9 month stats:

weight 17lbs 15oz  15th percentile

height 27 1/4 inches 25th percentile

head 45.2 cm 50th percentile

                                                    .......and practically perfect in every way ;)

Tomorrow is Hunter's 9 month Dr. appointment. I will update then what his height and weight is, I am curious myself! As far as his motor skills etc: he is top of his game, he's crawls EVERYWHERE, he now bulldozes through the baby gate(so much for that idea), he walks along the couch and walks with help from mom and dad. He is a bit picky about some new foods, and he just has a major gag reflex if he doesn't like something! He likes his food mixed, but not by itself. For example, he'll gladly eat peas, spinach and pears mixed but he won't eat just peas. Oh well, whatever works little man. He is very ticklish under his arms and on the sides of his chin. He can easily entertain himself and I love to just watch him and he figures things out or discovers something new. He has five teeth and is working on a sixth one, I can just barely see it. His smile makes me melt...every time. I can't believe how time passes, my baby is almost a 1 year old! Wow, just makes me cherish each moment that much more. They sure don't stay little very long....

Poor Hunter, I think Mom and Dad like going to Toys r us more than he does...at least for now...We have way too much fun at his expense....  ; )

hunter, stop scaring your mama!!,

Yesterday was a nice day with Hunter. We had a fun play date at Ashley and Preston's with about 5 of the girls in my mommy group. Hunter in a good mood and even fell asleep on me in the middle of it all. It was beyond precious =)  Yesterday evening was a different story....We put Hunter to bed about 9pm and from the get go his oxygen monitor was going off, he was lower than normal for his oxygen levels. It would go up and then back down etc etc. We knew last time this happened he got a nasty virus. I was praying that's not what is was again. We also noticed he was breathing heavier than normal and the mucus in his trach was yellowish instead of the normal clear. Neither Jeremy or I could barely sleep debating if we should wait until morning to call the doctor or go into emergency. We decided to be safe than sorry. So we headed down to UNM Childrens Hospital's ER. We luckily got in right away, Hunter got chest xrays, a nebulizer treatment, and even some IV fluids. Turns out he does has that nasty virus again, bronchiolitis. It's basically bronchitis for babies and I have come to HATE it!! He just had a case of this a month ago!

I knew they would admit Hunter for overnight observation, because with his trach, we have to be extra cautious. Unfortunately, with having a trach you are more susceptible to getting sick because it's an open airway right to the lungs..The good news is that he is doing much better, breathing better, getting some antibiotics to help and some much needed rest tonight as last night and today was a very long day for all of us! He did give us a bit of a scare, he started coughing and it seemed like he wasn't getting enough air, I called the nurse and we tried to suction his trach but we got nothing, I knew we had to do a trach change and FAST! I was nervous but I stayed calm and the nurse took his trach out and I put in the new one and Hunter calmed down and his color came back and he was just fine. He got pretty pale for a second and looked a little dazed. That was just because his oxygen was lower than normal. Turns out his trach had a good size mucus plug that was blocking his airway. Just another reminder to myself, "when in doubt, change it out". That is what we were taught from the beginning from the nurses after Hunter got his trach in.

I must admit, I always think the worst when Hunter gets sick. I hate that I do that but my mind starts to wander. I need to remind myself that kids get sick all the time and they get better. I got sick as a kid many times I'm sure. I'm doing fine, it's just a part of life, getting sick. I don't like it though! There is nothing in the world worse than seeing your baby not feel good and not be able to "make it better" right away. I also get upset that Hunter has to deal with this trach stuff and I can't explain to him why. I probably sound like a whiner right now, sorry....

I am hopeful Hunter can go home tomorrow but if not most likely Monday. They just want to be sure he is well enough before they send him home. With these sort of virus' you basically just have to let it run it's course, which may take a few days to a week or so. Hang in there little man, I love you sooooooo much and before you know it, we'll back back home playing with your doggies and all your toys. love you, mom.

go hunter go!

This boy is giving me a run for my money!!!!! I see a toddler now more than my little baby.....

Videos from today and yesterday...enjoy

This little boy makes my world simply amazing...Thank you for putting a smile on my face everyday, Hunter. I couldn't have imagined a better little boy....love you, mom

Today I gave Hunter yogurt for the first time. I'm not sure if he was just super hungry or he REALLY loved it. He couldn't stop bouncing up and down and I couldn't get the spoon in his mouth fast enough! It was quite funny actually. I guess I need to be buying more baby yogurt....

a day at the park

You're hired!

Hunter was helping me file some important papers tonight...he was so good at it, I think I will hire him as my personal assistant!

STEP 1

STEP 2

STEP 3

This last week has been pretty busy for me. Had mommy and baby meet ups, wedding rehearsal and dinner,  being a bridesmaid in a friends wedding, mothers day....whew...had a good time but I'm glad it's over. I hope this week is pretty relaxed. 

 Hunter was so cute today, I put him in his baby swing and he LOVED it.....he was way too big for it of course but he sure enjoyed chillin' in it. I can't believe he used to be swimming in this when we first brought him home!

Just for fun, here's a little comparison.......crazy huh??

Sweet sleeping baby....I could watch him all day. He fought his much needed nap quite a bit today...but soon enough he closed his eyes and drifted off to dreamland....

Peas and corn, anyone??????

I did it... I finally made Hunter some baby food. I actually enjoyed doing it too! I just started with some frozen organic peas and sweet corn. I froze them in ice cube containers and then once they were frozen I moved them into a zip lock bag. When I'm ready to use some I can just grab one or two cubes and move them to the fridge to defrost. I have been feeding Hunter Plum Organics baby food in those cute little pouches, which I love by the way, but I really also wanted to make my own food for him. I still plan on using the pouches for when we are out but at home I plan on making his food. So here's a couple of pictures....looks yummy right????????? 

This is Hunter playing with a little drum that my mom brought for him...it was my brothers and or mine when we were little....the Fisher Price box it came in said 1977!!! He LOVED it, it was so fun watching him pound on it...that's his new thing, he pounds his open hand on EVERYTHING, including Mommy-be nice Hunter..lol
I could not, for the life of me, get him to look at the camera today!!!!!!!!!!!