From the time we first started trying to adopt people said things like "that's so great that you're adopting," or "you're doing such a good thing". It made me uncomfortable, and I don't mean that in the "heroes don't like being called heroes" kind of way. It made me uncomfortable because, as harsh as this … Continue reading We’re the lucky ones
Tag: Noah
Noah in the Hospital: Dec 24 – 27
(Part 1: Dec 16 - 23)Dec 25th, AM:"Noah was moved to the ICU yesterday because he developed pneumonia. He is doing a lot better today but being in the PICU means we aren't able to visit him as a family (only 2 people at the bedside at a time). Before his transfer he spent most … Continue reading Noah in the Hospital: Dec 24 – 27
Noah in the Hospital: Dec 16 – 23
I keep wanting to post an update on how Noah is doing and then realizing I haven't even put up here that he's been in the hospital. I don't like giving anyone information until Noah's beautiful first Mama and her parents are updated, so if I haven't made time to update them then I don't … Continue reading Noah in the Hospital: Dec 16 – 23
4 Months Old
Noah turned 4 months old this week!He weighs about 5lbs 4oz now, about the size of an average 34-35 week baby. If he were born today at 34 weeks he would be around 50th percentile. Ca-razy.He is reaching and grabbing! He likes to look at everything but fewer things motivate him to reach out. His hands are doing … Continue reading 4 Months Old
Is She Yours?
"Is she yours?"I think this is the question we've gotten more than any other since adopting Noah. We aren't shy about his being adopted and when people hear we have a 3 year old daughter that always seems to be their first question, "Is she yours?". The first time I heard it it kind of … Continue reading Is She Yours?
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