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Early Intervention
Asher was examined by Early Intervention today. We knew he was a bit behind in some areas developmentally and have plans for occupational and physical therapy to start shortly. Goals include: *not crying hysterically during diaper changes, baths, car rides, and on the way to bed *tolerating independent tummy time (he constantly wants to he…
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Discharged from PostPartum
Today’s news: I am finally done with my postpartum exams. My blood pressure was ruled as pregnancy induced only due to edema (water retention) and I’m almost done weaning off the meds! Last hurdle for me is to finish the rehab on my back. That could take a while yet to get everything lined up…
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My Wound is Shut
My wound is shut!!!! That was a long 9.5 weeks. I expect to be discharged finally on Tuesday. Now to remember to still take it easy. Asher has been a bit better about his colic. Still room for improvement with the fussing (hysterical crying) in the evenings and getting back to sleep in under 2…
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10 Appointments
10. Our family has 10 doctor appointments this week. 8 of which are for me. This recovery process needs to end so I can get anything else in life done. Got in with the dermatologist tomorrow morning for the mystery rash since they had a cancellation. Wound clinic did not discharge me. Instead, my wound…
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Wound Still Open
My wound is still open 1″. It seems to be holding steady there. I was really hoping to be discharged tomorrow from wound care but expect it’ll be a week. I still have 3 chiropractor appointments weekly to get my back rehabbed but that shows much improvement. A small skin irritation has turned into a…
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Arrived at Adulthood
I feel I’ve finally arrived at adulthood. Tonight Matthew gave me the most wonderful gift: sleep! I climbed in bed at 8pm on a Friday night without a worry of our colicky son for 4 uninterrupted hours of sleep. It was grand. It is also now 1am and Asher is awake. Here’s hoping for more sleep…
