Do you ever look at your calendar and think, "How can I possibly fit more stuff on here?" Those were my thoughts today as I left the back specialists office. I spoke with her about Ivy's super sensitive gag reflex, and how she doesn't mouth things like other babies, and she told me that we would have to start working with a speech therapist.
When you think of babies, you think of slobber, and everything they touch being covered in it, right? Thats because they put EVERYTHING in their mouths. Not Ivy, she has never done that. When she picks up the worlds smallest crumb from the carpet, I don't instantly worry that its going straight to her mouth. I don't EVER worry that its going in her mouth, because it never does! Well, this sounds nice, but its actually a bad thing, and we need to fix it. She has what the specialist called an oral defensiveness (as opposed to oral aversion, since she takes a bottle and pacifier), and will now start working with a speech therapist (they work with everything having to do with the mouth, not just speech) to get used to having different textures and flavors in her mouth. Hopefully this will save me from getting puked on everyday, as well as help her gain some much needed weight.
But as I contemplate having yet another person coming by to work with her on things, I can't help but wonder if its ever going to ease up! We now have a huge number of people who want to see her on a regular basis, including: Nurse, physical therapist, back specialist, dietition, social worker, pediatrician, cardiologist, and now speech therapist. It makes for a pretty full schedule, not to mention that Corbin starts preschool next week, needs new glasses, and both boys still need occasional doctors appointments also. I feel like there is never any time for anything else. I can't help but feel a little overwhelmed. I just have to look to the future and think of her as a teenager, holding her head up straight, eating a sandwich (without throwing it up), and getting around as any normal teenager would, and it makes it worth it. And if I think of the alternative of if she hadn't lived in the first place, I am grateful for every appointment, frustration, and even every puke stained shirt there is, because I can't imagine life without her.
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You continue to amaze and inspire. God bless you all.
Hang in there! You really are amazing. I don't know how you do it all. You are such a good mom. (Anna hardly ever put anything in her mouth when she was little and I never even thought to check it out. I was just glad I didn't have to worry about it too much. Now I feel bad I didn't ever mention it to her pediatrician, but I think she is surviving)
I can'e even imagine how stressful that must be. But at least you are looking at the bigger picture and Ivy will thank you for it - someday.
I agree. You are one strong woman and that little girl of yours is going to be too. I am perpetually impressed.
You are such a good mom. That perspective will save you. How smart of you to find it so quickly. I think I would wallow in despair much longer before realizing the long term effects of the craziness.
I hope things get easier and you get a moment to breathe. Good luck.
I realize all the things I take for granted. I hope your schedule finds a few holes so you can sit and relax and not always be at the doctors. You're such an amazing mom/woman/friend!!
Poor Ivy, another problem and more doctors!! If I can help in any way (watch the boys, take Corbin to preschool, bring dinner, anything) please ask. I don't want to be pushy, but I would love to help! On a more positive note, it looks like you guys had a great time on your vacation!!!
Chelle, you are such a special family , that the Lord just knew that you were the family to get Ivy. Look at all the hurdles you've jumped over, they keep coming and you keep jumping over them.You'll win the race and your reward will be that sweet Ivy thanking you for loving her soooo much. You and Scott, are the best parents ever!!! We are in the stands cheering you on1 Keep it up sweetie,we're proud of you!
Chelle, you are such a special family , that the Lord just knew that you were the family to get Ivy. Look at all the hurdles you've jumped over, they keep coming and you keep jumping over them.You'll win the race and your reward will be that sweet Ivy thanking you for loving her soooo much. You and Scott, are the best parents ever!!! We are in the stands cheering you on1 Keep it up sweetie,we're proud of you!
You are a strong woman! I can't believe all the doctors she has to see regularly. But like you said at the end it is much better than the other alternative. I can't believe Corbin is only going to preschool. He is such a smarty already.
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