I never got around to that mid-week vacation post I promised. Vacation was well....vacation. It was awesome to be at the beach. We had a great condo with a beautiful view and it was so nice to spend an entire week with my boys. But the truth is that I was sick...majorly sick. I have had the worst UC flare since my diagnosis 8 years ago and it has been very challenging. I'm feeling MUCH better now and am finally on my way to recovery. The last 6 weeks have been quite the roller-coaster since our lives don't necessarily stop for my disease. I have continued to work, be a mom, give presentations and take tests in my class, and rest. Granted, I have done all these things halfway while I have been sick but they have gotten done. Thank GOD for Chuck and my mother-in-law for picking up the slack over the last few weeks so that I could rest. And thanks to my Mom for coming in town last weekend to entertain Preston while I moaned and groaned on the couch all weekend. I'm not sure how I would have survived without all their help.
The best part of my flare is that I have lost ALL the baby weight and then some! WOOHOOOO!!! Although I'm sure to gain it back now that I'm taking enough steroids to become a prize fighter...my appetite and weight will creep back up without a doubt. But, I'm enjoying my leaner figure until then. The worst part about my flare is that I have had to cut back on breastfeeding. Preston started on formula last week and is doing great with it. I swear my child will eat ANYTHING and for that I'm grateful. But, I'm struggling with the fact that my that our nursing days are coming to an end. It's just such a bonding thing for me and I'm really not ready to give it up. I'm still trying to nurse in the morning and at night but my milk is almost gone so I'm trying to brace myself for the end. It's hard. I'm not ready for him to grow up. But, I need my as much hydration and vitamins for me to get and stay healthy that I know this is the only option. Sigh......
Here are a few of my favorite pictures from our vacation.
This was the view from our patio...not bad...not bad at all.
A very kind man walking on the beach took this picture for us...I love it. :)
Preston loved the sand and water! He only got a few handfuls of sand in his mouth!
An after dinner stroll on the beach...I love P's face...it doesn't even really look like him. :)
This mirror provided much entertainment for P. I might just have to get one in our house.
Happy boy playing on the beach.
What a FUN day!! 
What a FUN day!! 
