I haven't cried much this week. In fact, I think that it has been a few days since my last cry. This is a good thing.
The boys are growing up and doing well. They were all weighed this week. Connor is tipping the scales at 42.5 pounds now, at just under 29 months old. He is going to be a big guy! Cadan is 44 pounds and Carson is 28 pounds. They are happy and healthy, for the most part, other than the occasional ear infection. For this, I am very grateful.
I am now 37 weeks pregnant with my fourth son. Corbin Gabriel could arrive any time now, and I am so excited to meet him. When I had my OB checkup last week, it was estimated that he weighed around 8 pounds already! I know that is just a guess, and probably not accurate. I just hope that he is healthy. All signs point to healthy.
Steve's recovery has plateaued in recent weeks. There has been no progress on the paralysis in his face. At this point, I think that hope of recovering on his own is all but lost. We will return to his neurosurgeon at the end of this month. The next step will be surgery. That is a scary possibility, but so is the possibility of never being able to close your eyes again.
Cadan will be starting preschool on Tuesday. He is very excited! We made our very first school shopping trip Friday. He has several new outfits and new shoes, along with a new Spiderman backpack and lunchbox. Thanks to Nana. I felt some sadness that we are unable to purchase the things that he needs to start school ourselves, but blessed to have parents that are able to help us.
My parents have been such a blessing throughout this ordeal. They have provided for our mortgage payment, utility payments, groceries. They have really been amazing. Of course, there have been others who have helped as well, friends, even online friends, our church, other family members, and co workers. I have felt much love the past few months. Another thing for which I am very grateful.
It is really amazing to see the community come together in a time of crisis. I have no only received financial support, but also much needed emotional support. This blog and the online community that I belong to has been an amazing source of support. I appreciate each and every encouraging word.
I feel like we are about to round a corner. I feel like there is hope somewhere, a light at the end of the tunnel. That is a nice feeling.
