Happy 7 months, Gabriel Lee!

Happy 7 Months, Gabriel Lee!! <3

Hey friends!! Well, today Gabriel is 7 months old! Can you believe it? Time is flyyinggg by!! Before I get to what he's been up to lately... I wanted to tell you all a little story about my little man. Yesterday, Mom and I took Gabe to his follow-up appointment at Cardinal Glennon. We went to the Physical Therapy dept. first for them to check him out... and the lady said that Gabe was doing very well. She has no worries about him at all...and she also said that we should expect him to be crawling within the next month. She said not to be surprised if he starts crawling before sitting up all on his own! :) He's not behind at all... which makes me very, very happy! 

Next, we went to the nursery for them to check him out there. He has a cold and the doctor thought that he was wheezing a bit. So, to be on the safe side, they sent us down to have an x-ray...just to make sure he didn't swallow anything. Luckily, all was clear...and they said it was because of his cold. Then, we were off to get some blood taken for our next appointment.  I was a little worried that he would get upset and start crying while taking his blood. INSTEAD, my little man thought it would be better to just laugh while the lady did it. Such a tough little guy! :)) 

Anyway, here's what Gabe's been up to.. Happy 7 months! 

• He is taking about 6 ounces each feeding...however, we're taking it to about 8 now. 
• Sleeping most of the night. Lately, he's been getting up at 3:30-4:00ish to eat. 
• We've started eating cereal... so this should help keep him from getting up in the middle of the night. :) 
• Starting to sit up a little bit better on his own. 
• Sleeping like a big boy in his crib. 
• Rolling allllll the time. 
• He is scooting across the floor. 
• Talks to mommy all the time too... 
• Still teething... 
• Loves putting his slobbery hands in my face! :) 
• Still absolutely LOVES bathtime! 
• Enjoys watching t.v. 
• Can never seem to keep his socks on! He's a one-sock little man! 
• Definitely knows who mommy and daddy are...and Mama and Papa!
• Papa Ray is teaching him how to stick his tongue out! :) haha 
• Still pretty much hates his carseat! 
• However, he will fall asleep in the car. 
• Like to watch Rylee run and play! 
• Demands to be held most of the time. 
• Wearing 3-6 month and a few 6 month clothes... 0-3 are now too small! 
• He's a whole 12 pounds 11 ounces now!! WHOA!! 
• Loves to chew on his hands... 
• Like to give kisses...slobbery ones in fact. 
• and of course, getting cuter everyday! :) 

And that is what my favorite little guy has been up to lately. I can't believe he is already 7 months. He's getting so big! 

Now, here's a prayer that I found on another blog. I like to think that this is what Gabriel was saying during his stay in the NICU! I still can't believe that we spent 2 months in the hospital and how well Gabe has done and surpassed so many expectations. He's such a strong little man! 

here's my little many yesterday! He's my little boxer! haha. 

Happy 7 months Gabriel Lee!! 

Mommy & Daddy Love you!!!!

xoxoxoxoxoxo

Dear God,

 as you look down upon me,

I know that you might have to squint.

I'm located here in the NICU,

It's the nursery that I rent.

There are many alarms and sirens,

Connected to condos and flats.

The nurses tape my booties on,

And dress me in funny hats.

We have a lot in common,

All of us were in a hurry.

For many different reasons,

Our storks came a little early.

Some of us don't know why,

We bursted out from our bubbles.

We entered into this world,

Never meaning to cause any troubles.

Mommy and Daddy are worried sick,

About the odds that I must beat.

Please God, help them to realize,

That seeing me grow is a treat.

Breath by breath, I'll learn to breathe.

Ounce by ounce I'll tip the scale.

I'm like a boat in the ocean,

That knows not sink- only sail.

For I am a living miracle,

Mommy and Daddy must simply believe,

That you have angels watching over me;

From the time we arrive, till the time we leave.

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