Turning the corner

It was a great day! 

Tylenol, Motrin and Lasix (water pill); this is what has kept my daughter comfortable and allowed the healing process to progress. I also learned a trick; when giving babies liquid medicine, if you blow in their face it makes them swallow. Definitely a less stressful way to make sure she gets the medicine she needs.

Throughout the day, Felicity's swelling finally started to go down. In doing so, lil pieces of her beautiful personality finally started to shine through.

I've been pumping and feeding her by the bottle because it's been easier for her, not having to do most of the work. I did breast feed her on Tuesday (the rough day), but only for a short time. A Mom just knows their child and I knew my baby needed more rest, healing and bottle feeding vs the breast. I didn't want to put that pressure on her or me, knowing once she felt more like herself that we'd pick up where we left off. Well, that's just what happened! Once her swelling started to go down, we were one again; after all this time, we both needed it. Almost immediately, the spark came back for both of us. There's a dependency with breast feeding, not just on her part but mine too. Although I knew it before, I guess I never realized the depth of it until now. 

Following the decrease in swelling, her right eye finally opened. Just a tiny bit but enough to let her see what was going on. It was so wonderful! After changing her diaper, I was talking to her and then there she was looking at me. I said to her "good morning sunshine, my beautiful baby girl Felicity" and then I got a smile and happy squeal laugh. It was then I finally felt like I could exhale! Then she got to see her Grammee and there were more smiles and laughs. Her lil beautiful amazing personality was in full force; you could just feel all the worry leave the room, replaced by joy. She was immediately raring to go and even spent a few minutes in an exersaucer which was great for stretching her legs and moving around a bit after laying in a bed or my arms for so many days.

Prior to her surgery, I had read from other Cranio Moms how resilient babies are and how quickly they bounce back. I had hoped that would be the same for Felicty and thank GOD it has been. From day one in the womb, I have always said I am in complete awe of her; I have an admiration for my precious daughter that I just can't put into words. I am eternally blessed and grateful to be Felicity Grace's Mommy!