Tucker turns one year old tomorrow. It has been quite the journey, but I
am not sad. I would much rather have the years fly by than experience
the alternative of never getting to celebrate his birthdays and
milestones.
It has been a very busy year. Tucker began teething at 15 weeks and
subsequently has 14 teeth cut 1 day shy of his first birthday. Tucker
has not been the healthiest child. He contracted RSV which then
developed into pneumonia. After a couple weeks of 3-hour interval
breathing treatments and a round of antibiotics he was finally starting
to feel better; then came dual ear infections. He recovered then spiked a
105 fever upon returning from a trip home to visit my Mama. After an
Easter Sunday trip to the emergency room and a half dozen tests we were
sent home with "inconclusive results" about a week later he broke out in
a rash and it was confirmed that he had Roseola. He kept the pattern
going by developing another set of ear infections. We had a week or two
of no sickness only to break out in a rash again. I took him to the
doctor and was told he had symptoms of both Fifth Disease and Hand,
Foot, and Mouth Disease. Nearly 4 weeks later he still has the cheek
rash. The poor kid can't catch a break and is currently suffering from
hay fever. Additionally, he is still undergoing helmet therapy. His soft
spot has stopped closing. There are potential issues associated with
this, but as long as we continue to get positive head growth I am okay
with the prolonged therapy and frequent appointments.
Often times I wonder why Tucker has so many issues and is frequently sick, but then I remind myself that Nick and I are able to care for him and deal with the emotional toll where others may not. I know the situation could be much worse, so I tend to just feel very blessed and enjoy each new days as it arrives.
Tucker's birthday party was supposed to be held yesterday, however due to my Great-Great's passing Tucker and I traveled to Idaho to attend the funeral, and are presently spending time with some family in Nevada before returning home. I have rescheduled Tucker's birthday party for the end of June. It's okay to have a 13 month birthday party, right? Of course it is!
Motherhood has been filled with challenges and rewards. I
don't think it is something you can prepare yourself for, it is a learn
as you go process. Tucker is such a wonderful baby. He is extremely well
behaved and very social. He has started walking (quite unsteadily) and
is trying to talk. Each day I am amazed at all he has learned. I feel so
honored to be his "Ma!"
I am looking forward to all his birthdays yet to come and all the milestones in between.
