Ever since Friday, July 13, 2001, the number 13 has been lucky for us. Today proved no exception as we celebrated Baby T’s 10th birthday and celebrated small victories toward Baby B’s progress toward coming home.

Let’s start with the birthday boy! Where has the time gone??? I can hardly believe that it has been 10 years since I first looked into my Baby Angel’s eyes. Each year as we celebrate his birthday, I think ‘this is my favorite stage of his life.’ And I wish I could keep little pieces of him from each age. I remember the sweet, zen newborn who was still for probably the only time in his life as he laid in my arms as I rocked and he gazed at the world, his home, his family for the first time. I cherish the memories of him as a daredevil toddler, his “O” face, the Color Green; my sweet Captain Destructo. And I am treasuring every moment with this sweet, sensitive “tween” with the huge heart and the desire to make everyone happy. Being Momma, truly is my greatest blessing and I am so grateful for every day with both my babies. Happy 10th Birthday Angel Baby!!!!

Now on to the my older “baby.” Baby B had a good day at the hospital today (I know…. it’s an oxymoron). His white blood cell counts continued to come down. They’re at 12.5 today. 5-10 is normal, he was at 23 when admitted and was at 15 yesterday, so 12.5 is a great number!! He was also afebrile for the last 24 hours! We celebrated Baby T’s birthday at the hospital and although still in a lot of pain, Baby B was awake, engaged, and more like my Boo. He actually ate a cupcake today, and drank some ensure and carnation instant breakfast. We just have to get his appetite back and work on bringing him home! I’ve bribed him with everything I can think of and finally struck on Outback. So we will be going to Outback to celebrate when his appetite returns and he’s released. Thank you all for your continued love, messages, and prayers! They mean the world to us and are definitely helping us as we walk through this difficult time.