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Kristi's Health Update

Thank you so much for your prayers! I'm sorry I haven't been able to reply or respond to everything, but I really really appreciate your prayers, concern, calls, etc! I think that prayers have helped me stay sane thus far.

Here's an update with what's going on, if you don't want to read all of it, skip to the paragraph beginning with "Mainly,..."

2 months ago I started having random leg pain when sitting for long periods of time, which slowly developed into sharp shooting pain in my back and legs all the time unless lying down flat. Two weeks ago I had a lot of blood work done looking for anything abnormal and it was all clean. Last weekend it got to the point that I couldn't walk sometimes or pick up Linc, and when I could get upright I was in immense pain and could just hobble around briefly. My neurologist ordered an mri, emg, and an appointment with him. The emg was normal but the mri showed that two discs in my back are badly damaged. One is torn and badly herniated and one is deteriorated to the point you couldn't see it on the x-rays today. He referred me to a neurosurgeon and orthopedic surgeon. This is totally unrelated to my c-section/spinal block, stroke, and heart surgery, just God's timing for some reason I don't understand yet.

I met with my orthopedic spine surgeon for x-rays, second opinion, and a plan to get better. He recommended spinal steroid injections to reduce inflammation and pain first, and if that didn't work, spine surgery later this year to fix it. However, my cardiologist said that he would not release me from my heart surgery medications to have the injections or surgery for two years (I would have to be off my blood thinners for at least 6 days for either procedure). So, the surgeon made a restriction list and a pain management plan which was approved by my cardiologist. To not create more inflammation and damage, I am restricted to be on my back or side most of the time, not bend forward any, and not to lift anything at all or carry anything over 5 pounds. My major concern is how to do this while caring for Lincoln by myself until he can walk, because he already weighs 16.5 pounds. Hopefully it'll get better soon, and I can start to do a little bit just to get by, because how can I not...he's just a baby? I am also starting to see a chiropractor who is convinced he can help me. My thought is that if he doesn't hurt me or make it any worse, then it can't hurt to try.

Mainly, I pray God will remove the pain and heal my back, even though the medical world says it won't heal by itself. Also, I pray that I will be able to take care of Linc by myself soon. I would appreciate you praying with me too!

You have all supported us like family over the past few months. We love you!
Kristi

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3 Months Old

Today is Linc's 3 month birthday. He celebrated by going to play with a few friends in the morning, sleeping, and a trip to church for dinner tonight.

Lincoln is still eating 4-6 ounces of formula 5 times per day. He takes a short nap in the morning and evenings and a long one during the afternoon. His little smile, laugh, and cheeks melt his mommy's heart. We are continuing to get more smiles and giggles as the days go on. He started giving giggles around 9 weeks. We haven't weighed or measured him lately so we don't have an update there.

He isn't a fan of tummy time, but he loves being on his back and somebody talking to him or playing with his toys while on the ocean mat. He has been sleeping 11-12 hours most nights. He normally goes to bed between 7:30-8:00 and gets up anywhere between 7:00 and 8:30. He keeps getting cuter as his hair and eyelashes grow in. Kristi thinks his big brown eyes and eyelashes are just like mine.

We love our little guy and are very thankful for the blessing he is to our family.

If you click on this picture, you'll see the cutest little pouty face ever. Kristi really likes his face right before he gets sad for some strange reason.

Easter 2010

Andrew and Lincoln had a great time outside today. We had a beautiful day to celebrate Jesus' resurrection. Lincoln enjoyed just watching as Andrew hunted for eggs around the yard. We got a few pictures of the two of them together, but Andrew wasn't quite on board with that whole idea!

Big Boy Underwear

It has begun. We are officially boarding the potty training express! Andrew likes his "big boy underwear" especially when we let him run around the house in them. The video below is from a few months ago when he was first trying on the "big potty." It is really, really funny...maybe future rehearsal dinner material... Pay close attention to his facial expressions and make sure your volume is turned up!

Sleeping

Last Saturday night, when Linc was 11 weeks 2 days old, was our first all night sleep! He did it again last night! 2 out 3 sure isn't bad. We are definitely headed in the right direction. Keep it up Linc!!

My LIttle Razorback

Here are some cute pictures of Lincoln from today. He loves to smile! The picture at the very bottom is a side by side of Andrew and Linc in the same outfit. Can you tell which picture is which one? There is about a 2 week difference in their ages when the pictures were taken.