Yesterday, Gracie went for a checkup at the doctor....hard to believe that she is already 5 months old!! Wow! The doctor said she hadn't gained as much weight as they would like at her last appointment, so we made some modifications to her diet & schedule. She gained 1 lbs. 7 oz. in one month! She is still a little small, but so was Xander. The doctor is sending us for an ultrasound on her hips in a few days though. They are clicking when the doctor checks them. She said it is probably nothing, but she wants to check it out before Gracie starts crawling & walking. It could be some kind of deposit in the joint, if it is she may have to wear a brace to stabilize her legs. I am praying that it is nothing & I don't expect it to be.
Xander is doing well...he had been in a bad mood for a couple of weeks. I blame it mostly on his sleep schedule getting mixed up since Gracie came home. We have pretty much decided that he isn't going to start school this year, even though he will technically be old enough. I am praying for the patience to teach him at home, but he gets frustrated very easily. I think it would probably be easier for him to see other kids learning around him. I wish I could afford to send him to our church's school, but it's just not feasible right now.
Dusty is waiting to hear something on his promotion. I am a little conflicted with it either way. Even if he gets it, he won't have a set schedule and will be working a lot. It's better than where he is now, but I'm not sure it's going to be a good trade off. His dad is doing better, still a little weak, but better.
As for me, I love being a stay at home mom, I just dislike my home....kinda. We have been married for 6 years in July and have lived several places...mostly apartments due to my jobs. But I am sick of apartments. I am stressed out that I have to get onto my 5 year old for running in the house...he should be able to bounce & play. It's also Summer & I am mad with Summer Fever. But the people that live here don't give crap about anybody or anything. Like blowing an airhorn in the breezeway at 2 A.M. UGH. I asked Dusty the other day if he wanted me to get a job. He said no, but I am just so frustrated I am willing to do anything. I just keep praying for God's Will and I know He will take care of us.
Today, I have my three nieces while my sister is at the doctor. They are having a good time. It's hard to believe that they were ever as small as little Gracelyn.
That's it for now. I will update you on the ultrasound asap.
