As far as all these pictures, some are self-explanatory, but as is with all holiday seasons, I don't have much time to rearrange so I'll just post. Weston LOVES his Grinch shirt. He would wear it everyday if he could. He was super hyper one day and tore off his shirt. Since he has no bum, his pants frequently fall off. I told him to pull up his pants...so he did :)
He saw Santa on Saturday with his friend Audrey and it was like America's funniest home videos with the one child much louder than all the rest: "It's Santa! Santa! Where's my dinosaur?!" I've been getting the question a lot lately, "Is he always like this?" Hmmm...yes. He talks your ear off if he feels comfortable, but he can be a little shy. I wanted to put the last three halloweens for Weston. His first, he was in the hospital. Second, my little ninja. Third, Dash and this last one, he was a tiger. We went trick or treating last year, but this year tops it all. He tried to make conversation with everyone and next year, I vow to take my video camera as with Santa, too.
So here is the update on our lives. We had a good Thanksgiving at my Aunt and Uncle's house. I took a little spill on their steps and a few days later had some bleeding. I went in for an ultrasound and everything is A-OK - except they thought it was a girl for a minute. Imagine my dismay, when something decided to show its ugly head to confirm it was another boy :) Feeling good in pregnancy except ever since about week 20, the days and weeks seem to be going by in slow motion.
Possible baby names: I hesitate to share with you because it is rare that Doug and I agree on names and I do not want to confuse you that your opinion actually makes a difference :) My top 2 names are strongly vetoed by a certain husband (Theodore/Theo and Brooks). Doug's top name is last on my list (Van, short for Donovan), but still on my list nonetheless. We do have 3 names we agree on: Trace (#1), Kipton (yes, from the Bachelorette) and Shannon. Trace is number one, but we don't really have a middle name set because I don't like single syllable first names with single syllable middle names, make sense? Kipton, I love love love and it would be Kipton Paul (my dad's name), which I think just sounds fantastic. However, I do NOT like that Kipton sounds so similar to Weston. If I had a child in between the 2, I would not mind so much, but whatever.
Gluten-free update: Weston is doing really well on the gluten-free diet. He is a true trooper and goes along with everything I say he can or can't eat. He is so smart. I cannot even begin to tell you. He has been giving himself his medicines out of the syringes himself for a while now. However, now it is, "What's this medicine called, mom?" I say, "It's prograf or propanolol" whatever the case may be. AND NOW... it's "What's this medicine called, mom?" prograf "What does it help me do?" it helps keep your liver healthy. "And where is my liver?" etc. etc. There is no end to his questioning until I say that's enough. When we had cookies with Santa, I just asked for a little bowl of frosting instead of the cookie lol! He took a couple spoonfuls like it was ice cream and called it good. He probably had less frosting than the other kids did on their cookie and he didn't feel left out at all.
We had labs done this morning and as I walked into Primary Children's and saw West's excitement to all the Christmas trees decorated, I was so overwhelmed with gratitude. I remember being snowed in at the hospital and all we have been through and how grateful I am for Weston and his endurance in this life. We went and had labs, which he seemed especially upset about and, as a result, so was I. We both had breakdowns, but mine lasted much longer.
We have been very crafty lately. Weston has been making Christmas cards and ornaments, frosting gluten-free sugar cookies (which are, let's face it, basically an edible plate for frosting), finger-painting (which apparently is just painting because a certain toddler does not like anything on his hands), etc.
Possible baby names: I hesitate to share with you because it is rare that Doug and I agree on names and I do not want to confuse you that your opinion actually makes a difference :) My top 2 names are strongly vetoed by a certain husband (Theodore/Theo and Brooks). Doug's top name is last on my list (Van, short for Donovan), but still on my list nonetheless. We do have 3 names we agree on: Trace (#1), Kipton (yes, from the Bachelorette) and Shannon. Trace is number one, but we don't really have a middle name set because I don't like single syllable first names with single syllable middle names, make sense? Kipton, I love love love and it would be Kipton Paul (my dad's name), which I think just sounds fantastic. However, I do NOT like that Kipton sounds so similar to Weston. If I had a child in between the 2, I would not mind so much, but whatever.
Gluten-free update: Weston is doing really well on the gluten-free diet. He is a true trooper and goes along with everything I say he can or can't eat. He is so smart. I cannot even begin to tell you. He has been giving himself his medicines out of the syringes himself for a while now. However, now it is, "What's this medicine called, mom?" I say, "It's prograf or propanolol" whatever the case may be. AND NOW... it's "What's this medicine called, mom?" prograf "What does it help me do?" it helps keep your liver healthy. "And where is my liver?" etc. etc. There is no end to his questioning until I say that's enough. When we had cookies with Santa, I just asked for a little bowl of frosting instead of the cookie lol! He took a couple spoonfuls like it was ice cream and called it good. He probably had less frosting than the other kids did on their cookie and he didn't feel left out at all.
We had labs done this morning and as I walked into Primary Children's and saw West's excitement to all the Christmas trees decorated, I was so overwhelmed with gratitude. I remember being snowed in at the hospital and all we have been through and how grateful I am for Weston and his endurance in this life. We went and had labs, which he seemed especially upset about and, as a result, so was I. We both had breakdowns, but mine lasted much longer.
We have been very crafty lately. Weston has been making Christmas cards and ornaments, frosting gluten-free sugar cookies (which are, let's face it, basically an edible plate for frosting), finger-painting (which apparently is just painting because a certain toddler does not like anything on his hands), etc.
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i like theo!!!
"...show its ugly head." Very punny, Stef. ;) Weston is absolutely adorable! 2 boys has been lots of fun so far for us. I'm with you on Brooks, but best of luck agreeing on a name! We had a hard time. :)
Names are hard! Kash is hard because if he knows anyone with that name, it's off the list! Wes is such a cutie pie - he's going to be tall, dark and handsome! I'm glad everything is going well with you guys and hope your next weeks of pregnancy fly by! Have a Merry Christmas too!
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