My mom left on Friday afternoon. It was harder this time than last, I guess because we both knew it would be much longer before we saw each other again. It's with both of our families being on the other side of the country. The last time Pat's family saw Ryder, he was just about to turn 3 weeks old. He will be 12 weeks tomorrow. He has grown so much in those 9 weeks.
Right after Ryder was born
Almost 3 weeks old
11 weeks old
11 weeks old
Ryder is like a little boy now. Well, not really haha but compared to 2 months ago he is. And it makes me sad that his aunts and uncles and cousins can't see him and get to know him and see how funny he is. I also miss seeing my nieces and nephews. Carter is growing so quickly! Lily and Kemp are going into 2nd and 1st grade. Daisy and Powell are almost 4 and Blakely is getting bigger, too. I know how lucky Pat and I are to have a close family, but having a physical distance between us is hard.
I think I am going to try and take Ryder either to Orlando or Nebraska to see my family again in the next few weeks. I am also currently trying to find a free way (Space A) to get to Alabama to see my sister and my in laws. Praying that these hopes come to fruition (is that the right spelling? haha)
Friday, before my mom left, I had an endocrinologist appointment for my Diabetes. My a1C was 7.1. While I was pregnant it was 6.4, so it is slowly climbing up and I need it back below 6. I am starting to check my blood sugar more each day so I am not constantly chasing them. I KNOW what I have to do. My problem is actually doing it. But it's not just about me anymore. If something happened to me, I have no idea what Pat would do, haha. He is lost when it comes to getting Ryder to stop crying and to go to bed:) But I love seeing him hold his son. It is one of the sweetest things in the world. And I love seeing Ryder smile when I go to pick him up. So I am taking my Diabetes head on and I'm going to kick it's a** and control it and not let it control me.
Friday, before my mom left, I had an endocrinologist appointment for my Diabetes. My a1C was 7.1. While I was pregnant it was 6.4, so it is slowly climbing up and I need it back below 6. I am starting to check my blood sugar more each day so I am not constantly chasing them. I KNOW what I have to do. My problem is actually doing it. But it's not just about me anymore. If something happened to me, I have no idea what Pat would do, haha. He is lost when it comes to getting Ryder to stop crying and to go to bed:) But I love seeing him hold his son. It is one of the sweetest things in the world. And I love seeing Ryder smile when I go to pick him up. So I am taking my Diabetes head on and I'm going to kick it's a** and control it and not let it control me.
While on FB tonight, I found a link on a friends page to another blog. It broke my heart to see the pain this little boy is in. Immediately, my heart started praying...not just my words...but my soul sent prayers to God for Tripp. There are so many things that could have "happened" to me or Ryder...that could still happen to any of the three of us...but God is faithful and has blessed me with so much. I'm posting the link to this blog and asking that you will also pray for Tripp.
Well, I am off to bed and thanking God for all the things he has blessed me with.
Love you all.
I love you and miss you all so much!!!! YES, you BETTER start kicking that diabetes even harder. Pat needs you as much as Ryder does! Love you and thanks, again, for the sweet letter! You're getting one off tomorrow!!! Kisses and hugs!
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