Big baby

So I figured if I utilize the blogger app instead of typing up each post in my lap top, I'd be inclined to post more often. Olivia woke up tonight wanted to be fed; I walked into her room to pick her up and noticed just how big she has gotten. I'm not sure what it is but she looks huge to me now. Today she had her synagis shot, which she loved :-/. We also weighed her and she is up to 9 lbs! She recovered from the shot rather quickly, she just needs comforting for a bit afterwards. 

We received her little chair in the mail today, this helps promote her sitting up on her own. At first she loved it, then... Not so much lol. But she may have just been hungry so I will try again today. 

November update

First off, let me start by apologizing for not keeping up the blog.  I’ve been very busy and have not made time to do so.  A lot has happened in the past month in a half and I am sure I will miss a few things.  Once Olivia came home, we had many doctors’ appointments to go to.  The first appointment we went to was to the pediatrician, the first one we met was okay but we decided to take a different route and found a holistic Pediatrician and she is wonderful.  We feel more in charge of Olivia’s wellbeing instead of feeling as if it is being dictated.  About two weeks after she was home, I brought her to the Florida early steps program for her evaluation.  They were impressed with how well she is doing and how she came home free of medical equipment and medication.  They recommended Olivia get physical therapy once a week so she can eventually catch up to her age.  The doctor also stated she should get occupational therapy but did not want Olivia out and about that often so she said we will start with the physical therapy only.  The first appointment went great and her therapist is fantastic at what he does.  He was also impressed with Olivia’s ability considering her prematurity.  He said he only needs to see her once a month!  He also gave me tips and tricks to do at home with her to help her mobility. 

Another doctor we went to was the cardiologist; he was also impressed with Olivia’s progression and how she came home free of everything.  Her echo scans came back great and he doesn’t have to see her for another year and if it is clear then she will not have to go back.  Olivia has been getting her synigis shot each month which prevents RSV which is very dangerous for babies.  She has stayed healthy while at home and has not needed any emergency trips to the doctor or the hospital; thank God.  Now to the eye doctor appointments, with each appointment Olivia’s eyes improved! At her last appointment Dr. G said they looked fantastic and that he wants to check them again in a month and if they look the same or better we won’t have to go back! She is such a strong little girl!

This past weekend we had baby dedications at Church by the Glades and we were so proud to dedicate Olivia.  We value our church family so much and were honored to share this moment with them.  As I mentioned before, I’m sure I missed some things but that’s it in a nutshell.  Olivia should be around 8 pounds now, the last time we weighed her she was 7.10.  But I have a question for you; is anyone reading this? Lol Would you like me to continue to update this blog when I can? Let me know J