A year ago today, I was coping with receiving what I thought was the worst news I could ever hear. My husband wanted out, and there was to be no discussion. At that time, I didn't see any way that I would ever not hurt again. But God had a plan. Because two days later, I found out I was pregnant, and thus began the most amazing, terrifying, rewarding, heart breaking and heart healing year of my life. By this time, a year ago, I was already a mother, although I didn't know it, and now I thank God for everyday that I wake up with Jack. Even when he's crying and poopy. I swear.
Jack had another wonderful week! We continued to work on the development of his right hand usage, and by this morning, he was using it almost as confidently as the left. Below is a picture of him using his hand to stroke my face. He usually does the same thing with his left hand while I'm feeding him. It's such a sweet thing, and I'm sure he doesn't understand the emotional significance of the "face stroke" move, but it's almost as if he does. He stares so intently at me, eating and cooing, and stroking my face and I just know he's grooming me for years of manipulating me into buying him things and letting him go to parties. It's working already!
On Tuesday morning, we will be driving to Egleston for a follow-up with Jack's hepatologist (liver doctor). I am hoping that his liver will have returned to an acceptable size and that the doctor will allow Jack to come off the medicine he is on for the enlarged liver. *Fingers Crossed!* Other than that, we just have lots of cuddling and smooching planned! So below are a few pictures of Jack and the life of Riley that he is so blessed to be living!
Meeting his brother Rivers. Jack was kind of interested in Rivers, but Rivers was totally enamored with Jack. I had to keep them apart, because most of the time that Rivers got this close to Jack, he was licking him somewhere, most commonly on the head or face. At times, I'd pretend to look away, and Rivers would "sneak" a lick on Jack's foot. So sweet!
Jack hanging out with Debbie at work. Jack loves the office, because it's full of women who coo at and dote on him.
Sleeping Cutie. This was right after a bottle. He needed a diaper change, but didn't want to wake up for it. This actually made it much easier to change him!
Helllooooo Ladies! This was mid-diaper change and I thought he kind of looked like a 1970's "cool guy" in a leisure suit, unzipped to the waist, sexy chest hanging out. Jack is far cuter than those weirdo's, of course.
Baby Fashionisto: Mommy's Little Monster. So appropriate!! And did I mention? I LOVE pants on a baby!
Jack at the City Cafe for our regular brunch dates. Isn't he a handsome fellow?
Hope you have a great week!!Love
Maggie
Wonderful Pictures....he has to be the happiest baby alive!
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Those are awesome!! There are not words to describe how precious he is. The one of him touching your face is just priceless. It gave me chills and brought tears because it is so sweet! GOD really knew what he was doing when he gave you that precious little boy. What else could you need!
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