I suppose the most important thing to know is that Ethan is doing well. He talks up a storm and is extremely intelligent! He has a great sense of humor and is very sensitive to everyone around him. He is two now and enjoys getting into cupboards, playing with his toys and snuggling with his mommy.
This past year has brought about many changes in the house. The first being that I quit my job in June of 2013. This was the most difficult decision I have ever made and their are many days that I question whether or not I made the right choice. I loved my job at the bank and I had worked very hard over the years to get my position. With that being said, from early March to June of 2013 Ethan was hospitalized six times with respiratory issues. One of the hospitalizations lasted 2 1/2 weeks and I was unable to be with him because of work and having my assistant manager on vacation for two weeks. It was heart wrenching for me. I spoke to my boss about the possibility of a more flexible position but then shortly after Ethan's doctor put him on oxygen full time at home. It was evident that he needed at home care so I put in my notice.
I'm happy to say that he has been off of the oxygen since August of this year and he hasn't been hospitalized since I've been home. Even with contracting whooping cough and pneumonia at the beginning of this year! This gives me hope that he is growing out of his chronic illnesses and that his health will continue to improve as he gets bigger.
Getting bigger is one of the issues we face. At 29 months old he is only 21 pounds and still wears size 18 months. It seems that once he begins gaining weight he gets sick and loses all the weight I was able to pack on him. It's pretty frustrating.
Anyway, I just wanted to give an update since it's been so long. I can't believe how busy being a stay at home mom can be. Believe me when I tell you that going to work everyday is much easier than being at home with children all day! I have so much respect for the stay at home mom's that do this for years on end!
Here are a few pictures of my little fighter:
