Wednesday, October 28, 2009

1 Step Back....

Ugg. I hate to update with this....after all our good news. It's not that something bad has happened, but in the midst of severe sleep deprivation and exhaustion, it feels like a step back. I won't go into all the details, but in short, the iron supplement is still wreaking havoc on Abby's little system and she has trailed off in terms of how much she is eating again because of how much her tummy hurts and her constipation is affecting her. We're adding prunes to her diet so hopefully that will help... but the excitement that she is gaining lots of weight has really tapered off and the reality that this is going to continue for a few months is settling in. I'm really ready to worry about skinned knees, painful splinters and really ANYTHING other than weight gain. We are hanging in there and trying to take things day by day... and Abby will prevail! We just know it.
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  1. AnonymousOctober 28, 2009 at 2:36 PM

    Hello Jill, Grant & Abby.
    I think you're at a place now where you will need the patience of Job. A lot of positive things are going on, but also with the iron and all ... a few problems. You might benefit from THINKING about this! If the physician writes a script for a temporary night nurse (maybe even only for a few nights a week) the insurance usually has to pay. ???
    God bless and ALL of you keep well. Love, Rebecca C.M

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  2. AnonymousOctober 28, 2009 at 5:36 PM

    Will be praying for endurance and for settled tummy. Sending hugs and love. xo

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  3. AnonymousOctober 28, 2009 at 8:06 PM

    Good luck you guys! Caroline has had prunes every day for the past 10 months - she can't function without them, so I hope the same for the peanut - our prayers are with you! The Chivers

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  4. jjeOctober 28, 2009 at 9:50 PM

    Can you give her any water? I know that's helped in the past with Miller. Love, prayers and hugs to you all.... xoxoxo

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  5. AnonymousOctober 29, 2009 at 6:15 AM

    Patience truly is a virtue, and I'm not virtuous!!!!!!!!!! What a great idea for a night nurse by doc's orders! I firmly believe you can handle anything if you have enough sleep. Major order of business, take care of yourself so you can take care of Abby.
    hug all around. am

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  6. MartelOctober 29, 2009 at 8:06 AM

    I'm with the nurse idea too!...at least for a few days (and nights) of rest! After TONS of great news, I know how one setback can seem HUGE! We'll keep praying for spit ups. Hang in there, this too shall pass!

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