February 26th, 2007. Things have been very interesting this last month. Beau is getting stronger all the time. He's still doing great in his development.

Today OT and PT came to see him. They're talking about getting rid of OT all together since PT works on the fine and gross motor skills already. I just want what's best for Beau. He seems so ready to jump off my lap and go straight for whatever he wants. He's so funny jumping up and down and scooting himself across my lap or the carpet.

We had a great 8 month checkup at the pediatrician's too! He's right where he should be on the growth curve and the doc thinks that he'll be where he should be by 18 months to 2 years. That's such good news for us. He was so small when he was born and I've been really worried about his weight gain. Not anymore though. We've been given the green light to begin table foods pureed or cut tiny. So far he really likes bread. We break it up into tiny peices and put it on his highchair tray. He looks at me as if to say, "You expect me to feed myself?!" He'll whine until I give and put it in his mouth. He's also very happy to be eating straight from the table with us. Now he watches you with a wide open mouth if you're eating infront of him. It's so cute, but not so when he starts whining for food he can't have. hehehe

He's a monster eater! He'll eat 2-4 ounces of stage 2 baby food four times a day; each mixed with oatmeal or mixed grains baby cereal. Each feeding usually comes with 4-6 ounces of formula too! It's crazy to think that he every had feeding issues looking at him eat now. This morning he took 8 ounces of formula for breakfast before his nap! Can you believe it?! That's a lot of formula. I'm still surprised he didn't puke it up.

February 4th, 2007. Wow it's been such a long time since I've updated.
Beau has been put at a 6 month level by his OT. We're waiting to see what the new PT says tomorrow. It just wasn't working out with the last PT. Her personality just didn't click with ours, especially Neill's.

We do have some very good news though. We're now 24 weeks and 2 days pregnant. That's 3 whole days longer being pregnant than with Beau. It was a huge relief to hit and pass the 23 weeks and 6 days point. I know it's still far from 40 weeks, but none the less it was a huge achievement. I feel better, happier, not so anxious and stressed.

Our little girl is doing well so far. I'm not doing so well though. I feel like a house and my sciatic hurts so much I can hardly move sometimes. This is definitely my last pregnancy.

Beau is really coming along though. He is crazy about his aunty, especially when she has her hair up. He's funny like that. He's recognizing his great nana and great grandpa. I think he thinks they're his play toys. He is so cute interacting with people. If he sees them at least once a week, he's a little shy at first, but then he wants to play. If he doesn't see people that often he keeps a tight grip on my shirt and will cry if they pick him up or get too close. We're happy he's getting "stranger anxiety." The PT and OT say that shows developmental maturity.

Beau has a check up appt with his pediatrician on the 13th, so I'll have an updated length and weight for everyone. We weight him and measure him at home now. He's about 25 inches and 15 pounds. Of course all of this is a rough estimate considering we do it for fun more than anything. What really counts is that he's happy and healthy and has come through his early birth to NICU to rehab experience. We're just thankful to kiss his cchubby cheeks and hug him everyday.