Happy 1st Birthday Camden Thomas!

    Dear Camden,

          The day finally came..you are officially o-n-e!  As much as I didn't want to write this post, it had to be done. I can try and deny it all I want, but its here, you are one and mommy needs to stop crying over it. In the beginning I wanted you to grow as fast as possible in hopes that your LM nightmare would finally be over. But as the weeks went by and you actually got worse, not better, I realized it wasn't going to be over for a while.  You taught me  very fast that I needed to soak up every single moment with you, not wish it away in hopes that life would be somewhat normal again.  We found a new normal and you have filled the last 365 days with more laughter and smiles than tears my sweet baby.
    Only a few things have changed since your 11 month update. You love to wave bye-bye, drink from a regular cup, and your absolute favorite thing right now is taking a bath with your brother. You are still mostly on purees due to the fact that you still gag very easily b/c of your LM and you really don't care but to chew on your sippy cup. I know we are "suppose" to take your bottle away at 12 months, but momma is throwing those rules out the window. Who made these silly rules anyways? I think it will be a slow process, but I know we will get there eventually. You have taught me not to worry about the small things, thank you for that.
    We love you Camden more than words could ever say. You drastically changed our lives in ways I never even thought imaginable. And while I thought when you turned one everything would be completely normal and you would no longer have stridor, I am finding that isn't so. You are working on your 9th tooth and your stridor has returned on and off the past few days. Its a reminder that we aren't completely there yet, but you have come so far buddy and we are so proud of you.  You are still are super sweet, cuddly, smiley, shy, easy going baby, but have decided to throw a few tantrums in the mix lately that are actually pretty cute.  Thank you for wanting to be held, cuddling with me, giving me kisses and hugs every time we pick you up.  You are a miracle to us Camden, one we will never take for granted. We hope one day these infant days are a complete blur, but we will never forget what a blessing you are to our family.
   Happy 1st Birthday Camden Thomas! We look forward to spending this next year watching you grow right a long side your big brother. You complete our family. We are thankful God chose to bless us with the gift of you. <3

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