A lot has happened in the past couple of weeks... where to start?
Last week Nolan got really sick with the flu or a bug- not quite sure at this point. It started with really bad diarrhea and then included vomiting. Ick! My poor little man did not feel well at all. He refused to eat or drink anything and ended up dehydrating himself. Nolan spent a night in the hospital receiving IV fluids to help him get hydrated and feeling better. It just broke my heart to see them put an IV in his tiny little foot. I seriously hope I don't ever have to experience that again. It has now been 3 days since any d. or v. and things seem to be looking up!
Nolan turned 9 months old last week, my time is flying. He was 28.5 inches long and weighed only 20lbs. 4oz. (he lost a little over a pound while he was sick).The doctor was super impressed at Nolan's mobility and stated that he would definitely be walking by the time we see him for Nolan's 12 month appointment. Now, only if I could get him to start talking more!
It is so amazing how Nolan is developing. He is so stinking smart- at least I think so! He has definitely learned how to manipulate his mommy and daddy. And he has learned that mommy gives in a little easier than daddy. He has also learned that Grandma Theresa is an even bigger sucker!! Smart kid! He is still pulling up on things and "cruising" (that's what the doctor called it) like a mad man. He is even brave enough to move between pieces of furniture (the couch and ottoman). And... my most favorite.... if you ask Nolan how big he is, he will raise his hands in the air!!! "SO BIG!" I haven't gotten a picture yet, but as soon as I do, I will post it!
Hope everyone is doing well... sorry it has been a while! :)
Nolan's Baptism was on Saturday and it was a blast. He looked so handsome in his christening outfit and he was such a good boy. He sat patiently in the front pew of the church, just looking around at all of the people. He was probably wondering what the heck everyone was doing. When we went back for his baptism, he was so quiet and well behaved. He was even excellent as Father Bill poured the water over his head. I was impressed... and so was everyone else in the church. Here are a couple of pictures. I will post more in a slideshow as soon as I get them from Anne, whom was our resident photographer!! Hope you like!
