STETSON'S WALKING

Stetson is Walking

He took his first steps at 9 months and has gotten better and better. He is all over the place now. We put child locks on the cupboards and when he first tried to get into the pots and pans after they were put on he wasn't very happy. But he still manages to find things to get into. He is really healthy and very happy. I can't believe he will be one year old next month!

Answers Finally

Some answers finally!! We have done several different tests and treatments to see how it affects Doug and his symptoms and based on those results the doctor has come to the conclusion the he has one of three things – Crohn’s Disease, Ulcerative Colitis or another form of Colitis. He has been rushed in to see a specialist on February 6th for another colonoscopy, upper GI and an upper scope to find some definite answers. I was happy to finally have some results and Doug thought it was the end of the world because he was told with these diseases he will need to have a change in career that doesn’t require physical labor which is something he enjoys. Anyways, there’s the update, I looked up information about the diseases in case you wanted more info. We are doing really well with all of it. Doug has his days that he doesn’t hurt as bad as others. We appreciate all of the love, support and prayers we have received in our behalf. We appreciate you all!

Crohn's disease is a chronic inflammatory disease of the intestines. It primarily causes ulcerations (breaks in the lining) of the small and large intestines, but can affect the digestive system anywhere from the mouth to the anus. Crohn's disease is related closely to another chronic inflammatory condition that involves only the colon called ulcerative colitis. Ulcerative colitis and Crohn's disease have no medical cure. Once the diseases begin, they tend to fluctuate between periods of inactivity (remission) and activity (relapse).
Ulcerative colitis causes chronic inflammation of the digestive tract, is characterized by abdominal pain and diarrhea. Like Crohn's disease, ulcerative colitis can be debilitating and sometimes can lead to life-threatening complications. Ulcerative colitis usually affects only the innermost lining of your large intestine (colon) and rectum. It occurs only through continuous stretches of your colon, unlike Crohn's disease, which occurs in patches anywhere in the digestive tract and often spreads deep into the layers of affected tissues. There's no known cure for ulcerative colitis, but therapies are available that may dramatically reduce the signs and symptoms of ulcerative colitis or Crohn’s Disease

Big Boy Crib

Stetson’s crib got broke in the move and Grandma and Grandpa Black had an extra crib that we put together for him. He absolutely loved it. We put him in it and he played and played. He crawled from one side to the next and up and down and up and down. He has a lullaby machine at the end of the crib so when he wakes up he plays with that and then knocks on the wall when he’s ready for us.

Bath Time

I feel like I post a lot of Bath time pictures of Stetson but that’s what he loves! He splashes and throws things. He is not afraid to dunk his head under or lay down in the water. He crawls as fast as he can to the bath tub when he hears the water running or he will knock on the door when he hears the water and someone else is in.