Troys First Chrstmas

We had a wonderful Christmas, but I am quite glad its over.   The hustle & bustle of Christmas shopping can be quite overwhelming. We had a nice leisurely day with Troy waking up at 7:30.  Caitlyn wanted to shower & get around before letting the baby open up his presents.  She wasn't willing to have the messy hair, pajama toting look for pictures.  Can't say that I blame her really.  If anyone knows Caitlyn though,  it takes forever for her to get ready - 3 hours to be exact.  By this time Troy had taken another bottle & zonked back out.  He woke up around 2:00 & we opened up presents with him.  He loved helping rip pieces of wrapping paper off his gifts.  Why is it that babies love wrapping papers & boxes? 

Christmas dinner was spent with my brother & his family & my Mom & Dad.  We had a delicious roast beef dinner.  Overall a great day with family. 

On the health front Troy is doing wonderfully.  He now weighs in at  19 lbs and is 28" long. He was in the 40% for height & weight.  Dr.  Stread was quite pleased with his growth.  She seems to think he is almost out of the woods for developing growth issues, so as of right now we don't have to put him on  growth hormone replacement. He is now starting to sit up on his own  & can get up on his hands & knees to crawl with some support, though he doesn't make any forward movement. 

Hope everyone had a Merry Christmas & to all a Happy New Year.

It has been extremely busy around here so I have not posted in awhile.  I first would like to share Troy's 1st Halloween picture.  He was by far the cutest skunk ever, though I may be a little bias.  Simone even decided to join in on the fun and dressed up as Yoda.  Her picture says it all....what a lack of enthusiasm.

We took Troy back to the Ophthalmologist on the 4th.  I knew there wasn't a change in his eyesight, but to hear it again was quite overwhelming.  I still hold onto hope as his right eye is reacting to light.  The left eye is not reacting at all.  The doctor did say his brain is still growing & maturing so the verdict is still out on whether his eyesight will improve or remain the same.  It is rather frustrating. 

Troy weighed in at 18 lbs 2 oz and was 27" long on 11/14th.  We are working with him on his sitting skills.  He hates to sit up even though I think he is quite capable of doing so.  He is now 8 months old.  He babbles but has not made any noticeable sounds such as D, B , or M sounds.  He is a very happy baby always laughing & jabbering.  His health continues to be great.  He has not had any major medical issues.  The only time we have had to stress dose him with Cortef is when he has had his shots.  He seems to run a low grade fever the next day.  He is a very active & energetic baby & I just love him to pieces. 

Dec 5th marked the 30th year of my father's passing.  For some reason it hit me like a ton of bricks this year.  I fest overwhelmed with grief & had myself a good cry.  It seems strange that I am now older then he was when he died.  The little girl in me still longs for my Dad.  I miss the closeness that I shared with him and pray he is in a better place.  I so wish he was here to see the grandkids, & to see Troy his first great grandchild  He missed so much in life.  Those of you who have your parents hug them a little tighter and be thankful they are still around to hug.

Have a wonderful Christmas & New Year.

Patty
Troy's Mimi