New Pictures...

Just wanted to let everyone know that I have added lots of new pictures on our website under "Savannah 9 months". Check'em out!

Look What I Can Do!

So Savannah has learned how to climb our stairs!! Looks like we need another gate for the bottom of our stairs! Our little monkey!

Enjoying the Warm Weather....

Wonderful News!

Savannah had her VCUG test done today. She passed with flying colors. They saw no signs of urine reflux and she was able to empty her bladder completely. We feel very thankful to have a healthy, happy, beautiful little girl! Thank you for all of your support and prayers. We really appreciate it!

Feeling better....

So after starting on our 2nd antibiotic, Savannah is finally starting to feel better!! She woke up this morning with a temperature of only 99.2*. YEA!!! It has been a LONG week! Because of having a urinary tract infection at such a young age Savannah's doctor wanted her to get an ultrasound done of her kidney's as well as a VCUG (voiding cystourethrogram). This is a procedure where they insert a catheter, shoot dye into her bladder and watch through x-ray pictures as it is urinated out. They are watching to make sure that it all drains out properly and that there is no dye that is being refluxed upward toward her kidneys, in an abnormality called VUR (vesicoureteral relux). We were not sure we wanted to put Savannah through this procedure. But after much research on the procedure and abnormality we decided it is important to have it done. We will take her to the hospital next Tuesday the 22nd for both the ultrasound and VCUG. I am very nervous about Savannah going through this. Please pray that the procedures are quick and painless and that no abnormalities will be found. I will update everyone after we know the results. Thank you!

Poor Baby...

So the last few days have been very rough. On Sunday, Savannah was very fussy and came down with a temperature of 101.5 degrees. However, she had no symptom of being sick...no runny nose, cough, diarrhea, nothing. We were hoping it was just a fluke and that Monday she would wake up fine. However, again Monday morning she had the same temperature. So I decided to take her to the dr. By the time we got there her temperature was still 100* with Tylenol. After examining her they suspected a possible bladder infection. I didn't even know a child this young could have a bladder infection. Anyway, it was TERRIBLE they ended up having to use a catheter and everything. She screamed and screamed. Having a catheter used on myself in the past, I knew the pain she was going through and it was enough to about kill a mother. It was torture on both of us! Anyway, her results in the office came back positive and they gave us an antibiotic to use. Since then she continues to have a yucky temperature....yesterday it remained between 101 and 102* and today woke up again with a temp. of 103.5* and just feels lousy. Mommy has done a lot of holding and hugging her baby. I feel so sorry for her. She is miserable! I can't wait for my little angel to start feeling better again!!

New Toys...

Here is Savannah playing with a few new toys she got this week. Her first tricycle. It has a place for her to rest her feet while the adult pushes and controls it from a bar in the back until she is old enough to pedal it herself. Very cool idea! She loves it!! Compliments of Nana and Pawpaw! Thanks!! And her playhouse which we bought from a neighbor whose little girl has outgrown it. She is having so much fun! She crawls in and out and pulls up on the windows to play peek-a-boo. She is at such a fun age!!

Nap Time Woe....

Here is my little girl this morning determined NOT to give in and take a nap! I finally went in after she was screaming and screaming and this is what I saw! Pathetic, but cute!

Update: I gave in....took her downstairs and gave her a snack....went straight back upstairs and put her down again....and now, 10 minutes later...she is finally sleeping... : )

Please Pray....

A few months ago I was introduced to another woman named Angela, via a moms group. She was in need of breast-milk for her little girl. Her little girl's name is Stephanie. As I began hearing about her situation I knew I had to help her. Her little girl, now 2 1/2, was born with down syndrome and congestive heart failure. They call the little girl "Champ" because she keeps trudging her way through life's battles one at a time. She has already had 2 open heart surgeries in her short life and is headed back for her 3rd on Monday April 14th. Her last open heart surgery left her on complete life support and in the hospital for 73 days. Her mother is pleading for everyone she knows to get the word out about her daughters surgery so that she may have as much prayer as possible. I know our God is bigger than any disease....and I am asking that everyone please keep this family the "Hedrick's" in your prayers. Please say an extra prayer for Stephanie and for the surgeons that will be operating on her the morning of the 14th. It breaks my heart to hear this story, and especially now, that I have a child of my own it is unbearable to imagine having to go through something like this as a parent. If you would like to learn more about Stephanie and her family their website is www.caringbridge.org/visit/thechamp

Savannah is 9 months!

Savannah turned 9 months on March 26th. I can't believe my little angel is already 9 months. It just seems like yesterday that I was feeling her move and kick in my tummy. Today she went for her 9 month appointment. It looks as though our chunky monkey is starting to thin out a bit. She only gained 1 1/2 pounds since her 6 month appointment. She weighed in at 20 lbs. 12 ounces. She has been in the 95% in her weight since she was 2 months. She now is back down to between the 75%-90%. She was exactly 28 inches long, putting her in the 50%-75% range. She talks, or babbles, constantly. She was babbling non-stop during her dr. visit today. Her Dr. kept laughing at her and said "Boy she is a little talker". Too funny : ) She has also really started to become a very active, and fast crawler. Much more work for her mommy and daddy!! But we love it!