Weston is now 2!
Its hard for me to write about Weston without getting emotional. Its been a very emotional 2 years, yet its been the best two years! I have grown up so much! I feel like with Westy I truly became a Mom. I have never prayed so much, cried so hard and loved so unconditionally!
When Weston was 4 months old he started to hold his breath and pass out. By 6 months old he started to have seizures. By 8 months old he was passing out 6 times a day and having 1 major seizure a day. Everyday was such a battle. We could deal with the passing out and seizures, but dealing with the aftermath of those things was much much worse. He would cry and cry and cry and we just didn't know what to do to help him. The first 18 months of his life I was only able to leave him with 3 people (my Mom, Chris and a dear friend) I had people outright tell me they were uncomfortable watching him and I totally understood why. He would pass out in the bath tub, while eating his food, sitting in the grocery cart, and while playing outside. I couldn't leave him at the gym or babysitting co-op. You could never take your eyes off of him. It was hard on all of us!
We spent many hours/days at Dr's appt. we got 1st, 2nd and 3rd opinions. We switched his diet, tried medications, and avoided every kind of situation that could cause an episode.
In April while on the river for a family vacation I was holding Weston after one of his episodes and I had this crazy feeling come over me that I needed to stop working. I needed to put him and my other kids first. It was hard decision because i didn't work all that much, but life was stressful. I was always on the move and never relaxed. By June I was done working and by Aug his episodes became less and less.
Although we still see them from time to time they are becoming fewer and farther between.
The Dr's tell me he is completely normal and they believe it will be something he grows out of. They did warn us that with the new baby we might see a spark in episodes, but i think that is something we can deal with now.
NOW...
Weston is two! He is so full of life and he is such a HAPPY kid. His joker laugh gets everyone going and his smile is infectious.
He can drive a 4 wheeler like I have never seen, he gives loves better then any person I know. He loves me best!
There is never a dull moment with Weston
I am thankful for to Weston for making me a better Mom and wife. I think before I put everyone else first, even before my family. I said yes to everything and spread myself way too thin. Family is what is most important!
Love you Westy!
PS Wes is off the charts for his height and in 75th% for his weight. He is catching up to Everett very quickly!
