Doc Band Helmet #2

Doc Band Helmet #2. Decoration gets done March 8th.  We had a little set back this weekend.  My husband had to take Livie to Cranial Tech this morning. They had to make some major adjustments to her helmet due to excessive redness on her head. We kept it off all weekend to avoid further delays. Now
we have to do 3 hour checks and then then continue 23 hours a day if redness dissipates
fun fun :( 3 1/2 more months of this helmet. I will not be sad to see it go!  Let the countdown to Doc Band graduation begin!

9 Month Old Check Up and Seeing Old Familiar Faces

Livie's check up went really well!  The doctor was pleased with her weight gain over the weekend.  On Thursday (Jan 31st 2013) she was 12 pounds 11 oz and yesterday Monday (Feb 5th 2013) she was 13 pounds 2oz!  So despite the throwing up episodes the extra calories are working!  Tomorrow we have our Doc Band appointment to discuss the second helmet and do her DSI evaluation.  Our spirits are up since we finally got to 13 pounds!

Yesterday I went to see my SIL at the hospital  since she just gave birth to my new nephew a few days ago. I dropped Livie off at PT with my dad so I could head back to work but on my way out I ran into our social worker from when I was on hospital bed rest.  We had a quick chat.  I told her about how I ended up losing my job after Livie came home anyways but that things worked out and I found a new one.  It felt good to hear her tell me I looked great.  The last time she saw me I was frail, stressed, and pale.  It made me realize that I have come a long way in the past 9 months.

To top off my morning at the hospital I ran into my favorite nurse Kathy while I was on the maternity floor.  She was my life saver in the OR.  I remember crying hysterically saying, "I can't do this!" as I stood there staring at the incubator, trying to get onto the operating table.  She held me up both physically and emotionally.  Held my hand when they gave me my spinal block, and was there the entire time when Livie came into the world.  I gave her a big hug yesterday and was so happy to see her.  Of course I showed her pictures of Livie and she was thrilled to see them.  It's nurses like her that truly love their job and make a difference in people's lives.

9 Months Old Today!

9 months ago today Livie decided she to make her appearance 10 weeks early!

My how time is flying by.  I can't believe she is getting close to turning 1!  It helps to remind myself that she is actually only about 6 1/2 months old for her adjusted age. This morning she has her usual physical therapy and Thursday will be her weekly Doc band appointment.  We hope to hear if Feb 7th will be her graduation date from the helmet but we will have to just wait and see. 

Kayla joined in on the photo fun before school this morning!

Livie stylin' in her Doc Band Helmet & our Super Star 3 1/2 year old!

Finally we got our Doc Band Helmet decorated.  Check out how cute it turned out!  Thanks the The Wrap Shoppe for an amazing job and it was free!

More Amazing News!  Livie is doing great in her treatment and they said she may be graduating from her Doc Band Helmet on Feb 7th!  

Livie also had her Developmental Pediatrician appt last week.

Here are her stats:

Age:  8 1/2 months actual (6 months adjusted)

Height: 23 1/4

Weight 12.9 pounds

Head: 40.5 cm

They are concerned about her weight since we have had some set backs so we are upping her calorie intake to from 22 cal to 24cal with her formula feeding.  Regular formula is 20cal per ounce.

I know it's only Jan but this mama is already starting preparations for Kayla and Livie's birthday parties!  Can't believe Kayla will be 4 on April 12th and Livie will be 1 on April 29th.  Where does the time go?

Our Super Star Kayla singing:

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Christmas 2012 with the Watsons!

I know I know I'm a total slacker.  I haven't posted in forever.  There has been so much going on.  I guess I should start with holiday pictures. 

Christmas 2012 with the Watson's!

Kayla showing off her new boots!

Livie in her Doc Band Helmet showing some Christmas Spirit!

wearing their matching PJs!

We had a wonderful Christmas despite the stomach flu that made it's way to our house as an early Christmas present.  I was so sick and nauseous I even took a pregnancy test to make sure we weren't going to be needing another baby carrier in 2013!  lol.  Thankfully it was negative.  I'm not ready for another pregnancy now and I'm not sure if I ever will be again.  After our long journey I don't think I want to push my luck. I am happy with our two beautiful girls.