We're home and resting well. Last night was great for everyone. Avery ate well. 3oz at a time with the sippy cup. She slept with us and would wake every 4 hours. We'd give her a Tylenol suppository and offered her milk. She took us up on the milk twice. I could hear it hitting her empty belly. She chugs it so I think she is also getting some air. She seems irritated and a bit gassy after she eats. We have not given her any of the codeine syrup b/c we've decided although it is a good pain reliever she gets all antsy and "jimmy- legged" It makes her hyper and restless. So far so good with the regular Tylenol. We do not need to do the NO NO's unless we put her to sleep by herself. She really has not wanted to get into her mouth yet. We'll see how she is when it heals and begins to itch more. I hurt her feelings when I tell her no if she gets too close to her mouth.. She gives this sad sad cry. Overall she has done really really well and we can see how fast she will recover. She is already wanting to walk all over and get into her usual spots around the house. Wants to climb the stairs, crawl in the fireplace etc. She ate yogurt in the hospital and this morning and the kids are loving that she is home. She was so excited when we entered the house yesterday with the kids all running up to her. Avery is VERY happy to be home.
Thanks to everyone for all your prayers- We could truly feel the prayers! Thank you so much. A BIG special thanks to all my friends who have been there and done this already. I appreciate all the advice, support, supplies sent. It has made all the difference to hear from moms who know what we are going through. Thanks Jen, Lissa, Nadia, Erin and everyone from Cleft Advocate.
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No need to thank me, I have not done anything but listen to what you all are going through and seek advise myself!! Cleft support groups would be wonderful to have, wouldn't they...we have our own, online version! I'm so glad recovery is going well.
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