We had some doctors appointments for both of the kiddos this past week. Annie had a frenulectomy procedure which is basically an upper lip tie. We had it clipped per doctors advice. This will help with nursing and will prevent dental issues later in her life. She is recuperating just fine. She was very fussy for about 48 hours after the clip, but she is back to her sweet little self now, all 7 pounds of her!
Owen went to the ENT for an ear tube check. Owen had tubes placed in both ears when he was 7 months old, which was right at 3 years ago. Well the tubes are supposed to come out on their own within those 3 years and Owen's haven't. His are lodged in his ear canals causing irritation and a little bleeding. The doctor gave us an ear drop that is intended to loosen the tubes and hopefully they will fall out on their own. If they do not come out on their own by March 20th (his next appointment) we will have to schedule a removal procedure with requires general anesthesia. Yuck.
Owen is warming up to his sister slowly but surely. He went to a birthday party (his very best friend "Peanut") this weekend and someone asked if I had a little girl now. Owen chimed in immediately and said, "Yes! Annie!". It was the first time that I felt like he was proud of having her in his life. It definitely put a smile on my face. He ASKED to hold her last night. Mind you… the contact lasted less that 10 seconds, but nonetheless a step in the right direction. I am sure they will be best of friends before I know it.
Doctor selfie with my Annie girl!
Stuck in the house…we don't care! Well, apparently Annie does.
If these expressions are a foreshadow of her teenage years…then heaven help us.
Happy big brother.
Could she be any cuter?
Yes…this looks awkward…it was.
Snoozing with mommy
Having a blast at "Peanut's" party!
Playing hard to get...
Owen isn't a fan of group pictures...
They love each other.
Practicing her cheerleader moves. Go Team!
This next picture may not interest some…but let me tell you how much effort has gone into it. When Annie was in the NICU I felt like I had no control over anything. I couldn't change the situation and I felt helpless most of the time. I put all of my efforts into pumping and providing milk for my tiny girl. It was the one thing I could give her that no one else could…no doctor or nurse could give her the nutrition like I could. I made a pact with myself that no matter how hard or time consuming this was…I wouldn't stop. So today I decided to count my "Milk Stash" I have accumulated so far…1,204 ounces! Right now I have enough in the freezer to get her to 6 months. However, I don't plan on quitting anytime soon. The moments that I do think about it, Brandon encourages me and tells me how important what I am doing really is. I can't thank him enough for that. PUMP ON!!
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