortunately, we didn't find out anything new. We are very frustrated with his eating and feeding tube. No one seems to have any answers as to why he doesn't want to eat. We've wanted this tube out for a long time, but I don't see the end of it anytime soon. The more active Harper gets, the harder it is feeding him this way.
His therapy for his neck is going really well. We only have to go to therapy every 2 weeks now because he is doing so much better. His head seems to be getting a better shape now that he isn't laying down so much. His neck is also stretching more so he can look both ways without straining his neck.
To say the least he's growing up. As for us, we just love being parents and watching this boy grow every day. When I seem to have a bad day, Harper just smiles and it makes everything gloomy disappear. He's such a light in my life.
We walked down to this cute pumpkin patch just down from our house to find they had already picked all the pumpkins for the year. We bought a few out of their trailer and headed back home. We snagged a pick of Harper's first pumpkin but it was getting late so the pics didn't turn out (sorry).
Since it's hard taking a 6 month old trick or treating, we decided to have a party at our house. We just invited our families to come enjoy good food and treats. It was required to dress up, but as always you get the party poopers who don't dress up (aka Andrew). We had chili and lots of treats. Andrew claims he was a missionary on p-day but I beg to differ. Harper was a cute little lion and Lucy was Frankenstein. Lucy was so embarrassed to be dressed up, her costume didn't last long.
Harper has figured out the lower half, but can't seem to get his arms out of the way. A little stink bug with his bum high in the air. He is rolling all over the place.
All of the kiddos got together at the park to have lunch. It was Harper's first time in the swing and he loved it. Lexi kept playing "peek a boo" and Harper laughed everytime. According to the scale at the park, Andrew is just over 5'6". We had to take a picture. He also pulled out his elementary recess sweater trick, tied around his waist. :)
We had the chance to go up to the farm again. Harper got to spend some fun time with the cousins. Everyone ended up being sick though, so we spent most of the time indoors. Harper loves playing with his cousins. As you can tell, Brecken is loving Harper as well. I can already tell these two boys are going to be trouble together.
Once again, I slack on updating this blog. In the meantime, we will be enjoying and loving on this boy as much as possible. Never knew I could love someone or something so much as this boy. I love being a mom.
I guess since it is November, just before Thanksgiving, I better give thanks. I am so grateful for the little family I have. They bring me so much joy, happiness, and love in my life. I am thankful for a loving husband who treats me so well. I don't know how I got so lucky... I am grateful for the friends and family who surround, support, and love us. I am grateful for the Lord and all he has blessed me with and His sacrifice for me.
HAPPY THANKSGIVING ALL!
He is learning to sit up, eat baby fruit and veggies, and already gives us quite the personality. It is so fun to watch him grow up, but so sad to have time fly by so fast.
Doctor updates. We met with Dr. Tani (cardiologist). He said Harper looks the best he has EVER seen him. His heart and lungs look the best they ever have, and he physically looks well. He looks and acts like a normal baby, he just has a few defects inside.
We met with the GI specialist. Unfortunately, we didn't find out anything new. We are very frustrated with his eating and feeding tube. No one seems to have any answers as to why he doesn't want to eat. We've wanted this tube out for a long time, but I don't see the end of it anytime soon. The more active Harper gets, the harder it is feeding him this way.
His therapy for his neck is going really well. We only have to go to therapy every 2 weeks now because he is doing so much better. His head seems to be getting a better shape now that he isn't laying down so much. His neck is also stretching more so he can look both ways without straining his neck.
To say the least he's growing up. As for us, we just love being parents and watching this boy grow every day. When I seem to have a bad day, Harper just smiles and it makes everything gloomy disappear. He's such a light in my life.
Can't get enough of this smile
First time he rolled over, he was very confused where he was to say the least
6 month birthday
Harper dressed up for the election even though we didn't get out that day to vote. Andrew voted for the family I guess...
He is loving some sweet potatoes. I love this boy...
Once again, I slack on updating this blog. In the meantime, we will be enjoying and loving on this boy as much as possible. Never knew I could love someone or something so much as this boy. I love being a mom.
I guess since it is November, just before Thanksgiving, I better give thanks. I am so grateful for the little family I have. They bring me so much joy, happiness, and love in my life. I am thankful for a loving husband who treats me so well. I don't know how I got so lucky... I am grateful for the friends and family who surround, support, and love us. I am grateful for the Lord and all he has blessed me with and His sacrifice for me.
HAPPY THANKSGIVING ALL!
