Seven month recap

Weight: 14lb 2.5oz (at his cardiology appointment a couple weeks ago)

Length: 24.5" (at his cardiology appointment a couple weeks ago)

Clothing size: 3-6 month

Diaper size: size 2

Eating: Caleb is still drinking 27kcal/oz formula, and he takes 600-660mL each day. He usually takes 90-120mL (3-4oz) every 2.5-3 hours during the day. He eats oat cereal or rice cereal most mornings, and he eats purees in the evening. So far, he has tried avocado, peas, sweet potatoes, and carrots.

Sleeping: Caleb usually sleeps from 10:30pm until 7:00am. He is great about going to sleep at night. He usually falls asleep while watching and listening to his Fisher Price Ocean Wonders Soother (thanks, Aunt Linda!). He usually wakes up before 7:00 in the morning, but he lays in his bed and looks around until we go to his room. Once he sees us, he greets us with lots of smiles and giggles. Mornings are the best! He usually takes a couple short naps during the day and will often take a long evening nap in Brad's arms.

Highlights of the month: Our definite highlight was weaning off of the supplemental oxygen!

 

 

 

Tornado

FYI: I wrote the post below shortly before Moore & south OKC were hit by a large tornado this afternoon. Hundreds of families lost their homes and places of business. At least 24 people have lost their lives, and I expect that count to rise in the hours and days to come. Please pray for those affected. The Baptist Foundation of Oklahoma is accepting donations on behalf of the BGCO, and you can designate that your donation be used for disaster relief. https://20413.thankyou4caring.org/sslpage.aspx?pid=380

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Good news! We were not in Edmond during the tornado yesterday afternoon! It was several miles northeast of our house anyway.

Bad news. We were in Shawnee when a different tornado went through there, though. We took shelter in a storm cellar at Brad's uncle's business, which is about three miles from Brad's parents' house. The tornado passed between the business and the house. There were nine adults, three dogs, and Caleb in the shelter. Our car has some hail damage, but we are fine. There was significant damage not far from us, and I've heard that at least two people died. My heart goes out to all those affected by the storms.

Caleb stayed so calm during the storm. 

Brad's cousin and mom were checking outside and on phones to make sure we were safe to leave the cellar.

 The woman in red is from Nebraska and was driving down Hwy 177 on her way to visit friends in Sulphur, OK. She saw people pulling in to the business and followed them in, hoping that they might have a place that she and her dog could take shelter.

This was Brad's and Caleb's first time riding out a tornado in a storm cellar. Let's hope it's their first and only. It wasn't my first time, but this tornado was probably the closest that I've ever experienced.

This I declare about the Lord: He alone is my refuge, my place of safety; 

He is my God; and I trust Him. Psalm 91:2 (NLT)

Three months post-op

Caleb had a cardiology check-up this afternoon. His EKG and echocardiogram both looked good. The PA said that the surgical repair looks great, and his pulmonary hypertension is continuing to improve. He no longer needs supplemental oxygen for the pulmonary hypertension, but we'll continue giving him the medicine three times/day until he outgrows the dosage. Caleb's next cardiology check-up will be in August.

Mother's Day

What a wonderful first Mother's Day with Caleb. We spent the weekend with my parents in Wichita Falls.

It's true! Caleb is my "#1 gift"!

 

After church with my mom (Caleb's Nana)

 

With Brad's help, Caleb gave me a Nike running shirt, shorts, and the book, Run Like A Mother. I read the authors' blog, Another Mother Runner and have been wanting to read the book. Brad got the book without me ever dropping a hint! Nice job! I think Caleb giving me all of this running stuff must mean that he loves riding in the jogging stroller and wants me to take him for runs more often!

 

As much I love celebrating Mother's Day, though, it is still a bittersweet day for me. Two years ago, I was in the middle of our first cycle of fertility treatment and wanted so much to be a mom. My heart aches for all the women who want to be moms today. I pray that their desires are fulfilled someday soon. 

Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer. Romans 12:12