Four and a Half Month update

Seth went to the doctor on Dec 11. for his four month check-up. He weighed in at 15 lbs and 26" long. The doctor says that he is doing and looks great. He is right were he is supposed to be developmental wise. The doctor played with him and then laid him on his stomach and Seth even showed her his tricks. He roled over right on the mat where she had laid him. The doctor advised that we can begin to give him his solid foods (which we had already begun) so he is now in full force of experimenting the world of nutrition, he has already had green beens, squash, carrots, & peas. His fruits have been bananas, pears, apples (which he hates) & peaches. He is definetely growing like a weed.

Our days with Seth our becoming alot more active, as he still of course naps but not like before and when he is awake, he does not like to be on his back for too long of a period. He is becoming much more active. It's time to get him a walker !!!!

He absolutely loves the "Baby Einstein" videos. Now he watches them and then actually laughs outloud when he sees the puppets moving. He finds it very funny and it does entertain him for quite a while.

My baby Boy

Seth is practicing hard to keep his head raised and here are one of the cute pictures that I was able to capture.

My baby Boy is toooo cute !!!!

Another Milestone

Seth will soon be entering his four month of life. It's been an amazing four months. Everyday is a new discovery in this little guy's world. He has already discovered his hands and the things he can do with them. The other day I was taking him a bath and he completely lifted his legs up (I know it's just a matter of time before he realized he can bring his feet to his mouth). He also already knows how to roll over and just yesterday in his car seat he was lifting his head - if he could figure out a way to climb out of that car seat, he would. It's been really neat being a part of his world and watching everything new that he discovers.

His sleeping pattern is great, He still pretty much takes his last feeding at 10:00pm and then he is out for the night. His little personality is just too cute. His out loud laughter just makes everyone smile around him, sometimes as we play together he just laughs so much that I need to get away from him because I am afraid that he's gonna have a heart attack from how hard he laughs.

I absolutely am sure that he has attached himself to me as I have attached myself to him. Everyday that passes the bond becomes tighter and tighter with me and I am so thankful for that. He definitely knows who his mama is - and everytime he sees me, he just smiles.

I look forward every morning to awake to his smiling face and I will forever and ever be grateful to his BM and to our Lord for this mirace gift that he has given us. Thank You Jesus !!!

santa photos with Seth

A cute picture of Seth

One of my favorite pictures of our little guy

Update on the Bosch Household

Wow! It's been a while since I have had anytime to blog about anything. I wish I could just be a full time mom but unfortunately my circumstances of life does not allow me to do that right now so I am in the middle of running our business and taking care and watching our son grow day by day. It's really hard - sometimes I get so frustrated because I just want to be with Seth and dedicate all day and night to him but, I got to do what I got to do, it is what it is. I know that I am rambling but I need to vent because I have had one hell of a day.

I missed blogging about our Thanksgiving, wishing that everyone had a very blessed holiday, I know we did. I am very very thankful for all the wonderful blessings that the Lord has given us - the biggest one yet has been our son Seth James.

Speaking of Seth - he is now 3 1/2 months old. I have begun to feed him solid foods. He's been drinking cereal with formula since he was about 3 months old and just a few weeks ago, I started him on bananas for a few days. I must say he loves bananas. Last week I explored with green beans and he wasen't too fond of it but he did eat it and it was all ok, no reactions which was good. Today, I started him on apples and I must say that apples is a no go for this little guy. He has not had any reaction other than alittle indigestion which I think is from the apples but I know he didn't like it too much because as I was feeding him - he would lock his lips as to say "No more Mom" (Too cute).

On Dec. 6, Seth will be four months old already, how fast has time flown by. I still remember holding him hours from the time he was born and he will soon be 4 months old.

Seth is pretty much on a routine now, he has been sleeping thru the night (that hasen't really been an issue) he takes his last feeding at about 10:00pm and he wakes up between

6:00 -7:00am. He then takes another feeding, goes caca and then goes back to sleep till about 9:30am. I usually go back to sleep with him and then when he wakes up again, we usually get ready to head out to the office. I work until about 4:00pm and then we come back home. I take him a bath between 5:00 -6:00pm, he feeds again and then he plays for a couple of hours and then he's out for the night.

I must say Seth is really an awesome baby. He is sooo laid back and has an incredible little personality that you just gotta love and he is getting cuter by the minute. His next Doctor's appointment is scheduled for Dec 11. (Four month visit and YES he will be getting more shots) Yikes !!! Poor Baby.

That's all for now in the Bosch household, until then BE GOD'S ALWAYS, PEACE

Cousins Bonding

YEP: HERE THEY ARE TWO OF MY FAVORITE LITTLE GUYS IN THE WORLD !!!

COUSINS BONDING WITH ONE ANOTHER -

PRICELESS !!!

Too Cute Not to Share

Daddy & Seth Chillin out
during the weekend !

A Picture of Seth's Brother & Sister

These are some pictures of Seth's Biological Brother and half sister (same mother different father). Can you see the resemblance with his brother? WOW !!! Fast forward to three years from now and there you can see Seth.

Enjoy the pictures !!!!

Pictures of Seth's Forever Family Day

Seth James Bosch

Today is Seth James Bosch his "FOREVER FAMILY DAY" Yippee !!!! Seth is officially & legally ours. Seth has been named a "Bosch". What an exciting day this was for our entire family. We had our celebration with Seth grandparents on his daddy's side and also with his grandma

po-po and his big brother Anthony. His final Adoption hearing took place on November 5th, 2007 at 1:30pm. Honorable Judge Daniel Monaco was the judge who signed the final adoption petition. Both Herb and I has to swear in to say the truth the whole truth and nothing but the truth. The truth is that we are now caring for Seth like I gave birth to him. We are responsible for his mental, physical & spiritual well being, we swore to take care of all of his needs and to love him. We have already fallen in love with this little guy, he has captures our hearts not only with his looks but also with his personality.

Here are some pictures of this memorable day, Enjoy !!!

Before I was Mom

Before I was a Mom:

I never tripped over toys or forgot words to a lullaby. I didn't worry whether or not my plants were poisonous. I never thought about immunizations.

Before I was a Mom: I had never been puked on. Pooped on. Chewed on. Peed on. I had complete control of my mind and my thoughts. I slept all night.

Before I was a Mom: I never held down a screaming child so doctors could do tests. Or give shots. I never looked into teary eyes and cried. I never got gloriously happy over a simple grin. I never sat up late hours at night watching a baby sleep.

Before I was a Mom: I never held a sleeping baby just because I didn't want to put him down. I never felt my heart break into a million pieces when I couldn't stop the hurt. I never knew that something so small could affect my life so much. I never knew that I could love someone so much. I never knew I would love being a Mom.

Before I was a Mom: I didn't know the feeling of having my heart outside my body. I didn't know how special it could feel to feed a hungry baby. I didn't know that bond between a mother and her child. I didn't know that something so small could make me feel so important and happy.

Before I was a Mom -I had never gotten up in the middle of the night every 10 minutes to make sure all was okay. I had never known the warmth, the joy, the love, the heartache,the wonderment or the satisfaction of being a Mom. I didn't know I was capable of feeling so much, before I was a Mom.

I lOVE BEING A MOM - THE MOST PRECIOUS TIMES OF MY LIFE ARE WHEN I CAN LOVE UNCONDITIONALLY THE TWO MOST PRECIOUS GIFTS THAT OUR LORD HAS SENT US - OUR TWO SONS ANTHONY & SETH.

Seth's Baptism Day

BAPTISM - Is a beautiful testimony of what a heart has believed and what faith has received. It's a proclamation of God's saving grace, a declaration of obedience to Christ, and a celebration of a life that has been changed.

"Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation, the old has gone, the new has come! "

11 CORINTHIANS 5:17

October 28, we baptized our baby boy, God Parents (my brother Javi) and Herb's sister (Janette). Our little guy was a true trooper, he behaved like a big boy and it was just a very blessed and joyous day for all of us.

Remembering Kacey

IN LOVING MEMORY OF KACEY - (SETH'S BIRTH MOTHER) MAY 1983 - OCT. 25, 2007

"For you have delivered me from death and my feet from stumbling, that I may walk before God in the light of life". (Psalm 56:13)

I post this picture on Seth's blogsite tonight in memory of his birth mother. We received notice today that Seth's birthmother had an accidental death. It's been an extremely hard day for Herb and I today. I have so many mixed emotions about this young girl that was in our lives for (5) months.

So this is the women that gave birth to our son and delivered him to us. God used this young girl to give us a baby and just 2 1/2 mths after she gave birth to Seth, she is gone, gone forever.

All I can say is that her life will always be remembered through the face of our son Seth. Everytime I look into the eyes of our precious one - I will see his birth mother's face shining through. I just ask that during this time, all of you who read this blog, please keep Seth's birth mother in your prayers, may her spirit rise and may our Good Lord bring her home to eternal life.

Praying to you Lord Jesus that you have mercy on Kasey and may her spirit rest in peace forever and ever.

Early Steps Evaluation

Praise God for he is always in control. This morning we were visited by an occupational therapist, a nurse and our coordinator for the early steps program. They began to immediately test and evaluate Seth. I am happy and proud to say that Seth did not qualify for the program, that is a good thing, because it means that when it comes to his motor, cognitive and social skills he scored high and passed with flying colors. Once I get the summary report back, I will post all the details, but here is what I know right now:

Social skills he scored 108 points (the highest is 115)

Motor skills he scored a 98

Cognitive skills he scored a 95

so what does this all mean - WE HAVE ONE BEAUTIFUL SMART BABY BOY !!!

THANK YOU JESUS - I am one Happy & Proud Mama !!!!

Happy Halloween

Here is an Early Yummy
Halloween Treat !!!!

Enjoy the pictures
You gotta Love the smile !!!

48 hrs at the hospital

Remember two months ago when I said stay tuned for the detailed blogging about the 48 hr hospital stay for the birth of Seth. Well, I think tonight I can finally put thoughts together and complete this one task.

You know the biggest challenge for me as a mom to a newborn (which is new to me because I have never had a newborn before) is time management. I guess this is the biggest challenge for all new moms, but WOW - I am having a rude awakening. Let me get on with the 48hr blog before I continue to ramble.

Here I am sitting in bed at 2:00am. Gave Seth a midnight bottle and could not go back to sleep. Let me take you back to August 6th, 2007 - We received a call from the attorney's office around 4:00pm to say that Seth BM was admitted to the hospital, she had a doctor's appointment at 2:30 that afternoon and from there they admitted her. At around 6:30pm, we received a call from the BF stated that BM was admitted and that she was feeling ok, she was walking around and that he would call us as the evening progressed.

Well sure enough, the calls came in periodically throughout the evening, around 11:00pm, Herb and I decided to try and get some sleep, as I laid my head on my pillow - I thought okay tonight is the beginning of the sleepless nights for a while, as a nervous smile came about my face and my mix emotions continued to flutter my heart. All of a sudden, at least it seemed that way, the cell phone rang, it was 12:30am, a voice on the other end (BF) says, congratulations your son was born. I could not believe it !!!! I said oh the baby was born already and he said yep and I said how is he? And he replied perfect - the baby is healthy, he was born at 11:14pm, and he weighed in at 7lbs 11 oz and was 19 1/2" long. As I took in a big breath and was silent on the phone for a fraction of a second, the BF said well are you all coming over to the hospital? My response was if it's ok with the BM and they said of course and so within a few minutes, we were all in the car and on our way to the hospital about 35 minutes away from our home.

Who went to the hospital at 1:00am? My hubbie, me, our son anthony and my mom. As we approached the parking lot of the hospital, we all got out of the car and I look from a distance and I see the BF outside walking towards us. As he approached us, he came up to me, gave me a hug and said congratulations, as he shook Herb's hand and told him the same thing. I was in complete awwhh. This was the beginning of the many ways that Jesus revealed himself to me through out the 48 hrs at the hospital. As we start walking toward the building, I look from a distance and there I see Seth BM sitting outside in a wheelchair smoking a cigarette. I was pretty shocked at that but what can you do. I approached the BM and said how are you feeling? and she smiled and said just like I just gave birth. It was a bit strange but the BF said well when you guys are ready, just go through those doors to the second floor and the nurse station are already expecting your arrival. I walked with Herb and the rest of the family towards those doors calmly but my mind was jolting, I could not get to our son fast enough. We finally made it to the nurse's station and I told them that we were the adopted parents for the (baby- leaving out last name for confidentiality), they called the head nurse in charge. As we waited for the head nurse, our other son Anthony points out to me this sign looking straight at us that reads

"WHEN GOD NEEDS SOMETHING DONE, HE SENDS A BABY AND THEN WAITS" Wow ! What an affirmation that was for me that I was right where I was meant to be in my life. It seemed for that precise moment, all my struggles with my life, our finances, my infertility, our shortcomings in our marriage, time just seemed to stop and I knew that MY GOD was in control. As my thoughts and emotions began to unravel, my attention then turned to the head nurse. She introduced herself and said congratulations, then those worrying words "Can I speak to you folks for a minute by yourselves? Of course, my first thought was Ok there is something wrong with the baby. She takes us into this room and says the baby is perfectly healthy, but I do need to talk to you about something, as I took a breath, she advised I know that you all were expecting to stay in a hospital room with the baby but we have no rooms available, and I said "Oh my goodness, don't even worry about that, it's ok just take us to see our baby". She smiled and said the baby was put in a special nursery for special care, not because there is anything wrong with him but just because we are short staffed and we had to put all the babies together in one nursery. I said to her again, that is fine - just take us to see our son. She then escorted Herb and I to the nursery and introduced us to the nurse in charge at the nursery, she was so pleasant. She said congratulations and she picked up our son and handed him over to me. I can't tell you the emotions that I was feeling, when I first held him in my arms. I could not believe what our amazing God had orchestrated. Here I am, a women who struggled year after year trying to get pregnant and not being able to conceive, going to doctor's and never getting an answer as to why I could not conceive, then we finally move the west coast, taking my struggle to an infertility doctor, sharing my story with him, we try Invitro fertilization - after taking many hormone pills, medicine and shots it finally worked. I finally got pregnant, only to lose the baby 7 1/2 mths later, that was in 2003, fast forward almost 4 yrs later to the exact date and I am holding our newborn baby in my arms., People there is a God and he is real and he comes alive in your life if you seek him with all your heart, mind and soul .

Going back to the nursery room, Herb was standing next to me in aww. He was so happy too. The nurse set us up in a corner there, by this time it was already almost 3:30am. I sat in a rocking chair and fed, and held our new baby boy proudly in my arms. Giving God all the glory and honor for the work he completed.

I will pick up on what happened the next morning at the hospital soon.

First Meeting with Early Steps

On Seth's first month visit with his pediatrician, she evaluated Seth and informed us that she would like for him to begin receiving Occupational Therapy. She advised that Seth left side of his head was more flat than his right and that OT would be good for him now at such an eraly stage. So without further due, through the help of my sister and her contacts, I contacted Early Steps Program. This is a state funded program that helps any child under the age of three to receive any type of therapy that could be needed. This morning Seth had his first meeting with the Coordinator of Early Steps. She was a very nice lady we went over all the paper work and she explained how the program works and what will happen during our follow up meeting. It was very positive and his next meeting will be on Oct. 24 - Seth will meet with our coordinator, an OT and a nurse. He will undergo a series a test for coordination, mobility, auditory and much more. I will keep everyone posted as to what happens. Please keep us in your prayers.

Thank you and have a very blessed Day.

A weekend with Madrina

This past weekend Seth spent most of his weekend with his Madrina(God Mother)in the East Coast. We went have him measured for his Christening outfit. He looked too cute. Among looking cute, he began a cough on Friday night and come Sunday he was just not feeling good with his little cold. He is hanging in there but passed the cold off to his Mama and I took it gladly for him. Anyways here are some pictures of this weekend. Enjoy !!!