No, I'm just kidding about the title. My dear boy was not it a street fight...
...or a bar room brawl...
...or embroiled in hand to hand combat of any kind...
Let's just say that, in general, he is still honing those climbing skills...
...well, he is actually very adept at the climbing part...
It's the safe descent that still evades him...
This particular injury involved a shopping cart...but that is all that I am at liberty to say...('cause I already feel like a heel...)
The pictures don't really do it justice. I failed to capture the vibrant purples and blues properly.
I can hardly believe that a little man that had such a rough start in life as a preemie has the upper body and leg strength to climb just about anywhere he wants.In fact, when I found him standing on the kitchen table the other morning (smiling proudly, I might add) I smiled, and sighed, and told him, "...and to think I was so worried that you wouldn't thrive...now get down, sir."
...at least he hasn't knocked out any of the teeth that he now has...
...at least he hasn't knocked out any of the teeth that he now has...
...oh, dear, I hope I didn't' just jinx that...
.Overall Medical Update: All of John's original preemie problems have melted away over time. He still has some kidney issues that may require surgery if they do not resolve over time on their own, but doctors are not sure if his kidney issues are a result of his being born prematurely, or not. His kidney issues require a daily dose of antibiotic to prevent infection from forming.
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His lungs, which were so weak for so long, and required the daily use of oxygen until he was 16 months old, appear to be working at full health and capacity. Just ask anyone who attended Sacrament Meeting (our main worship service) with us last Sunday. John tripped and fell during the meeting and cracked his head on the cinder block wall at the end of our pew. (What's one more head wound, right?) He let the entire congregation hear for themselves that his lungs are not lacking in strength in any way, shape or form.
....This Saturday, he turns two...and I keep crying...with equal amounts of joy, relief, and sadness that he is so big...
....he is thriving, despite his being poorly ( *gulp* shopping cart incident) mothered...
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11 comments:
These pictures do look pretty awful, but he didn't even seem to notice anything was wrong on Sunday...he was acting just as cute as ever!
He is so cute despite his bumps and bruises. And I feel the same as you with my Preston. The kid is always getting hurt. But he also insists on climbing everything like Little John does. In fact, I would presume to say they would be best of little buddies.
I got choked up thinking about how far Little John has come. He is a happy, healthy thriving little boy! That makes me very happy!
Wow, Lauren, he is growing up! Such a good lookin' little kid. So sorry about the bumps and bruises. But you know, and I know, boys just have to be boys. =S I'm so glad he's come so far! My friends just had a baby who's a preemie--less than one pound. I watch their blog several times a day. And I just think about Little John and I know they have a long road ahead of them...but it's encouraging to see how great John is doing. =)
I swear when Jax was that age, people must have thought we abused him! He was such a climber and a runner- he was always falling. :)
He is getting so big!
You're an amazing mom! I would be worried if your boys didn't have bruises and bumps. He is so adorable!!! Wow, I can't believe its already been two years.
wow, I can't believe it has been 2 yrs since he was born. Glad he is so healthy. I can't imagine a NICU baby, I was worried with my twins but very lucky that we had no major health problems.
Okay, I know I should give condolences about the fall and bruises etc. but I find it just to dang funny....I'm sure it's just because I've been there before...oh I guess that means I'm laughing about my children now, which really isn't a very nice thing to do.(Ryan-9 months old--not a pretty sight) Oh well.
So glad that he's doing well--a healthy, happy toddler! Way to go Mom, you've done good work!
I can not believe he is going to be TWO. WHOA! He is such a cutie.
That is one handsome birthday boy... and shopping carts are death traps, poor little guy.
Even with all those bruises and scrapes he is one beautiful boy! It's amazing how far he has come, seriously it seems like yesterday I was waiting anxiously for you to post his arrival...ah how time flies.
Hang in there mama, I'm in the same crying club with you. :( Our babies are getting all grown up!
No way! Two already? He is adorable. AND....he looks just like every other two year I know, full of adventure and the battle scars to prove it!!!
Thank you for posting FINALLY! Don't beat yourself up, just think, if you hadn't fought so very hard for him, he might not have had the opportunity to climb tables and scream in church. I think the beauty of his bumps and bruises out weigh the alternative!!!
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