

Finally, a post!
This past month have been good for us, with a bump along the way. It has actually gone by quickly and trying to recall everything, is somewhat of a blur.


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Found his thumb! |
Alexander had required another blood transfusion and blood test was conducted to see what he was allergic too. Since then, we have learned that Alexander is not allergic to anything (thank goodness!) but instead, is intolerant to dairy and soy. So, for the next 8 months, my diet has now changed tremendously- no dairy or soy for me because I'm still nursing. While in the hospital, I realized that the art of nursing in the hospital is a talent! It can take multiple tries to finally be comfortable when you're fighting with an uncomfortable chair, a pillow or Boppy pillow that doesn't fit, your baby's nasal cannula, the leads that monitor his oxygen, respiratory rate, and heart rate, and an IV line! When I would finally find the right position for comfort, I hated moving him, especially when he would fall asleep. The difficulty of getting into that position takes time and the last thing I want to do his move him! But I had to as I'm was never fully covered and hospital staff were constantly coming in to do tests. Oh, the joys of the hospital!


Thursday is his cardiology appointment, to discuss his next surgery. I'm not mentally ready for that nor do I think I will ever be! Looking at him now and the pictures when he was in the hospital, it feels like a dream-he's a completely different baby and I know that after his Glenn he's going to change even more and thrive even more! However, once it is done, we will no longer be in the "interstage phase" (period between the two surgeries). Alexander has not been exposed to the public (with the exception of doctors appointments) since he was brought home. We are doing this to prevent him from getting sick and if Alex were to get sick now, it would be a lot of strain on his heart.
Which, by the way, I hate interstage! I'm jealous when I see and hear about my friends with their babies, who are anywhere from a few days apart from Alex to a few weeks, taking their baby everywhere. Here we are, stuck in our home or families homes, unable to show off Alex to the world. It's somewhat disappointing to think that the first time I take my son to a public place he will be 6 months old and I'll be acting like he's a newborn because it will be our first time out. Like I said, once it is over, I will be relieved! We will be able to take our handsome boy out in public! No more needing a baby sitter so that I can run to the bank or the grocery store (even though I GREATLY appreciate the help from Alexander's grandmas!) and no more needing to say "no" to family events!


Alexander is continuing to nap in his crib, has begun to reach and grab for items, is showing signs that laughter is upon us, and he's teething! He is learning everyday and making us so proud of how strong our superman is!Positive thoughts and prayers are always welcomed in that Alexander continues to stay healthy, continue to thrive and gain weight each day!