Alexandrea has become very vocal, and even more so since her big bro has been here. She is becoming quite the drama queen and want full attn on her. I have had a hard time capturing on films, as soon as you bring out the camera, she becomes miss serious.
Yesturday morning, she must of had a good dream as she was laughing in her sleep, it was way too cute, but the time I got the camera she was done
here is a video of miss squeally
Wednesday, July 8, 2009
Monday, July 6, 2009
Big Brother and 4th of July
Alexandrea was not too sure about the life jacket, and not crazy about the pool either
Hello All What a week
we have been pretty busy
Alexandrea has finally been able to meet her big brother Chris. He is visting us from Oklahoma. HS is not too sure what to think about him yet, She give him big smiles but does cry more when she is held by him, but she also I think is having a little stranger anxiety and wants mom or dad to hod her.
For the 4th of July we took Chris to the Redding Water Slides, where he had a blast but boy was it hot, When we left, the car said it was 109 outside, Def toasty.
Hope everyone has A great Week
Hello All What a week
we have been pretty busy
Alexandrea has finally been able to meet her big brother Chris. He is visting us from Oklahoma. HS is not too sure what to think about him yet, She give him big smiles but does cry more when she is held by him, but she also I think is having a little stranger anxiety and wants mom or dad to hod her.
For the 4th of July we took Chris to the Redding Water Slides, where he had a blast but boy was it hot, When we left, the car said it was 109 outside, Def toasty.
Hope everyone has A great Week
Saturday, June 20, 2009
Double Digits
When we first brought Alexandrea home, we could wrap her up in this blanket and she could not get out, now she is too big, I still can wrap her but by morning her toes are hanging out. Since she has also discovered her feet they are constantly at her mouth. One of her favorite things to do is to pull off her socks and chew on her toes.
I thought this was too cute how she has her arms place while sitting in her bumbo. She love to see all that is going on around her.
Alexandrea is such a happy baby, We have completed some of the testing (blood work)for why she has continued to grow on the slow side, so far everything has come back normal, We are very happy about this.
Also Aexandrea did have her repeat echocardiogram on her ASD, She was not a happy camper and as I sat there holding my baby girl while they did this test, I still could see the hole. I just knew it, After it was compled we , immediatly met with the pediatric cardiologist, who confirmed what I had just saw. She said it was a moderate sized, and that it would most likely not close on its own and she will eventually need surgery to repair this defect.
Atrial septal defects (ASD) are among the most common types of congenital heart defects. In general the defect is a hole in the wall (septum) between the top two chambers of the heart (atria). There are three common types of ASD's, named in relation to their position in the atrial septum. A physician will identify the type of ASD a patient has and whether associated defects are present.
The Dr said that there are two ways this can be fixed
Surgery
The standard method for closure of atrial septal defects has been open-heart surgery. Surgery requires a heart-lung cardiac bypass machine to allow the heart to be opened and the defect closed — with stitches if it is small, or, if too large, with a patch. This surgery has a very low risk and has been performed for more than 35 years. Minimally invasive incisions are utilized in selected circumstances when surgery for this defect is performed. Long-term survival after repair of this defect is similar to that of a healthy person of the same age.
Nonsurgical Closure
Nonsurgical closure, a relatively new procedure is done in the heart catheterization laboratory and avoids the need for surgery. A patch, usually resembling a small umbrella, is inserted into the damaged area through a small tube, called a catheter. Various other patches are being investigated. Cardiologists at Mayo Clinic are involved in investigational trials for these devices
THey said that Alexandrea is a good canidate for the nonsurgical closure.
Our biggest hurdle though will be Alexandrea's weight, for the non surgical procedure, they would like Alexandrea to be about 30- 33 lbs, they want her to be at least 18 months old but they want to fix it before she enters school.
Alexandrea's is just now at 10 pounds, Yippee she has finally hit double digits and is at 10 lbs. If she is anything like her mama, It will be 5 before she even hits the weight they would like her to be at. They can do the procedure when they are smaller but they just wnat them to be biggger.
Here is also a twist, while they do not feel like the asd is causing her weight issues, it at times can cause poor growth.
So please pray for growth for Alexandrea, Please also pray that this defect asd will close on its own.
much love Becky, Lars and Alexandrea
I just love this sweet little face
I thought this was too cute how she has her arms place while sitting in her bumbo. She love to see all that is going on around her.
Alexandrea is such a happy baby, We have completed some of the testing (blood work)for why she has continued to grow on the slow side, so far everything has come back normal, We are very happy about this.
Also Aexandrea did have her repeat echocardiogram on her ASD, She was not a happy camper and as I sat there holding my baby girl while they did this test, I still could see the hole. I just knew it, After it was compled we , immediatly met with the pediatric cardiologist, who confirmed what I had just saw. She said it was a moderate sized, and that it would most likely not close on its own and she will eventually need surgery to repair this defect.
Atrial septal defects (ASD) are among the most common types of congenital heart defects. In general the defect is a hole in the wall (septum) between the top two chambers of the heart (atria). There are three common types of ASD's, named in relation to their position in the atrial septum. A physician will identify the type of ASD a patient has and whether associated defects are present.
The Dr said that there are two ways this can be fixed
Surgery
The standard method for closure of atrial septal defects has been open-heart surgery. Surgery requires a heart-lung cardiac bypass machine to allow the heart to be opened and the defect closed — with stitches if it is small, or, if too large, with a patch. This surgery has a very low risk and has been performed for more than 35 years. Minimally invasive incisions are utilized in selected circumstances when surgery for this defect is performed. Long-term survival after repair of this defect is similar to that of a healthy person of the same age.
Nonsurgical Closure
Nonsurgical closure, a relatively new procedure is done in the heart catheterization laboratory and avoids the need for surgery. A patch, usually resembling a small umbrella, is inserted into the damaged area through a small tube, called a catheter. Various other patches are being investigated. Cardiologists at Mayo Clinic are involved in investigational trials for these devices
THey said that Alexandrea is a good canidate for the nonsurgical closure.
Our biggest hurdle though will be Alexandrea's weight, for the non surgical procedure, they would like Alexandrea to be about 30- 33 lbs, they want her to be at least 18 months old but they want to fix it before she enters school.
Alexandrea's is just now at 10 pounds, Yippee she has finally hit double digits and is at 10 lbs. If she is anything like her mama, It will be 5 before she even hits the weight they would like her to be at. They can do the procedure when they are smaller but they just wnat them to be biggger.
Here is also a twist, while they do not feel like the asd is causing her weight issues, it at times can cause poor growth.
So please pray for growth for Alexandrea, Please also pray that this defect asd will close on its own.
much love Becky, Lars and Alexandrea
Friday, June 12, 2009
Wednesday, June 10, 2009
Monday, June 1, 2009
Look at Me!
We received this stuffed cow from the Ronald McDonald House when we were there, (The Shriners have a ride every year where they drop off toys for the kids that are in the hospital). It was practically as big as Alexandrea, you can just see her feet , It is amazing to see how much she has grown. She was 3 days short of being one month here.
Now she is here at almost 7 months.
Alexandrea -15 days, this little bear is half her size
I am growing 10 weeks
Look at me! I have grown so big!
Sunday, May 31, 2009
Dedication
We had a pretty good day today, At church today we dedication our little one. Everyone Just though how cute she was in her dress. Right after though I had go go change her as on the way to church, she spit up nice and good all over the front of her dress and smell like soured milk. Good thing I was able to clean her up enough before church started. Then she wanted to eat again, so I really did not get to hear ther service as i spent it with her instead.
Aleexandrea is now alomost 7 months, If she has been born on her due date she would be 5 months. I can't believe how much she is changing,, After service was all over we were talking ot soem friends and we had her laying on the chairs in the sanctuary, she found the backs of the chair pretty facinating and alomost rolled over from her back to her tummy, if the back had not been there, she should of made it all the way. It was just too cute.
I also think she has started teething, she is just wanting to gum everything and has just been a little more fussy. She is still sleeping through the night and We have no issues here. We love this, we followed baby wise (just the parts really felt too) and also went by her since we do have a little one with feeding issues.
When we were at the Dr last week he did ok to start on foods but vegies before fruit and so far she has had rice cereal , which she thought was ok, Took a few bites real well then was done and then also has tried sweet potatoes, took one bite and then another then she was not too sure, It was rather cute to see
Please continue to pray for Alexandrea to gain weight, Here over the next couple of weeks she will be having a few test just to be on the safe side, to make sure she does not have certain things such as cystic fibrosis, a metobolic disorder and other things.
Aleexandrea is now alomost 7 months, If she has been born on her due date she would be 5 months. I can't believe how much she is changing,, After service was all over we were talking ot soem friends and we had her laying on the chairs in the sanctuary, she found the backs of the chair pretty facinating and alomost rolled over from her back to her tummy, if the back had not been there, she should of made it all the way. It was just too cute.
I also think she has started teething, she is just wanting to gum everything and has just been a little more fussy. She is still sleeping through the night and We have no issues here. We love this, we followed baby wise (just the parts really felt too) and also went by her since we do have a little one with feeding issues.
When we were at the Dr last week he did ok to start on foods but vegies before fruit and so far she has had rice cereal , which she thought was ok, Took a few bites real well then was done and then also has tried sweet potatoes, took one bite and then another then she was not too sure, It was rather cute to see
Please continue to pray for Alexandrea to gain weight, Here over the next couple of weeks she will be having a few test just to be on the safe side, to make sure she does not have certain things such as cystic fibrosis, a metobolic disorder and other things.
Wednesday, May 27, 2009
I Just realized tonight I had not updated in a while. We have been pretty busy.
While I would love to say Alexandrea is growing like a weed, she still is growing at her own pace. We went to the dr today for her 6 mo check up, she weighed in at 9lbs 2.2 oz and was around 23 in long. The dr would love her to be gaining more weight but was happy as developmentally she is right where she needs to be.
We are going to have a few tests done to be sure that there is nothing more going on.
OHSU has a clinic that comes to medford once a month , so Alexandrea will be getting an echocardigram to check on her asd (atrial septal defect), We are hoping and praying that this will have closed.
Alexandrea is full of smiles and laughter, and is so much fun. We are amazed more and more by her every day. Over Memorial day Weekend, we had our first road trip, we went to Portland to see Aunt Karen and Uncle Chris and Alexandrea's cousins David and Kevin. We also saw a good friend our ours and some other Family members that soon will have a new little one. We had a great time and it was great to see you all and can't wait to see you all again.
Lars and I also have few prayer requests for extended family members, It is rather ironic that they almost have idetical names and both are due around the same time and will deliver at the same hosp.
please say a prayer for Kari and Darin as they approach the birth of their daughter Emma Grace, She will have to have surgery soon after birth for a sacrococcygeal teratoma. She will be here on june 8th unless she comes earlier.
then also prayers for karen and darrin as they also approach there due date for the birth of a little boy, who yet has to be named , for karen blood pressure to stay down.
We love you all and Alexandrea can't wait to play!
Please also say a prayer for Alexandrea to continue to grow and all her test to go well.
This weekend we will also be dedicating Alexandrea. We are so excited to be doing this. We will post pictures as well.
much love
becky
While I would love to say Alexandrea is growing like a weed, she still is growing at her own pace. We went to the dr today for her 6 mo check up, she weighed in at 9lbs 2.2 oz and was around 23 in long. The dr would love her to be gaining more weight but was happy as developmentally she is right where she needs to be.
We are going to have a few tests done to be sure that there is nothing more going on.
OHSU has a clinic that comes to medford once a month , so Alexandrea will be getting an echocardigram to check on her asd (atrial septal defect), We are hoping and praying that this will have closed.
Alexandrea is full of smiles and laughter, and is so much fun. We are amazed more and more by her every day. Over Memorial day Weekend, we had our first road trip, we went to Portland to see Aunt Karen and Uncle Chris and Alexandrea's cousins David and Kevin. We also saw a good friend our ours and some other Family members that soon will have a new little one. We had a great time and it was great to see you all and can't wait to see you all again.
Lars and I also have few prayer requests for extended family members, It is rather ironic that they almost have idetical names and both are due around the same time and will deliver at the same hosp.
please say a prayer for Kari and Darin as they approach the birth of their daughter Emma Grace, She will have to have surgery soon after birth for a sacrococcygeal teratoma. She will be here on june 8th unless she comes earlier.
then also prayers for karen and darrin as they also approach there due date for the birth of a little boy, who yet has to be named , for karen blood pressure to stay down.
We love you all and Alexandrea can't wait to play!
Please also say a prayer for Alexandrea to continue to grow and all her test to go well.
This weekend we will also be dedicating Alexandrea. We are so excited to be doing this. We will post pictures as well.
much love
becky
Tuesday, May 12, 2009
prayers
Please say a prayer for thr Freeman Family , I wanted to let you know in case you haven't heard .....little Kayleigh went to be with Jesus last night. She was a little baby born who was just around 1 lb and has spent the last 11 months in the NICU. After some recent surgeries, she had become brain dead and last night she left this world for a much better place. Please keep her family in your prayers. I can't imagine all they have been through. The pictures from yesterday will break your heart - but their faith is strong.
Sunday, May 10, 2009
HAPPY MOTHERS DAY!!
Today marked another first for us, as it was our first mother's day. Yes I am a step mom but Chris is with his mom on this sepcial day but it is my first mothers.
Last year on mothers day we annouced to some of our family that we were pregnant.
Motherhood has been awesome and wonderful. We have had so much already ups and downs in Alexandrea's short life but they are so woth it.
Today also marks Alexandreas 6 month birthday. Can you belive we had our little girl 6 months ago? it seem s like just yesturday
I hope everyone has a wonderful mothers day.
Jennifer and her daughter
Chasie trying to hold Lexi
Thursday, May 7, 2009
Saturday, May 2, 2009
jumper
wow! I can't believe it has been 2 weeks since I have posted. We have been quite busy.
e had my neice here for alomost a week so that kept me super busy with 2 babbies under 1, but it was still lots of fun. She is a acive baby on the go, She is 11 months as of yesturday.
Lars and I are tired tonight. Today was the march of dimes walk in our area. The walk was around 6 miles. We fed Alexandrea right before we left, she did great and slept most of the time. We do not have but a few pics on the cell phone as we brought the camera, but had forgot to get the memory card out of the computer.
Lexi is now almost 6 months or 4 months corrected, She loves to sit and just look around to see what is going on, so today we tried putting her in the jumper. Since she is still very tiny , even on the lowest setting, she cannot reach, but she enjoyed being in it for about 10 min.
Please continue to pray for growth for Alexandrea. Last weight on my scale was 8lbs 8oz.
also please pray for baby Kayleigh (click on the button for her link) as after her latest sugery, now the dr's are sayign she is brain dead. Her parents are still hoping for a miracle and to bring her home.
e had my neice here for alomost a week so that kept me super busy with 2 babbies under 1, but it was still lots of fun. She is a acive baby on the go, She is 11 months as of yesturday.
Lars and I are tired tonight. Today was the march of dimes walk in our area. The walk was around 6 miles. We fed Alexandrea right before we left, she did great and slept most of the time. We do not have but a few pics on the cell phone as we brought the camera, but had forgot to get the memory card out of the computer.
Lexi is now almost 6 months or 4 months corrected, She loves to sit and just look around to see what is going on, so today we tried putting her in the jumper. Since she is still very tiny , even on the lowest setting, she cannot reach, but she enjoyed being in it for about 10 min.
Please continue to pray for growth for Alexandrea. Last weight on my scale was 8lbs 8oz.
also please pray for baby Kayleigh (click on the button for her link) as after her latest sugery, now the dr's are sayign she is brain dead. Her parents are still hoping for a miracle and to bring her home.
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