10 Months

Our OHSU biopsy visit in May

It was nap time and we had to wait FOREVER, but Sierra did very well until it came time for the biopsy and they made Jesse and I leave the room:(

A picture with all three of us!  It is rare these days.

Sierra making her fish face

Riding our neighbor's horse, one of her favorite things to do

Celebrating Beatrice's 2nd Birthday.  Myself and Sierra, Joanna hiding behind Faye, and Jenne and Beatrice.  All cousins from the Lee side of the family.

Some seriously chubby cheeks:)

One of Sierra's new games, wearing things on her head

What mom?

Riding around like a princess

A little primping before bed:)

All smiles

Time sure is starting to fly!  It's hard to believe that Sierra is 10 months old.  This month she learned to kick a ball, make a kissy face and smacking sound, blow kisses, make a fish face, and she is walking like a pro!  She took her first couple of steps last month, and it took her several weeks to get to the point where she could take more than 2 or 3 at a time.  But she has mastered the art of walking now, with or without shoes and even on uneven ground.  She LOVES music.  Some of her favorite songs are Joy Joy Down in My Heart, Teddy Bear Teddy Bear Turn Around, and Winnie the Pooh.  She dances to all of them and will slap the ground and reach up high to the Teddy Bear song.  It is sooo cute to watch.  As soon as you say the word teddy bear she starts bopping her head and reaching up high and expects you to sing the song. 

We had her Hirschsprung's biopsy on May 16th.  It was a difficult visit.  It was the first time they made Jesse and I leave the room and she did not handle it well.  It only lasted about 10 minutes but she still has not completely recovered from the separation.  All of a sudden she realized she could be left alone, and is having some separation issues since.  The test ended up being negative but while we were there the Dr told us he wanted to have her tested for cystic fibrosis.  We were shocked and terrified.  Apparently babies with either consistent digestive OR respiratory problems are always tested for CF.  Sometimes a baby won't show respiratory issues but will have a lot of digestive problems and have the disease.  The good news is that 95 percent of the babies they test are negative for CF, but they want to make sure.  It is not an invasive test and we will be able to be with her.  It is scheduled at OHSU on July 9th.  Prayers would be greatly appreciated.  We feel confident that she will be one of the 95 percent, but it is still a terrifying thing to even think about. 

Sierra weighs 17 lbs 6 ounces (after several months of not gaining much she gained over a pound in 30 days).  She drinks whole milk and loves it and we think this has helped her gain weight.  She loves food and eats very well.  She can say several words (she has her own variations of course) ball, all done, hi, bye bye, hot, more, moo, dog, bird, kitty, apple, star, night night, bath, down, shoes, and outside.  She love to be outdoors and requests it many times even on rainy days.  If she doesn't think I get that she is saying outside she walks me over to the door points to my shoes or her coat and then points to the door and says "OUI".  She's her mama's girl and I'm excited to have a garden companion when she gets older.  I guess that's it for now.  Please keep her in your prayers!