Many things has happened the past 3 months. Lets first start with Gracelyn.
Gracelyn:
- She is 12.5 lbs and growing! She seems to get bigger everyday!
- She got diagnosed with GERD and has AWFUL painful screaming puke filled feeding. She was a wonderful baby until about 6 weeks ago it got really bad. She soaks 2-3 burp rags every feeding, along with bibs, outfits, and mommy! We have her on medication but it doesn't help the pain much ;-( it kills me when she crys in pain.
- Things she loves: T.V.!!!, her changing table, watching Baby Einstein, being swaddled, her paci, to talk to you with coos and grunts, smiling, bath time, looking at lights, being on a schedule, smiling in her sleep, her white noise sound machine, music (especially when its daddy's) and Uncle Aaron & Aunt Juju
- Things she hates: puking, her bumbo seat, when daddy scares her, her hair being touched, sleeping on her back, eating, silence, and eating from any bottle except Dr. Browns.
Tim:
- He has been loving his job at the church!! I am SO proud of him and his hard work. He amazes me.
- He has been learning a lot in classes, but most is self-taught.
- He loves taking pictures, and is amazing at editing them!
- He has been amazing me with taking care of Gracelyn when he is home, taking care of me, school, work, church campaign, photography business. He has a lot of his plate but rarely complains!
Myself:
- I have really been struggling with nursing. G couldn't ever latch right so I have been pumping and feeding her bottles with my milk. PUMPING IS HARD. It takes so much more time and is so hard with such a fussy baby. G & I have both gotten thursh twice. I have dealt with severe mastitis 3 times. So all in all, giving my baby breastmilk is not an easy task.
- I had my knee surgery 2 weeks ago. I am recovery well with the help of my wonderful husband. I just got my stitches out and am able to walk around the house without crutches now.
- I had double ear infection and sinus infection for 2 weeks, thankfully it is finally gone.
- I have enjoyed being blessed to stay home with G but have a very hard time with the day to day tasks due to my health.
Prayer Requests:
- Gracelyn's GERD and that the pain and spit up would stop soon
- My health, and the seemingly unending battle
- Tim, strength and endurance to deal with G & I
- My family, specifically my brother Austin
- Our financial situation, we may be loosing my disability soon and need to figure out some way to pay bills and live.--this is a big one--pray for faith and peace that He will provide
The past 3 months have been truly a blessing. We love our sweet girl so much and regardless of the issues, I am so happy! All Praise be to Him.
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