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I can't believe we have had custody of Noah for 3 months today - time is flying. Unfortunately my biggest memory from that day was James getting so sick, refusing the hospital or any meds that didn't american names. I remember seeing Habtamu that morning, in a pretty light pink hooded jacket (he was Habtamu in our eyes until we signed off on custody). He was so happy; so tiny... We didn't take custoday that morning, they wanted us to wait until the afternoon...By afternoon James couldn't even go with us to pick him up...I should have held off for a couple days, but had no idea the next day his fever would be 104 and his abdomen would be swollen to twice it's normal size....We thankfully had a hotel doctor that came to the room (although so much later than he was supposed to be I almost called our driver to take us to the hospital after all). I was still sick and pacing the room trying to figure out what to do...thankfully Noah did something he rarely does anymore, he slept for literally 4 hours straight while I was nervous and pacing....I'm sure his anxiety caused him to shut down a bit. After a couple days we all felt better and we flew home at least feeling semi-healthy.
More shocking is that he will be 8 months old tomorrow! Such a big boy (well he's a peanut - finally not floating in 3-6 month clothes). He is such a funny, yet very seriousl kid. Not to mention I have never seen such physical strength or determination in someone this age. Here's a few things about Noah at 8 months:
1. He is eating 3 solid meals a day - loving everything (meat doesn't love him), soon to work off baby food and on more finger foods. Cheerios are still on of his favs!
2. He tried and loved my pancake this morning as well as a blueberry and pineapple.
3. He is taking a few steps - no not walking, CRAWLING.
4. He loves to stand, but can't yet pull himself up.
5. He loves his grandma, grandpa, auntie, cousin and a visiting uncle even though he's only met them once - it's amazing how they can 'just tell."
6. He is already eyeing the outlets - time to childproof a bit.
7. He is really clingy right now - and has challenging as that is - YA GOTTA LOVE IT!
8. He does everything with passion....laughing and CRYING. So much so that it hurts.
9. His feet have improved...but he still wakes alot in the night unable to put himself down. Still takes a bottle at 10pm and 2am - HELP!!
10. He is 16 pounds....26.5 inches tall....He grows like a weed!!!
Here are a few pictures from this weekend - his first haircut with Alexis - who needs Lollilocks!!
