I want to be better at writing on our blog since I am seriously slacking at writing in my personal journal. I know that memories can fade quickly when you're busy with life and I want to remember these days.
We are all happy that Summer is here. Channing and I take a walk every morning and then we usually take a walk with Justin after dinner. My garden is finally looking like a real garden. We are growing pumpkins, zucchini, green beans, lettuce, and tomatoes. Channing completely understands the words "outside", "shoes", and "hat". The other day we had a babysitter watch Channing while Justin and I saw a movie and then ate delicious Cold Stone ice cream. Justin was trying to explain to the babysitter about going outside with Channing but had to use words like "outdoors" and whisper the word "shoes". It was so funny. You learn pretty quick as a parent which words not to say in front of a 1 year old!
Chan-man had his 15 month doctors appointment this week. He's a healthy 27 lbs and 33 inches. The appointment started off great with Channing walking around the room, talking to the doctor, and being really friendly. But that all changed when the doctor discovered that (beware:graphic words used) Channing's foreskin had reattached to his penis. Which meant that the doctor had to pull it all back which was torture for Channing. I've never seen him in so much pain. As a mom I just wanted to die! Luckily I was able to hold it together. Now Channing is nursing a very sore pee-pee. For the past two days it has been super red and sore looking. Owie!! When we change Channing's diaper I have to pull back that foreskin so it doesn't reattach and put ointment on it. As soon as we start to take off his diaper Channing will start yelling "stop!" over and over again. And this morning it was "please stop!" (Tear jerker.)
Today it looks a lot better but is still very painful for him. It should be much better in a few days.
Since it's been so sore we've noticed that Channing hasn't been walking around like he normally does. Instead he's reverted back to crawling. When he tries to walk he'll often just bend over and start to cry. Breaks my heart! Last night after a warm bath we let Channing hang out naked. And he LOVED it. He was back to walking/running around and jumping on things.
Another problem we found at the doctors office is that he has an umbilical hernia. It isn't very noticable (I've only noticed it a few times in the past) and will hopefully take care of itself by the time he is two. We just have to make sure it doesn't get bigger or pop all the way through, because then he will need surgery.
On to another subject...I am so grateful for the priesthood in my life. Justin gave Channing a blessing the night of his doctor's appointment. I think it really helped Channing to calm down and not be in so much pain. Tylenol can only do so much!
I promise my next post will not be so sad!! :)
Here's one of my favorite pictures from last week. Channing was so excited to have his own chair.
We are all happy that Summer is here. Channing and I take a walk every morning and then we usually take a walk with Justin after dinner. My garden is finally looking like a real garden. We are growing pumpkins, zucchini, green beans, lettuce, and tomatoes. Channing completely understands the words "outside", "shoes", and "hat". The other day we had a babysitter watch Channing while Justin and I saw a movie and then ate delicious Cold Stone ice cream. Justin was trying to explain to the babysitter about going outside with Channing but had to use words like "outdoors" and whisper the word "shoes". It was so funny. You learn pretty quick as a parent which words not to say in front of a 1 year old!
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| Cuddly Channing after his appointment. |
Today it looks a lot better but is still very painful for him. It should be much better in a few days.
Since it's been so sore we've noticed that Channing hasn't been walking around like he normally does. Instead he's reverted back to crawling. When he tries to walk he'll often just bend over and start to cry. Breaks my heart! Last night after a warm bath we let Channing hang out naked. And he LOVED it. He was back to walking/running around and jumping on things.
Another problem we found at the doctors office is that he has an umbilical hernia. It isn't very noticable (I've only noticed it a few times in the past) and will hopefully take care of itself by the time he is two. We just have to make sure it doesn't get bigger or pop all the way through, because then he will need surgery.
On to another subject...I am so grateful for the priesthood in my life. Justin gave Channing a blessing the night of his doctor's appointment. I think it really helped Channing to calm down and not be in so much pain. Tylenol can only do so much!
I promise my next post will not be so sad!! :)
Here's one of my favorite pictures from last week. Channing was so excited to have his own chair.
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