Two years ago today we welcomed Mr. Matthew into this world. After many, many long hours of hard work on my part he finally arrived. It was a super bittersweet time. I knew that while I was still carrying him he would be safe, and I was terrified of the unknown.
Well the unknown came and went and today we are celebrating...
The last two years have not been without struggle, but I cherish every moment. Since his first birthday he has had 7 surgeries and several hospitalizations. Matthew has come so far in the last few months, after some very severe set backs he is making huge progress. He is acting like a typical 2 year old.
He finally started crawling at 23 months. This was such a huge accomplishment for him. He had worked so, so hard to get to this point. He can stand and take steps with assistance, so this will be our big goal this year... Get him walking. He still is 100% tube fed, but making great progress with tolerating things in his mouth. He will drink water out of any kind of a cup sippy or not. So that is our other big goal.. Get Matthew eating by mouth. I am very hopeful that this next year will bring great thing to him.
Matthew brings so much joy to our family. He is the happiest kid most of the time. He loves his big brother so much and wants to be with him all the time. He loves his doggies and thankfully they live him too. :) Matthew has shown me what strength really is. He is one of the strongest little guys I know. I am thankful for everyday we have. I am so proud of how hard he has worked to get to where he is. He goes to physical therapy, occupational therapy, and speech therapy twice a week. He goes for a total of 2 1/2 hours each day. Then he has a home teacher twice a week for an hour each visit. Needless to say he gets worked throughout the week.
I see great things for your future little man. I am so incredibly blessed to be able to call you mine. Here is to many, many more happy, healthy years ahead.
I love you to the moon and back.
Mommy
