3 Months Old

Colby turned 3 months old on November 4th. It is hard to believe that 3 months have already passed! It is also hard to believe that he has already had 2 hospital stays totaling 4 weeks and a major heart surgery! You would think that this would make for a cranky baby, but he is the exact opposite!! He is such a happy little guy!! I think the only time he cries is when he is just completely exhausted, which is totally understandable...I'm the same way!

As far as milestones go, I think Colby is doing great! He is holding his head up really well now, sitting in his Bumbo chair, "talking" a lot, smiling constantly, and even laughing some. Jason and I really celebrate each and every small milestone. We know that each one is a step in the right direction for Colby, and it means that he is not yet experiencing those developmental delays that the doctors have warned us about. Colby is an amazing little man!

During these first 3 months of Colby's life, we have been through a roller coaster of emotions. We have experienced stress like we have never known, fear, worry, sadness, frustration, doubt...I could go on and on. The one thing that is keeping me sane, though, is seeing Colby smile and hearing him talk. It is like he is telling me that everything is okay and God is taking care of him. He is a smart baby! When he gives us his big open mouth toothless smile, I am just filled with so much joy! I thank God every day for that smile!

Colby, happy 3 month birthday!! We love you so much! You are truly a blessing from God, and you have brought all of us, even Brody, so much happiness! We are eager to continue watching you grow and develop.