I know, shame on me. If we were still in the NICU I wouldn't have gone this long between posts. But, since we're at home now our schedule's changed just a tad. It's true what they say about not knowing what you have until it's gone. Don't misunderstand, we're grateful Madi's home but there are nights I miss our uninterrupted sleep when she was safe and sound in the NICU. When she first came home Madi got confused on nights and days. We have that fairly resolved but now she's battling reflux. Last week the doc prescribed baby Zantac and it's helped immensely. Lack of sleep has been my biggest challenge. All you parents out there are probably reading this with a knowing smile and chuckling as your own memories come flooding back. Once we get the reflux completely under control I think the sun is going to shine a little brighter at our house.
Madi's grown to 8lb 6oz since discharge. Even with the reflux, she loves to eat. Besides the Zantac we're limiting the number of bottles she gets to cut down on gas and confusion. We've bought a couple different bottles to see if one helps reduce her discomfort. I hear good things about the Dr. Brown bottles but struggle to get excited about all the pieces so we'll see how these new ones work first. Madi can't get embarassed yet so let me tell you, the kid can belch...and pass gas. I'm somewhat jealous because she'd beat me in a competition.
We went to the pediatrician this morning and got the green light to cancel the weekly visits. We go back after Christmas unless something comes up. There's a quick visit to get a Cynagis shot between now and then but that's it. Cynagis is one of Madi's protections against RSV. RSV could put Madi back in the hospital so we're following doctor's orders. The other protections are us hibernating until Spring and frequent hand-washing. While we're not bringing Madi out, we are taking visitors. I welcome some adult conversation!
That's it for now. I'll post more soon. Don't forget to check the picture page!
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