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Long Overdue!

Ok, so I know I have been behind with my posts lately, but I just haven't made the time. Things have been so busy for us and I have been taking a break from the computer. Our Holidays were great and I will have pics to post soon. Cade is still progressing so well...with new achievements every day...Literally. I think my new favorite thing is hearing "MaMa" when he sees me. Cade has been babbling for a couple months now, but I think he now associates MaMa with me. Maybe not...Maybe it is just coincidence that he says it every time he sees me...I would like to think not though :) We recently started hCG injections with Cade for added strength and some help with some other "Boy Issues." So far things are going great with that. I have noticed more strength lately. He rolls more consistently and sits up really well now. He is starting to try to get somewhere when on his tummy. Still will be a while though before he actually does, but it is a start. He goes twice a week to his pediatrician for 5 weeks. I do hate the extra stick that he has to get, but I know the added benefits will be worth it. He will thank me later for the other benefits he receives from the injections. I know this isn't much of an update but I will blog more soon...Promise!

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