Today wasn't a ton better, but it was better. Elijah still made me want to pull my hair out, but at least I'm not going to bed sobbing like I was last night. This new attitude is just something we need to get used to and deal with as best we can. Dan came back from a productive weekend at the dropzone around 5:00 tonight and Elijah and I practically attacked him we were so happy to see him.
There are a few things I'm worried about. His breathing is a bit weird. When he laughs, and sometimes when he is just checking things out around the house, his breath seems really short. I don't know if it's just a new thing he has discovered or if he is really struggling to breathe...?? He also does this shivery thing every so often that he never used to do. I don't know if there's a reason for it or not, but it is a bit worrisome to me. Every couple of minutes his body will shiver, like he's cold or uncomfortable.
I'm always noticing new things, and I never know if these things are "normal" or if they are things to be concerned about. I cannot imagine being a parent of a healthy child. I cannot imagine not having to work REALLY REALLY HARD to get your child to do things that come naturally to most human beings, like crawling or speaking a simple word, and I cannot imagine not over-analyzing every single thing. I guess it makes us appreciate our boy and his milestones that much more. He is pretty amazing.
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I LOVE the little anatomy lesson, what a smart little guy!
Megan...he is SO SMART! He might not be walking yet...but, his little brain is not delayed ONE BIT! Holy cow..
I try to show Isaac his nose...and he's still looking at the ceiling.
Glad he was a little happier today. Maybe he is coming down with something..or, still coming off of his last breathing episode. The steroids do make them stink bombs..maybe he just still has some lingering in him.
THanks for posting the video...I love hearing him talk!
Sweet dreams tonight!
Kathy
I LOVED the video! My favorite part was when he was reaching for his little foot! I wanted to jump through the computer and kiss his foot! (sounds weird, but said with love! ;) )
If the little man is starting the whole "terrible 2's" thing, just fasten your seatbelt! I think it's about killin' me sometimes! If you're concerned about certain things, I would take hime to get checked out, then if everything's fine, just keep doing what you're doing! Jacob used to make weird noises that sounded like he couldn't take breaths, too, and I was sure it was his heart. His ped. said it was because he probably made the sound once and wanted to keep hearing it. He has since learned all kinds of "freak Mommy out" noises! Eijah's heart is totally different than Jakey's, though, so you might just want to have his doc take a listen! Hang in there!!
Sending lots of love,
Cindy
The video is soooo cute! He is definitely a smarty pants!
Hey! I'm back. :0) Do you have any idea how much I LOVE these videos??? I could squish him! Yumminess!!!!
I've read through the posts that I missed and...is this last video today? In my professional opinion, for what it's worth....he sounds grunty. Not full out "grunting" but requiring a bit more effort in breathing. When you took him in the last time, did they do a chest x-ray? I would just be curious. Mom to mom, I would take him back in.
I know this is always a tough call. I feel your pain. Hang in there, on all fronts. :0)
He is just too darn cute!!! What a smart guy. I especially love the shot of his neck when he's showing you your nose:0) I could just munch on him!
Its so hard to tell if its something "normal" or heart related. I would go with your gut instinct! Momma's always know! I've caught pneumonia in Vaeh before when my instincts tell me something isn't right!
How've his sats been (didn't know if you had a monitor or not:0))
Praying that your "little monster" is back to his normal self & flashing that smile & belly button soon!
XOXOXO
Oh Megan! You are struggling so much. I am so sorry. I will tell you that the terrible twos really are THAT terrible...but you have the added fear of E's heart...I will also let you know that the terrible twos DO NOT go away until they are close to FIVE!!! But...like someone else said, please if you feel something more is going on, get him checked out (more for your own benefit) and then you can say, phew, it is just the age.
I also agree that it is impossible to feel okay with disciplining our kiddos, but guess what...that is not just a heart baby thing either...I struggle STILL with disciplining Noah and Leah...as a mom we want our kids to get all the things that they want, but we know that we can't make spoiled monsters. I think that the way you handled his tantrums this weekend was PERFECT!!! Just like a natural! You should be very proud of yourself...and the tears will eventually stop for you...not for him, because they want what they want, but you will find that you are doing the right thing.
Elijah is doing so well with all his growing up. Hang in there...I know it is hard...I struggle with something new everyday. This afternoon I will probably be a blubbering wreck since I have Micah's school conference, so I will hear how behind he is compared to the other 17 kids in his class...but this will pass too...our boys have had a rotten, hard start, and if they need extra time, that is fine...that just means we have that much EXTRA BABY time with them where we are still the center of their universes!
Much love!!!!
Samantha
P.S. Sorry for the LONG post :)
What a precious movie. He is too cute!
I have five monsters at my house ;-) heh - the video is adorable - he is such a cute monster! :-)
I have five monsters at my house ;-) heh - the video is adorable - he is such a cute monster! :-)
I want to come and hug you....and munch on that boy's neck!! He is adorable.
Why do these kids have to keep up worried? I am struggling with the same feelings. I KNOW that I didn't worry like this with Bennett.
Hang in there. We'll get through this together!!
<3,
jennifer
I love hearing him say 'bye'. He almost had me in tears just watching his video. He is so smart.
I too can't imagine being a parent of a healthy child. We have worked so hard on every word Arianna has said. It's hard cause everytime she hits a goal they want her doing more. I want to tell people, "Do you know how much work it took just to get here?"
We appreciatte all the little things in life now and I wouldn't have it any other way.
So when do you see the pulmo?
Love,
Vanessa
Elijah is such a cutie pie. I love the video! I'm glad things are getting better, even if only by a little bit. xo
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