Thankfully NO surgery!

The doctors were very happy with Gerad and his diaphram is much better. Things were good too at his regular check up, so Hannie is relieved...we all are!

Surprise! Surprise!

More pictures and a small update on Gerad!

:: He LOVES his exersaucer ::

:: and loves to watch his momma work around him in the kitchen. ::
He is learning that even if momma disappears a few moments out of sight, she WILL be back!

::His eating has picked up, BUT he detests chunky foods. ::

...the mushy stuff is what he likes.

:: LOOK! LOOK! His first tooth!! ::


It is only these last two weeks, maybe three by now, that Hannie has really felt she is finally living the dream of having a baby and enjoying the baby. Gerad is now 8 months old and he is happy, content (all day long) and a joy to have. He likes to play in his playpen, rolling around and chewing on whatever he can find. He uses the cutest giggle to get your attention, and it is hard to ignore him once he starts.

Tomorrow he goes in for an ultrasound on his diaphragm area. It got damaged during his last surgery and because of the coughing that had picked up after that, it couldn't heal the way they had hoped. If it does not look healed, they will do surgery to repair it, but since his cough has been gone for about two weeks now, I am thinking it has had time to heal and things will be alright. That is my prayer.

Marvin and Hannie have given me the OK to update once in a while again, if I have time (they think I am busy) so I will gladly do that. I know it makes the distance a little more bearable for you all and I am honoured to be at your service and to post about our dear little harte diefje.

All because of JESUS.