No More Helmet

Dearest Joshua David~

Hello cutie pie!  What fun day we had together.  :-)

First, we got to play for just a little while after breakfast before we had to leave for your helmet scan.  Your last scan was three weeks ago .... wow, time has flown by .... and you weren't too happy during the scanning process, like last time.  :-P  When I held you and your head was being measured, you were fine .... smiling, clapping, and giggling .... but when we placed you down for the scan you cried.  :-P  Oh well!

We had some good news though .... your scan showed that your head was still reshaping and growing.  We can also tell that by the little lumps and bumps on the back of your head.  ;-)  Now, based on your gross motor skills and age, your Orthotist, Heather, was comfortable with you not wearing the helmet anymore!  All the 'major deterrents' (as she called them) would not be an issue .... you sleep on your tummy now, you're crawling around everywhere and pulling yourself up, and you're trying to talk more which stimulate the head and neck muscles.  Since you're not a 'stationary baby' the helmet isn't needed anymore.  Your head will continue to reshape and remold, but you're no longer spending a lot of time on your back, so we can leave the helmet off.  :-)  That was exciting news!  

When we left, we immediately called daddy to let him know .... he was excited too!  We got home in time to straighten the downstairs and have lunch before Eliza would get here.  You also needed a diaper change.  ;-)  Right when Eliza was about to arrive, she called .... she was on her way, but not feeling well .... her sinuses were acting up and was feeling dizzy.  I can definitely relate to sinus issues, so you ended up not having your physical therapy today.

Instead, we did some laundry.  You ended up taking a nap later in the afternoon.  I read some, but then took a nap with you.  :-P  Then, we came downstairs to make dinner before daddy got home.  We just made some quick pasta but cooked some veggies for the sauce.  

Daddy sprayed the mandolin again once he got home.  It's really looking nice!  Then, as I folded laundry, he did your Christmas craft project .... so, if you win this year you have to thank daddy!  I gave you a bath as daddy finished.

I forgot to tell you this, but the evening Uncle Brennan was here and we watched the UNC basketball game, I went through your clothes that are too small for you.  I saved some things that looked 'neutral' for Peanut to wear too, and I saved some things that people gave us that have sentimental value .... but the rest I bagged up to give to another family who's expecting a boy in late January.  They have a girl, so they gave us some clothes for Peanut!  What a blessing!  It was hard to go through all your little, cute outfits again and to give them away, but it's best that other children get to wear them as well.  :-)

Speaking of Peanut, she sure is kicking.  :-P  Tomorrow is another ultrasound, so please pray she's growing properly.  

Sleep tight little man!

I love you very much!  :-)

~Mommy