A Work in Progress

The last time I posted, I was overwhelmed and trying my best to make light of it all, but geez this kid wears me out!

However, we went to the doctor the other day to address a persistent cough (which appears to be related to a cold/allergies/teething- but his lungs, ears, etc are clear), and to mention the lovely bruises covering his head. Fortunately, after a list of questions about his communication- what words does he say, his socializing- yes he has his issues being clingy, but is he aware of his surroundings and interacts with others, and several other questions that were trying to figure out the root of the behavior. Ultimately, it was confirmed that it seems to be largely related to his frustration in attempts to communicate- and of course catch my attention- and he has discovered the method works. If you consider the first year I spent undivided attention 95% (or more) of the time. Then the past few months I've added in school, volunteering at Winnie, the whole weaning/not weaning process and trying to spend more time with Kaely. So I'm sure although "it's only a few hours" to us- but to him it's been a huge change.

Since we got back from the doctor, and I was reassured of the reasons- with the suggestion to throw him in the pack n' play when he does it to keep him from hurting himself- but he's been so much better. Maybe it's just that I relaxed a bit. Or perhaps because I finally finished that research paper, or I'm trying to talk to him more and go back to sign language (not sure why I was slacking in the first place?). I'm also trying to play more... I used to be so good at doing that, but man, if the days don't just take over sometimes.

Yesterday I helped out over at Winnie at their "Mother & Baby TEA"- which is an educational and support group for new moms (up to 8 weeks of age)... once again, the whole process helped me (selfishly) in feeling good again in what we went through. It also reaffirmed my goals to continue to stride towards a career in health and education- just still haven't decided where I will end up. However, I know in my heart that this is where I need to be.

I hope everyone has a great weekend!

(Oh yeah, Kaely and I went to see Taylor Swift in concert Thursday night... it's been a long time coming. A very awesome experience I really hope she remembers when she's older... good times!)