Big Day!

Well, today was a big day! Madelyn slept through the night with a little help from mommy in the twin bed. If we can just get her in the crib and mommy back in her room, we will be golden!!!

We had a follow-up visit to the Pediatrician today for a read on the TB test and to do bloodwork. All was well until they strapped little Madelyn to a table and sent mommy out of the room. I don't know who was more distraught. I sat in the hallway with tears streaming down my cheeks while my little angel screamed at the top of her lungs in another room for 15 minutes! It was AWFUL but I kept telling myself it would all be over soon. When the tech brought Madelyn out to me, still crying, she informed me that she couldn't get the vein so no blood was drawn. WHAT?!? All that agony for nothing. We will revisit that lovely thought another day. Madelyn cried half the way home and was glad to be back where she was safe and happy.

After a "wind down" period and Megan's help to stop her crying, daddy decided it would be nice to take the girls to the playground for a little afternoon fun. Madelyn loved the swing...the higher the better....and big sister pushed. She laughed and laughed....memories of the morning were long gone. Both Megan and Madelyn had a great time with daddy playing outside while mommy did some internet Christmas shopping :o)

Madelyn swinging

We crossed one more major hurdle off our list tonight....Madelyn ate some real food (baby version) off of a spoon! She ate peaches and loved them (carrots, not so much!)....could not get enough. She kept opening her mouth to get some more. We are so relieved that she can take food and swallow it without gagging. More attempts tomorrow.....maybe some roast beef and potatoes????? Mmmmmm, sounds yummy.

We are hoping for a long sleep in the crib tonight. Daddy slept all night last night so he has baby duty. I get to sleep in my own bed this night! Yee haw!

We hope you all had a blessed Thanksgiving...we are so grateful for our precious family, for the red thread that brought us together and for the gift of all of you that love and support us.

Happy weekend,

Lynne

Here's some video of Madelyn taking her first spoon fed food (peaches!!!)