Jun 15, 2017

Bubble Note #89

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Update 


It has been close to a year since I last updated you all and normally in that time frame we have moved, changed jobs, added a child or something, but it's probably because this last year has been so tame that you have not heard from me. 

Several significant things have occurred though: 

  1. Baby #2 is in process! 
  2. Theo was diagnosed with cerebral palsy 
  3. I joined a different doula company and have been taking classes 
Theo had his first plane ride in November as we visited the UK and Switzerland! It was great to get away but also completely exhausting traveling with a baby!

We are (hopefully) expecting Galster baby #2 in early December. There is a chance that the events of my pregnancy with Theo could repeat so I am being closely monitored. I am currently 15 weeks pregnant and have a small bump. I can already feel baby moving. We will have the 20 week ultrasound to check out the health of baby and I will be going in for ultrasounds every 2 weeks after that to check on baby/placenta. Your prayers are appreciated as we are hoping to avoid a NICU stay. 

Theo was diagnosed with cerebral palsy at his 1-year adjusted appointment (in March) with the Neonatal Followup clinic. At that point he was not making movements towards crawling, could not pull to stand and seemed to have quite weak knees. Well within a week of receiving the diagnoses he began crawling and now at 1.5 years old is hard to keep up with!

We still see physio every 4 weeks but they think he will walk without any aids. He is now pulling to stand and starting to gain confidence in his furniture cruising. His fine motor skills have vastly improved since he was an infant; initially we thought he might not have much use of his left hand, but he now uses each hand equally. He is still very small for his age and most people assume he is less than a year old. He may never catch up in height/weight, but we would rather him be strong, happy and supported than simply tall ;)

Personality wise- he loves music, loves people, loves the dogs, is a content kid and beginning to test the boundaries as any normal toddler. We love seeing typical behaviour being exhibited. 

I separated my doula and photography business in an attempt to boost business. I am happy with the company I have joined (www.fiveelementsbirth.com) and the ladies whom I work with are wonderful.

My photography business (www.bethanygalster.com) ebbs and flows with the seasons for how busy I am. I am still hoping to pursue midwifery in the future and am taking classes to supplement my first year to ease the load. While I am working and a mother, the classes don't always take priority, but it has been great to have something to focus on academically. 

Andrew is doing well. He is the Program Manager at camp and oversees all the programming throughout the year. This is a heavier role in May-August as summer camp is very busy, but he is always learning, improving and demonstrating character through his job. I love watching him excel at a role which suits his personality and ambitions. There are always uncomfortable staff dynamics which present challenges throughout the summer, so pray for wisdom and discernment for him throughout the summer. 

 

Hopefully I won't wait another year before providing an update. Feel free to probe if it's been to long! 

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