gone for good!

You know when life is being so good to you you wonder if it's your turn for something to happen? Is that a horrible way to think? I don't think I used to think that way, before Bela's medical issues came crashing down on us one day. I guess I just don't want to take one single day of my life right now for granted. Time is going so fast and there's so much good..
To name a few...

1. Bela is an eater.
Such a simple thing to say, but what a HUGE accomplishment for her! Most of the time I knew that one day I'd be able to say that, but there were also days I was unsure if she'd ever get her tube out. It hasn't been easy since that day she pulled out her own tube. The first week was BAD. She was not eating very much and I was worrying myself sick everyday. We prayed like crazy during those days. There's only so much you can do to get your daughter to eat when she is refusing. She hit a really low point and now looking back, I realize that she needed to get there in order to decide she needed to eat.
There are NO words to describe how good it is to not tube feed or do anything associated with it. I can't believe how easy life is without it and how much more time I have to enjoy life and my babies. Throwing all her supplies away was liberating!

2. Yesterday we had a GREAT cardiology appointment.. our best yet!
Not only was she up from 9.6 kilos to 10.1 kilos :):):):), assuring us that her tube is definately staying gone for good, her echo looked fabulous! Her heart function continues to be better than anyone originally thought possible.

3. Benson turned 5!
That boy is the definition of sweet, I could not be luckier to be his mommy. He loves that he can now say he's 5. I'm not sure how I feel about having a 5 year old yet.. but he's sure fun.

4. Baby number 3 is healthy and the pregnancy is going great.
I can't believe I'm already 29 weeks. Bela's cardiologists did a fetal echo on the baby and reassured me that everything formed perfectly. I could not believe the difference between her heart and Bela's. I'm really enjoying this pregnancy, apart from horrible sciatic nerve pain. I'm so grateful for her health.

5. It's the holidays! What isn't happy about that?! I'm baking too much though. I usually control myself, but something has happened to me latley.. I just made these and they were amazing.. yumm.

Comments

The Tams Family said…
Glad to hear all is well! Miss you guys!!!
November 19, 2010 at 9:26 AM
Matt and Jennae Porter said…
I love happy posts from the Milne family!! Can't wait to meet baby #3 in a few more weeks! Oh, and happy birthday Tanner!
November 19, 2010 at 7:40 PM
Courtney said…
I am glad things are so great! I wish I saw you more! I have a solution to your siatic nerve pain! I have been getting siatic nerve massages (they hurt like C.R.A.Z.Y) but totally work and I don't have any pain! Call me this week and I'll give you the info!
November 21, 2010 at 6:44 AM
Auburn said…
So great! I was just going to say that Courtney has a great solution to the siatic nerve pain, but it looks like she already told you! You have a FIVE year-old! CRAZY!
November 21, 2010 at 7:39 PM
The B Family said…
Love it!!! So happy for y'all! FYI...your third sweet gift's due date was Annabelle's due date. Just in time for Valentine's!

Much JOY to you and your beautiful family!!!
November 23, 2010 at 8:08 AM
likeschocolate said…
Congratulations on all the many blessings coming your way. I know what you are feeling. I hold my breath too wondering when the bad will come knocking on our door again. Never thought that before Roman, but it makes me more grateful. Congrats on number 3!
November 25, 2010 at 7:30 PM
likeschocolate said…
Congratulations on all the many blessings coming your way. I know what you are feeling. I hold my breath too wondering when the bad will come knocking on our door again. Never thought that before Roman, but it makes me more grateful. Congrats on number 3!
November 25, 2010 at 7:30 PM
Anonymous said…
Greetings,

Thanks for sharing the link - but unfortunately it seems to be not working? Does anybody here at tanandave.blogspot.com have a mirror or another source?


Thanks,
Jules
December 5, 2010 at 12:07 PM
Staci said…
So glad things are smooth. I can't wait to see your next little sweetheart.
December 9, 2010 at 8:58 AM
Nicole said…
So glad Bela is eating. I knew she could do it :)
January 17, 2011 at 8:23 AM
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