Last week Anabelle was off. Just fussy, not eating as much as normal, and not stooling as normal as usual. I called her primary and she suggested to try suppositories, and we made an appointment for yesterday. We tried the suppositories, and they worked. But I wanted to go in just to be sure. I am a paranoid mom as it is, then add actual medical issues on top of it.. I am super crazy.
So we went to the appointment and I learned a lot. Dr. Hoyt explained that since her movement limited it will be harder for Anabelle to stool as normally as other babies. That added to the Gastrochisis, we will become familiar with suppositories and stool softeners as she gets older. She also suggested when she hits 3 months we can give her small amounts of plain water. That will be a big help. Hearing this eased my worries.
Anabelle is still having issues eating and breathing. Sometimes it's breathing alone that causes issues. It's not like she is stopping or flat out not breathing on her own, she just makes a lot of noises. Sometimes she will stop for a few seconds though. We are waiting for our insurance to approve an authorization for a swallow evaluation, still. I think she might also have a touch of reflux. I just wish they would hurry up and approve it or do whatever they need to do so we can get her in and make sure she's fine.
Otherwise we have been great! I think I might live off caffeine for the next few months alone, but we will be fine. Luckily I have an amazing husband to help me! He let me sleep for a few hours straight this morning! Ok, more then just a few, I don't even know how long I slept for, but it was a long long time! Thanks honey! And Amelia and Allison have been good kids too. They of course have their moments, but they are such great helpers when it comes to Anabelle. Today Kyle asked Amelia to hold Anabelle's binki in place while he changed her diaper, and while she did she talked to her and put her hand on her head. I love little moments like that. :)
My maternity leave is up in two weeks, and I'm anxious as no other. I know Kyle is totally capable of handling the homestead while I work, but I'm not ready yet! I feel so cheated since Ana had to stay at the hospital for 4 weeks. I know I should be grateful for the fact that she wasn't there for longer... I just want to be a little selfish and have some more time at home with her! I might have to take my baby bonding time earlier.. But then I worry about not having it later if I need to be at home with her for something within this next year.. Ugh! Ok sorry, done venting. What I really need to do is think of something I can do from home... Either a job or some type of small business path that I can run from home. I think my mind will be at ease once we meet with Shriner's to figure out how these next couple of months will be played out, and I will plan accordingly. It's just hard to think about working right now. K, now I'm really done complaining :)
These last few weeks have been a whirl wind since Anabelle came home, but I wouldn't have changed them for anything! I just can't wait to see what the next few months have in store for us!!
With love,
The Polks
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