But to back up, I don't think I told about Max's baptism yet. Max was baptized at a lovely church near his grandparents' house. My brother, sister-in-law, and nephew were there as Max's Godfamily, while Carolyn is the Godmother. It was a really nice intimate ceremony, performed by the Church's Deacon. It lasted about 30 minutes, and Max was a trooper through all of it. After the ceremony, we had a nice little gathering at my parents' house with family and friends.Dr. updates: we went back for our 6 week check-up once we got back home. Max has moved to the 13th percentile in weight (he started at the 3rd), and the dr was happy with what she saw in Max's overall development. She wants us to see an occupational therapist now, to see if we can teach Max the actual motor function of how to feed himself. He is currently still getting all of his nutrition through a yummy combination of baby food and formula, and it might be time to get to the a new level in that department.
Another exciting event has been that we have scheduled his first surgery for June 23. They will operate the outside first, connecting the lips and reshaping the nostril. We'll spend a night at the hospital and be back for the palate surgery 3-6 months after the first. With the June surgery comes a series of pre-operation appointments; sometimes it feels as if the dr appointments could be a full time job!In the meantime, Max is following some commands, and learning some basic signs in Sign Language. I figure it couldn't hurt to teach him a different way to communicate since speech might be a little farther down the road still. He is also showing signs of toddler-hood!! Yes, we're talking about the stiff back when getting into stroller or car seat, "crawling away", some separation anxiety, and basically showing us his willful side. :) Momma is reading lots of "how to" baby books!!
But all in all, life is grand, the Emperor is so much fun, and I'm enjoying every minute!!
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