Shingles and Chickenpox

Well, the dull moments are few and far between for us. Jeff came down with a very mild case of shingles (very common in the first year post-transplant), and just a few days after we figured that out, JD started sprouting the pox. Luckily, my happy little 9 month-old was not too bothered by them. He ran a mild temp for a few days, and was a little cranky, but overall he handled them like a champ.

Another Good Check-up

Jeff had another good check-up in Hershey. We're almost a year away from the day when we found out that Jeff was sick, and only about 3 months until he hits the one-year from transplant mark. As I may have mentioned before, as we get further from transplant, the likelihood of a relapse continues to drop. Doctor's appointments are getting a little bit easier for Jeff, but the nightmare of everything is still a little too close for comfort. I guess that time should continue to help us heal.

JD at 8 months

Busy Summer

We've hardly been home enough to blink, so I obviously haven't had much time to keep up with the blog. So, for a quick update - Jeff is still doing great. His June check-up went well, and he doesn't have to go back to Hershey until late August. He continues to add his regular activities back into his life, and seems to be more and more like himself every day.

JD is getting bigger, sweeter, and a little rougher. He loves to eat, and sometimes screams when his fruit or cereal is all gone. He can sit and play with some of his toys now, and occasionally sleeps through the night. He'll be in his first wedding next month when Rich and Nicole get married on the 16th. I have the cutest tuxedo you've ever seen hanging in the closet.

I'm busy trying to balance working and being a good mom. I have trouble leaving the baby every morning, and love it when lunch time arrives and I get to spend some time with him. He already has an amazing personality, and loves to laugh, smile and flirt. He wakes up with a twinkle in his eye that shows me he can't wait for another day to begin. I get a twinkle in my eye just thinking about him.

First Solids - 6 Months

Jeff, JD, and a Couple of Trips

Well, it's been a while since I've written anything, so I guess I have some catching up to do. First of all, Jeff is doing great. He's been back to work full-time for about a month, and isn't scheduled to go back to Hershey until the 30th. His blood work has been looking good, and I can see his stamina steadily increasing. Enough about Jeff....

Did I ever mention that I have the cutest baby ever? Paula, Danielle and I took him to Baltimore in May, and Jeff and I took a trip to Virginia Beach to attend a wedding and have a mini vacation. To convince everyone that I have the cutest baby ever, I'm going to post a few more pictures.

Another Picture