Life has been moving a little bit too quickly lately. Sad events have plagued my family lately with my wonderful Grandpa Ken Taylor passing away on Friday, May 11th and now my Mom back in the hospital, with no feeling from the waist down and fighting for her life. Dealing with the death of her father in her condition was hard on her and hard on everyone else. We just left St. Francis Hospital in Indy where my Mom is now staying and pray that we get some answers soon on what treatment will be best for her going forward.
Sara has dealt with her share of stress through all of this, but has been trying to stay relaxed for Baby Charlotte. It breaks my heart that Charlotte will never have the chance to meet either of my Grandpa's, but I am so excited to tell her stories about both of them. Now we just have to get Mom healthy so that Charlotte can enjoy her as much as we all do! And I know that she will get healthy again, I can see it in her eyes. She refuses to let these hospital stays get her down, it is amazing to see.
Sara is still feeling healthy and strong. Her baby bump is becoming more prevalent, but it has not slowed her down at all. We had a great first birthing class and feel like this will be great preparation in our attempt to deliver Charlotte naturally. She was a trooper and took me to Chicago on Saturday for my birthday to the Cubs vs. Sox game and we had a great night at Wrigley watching the Cubs get stomped!
Here are the latest developments that Charlotte has experienced in Weeks 24 & 25...
Week 24
She is growing steadily at this point and is weighing in at over a pound. Her figure is lean and will be getting more plump in the weeks ahead. Her taste buds are developed and her lungs are almost fully developed as well. Her skin is so thin and translucent, but that will change soon.
Week 25
Charlie is now around 13.5 inches long and weighing in at a pound and a half. That's my girl! She is starting to acquire some baby fat on her frame. As the baby fat becomes more prevalent, her wrinkly skin will turn to the smooth skin of a newborn baby. She should be growing more hair at this point (I'm nervous since my lumpy head didn't see its first follicle until age 3). Also, as Charlotte gains weight, she is expanding Sara's little belly and making her belly button pop out (you can see this in the Week 25 pic if you look close).
Here are the pictures of Sara and Charlotte from Weeks 24 & 25:
Hope to talk to you all soon, love you guys!
Love,
Josh, Sara, and Charlie
We will all help Charlotte to know Pop. We will never let her go without knowing the love he had for her and everyone in our family. Someone mentioned at the service that he'd built a great family for himself, we're adding more greatness to it. We love you all!!
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