I worried before Ryan left for this deployment about whether or not I could do this alone. I am pretty proud of all that I have been able to maintain while he is away: the day in and day out, feeding issues, a push for a swallow study, double ear infections, a trip to the ER at 3 am, developmental evaluations, speech evaluations, qualifying for therapy, an upper respiratory infection, breathing treatment, weekly physical therapy, shots, multiple doctors visits, three flights to visit family, a wedding, a family reunion, more feeding issues, pictures, a small medical procedure for me, a birthday, Mother's Day, Father's Day, introducing solids, developing a mini work from home income (more about this later!) and generally staying busy so I don't think about him so much. I do use the term alone loosely - family and friends have been so supportive and helpful during the last 107 days. Speaking of which...this time tomorrow I will be home sweet home in Georgia and can hardly wait to see my sweet mom and hand over her precious grandbaby so I can take a nap! I am ready to see my puppy dogs too! I have been clicking my heels all afternoon in hopes I would wake up there. The prep work is overwhelming and know tomorrow will be such a long day. I hope to see as many folks as possible while home, however, I am planning on laying low for a majority of the trip and taking advantage of the opportunity to get some rest while there.
Love this picture of the happiest baby!