Clare started her occupational therapy again today. She has physical restrictions until she's six weeks post-op (no tummy time, cannot be picked up under her arms), so her therapist is going to take this time and concentrate on starting solids.
Clare lost weight in the hospital and, as of last Friday (the 25th), had not gained any weight back yet. Her cardiologist said she would have liked to see Clare gain weight by two weeks post-op (which was the 22nd), but that didn't happen. Clare refuses to take a bottle, a sippy cup, anything else right now, so that's going to be a big goal with therapy. I don't really care if Clare takes a bottle (there's really no point to it now since she's 8 months old - it would just be another thing to wean off of), but taking solid food is very important, for her growth and development and as a means to get extra calories into that little body!
It's nice to be getting back into our normal routine. We still have many doctor's visits and other appointments, but to us, that's normal life. If all these mean Clare is staying healthy, I will take it!
3 comments:
Glad to hear Clare is doing well and back to a routine. We will keep her in our prayers!
-mike, michelle, ethan & joshua
Glad to hear that life is getting back to normal for all of you. Good luck with the eating issues - I am sure she will accept it all soon. Love & continued prayers to all, Aunt Joan & family
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