Hello there,
It's been almost five months since our last update. The Shababies have kept us very busy. They have been busy too. Their growth and development continues to progress every single day thanks to the help of many folks. Here's what the week looks like...
On Monday, Wednesday and Friday, Amy's parents help us take care of the kids from 8:00am to 8:00pm. On Tuesday, Amy's Grammy Chessum joins us for most of the day along with a Stimulation Coordinator who's job is play with the kids and make sure their development continues to progress. On Thursday, Amy's Aunt Ines helps us while an Occupational Therapist takes the kids through exercises that keep their motor-skills on course.
On Saturday, a former APU student helps in the morning, and on Sunday, my buddy Tim joins us for most of the day to give us a hand. AND on Sunday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday night, two former students do the night shift for us so that we can get some sleep. After spending the first three months helping us raise the kids, my mom has now gone back to Turlock. But she also comes down for extended weekends, and has left us with a freezer full of food. Amy's aunt Irene has also done the night shift for us on Tuesday's for the last six months. Outside a few other AMAZING volunteers that have helped us since the beginning, Amy and I are on our own with the kids. Honestly, it's mostly Amy! She's at the house taking care of the kids almost constantly without a break. In fact, she has only left the house a hand-full of times since July.
When the kids sleep and feed well, things can generally be easy. But if they are having a tough night, things can get very hectic. Every morning Amy makes the bottles for the day, and every night, she makes the bottles for the night shift. After she goes to bed, I clean the bottles and get them ready for the morning. What Amy does with just the bottles is amazing on it's own. She prepares over 20 bottles at a time that require three different formulas, three different kids of nipples, and two different kinds of bottles. She is supermom!
The following is a small update on each of the kids...
Jeremiah...
He is now just over 16 pounds. He is a big ham! He loves to laugh and giggle, but he can also scream VERY loud if he doesn't get the attention that he wants. If you put him on the floor, five minutes later he will have rolled himself to the other side of the room. He's teething right now, so hasn't been feeding very well. But when he's in a good mood, he is such a fun little baby.
Jonah...
When mom enters the room, Jonah instantly lights up. He LOVES his mom! He is now 18 pounds and is as round and chubby as they get. He is such a positive little guy. He's always smiling, and is very expressive. He generally only cries when he is hungry and not getting his meal as quickly as he'd like. But when he does cry, It's like an alarm. He can be VERY loud. He has recently discovered people's hair. So if you're holding him, watch out, because he's going to pull it!
Jordan...
This little guy is so precious. He is now 17 pounds. He use to have a tough time feeding but now he is gobbling down his bottle. He is such a good boy. He likes time to himself and generally falls asleep very easily and peacefully. When he giggles and laughs it just breaks your heart because he is so cute. He has such an innocent and laid-back disposition. He still has gas at night and can become a little irritable. But for the most part Jordan has progressed immensely since our last update.
Cedar...
Don't be fooled by her! She is adorable, but she's tricky. She has just recently learned how to have a "temper-tantrum" if she doesn't get the attention that she wants. And when she starts screaming, Amy is the only one that can calm her down. Even though she has become a little challenging, she is gorgeous. She smiles, laughs, and still wiggles like crazy. She is constantly being dressed by her mom and grandparents for photo-sessions. She now weighs the same as Jeremiah, 16 pounds. She is eating well and she very mobile. But in the evenings she can be very difficult to put to sleep. Once she does go to sleep, no other kid sleeps more peacefully.
Although we are very thankful for the kids progress, please keep them in your prayers. It's easy to forget that they are still preemies, and will be preemies for quite some time. They still have digestive issues, acid-reflux issues, and motor-skill issues that we will be dealing with for quite some time. It still remains a daunting task for Amy and I. As a result, we are so thankful to our family and friends... All the meals that came for the first six months, My mom giving up her life for three months, Amy's parents who give up three days a week, The APU dipar-drive, the Washington folks who's generous and humbling donations have covered everything from wet-wipes to onezees for months to come, and much more.
If you would like pictures of the Shababies, our good friend and professional photographer, Tira Young, has recently taken the kids 6 month photos.
You can view the photos here...
http://www.pictage.com/407430
There is also a free $5 certificate that you could use towards purchasing the photos if you'd like. Just follow the instructions bellow...
1. Click the link and register online.
2. Once your event is available for viewing, your pre-registered guests will be notified via email and receive the gift certificate credit amount in their Pictage account
3. At some point, the website will ask you for an Event Key. The Event Key is simply our last name... Shahbaz
Thank you for your love and prayers. Please keep them coming.
Until next time,
Amy, Phil, and the Shababies
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You guys are so cute. Thanks for the update and God bless you and your holidays!
loved the update!!! so good to hear from you, and to know the babies are doing well...but you missed some peeps! how are you and amy doing?
I love to hear about all your kiddos! I miss them! I'll be calling soon to help out again.
- Angie Vincent
Phil, Amy, and Co. :-) Thanks so much for updating the blog! I am subscribed to the RSS version of it so a little indicator pops up on my browser whenever there's a new update. Looks like your babies are GROWIN'! Woo! Have a great Christmas season, you guys. God is with you every step of the way! Oh, and if you haven't checked out our blog, you should! http://thestierwalts.blogspot.com I love you guys!--Tom Stierwalt
Wow your children have grown and what cuties they are! I commend you for all the hard work you've put into being instant parents of 4 and as much as I complain about my impending parent duties of 2 kids under 2 I will always remember that you guys have quite a job much harder than mine. Bless you and please don't hesitate to post anymore needs you might have for the kids. There's always someone that knows someone that can help you out...:) Love, Jaimee, Matt & Jack Sampson
http://thesampsonblog.info
Phil...
These pictures are so precious! I'm so anxious to get back to the States so I can come visit the little ones!
Still hoping I can somehow help out on a regular basis, so we'll be in touch when I return after the holidays.
Blessings, patience & sleep to you & Amy!
love...
jenna
That's some crazy baby action. I can't wait to come babysit over Christmas break! I will be home Friday!
Those pictures and comments are amazing. Thanks for letting us know how you all are doing ;).
PHILIP, and AMY, These kids are sooooo cute. May the Lord always watch over you all and bless you. Thanks so much for the updates. If you need any help please let me know even though we're far. Thanks. KISS ALL THE KIDS FROM US.
~Grace Youhana~
Thanks for the update! Your family is beautiful!
Joy
Amy, Phil and the Shababies. You 6 are looking fantastic. I hope all is well with you and Pam and I wish you the best from back on West Colorado. We hope that your Christmas and New Years were filled with friends and family. Phil, if you have a chance to get in contact with me this week, drop me a message at woodcn@hotmail.com. Hope all is well.
Can we please get an update on those darling 1 year olds! Ü Even just a picture will do!
what the news ?
what the news ?
hey how come there are no more updates..it's been 8 months..we want more of shababies! your babies are lovely, god bless!
Hello Amy, Phil, and the Shababies!
This is Michael Nguyen (Amy, I hope you remember me, I used to volunteer at VITAS). Well, I came to the office today to visit everybody, but sadly you weren't there. (They did, though, direct me to this blog!) Obviously, you have a great and more fulfilling full time job now that you are raising four Shababies! They all look so cute and healthy! I'm glad with all the progress you've made. I just wanted to say hi and get some updates on how you were doing. Also, I know I never got a chance to update you with where I was going to college. I just had a superb freshman year at Stanford University, and I'm still working my way towards becoming a doctor one day hopefully. Well, I'm going to leave you my email, so that hopefully we can keep each other updated once in a while. You can reach me at monguyen@stanford.edu. I hope you and your family continue to grow and prosper in blessings!
I have throughly enjoyed reading your blog. I thank God that your 4 are so healthy and strong today. Phil I think the writing that you did while your wife was in the hospital is the most beautiful thing ever. She can refer to this blog for years to come to remind her of how much love you have for her and the babies. Amazing...simply...amazing! God Bless!
missing the updates! and the Shahbaz family! Hope all is well!
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