So I'm not gonna win any blogging awards...(take two)

(This pic was just too cute to leave out.)

I know in my last post I said I would blog every couple weeks, but here we are over 6 months later. Hopefully I will be able to get back to blogging. I do miss it.

Let's see...Where did I leave off?

Nana and Gramps (Jeremy's parents) did come visit in October and we had a very nice visit. We took David apple picking for the first time. And just enjoyed being with family.


We did get the keys to our new home on the 15th of October and moved in on the 21st. Unfortunately we still haven't finished unpacking or begun decorating. We are hoping to get that done soon. I can't wait to have everything put away and start hanging pictures and other decor. Then I can post pictures of our house and maybe even have people over.

On October 23rd we took David to the orthopedic surgeon for his evaluation. He didn't find any evidence of DDH during his physical exam, but he said he trusted the radiologist at Emerson and wanted to put David in the Wheaton-Pavlik harness.

David would have to wear it 20hours a day. He could have 4 hours break during the day, but had to sleep in it, etc. He didn't seem to mind it. He was DEFINITELY happier without it and got VERY excited whenever we took it off for the breaks. It did prevent him from being able to learn to roll over, sit up, crawl, etc. The worst part was that David was just getting into standing and jumping while you held his hands. He was not allowed to put weight on his legs when they were in the braced position. So as soon as it came off the legs went crazy like a little frog.

At this visit they also weighed and measured him. He weighed 15.7 lbs and measured at 24.75 inches tall. So he gained 13oz but shrunk an inch. hahaha

The end of October I went to see a rheumatologist about my pain issues. He diagnosed me with pregnancy-induced rheumatoid arthritis. He gave me meds, but I just wasn't comfortable taking them, so I kept putting off starting them.

In October we also went to the Missions Banquet at church, visited our friends the Mulvaneys and introduced them to David and celebrated Light the Night with our friends at the Ringuettes' house. David was dressed up as a "Pea in a Pod" (Thank you Bella for the costume loan). All things considered we had a fun month.


***...I started this update December 27th and here we are in Feb. I am now gonna just zip thru the last 4 months. ***

OOPS! Well now it is April. So I guess I really better speed up.

October:
David started eating solid food and LOVED it. He is a natural. He took to eating off a spoon like he had been doing it for years.

November:
6th-David had an appointment with the Ortho doctor. The doctor was impressed and decided we should come back on November 20th instead of waiting until Dec.
13th-15th-Was the Ladies Refresh retreat in Plymouth, MA. It was great.
(An important side note here: In 1995 Jeremy and I were in a car wreck and I've suffered from chronic back pain ever since. Every minute of every day. I just got used to it and forgot what it was like to not be in pain.)
At Saturday night's session I prayed with some friends and God healed me. I am not exaggerating or speaking metaphorically. I am healed. I do not feel that back pain anymore. I also was healed of the fibromyalgia and rheumatoid arthritis I was diagnosed with after David was born. All gone. I feel great.

And YES, as of today April 18, 2010, I am still completely healed.

20th-David had his ultrasound and Ortho appointment today. The doctor said his hips look great and he only has to wear his brace at nights as a precaution and only until Christmas. Then we can get rid of it.
26th-David's first Thanksgiving was great. We had a quiet dinner at home then went to have dessert and play games with friends. He had mashed potatoes and sweet potatoes.

December:
5th- I auditioned for a reality weight loss show. Unfortunately I wasn't chosen.
8th- David had his 6mo check up. Everything was good. He was 16 lbs 13 oz and 26.1 inches. 25th-David's first Christmas was awesome. He actually had fun opening presents. Granted he wanted to eat the wrapping paper, but he ripped into them like a pro. We had Christmas dinner with our good friends the Christys. ***will post pictures later***
28th- David rolled over from his back to his tummy. He didn't do it again for quite a while, but this was the first time.
31st- We rang in the New Year with our good friends. It was a lot of fun.

January:
1st- Jeremy is officially a civilian. His last day of active duty was December 31, 2009. Now the serious job hunting needs to begin.
16th- We celebrated Austin's 13th birthday with an Amazing Race themed party. It was a ton of work to prepare everything, but it was so worth it. Everyone had so much fun.
22nd- We had Jeremy's retirement party. We rented a hall and invited over 100 friends to celebrate with us. Our wonderful friends stepped in and helped us make this a very great day for Jeremy.
We owe a HUGE debt of gratitude to our dear friend Val Levitre if she hadn't helped with everything from planning, organizing, decorating, cooking, set up, serving and clean up there wouldn't have been a party. She basically threw this party for Jeremy and I.
"Thank you Val. We love you and are very, very grateful for all you did."
29th- David started crawling like a big boy at Auntie Dani's house.

February:
1st- I turned 40. I am not upset by this milestone. I am excited and ready for change.
20th- My awesome friends 'surprised' me with a 40th birthday party. They told me on my birthday to save the date, but gave me no other details. It was great.

March:
20th- Jeremy and I celebrated our 15th anniversary.
23rd- I noticed David had gotten his 3rd tooth. They are all on the bottom.


April:
11th- I got David to sleep in his crib. He has spent the last 2 months or so sleeping on me in the recliner.

I am gonna close with that. I will write more soon. My new goal for my blog is to update at least every 2 weeks. And to post new pics at least once a month.