We have good news to report for both kiddos...
E is doing SO great in his recovery! Today, I suggested that he see if he can scoot himself across the living room floor to be able to start playing with some of his normal toys again and he's actually really quick! It's amazing how well they adapt! He hasn't been on pain meds since early Tuesday morning, hasn't been on Tylenol since Thursday, and hasn't needed any anti-swelling meds since yesterday! I honestly think that if we gave him permission, he'd start walking. However, the doctor said no weight on that leg for 3 weeks. :( He's in good spirits today... and seems more like our normal E. Eating well again, and BM's are finally getting regular again.
Holly and Emmalee left today to go back to MN... We were so grateful for their presence here! Emma was so helpful pulling E around in his wagon outside and playing endless games of Candyland. :) Auntie Holly helped keep E sane as well as the rest of us! Cleaning, organizing, playing, pampering... it was all included in Holly's service to us. We love you and can't even begin to express our gratitude.
As for our other little stinker... A got glasses! She is doing SO well leaving them on. The first day was rough, but now she leaves them on and she definitely knows how cute she is! When I put them on, I say, "Oh, A! You're so beautiful!" and she crinkles her nose and gives a huge smile! We're proud of her and are so excited to start seeing her flourish in her development now that she can see!
We are also so blessed to have such great support during this hectic time from our church... There's a whole list of ladies coming to help me for a little bit each morning for the next two weeks with bathing E, lifting E, helping me keep an eye on A while I'm occupied with E's special needs. I really can't let either of them out of my sight since she is little and he is getting a little too confident for our comfort! We are so grateful for these ladies and also the ones who will be contributing meals. I'm hoping to feel better eventually in this second trimester, but so far I'm still very tired and nauseous. Their help is priceless in this time when we're all trying to adjust and function and I'm trying to keep the baby healthy by relaxing a little.
Thanks for your prayers. Enjoy the pics.
Heidi, Josh, E, A, Baby
4 comments:
A is so cute in her glasses! :) She is so sweet! I'll never forget her glasses down on her nose, walking with E's walker! She looked like a little old lady! LOVE IT! Emmalee told me to tell E that he should keep practicing Candyland!...as if there is ANY strategy to the game! HA! LOL! We got home safely and enjoyed a quiet evening at home together as a family. May God continue to help heal E's leg and bring some much needed peace to your home. LOVE YOU ALL!
Is that an orange "T" on that hat in the first picture? Are there Tennessee fans around that I don't know of?
All I can say is YAY! Glad that you have so much help and support and the kids are doing well!
-jenn
That would be a T for the minnesota twins strunk and it is not orange.
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