Notice Anything Different?

"Hey world, notice anything different about me?"

"What is it, Jude? Did you get contact lenses?"

"No."

"Did you shave your mustache?"

"No.

"Did you get a haircut?"

"No.

"What is it? Tell us!"

"No more oxygen!"

"Woot woot!"

That's right, folks. Jude went to the pulmonologist this afternoon with his sister Hazel, and the doctor determined that he doesn't have to wear his oxygen anymore! He'll still wear it at night and during naps, but during waking hours Jude is now cordless. Thank you all for your prayers. God has granted our petitions.

The next step is for us to run a home sleep study with a pulse-0x to determine if Jude and/or Hazel still needs to wear the oxygen during sleep. But just getting rid of the oxygen during the day is a huge step for Jude and a big relief for us all.

Cheers!

6 months old...

...and looking oh so happy!

Hazel plays the maracas

Hazel's showing off her new Cinco de Mayo toys from Grandma and Grandpa and I think she's celebrating Mother's Day as well. Jude's squawking in the background. :)

I had a great first Mother's Day! I took Hazel to church for the first time while Grandma and Grandpa Snyder stayed home with Jude. Hazel found her voice yesterday and chatted with me for a long time. She even giggled! We had a nice take out lunch with Mom and Dad Snyder and then had some great family time in the evening, which included skyping with Mom and Dad Dykema. Noel got me some great gifts and I felt very honored.

Jude and Hazel taking an interest in each other

Hazel likes applesauce!

Hoping!

We have an appointment with the pulmonologist next week and we're really hoping that each of our kids will be ready to move to the next step with their oxygen requirements. For Hazel, that would mean NO oxygen. For Jude, it would mean oxygen for sleeping only. He's become a master at pulling out his cannula and eating it, so at least he thinks he's ready to live without it! This is the one area that impacts our life more than any other, so please pray that they have both grown enough lung tissue to make these transitions!

Phone Pics from this Week

Jude doing great at tummy time!

Hazel and her play fruit

Mommy/daughter nap time