Reed All About It!

Beginning of May...
          I was getting pretty excited because Bricen had started growing and was up to almost 12 lbs. 11 lb 14 oz to be specific. He had a little cough that turned into a full on cold. We went to the Dr. and confirmed an ear infection as well. Sounds minor, right? Lots of kids get ear infections. But he is not tolerating feeds so he's losing weight and I was just frustrated that we take a few steps forward and a few more back. Each day I kept thinking well, it's been so many days, this cold should be getting better, and then the belly should be better. To sum things up, we dealt with that ear infection for about three weeks. Two antibiotics later, he still tugs at his ears but we went back to the Dr. and he says they look fine. And he is finally starting to tolerate foods again. Mother's Day came and went. I had to work but enjoyed grilled out food Bri had made once I got home.

This is Bricen playing outside while I trimmed the bushes. This lasted...maybe ten minutes. :0)

 Love the head control!

I just love his little face!

 His love for his feet has returned.

He almost looks guilty. Haha

 We are doing cheese puffs and smoothies out of the sippy cup Riley Speech Therapy gave us. He was doing fantastic with this until he got the ear infection. Hopefully he bounces back soon.

          Our sleep study came and went as well. In usual fashion I hated it, even cried a little with him this time, and Bricen hated it as well. Thankfully Brianna went with us and let me get some sleep. How do I feel about the anticipation of getting the results? I'm always nervous. But he had the sleep study Wednesday and was full of nasal congestion and cough by Friday. So I'm sure that could affect it. Here's the thing. Sometimes I feel like, these are just numbers, these results. And even though I know these numbers could have a big impact on our life, (surgery to fix chin if obstruction was horrible) I'm not getting concerned about them. Besides, no matter what the numbers are telling the degree of obstruction, they will probably be different next time I ask for them. 

                                      

 The last two pictures were at the end of the sleep study. He was ready to get out of there! Sweet baby.

You can't tell very well in the picture but his little face is all read from all the things being hooked up to him. Poor fella.