Tag: Asher
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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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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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Flailing Arms
Asher still has the preemie flailing arms thing happening. He’ll outgrow it in a few more weeks. He’s also taken to yelping for cuddles often. I’m doing considerably better with the fancy bandage tape vs the wound vac. Changing the transfer tape isn’t painful at all. I can walk about without feeling the wound much…
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Forgetting the Pain
When he looks at me with that hand on my chin…I forget all the current pain I’m in for just a moment
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After Another Day
And after another day of friends helping, the yard is caught up and the ripe tomatoes are now sauce. I’m pushing myself today. I’ve been on bed rest for over a month. My back seizing is because I must be careful about a wound vac and all its bandaging. But letting my muscles atrophy and…
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Worth It All
Staring into his eyes reminds me that 3 miscarriages, a uterine septum resection surgery, a c section, an early delivery and a long stay in NICU, and now the seemingly unending wound vac phase have all be