Jake at four months

We're back from Oklahoma and Ty, Jake, and I are beginning to get in somewhat of a routine. At four months, Jake is changing so quickly and is definitely the love of our lives. He smiles incessantly and is quick to laugh, especially for his dad. His favorite new toy is his Exersaucer...trying to be a good mother, I don't want to just leave him in it too much, but he will cry when I take him out :) Ty has been excited to introduce him to the pool and last week Jake had his inaugural "swim." We got him a big floating blow-up toy to sit in and a big hat to shade him from the sun and away he went! His first reaction was shock and he screamed...but he soon warmed up to the water and was laughing before long.

Today I took him for his four month checkup with Dr. Chandler. Our big health concern this week is having Jake gain weight. As of last week he hadn't gained in 4 weeks, leaving his cardiologist concerned. We met with his surgeon about three weeks ago and he wants to wait until Jake is 2 for surgery because of the delicate nature of the valve repair Jake will have. The conditions for waiting are he remaining healthy and gaining weight steadily. When we discovered last week he wasn't gaining, everyone got a little scared. We did a chest x-ray which was clear and the doctor decided the lack of weight gain could be due to his medications. We've changed the dosage of his medicine and today we had great news--Jake had gained half a pound since last week!

We are so continually thankful for all of the prayers from our family and friends. We believe that God is constantly healing Jake and keeping him well. He truly is the Great Physician!