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My baby is transforming in to a little boy before my eyes. These past nine months have flow by a lot faster than the nine I was pregnant! Noah enjoyed the holidays with all of his cousins, aunts, uncles and grandparents. He loved opening gifts and tearing wrapping paper. All the toys he got make noise which keeps him interacting with them longer and I know where he is. He has been on the move since Thanksgiving and is pulling himself up on all the furniture ... and Mom’s legs. This week he’s discovered he can open cabinets--time for the next phase of baby proofing.
In November I finished treatment for the tendentious that settled in my thumb after Noah was born. It got to be so painful that I would be in tears doing simple things like folding laundry, brushing my teeth or pouring a drink. Any movement in the thumb and wrist was extremely painful. I can’t believe I tolerated it for more than six months before going to a doctor. I was hoping it would heal on its own. I got a cortisone shot (OUCH!) and went to physical therapy for three weeks. Within the first week I was back to 100% mobility and strength. I am VERY thankful for God’s mercy and healing.
In early December Noah started clapping open handed. The noise caught him by surprise. It’s fun to see him expressing himself when he is happy or excited. He also loves to clap along to songs like Pat-a-cake or some of the other songs we sing from his infant music class.
Noah has just gotten his second tooth (both on the bottom). We’ve nicknamed him “piranha” this week because he is biting everything. He loves to use his new teeth to eat solid foods and has mastered feeding himself small finger foods. I haven’t noticed a favorite food but he is definitely NOT a fan of apple cinnamon oatmeal.
We enjoyed having Ryan home with us the last two weeks of the year. It’s been quite an adjustment for me staying home with just a baby to talk to all day. Ryan and I have been working together for more than three years before Noah was born.
Noah has become quite the cuddler and enjoys reading books with us when he gets to turn the pages. One of his favorite books is The Hungry Caterpillar because he can stick his tiny little fingers in the holes of the fruit. Noah also LOVES bath time. He giggles and kicks with excitement when you run the water to fill the tub.
The past nine months have been such a blessing to both Ryan and me. We look forward to upcoming milestones with Noah as he learns to walk and celebrating his first birthday.
4 comments:
Hi. First and foremost, your blog is amazing. And ive went from crying my heart out to a ear-to-ear smile. My husband I finally got pregnany in january of 2009 only to suffer a miscarriage April 5th 2009. It was the hardest day of my life. We didnt know when or if we would ever try agian. Finally 2 months before our baby should of been born, I started asking God to give us a child before the due date. I felt it would help lessen the loss to know we couldnt have a child without first accepting God took the first one. We finally got pregnant the same week our due was. Nov. 5ht 2009. we were excited to say the least. But now we have to go for a U/S 3.4.10 to detrime if our baby a has Trisomy 18. My heart already feels as if its broke. I want so much for this baby to be healthy but I know its up to God. But your blog has help give me hope. Hope that even if its the worst, at sometime it will get bette. Thank you for sharing your personal struggles and experiences and May God continue to bless you in beautiful ways. Your family is gorgeous
Hi Anonymous...we're so sorry to hear of your loss and struggles. Monica and I are praying for you, your husband and unborn child. God has plans that are not our own and while we must wait until heaven to see our little Ethan, he has already made us proud by allowing us to share his story with others like you.
We shed many tears through the pregnancy and birth, and I will never say it was easy, but God strengthened our faith through the difficult times. Now we are blessed with our second son, Noah, for which we are so grateful! But we will not forget Ethan. I'm glad you contacted us to let us know our story is helping. It's just another way that God's reassuring us that Ethan's little life has a purpose.
Thank you for your kind words. We will continue praying for you and will be thinking about you this Thursday.
In Christ,
Ryan and Monica
I thought I'd let you two know everything went very well today at the dr. The ultrasound was very positive. Everything was where it sould be and the heart looked good. They said our baby looked healthy and right on track for growth. I knew God had answered our prayers the moment the Dr. said "Everything looks great"!! He knew those were the words we wanted to hear most and it was a HUGE sigh of relief when we heard that! My husband and I want to thank you for your support and prayers!! We greatly appericate them!! Oh, and it a boy!! :)
God Bless,
Mark and Gypsy + 1!
Hi Gypsy, we're so glad to hear of your answered prayers! God is so good! And congrats on a little boy--I can tell you first hand boys are FUN! We're so happy for you and can't wait for you to enjoy the many blessings that this child will bring you.
Ryan and Monica
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