I have an 8 1/2 month old! It has been the best 8 months (and hardest of course) but really the best. Dylan lights up my days so much, and I am overwhelmed with love for my sweet boy. I tell him he is "so cute" probably 20 times a day, because I just can't help myself.
Dylan performed an Easter miracle last night and slept 11 hours, going 12 hours without being fed. THIS. DOES. NOT. HAPPEN.
at our house... ever.
He was doing pretty well going 8-9 hours without being fed at night, and then BAM. Teething rocked all of us something fierce. He started waking up 1-2 times a night having absolute meltdowns. He would cry for like 1-2 hours and Tylenol wouldn't help. Only milk would finally calm him down. But the worst seems to have passed, and last night was definitely his best night ever. Crossing my fingers it might happen again?? But trying not to get my hopes up too high...
In other milestones, he sits up well, is enjoying solids (sweet potatoes and pears are his favorites so far) has started sleeping mostly on his side and sometimes his tummy, doesn't have any teeth yet but the bumps on his gums are gigantic so it's gotta be soon..and babbles like a banshee. "Dadadadadadada and gagagagagogogogoo" are on repeat over here all the day long lately.
He weighs 16 pounds and hasn't been sick since before Thanksgiving. I just knocked on wood because I really don't want to jinx that! It's been wonderful! His belly looks so good too. He still totally has a Buddha-belly, and I don't know if that's from a belly full of intestines all over the place, or if it's just his baby fat. Usually your intestines are in a very specific place in your body, but there's no way for the surgeon to put them back in like that, so he pretty much just stuffed them in. There is a risk of an obstructed bowel or the bowel looping wrong, but so far so good.
For Easter, we spent the day at Taylor's sister's house in West Jordan. It was so much fun- all of his siblings and their spouses were there (and the kiddos)-- we were just missing his parents because they've been sick :( We ate the most delicious dinner, went for a walk, had a mini Easter egg hunt, and listened to our dear prophet and general authorities speak to us at general conference.
I love hearing from the wonderful men and women who lead our church, and was inspired by the messages shared. I really loved the talk about the men in our lives--the fathers, brothers, spouses, etc. who have such an influence in our homes. I felt such gratitude in my heart that I married a man who puts God first, and invites the spirit into our home. Since Dylan was born, we really can't go to the temple together anymore because we don't want to get a babysitter more than we already are for me to be able to work. So Taylor schedules in our temple trips every month into his planner, which day he will be going and which day I will be going. I miss going with my husband, but I love that he makes sure we both can go on our own at least while the other stays at home with Dylan.
Yes, we did try to match for Easter :)
My heart is full for the many blessings that I have. I love my Savior and am thankful for his atoning sacrifice for all mankind. Because of Him, families can be together forever. Because of Him, I can become more than I am today--I can become the person that I want to be with His help.
On another note, I am pleased to say that Taylor has 1.5 weeks until he is DONE with his first year of Physical Therapy school. I am so proud of his hard work and the sacrifices he makes to get good grades. And in 3 weeks it's off to Pocatello for us for his first clinical! Woohoo!
at our house... ever.
He was doing pretty well going 8-9 hours without being fed at night, and then BAM. Teething rocked all of us something fierce. He started waking up 1-2 times a night having absolute meltdowns. He would cry for like 1-2 hours and Tylenol wouldn't help. Only milk would finally calm him down. But the worst seems to have passed, and last night was definitely his best night ever. Crossing my fingers it might happen again?? But trying not to get my hopes up too high...
In other milestones, he sits up well, is enjoying solids (sweet potatoes and pears are his favorites so far) has started sleeping mostly on his side and sometimes his tummy, doesn't have any teeth yet but the bumps on his gums are gigantic so it's gotta be soon..and babbles like a banshee. "Dadadadadadada and gagagagagogogogoo" are on repeat over here all the day long lately.
For Easter, we spent the day at Taylor's sister's house in West Jordan. It was so much fun- all of his siblings and their spouses were there (and the kiddos)-- we were just missing his parents because they've been sick :( We ate the most delicious dinner, went for a walk, had a mini Easter egg hunt, and listened to our dear prophet and general authorities speak to us at general conference.
I love hearing from the wonderful men and women who lead our church, and was inspired by the messages shared. I really loved the talk about the men in our lives--the fathers, brothers, spouses, etc. who have such an influence in our homes. I felt such gratitude in my heart that I married a man who puts God first, and invites the spirit into our home. Since Dylan was born, we really can't go to the temple together anymore because we don't want to get a babysitter more than we already are for me to be able to work. So Taylor schedules in our temple trips every month into his planner, which day he will be going and which day I will be going. I miss going with my husband, but I love that he makes sure we both can go on our own at least while the other stays at home with Dylan.
My heart is full for the many blessings that I have. I love my Savior and am thankful for his atoning sacrifice for all mankind. Because of Him, families can be together forever. Because of Him, I can become more than I am today--I can become the person that I want to be with His help.
On another note, I am pleased to say that Taylor has 1.5 weeks until he is DONE with his first year of Physical Therapy school. I am so proud of his hard work and the sacrifices he makes to get good grades. And in 3 weeks it's off to Pocatello for us for his first clinical! Woohoo!
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