Tough November... Healthy December??

I'm happy that it is the first day of December and hope this month brings with it good health for our little boy as well as lots of wonderful times with friends and family.  November was really a pretty tough month for Ryan. From teething pain, a cold, his first real chest cough (from the cold), his first ear infection (probably also an aftermath of the cold), and his second (but longest) tummy virus. (2 sick visits and 1 well visit to the Dr- we've been busy!!) The poor little guy can't seem to catch a break!! Mommy's tired of the sicknesses and I'm sure Ryan is too. It's delayed my thoughts of switching to breastfeeding only part-time (twice) and formula (twice) a day because I feel like while he's sick is not the time to start something new.

All the sickness also makes for such weird schedules for him at night, although I'm happy to report that overall Ryan is sleeping straight through the night about 11hrs of sleep a night and sometimes longer.  He  wakes up and fusses occasionally and puts himself back to sleep now, but while he was sick I went in to tend to him just to make sure he was ok. (which one time he wasn't-tummy bug... yuck!)

During the days his mood seems pretty good and mostly his familiar happy self.  I can always tell when he's tired or not feeling well because he becomes pretty fussy and very clingy to "Mommy". However, sometimes I can't even put him down because he just wants to be carried around and point to things and say "buh" (for me to tell him what it is or let him touch it). During this most recent tummy bug he has actually wanted to fall asleep in my arms which is very unusual for him. I enjoy some of the cuddle time while I can get it, but just wish he felt better!

Please pray for good health through the holidays for Ryan and our whole family!!! We also will have a houseguest staying with us for the month of December. Mrs. Annabelle Hendrix is staying with us during her rotation at Plaza Medical in Fort Worth (she's in med school to become a DO). We are very excited to have her in our home and hope she enjoys her stay!  ~Emily