Surgery Date!

We saw the surgeon today for Patrick's surgery. He was very pleseant, but I think I embarrassed him. When he walked into the room I was breastfeeding Patrick. I was totally covered up, but I think it caught him off guard. I was kind of stubbling over his words and asked if we wanted him to come back. Um no! I don't want to wait any longer to have him seen! When he was assessing his hernia he thought it was impressive! I don't know what this means. I assume that this might be the largest inguinal hernia he's seen! They are doing the surgery endoscopically and will check the other side while they are in there to make sure it doesn't have an opening. Surgery is scheduled for next thurs. 24th at CMS! Say your prays that everything will go smoothly!

Old Settlers!

Every year our city celebrates Old Settlers Days, which includes a parade and a carnival. Saturday, David and I walked in the parade with his gymnastics club. Handing out balloons and waving to the crowd, while the older kids did tumbling in the street. Afterwards we headed to the carnival for some fun! David and Jake had a great time riding the kids rides. Even Justin and I got in on the actions! I will load pics as soon as I get them from my dad!

weigh in!

Last week Patrick had is one month check up. He weighed in at 11lbs! My little man is really starting to fill out! All went well and and checked out fine.

On Sunday when I was changing his diaper I noticed a bulge in his pubic area, above his left testy. After further inspection, I discovered he has an inguinal hernia that is easily reduced. Since it was the holiday weekend I had to wait until today to call and get him in to be seen. Surgery is a must! I am waiting now for a general surgeon to see him for a surgery date at Childrens! I know this type of surgery is minor, but I just don't want my baby to have to have SURGERY! I really don't want to go to Children's Mercy. The thought of having to walk into that hospital after losing Kolbey, gives me such anxiety!

I will keep everyone posted on what is happening!

My friend Benjy

In David's preschool, the kids each get a chance to take home a stuff dog named Benjy overnight. They are to return them the next day in class and write about what they did while they had him. Last week was David's turn to have Benjy. Since he got Benjy on Thursday, we got him for the whole weekend. He took the dog everywhere we went. He even buckled him in a booster seat when we drove in the car! David really enjoyed taking him and home. I think he felt really special to be chosen!

Oma and Patrick!

I was finally able to visit mom and have her see her newest grand baby! I'm not sure how aware she was of Patrick, but she was able to hold him. He was pretty hungry when we arrived so he started to draw the other residents into mom's room to see what the commotion was all about!

The Berry Patch!

My uncle came in town from NY the week after I had Patrick. To entertain him and to get out for a while, we went to The Berry patch in Mo. You get to take buckets to the patch and pick your own berries. We could only pick blue berries the day we came, but you can pick black berries as well! The first patch we stopped at was pretty picked over. So we ventured down the road about a mile where the berries were plentiful! David had a great time picking berries, while Jake was eating them as fast as we were picking them! I think my dad enjoyed it as well, cuz we couldn't get him out of the patch! The weather was pretty hot that day so after an hour, I was ready to get some shade! We picked about a half a pound each and bought about another pound to take home as well. So far I have just made blue berry muffins, but I might make a pie this fall!

One Month Old!

Can't believe it has already been a month! Before you know it he will be a year old next time I blink! Patrick has been such a wonderful baby. Sleeps fairly well at night, mainly just restless. Hardly ever cries. Sometime when I'm in the car I have to double check that we have him with us, b/c he so quiet! He is starting to fill out more and getting some chubby cheeks! His hair is falling out on top so he looks more like a little old man! We have is Dr. appt this week so I will post his stats!