Thursday, September 11, 2008

TRIPLED HIS WEIGHT! WAY TO GO BUDDY!




I would like to announce that Elliot has now tripled his birth weight! Hooray for Elliot. It has been a long time coming, but he finally did it. We went in for a check up with Dr. Jesse the other day, and I was so pleased with how well Elliot is growing. Whenever we come in and weigh Elliot all the nurses that are around come cheer him on. They are so cute and say little things like, "Think heavy thoughts", or "Sit hard little buddy." I always tell them our goal for the month, which this month was 15lbs. So far we haven't made our goals, but this month we did. As he sat on the scale and we were waiting for the final numbers to show up, I was holding my breath and crossing my fingers, eyes, legs, whatever I could, and it came out to be 15 lbs even. We all cheered for him. I am sure that the people in the waiting room were thinking some crazies were in the back room. We were all so excited. I also have felt so relieved since we was weighed. It is nice to know that were are doing at least something right. It has been hard worrying about him all of the time, which I still do, but not to the point that I get a pit in my stomach anymore. Life is starting to get to a normal. I can't say back to normal, but our life schedule is becoming a normal for us, I guess a good word is comfortable. Mornings are crazy though, trying to get Elliot's therapy done, while getting Lizzie and Charlie ready for school. Wow, by 10am I am ready to take a nap with Elliot. I just wanted to share that we are doing great, and are happy and healthy! Or little CF boy is starting to grow and that makes the rest of us overflowing with joy! Oh yes I also wanted to say that Elliot took him first step yesterday. He is so funny looking standing there so small, but you gotta love it!

10 comments:

Floyd Family said...

Yea for our dragon boy! What a huge relief. He'll be caught up with Cliffy in no time!

Anne said...

First step and 15 pounds? It's been a big week for the little man. Way to go, Mom!

Briana said...

Wow. Elliot is SO BIG since I saw him in July... and I can't believe how much he looks like Charlie. You're an amazing mom, Alta. Some day YOU will need to give me pointers on how to be a mom. :-)

Tinabean said...

I am so glad to hear this news.
My heart is so full for you and your family right now.
I won't pretend to know how you feel but I will tell you that you are in my prayers & you all are doing a wonderful job!
And my what a beautiful boy he is!
Congrats Mom!!!

suzi said...

Hooray for Elliot! That is a big week for you both! Way to go mom, you're doing such a great job with all of your kids. They are lucky to have you and Mike!

Anonymous said...

Yeah Elliot! That is exciting. I am curious where Kate it at. I will find out soon, her 9 mo. appt is coming up.

JDM said...

He is huge!
He looks so different. It hasn't been that long since we've last seen you...has it?
He is just such an adorable little guy. And has really grown into his Hale genes!

Don't Hit Bikes said...

He looks so good. Congrats on the milestone, you are an amazing mom and hope to talk to you soon.

Grace Rich said...

That's what happens when I go to the doctor and I have gained weight, we all just cheer and congratulate each other, it's awesome! :)
Um, no. I wish is were a great thing. That is really awesome, and Bri's right, he does look way bigger

AnneMarie said...

What a great smile!