You Have to Start Somewhere

So, I started this blog over a year ago when Braedyn was about a month old. I managed to start it then forget about it. So there's a lot that will be absent on here...like the last year. Oops! 

I'm a mommy of 1 little boy and we're expecting our 2nd baby due July 2nd, 2012. It was a total shock to us and those around us but we're excited! I've already had my first appointment and I am anxious for the next one here in a couple of weeks. We have yet to find a boy name we both like or agree on but we do have a girl name. With Braedyn, we couldn't come up with a girl name. Funny how it is the opposite this time.

I'm a very happy and proud mommy! Braedyn is such a smart and comedic little boy. He is constantly going places. It's still so hard to believe he's about to be 15 months old! Where has the last year gone! We have had quite the year with numerous roller coasters. Back in July, Braedyn and I went through genetic testing (blood serum) to see if he also has Gardner's Syndrome or not. After a grueling, anxious month, we received the call with the results. He tested positive. At that moment, I knew that he has a tough road ahead of him but I know he will be just fine. He's a very tough and happy little boy. Shortly there after, we met with the genetic counselor and then his primary doctor. We left that day with referrals to take him to a (all pediatric) gastroenterologist, oncologist, urologist. Rather scary, yes. But with a wonderful support system and good faith, everything will be okay. I'm a true believer and example. 

I love these moments! Sadly, they don't happen forever.

 

 

As Bill Cosby's show points out, kids say (do) the darn-est things! There's never a dull moment with Braedyn. If he's not making you laugh, then he's making you fall in love with him even more. No exaggeration. 

I love watching Braedyn grow and develop into a little person more and more everyday. I guess it could be considered my hobby being as I enjoy it so much hehe. Sometimes it makes me sad to remember how little he was such a short time ago and now I have a rambunctious, energetic, comedic toddler. How I love it though! I wouldn't trade it for anything. It's amazing how a little person can have the personality of a grown-up and sadly, more than one sometimes. 

He walks around pointing and laughing at things. In most cases, he'll find a way to bring it to me so I can see too. I'm guessing it's also so he has a reason to touch it which is okay a majority of the time. He loves to "talk" and learn which is always exciting. He now says: luh (love) you, baby, go, Bai (our dog Bailey), dog, Saa (our dog Sasha), cat, what, good, nanny, nana, and meme. One of his favorite things to watch is Your Baby Can Read. I do recommend it too. If you say good job or yay, he claps. If you ask him if his food is good or he likes it, he will normally say "Mmm." He loves to cook with mommy and daddy.

Well, I think I'm pretty much done. I'm working on readjusting my messed up sleep schedule. I hope you all enjoyed my first blog post. Let me know if you liked it (and I'm always open to pointers). Merry blogging and happy holidays!

Gute nacht, 

mommy insomniac :)