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| Newborn |
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| 1 month |
It's amazing how fast 7 weeks have come and gone. It's amazing how fast 24 hours goes now! I'll never really get your blog caught up on those first seven weeks so I decided to just do one post with some of the highlights we've had so far.
First an overview on how you are doing medically. You truly are a healthy newborn; you're skin condition does not seem to affect you in the slightest. In seven weeks we have had numerous doctors appointments (pediatrician, dermatologist, and ophthalmologist). Thankfully they all seem to be very happy with how you are doing. We frequently go to the dermatologist simply because they have to adjust your dose as you are gaining weight and they like to take pictures of your hemangiomas to monitor their progress. We were suppose to actually go for a follow up on Monday, but they had to reschedule because the doctor was sick. I guess doctors get colds too. Unfortunately we won't be going for two weeks now though because he is only at that office on Mondays. But you seem to be doing fine so Mommy's not worried.
As for the ophthalmologist, we've only had one visit with him - and what a terrible visit it was! I'll spare you all of the details, but let's just say that we were there for 4 hours and I've never heard you cry so hard! :( In the end they did find a hemangioma in your right eye, but the doctor says it is just something to monitor. It is nowhere that would affect your field of vision. So we go back for a check in June - which Mommy is dreading.
Overall, I really don't know if I feel the medication is working. I know it's a gradual process and the nurse in me tries to remind myself that these things don't work overnight, but the mom in me wants it to work like magic. I want them to be gone and for you to no longer be on medication! We've also had the added problem that some of them occasionally bleed - which has been very difficult for me to handle. I deal with blood all the time, but not blood coming from MY newborn baby! I'll admit I've had several breakdowns and Daddy has been the one to hold it together.
Now on to happier things; a picture story of some of your firsts...
You have celebrated your first two holidays:
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| St. Patty's Day |
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| Easter Sunday |
Your first two fashion statements:
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| First "little black dress" |
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| First bow |
Your first bandage:
Your first bath:
Your first smile:
Your first walk:
I just can't wait for our list of firsts to keep on growing!!!
Love you!!
Mommy
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