Scatterbrained

Scatterbrained

I'm on a roll

He did it! He started rolling and I couldn't get the video going fast enough.

What a goofy face!

I'm on a roll

He did it! He started rolling and I couldn't get the video going fast enough.

What a goofy face!

Our Big Boy!

I forgot to post about Keaton's 4 month checkup. He's growing. Would you believe he was 17lbs 12ozs on the 13th? I knew he was close to 17 but I did not think he was almost 18! He's really trying to roll over but has the hardest time getting his arm out from under him. He's sleeping well at night. He usually sleeps from 9 p.m. - 7 a.m. but with him that can change without notice. For some reason he decided to wake up at 3 this morning. He still doesn't nap very regularly but we're working on it. Other than that he's doing great. I can't believe he's almost 5 months already! I'll probably start giving him some cereal in a month and then on to fruits and veggies! They grow so fast!

Our Big Boy!

I forgot to post about Keaton's 4 month checkup. He's growing. Would you believe he was 17lbs 12ozs on the 13th? I knew he was close to 17 but I did not think he was almost 18! He's really trying to roll over but has the hardest time getting his arm out from under him. He's sleeping well at night. He usually sleeps from 9 p.m. - 7 a.m. but with him that can change without notice. For some reason he decided to wake up at 3 this morning. He still doesn't nap very regularly but we're working on it. Other than that he's doing great. I can't believe he's almost 5 months already! I'll probably start giving him some cereal in a month and then on to fruits and veggies! They grow so fast!

Happy CHD Day!

Today is not only Valentine's Day but Congenital Heart Disease awareness day! If you know Brayden, it's easy to forget that he has a heart defect because he is full of life! I look at this day as another day to celebrate his life. It often brings me to tears because I'm reminded of the times two years, four months ago that I didn't know what was going to happen to him. He was born and the next day was flown to Kosair. I felt helpless. The little boy that I had just met was taken from me and I didn't know what was going to happen next. Luckily the pediatrician at the hospital heard his murmur and didn't pass it off. I've heard that many children have them and they are harmless but what if she decided his was harmless? I remember one of the nurses at the hospital telling me that it was a good thing Dr. Mayfield was there that weekend because if Dr. so and so was there, he probably would have just sent him home. From birth to three weeks, his stenosis went from mild to severe. In just three weeks! Thank goodness for the cardiology team at Duke. They took his little heart in that little body and they helped him. He needed help and I couldn't do anything. I wish I could say fixed, but this is something that he will have the rest of his life. So far we've been praying that he never gets worse. According to Dr. Delaney, he's doing wonderful so continue to pray for him. Those were the hardest times of my life so far but I am stronger for it. I dread the day I have to send him off to surgery again. Hopefully it will never come. Brayden is a blessing. He is the wildest, most mischevious two year old I know, but I can't imagine my life without him.

Happy CHD Day!

Today is not only Valentine's Day but Congenital Heart Disease awareness day! If you know Brayden, it's easy to forget that he has a heart defect because he is full of life! I look at this day as another day to celebrate his life. It often brings me to tears because I'm reminded of the times two years, four months ago that I didn't know what was going to happen to him. He was born and the next day was flown to Kosair. I felt helpless. The little boy that I had just met was taken from me and I didn't know what was going to happen next. Luckily the pediatrician at the hospital heard his murmur and didn't pass it off. I've heard that many children have them and they are harmless but what if she decided his was harmless? I remember one of the nurses at the hospital telling me that it was a good thing Dr. Mayfield was there that weekend because if Dr. so and so was there, he probably would have just sent him home. From birth to three weeks, his stenosis went from mild to severe. In just three weeks! Thank goodness for the cardiology team at Duke. They took his little heart in that little body and they helped him. He needed help and I couldn't do anything. I wish I could say fixed, but this is something that he will have the rest of his life. So far we've been praying that he never gets worse. According to Dr. Delaney, he's doing wonderful so continue to pray for him. Those were the hardest times of my life so far but I am stronger for it. I dread the day I have to send him off to surgery again. Hopefully it will never come. Brayden is a blessing. He is the wildest, most mischevious two year old I know, but I can't imagine my life without him.

Found my toes!

Found my toes!

It's time to play!

It's time to play!

My apprentice

I'm not a professional but I think someone is following in my footsteps....

My apprentice

I'm not a professional but I think someone is following in my footsteps....

Jump Rope Day!

Today was the big day. Jump Rope for Heart day! The Little Boys and I headed over to the school to make sure Austin was working that jump rope. All the 5th grade participants looked like they were having a good time. Thanks to all the generous support! You helped Austin raise $655 this year!

Jump Rope Day!

Today was the big day. Jump Rope for Heart day! The Little Boys and I headed over to the school to make sure Austin was working that jump rope. All the 5th grade participants looked like they were having a good time. Thanks to all the generous support! You helped Austin raise $655 this year!