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The Poor Sick Hsiao's
On the night of our anniversary, I came down with the worst fever and chills I have ever had in my life. It felt like I imagine malaria to feel. I assumed I had gotten the flu from Mark who had just had a fever for a whole week, so is seemed logical that is what I had too. Come to find out I actually got a nasty case of mastitis (breast infection). The doctor gave me several high dosage shots of antibiotic and a prescription to take home. Even with all that, it's taken until today to really start feeling better. Nursing Brian has also been difficult the last few days so he's not his happiest. How in the world do you moms continue on with your amazing lives and blogs and so forth when you get sick? My life came to a standstill, plus I had to enlist the help of my mom and even more help from Mark. I am feeling better though and things are looking on the up and up.


Brian
Despite having a hard time eating, Brian is still growing! He now weighs 9 pounds 7 ounces and is growing out of his clothes too fast to even get use out of some of them.

4th Year Anniversary

Today is our 4th Year Anniversay. The past four years have been amazing and we look forward to years and years ahead of us. This post is probably the best celebration we will have today though. Mark is extremely sick and he has to take a test tonight and we really shouldn't be taking Brian anywhere anyway. So, for this year we'll just wish each other Happy Anniversary and put off a date until later. Happy Anniversay Mark, I love you!

Growing Boy

Brian went to his 2 week appointment today and the doctor just kept laughing at how much weight he's gained. Usually at the 2 week appointment they are looking for the baby to be back at birth wieght which for Brian was 6 pounds 14 ounces. Today he weighed 8 pounds 2 ounces. I think he inherited his parents' love of eating.

Super Dad

I always knew Mark would be an awesome Dad, but I just wasn't expecting him to be Super Dad like he has been the last few weeks. I am so grateful for him and his willingness to help with Brian the entire time he is home from work. He changes Brian's diapers, gives him his baths, wraps him up all cozy, plays with him, takes naps with him and most of all helps me figure out how in the world I am supposed to take care of the little guy. I am somtimes so unsure about what to do for Brian's best interest that having Mark there to reassure me and give suggestions is the best thing he could do for our little family. Mark you are amazing. Thank you and I love you.

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