Two issues this week for baby Drake.
1. How to get him to take more formula.
I’ve been trying for two weeks to get him up to the 32 ounces recommended by his pediatrician at our last visit. He prefers to do everything, including eating, in Drake time, so it looks like I have a call to make this week. When he gets tired of taking a bottle, he just sucks it in and spits it out. Like I won’t notice.
2. Socks that work well with his clubfoot brace, and getting him fitted for a bigger one.
Grr baby socks. I need about 2 sometimes 3 pairs a day. These little boogers are great at hiding out and getting lost in the laundry. His grandma gave us a pair that worked PERFECTLY. The top doesn’t squeeze his leg and they fit well. She couldn’t remember where she had picked up this pair. I finally found some at Target yesterday, but they were all sold out of his size. 😦 His toes have reached the end of the sandals so it’s time for new ones! This will be his first move up since starting bracing on June 12th. I’m getting nervous about his appointment to check progress in August. I hope and pray we have been doing things right.
In the meantime, Mommy is trying to let go of some of the guilt as well as prep the family for RSV season looming ahead. I know we have several months, but Drake has two surgeries slated for November. He still won’t qualify for Synagis, and I’m scared to death of him being placed under general anesthesia. I’m hoping that if I prepare everyone for our becoming hermits again this winter there won’t be any backlash. We’ll see…
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