6 Week Marvel

So we weighed Elijah guessing he'd be around 13.5lb.  A hefty size but not abnormal for him.  No.  He weighed 14.5lb or more than Shayna did at 9 months (post-transplant).  We're thinking of taking wagers on when they'll weigh the same and when people will start asking if they're twins.  You'd think such a big guy would sleep longer but I just got my first 5hrs of sleep in a row last night.  I think it's because he's a lazy eater and tends to drift off once he feels better instead of totally filling up.

On the health status of our "unique" kids:  Elijah has had no more episodes and continues the take his medicine like a champ.  Shayna's labs on the 8th were great.  Shayna is currently battling another normal kid virus, hand, foot, and mouth disease (HFMD).  So far it's only been a mild version of it and she still plays a bit and doesn't need a lot of Tylenol or Ibuprofen intervention for either sleep or play.  She has been  sleeping a lot to kick to bug.  It should run its course by the weekend just in time for the sun to disappear behind the coming rain clouds.

I've had some fun cleaning up the garden over the last couple days.  It's been nice to work outside in a t-shirt again.  Shayna even helped me dig in the dirt.

March 8: A nice domestic shot by Michael.

March 11: Glad my parents aren't sissies as it was 34F with a good wind making it much colder.  We all enjoyed getting outside for a very short walk anyway.

March 12: Patricia, Elijah, and Shayna joined Michelle (a former co-worker) in the St. Patrick's day parade for a block.  So fun to see her.

March 13: Shayna being cute in her beautiful cowboy and overalls.

While Elijah is being big with Grandpa Michael.

March 21: Shayna's favorite thing to do with Elijah.  "Hold Elijah in the bouncy, bouncy chair." As you can see, it's not Elijah's favorite.