Happy (sometimes) and Growing
First we would like to apologize for taking so long to post another blog. Life has been so hectic, next thing we knew weeks had past. We have also updated Afton’s photo library so be sure to check it out.
The last month or so has had its ups and downs. The week after the surgery Afton got an infection in her belly button, which is where they did an incision. We brought her into the hospital, just to be safe. They gave her antibiotics through an IV, and two days later sent her home. The next day we got a phone call saying that her blood sample (which was drawn while in the hospital) contained a bad bacteria. They asked us to bring her back in because they were expecting her to get extremely ill. After spending 3 more days in the hospital with a pretty happy and healthy baby they decided that the blood sample had been contaminated. We were then sent home again. So, we spent a week in the hospital for no reason at all, except a topical infection on her belly button.
Two weeks after the surgery Afton started being very fussy especially when it was time for the bottle. At one point she would cry all day and even harder when you come near her with a bottle. After talking with the doctors, they think that the surgery has caused her to have bad reflux. So we started her on a medicine called Prevacid. We know various other babies who have been on this and have had successful results. After a week and a half of being on the medicine, Afton was still having a hard time….but we have to admit it was slightly better. Since we were more confident in the diagnosis of reflux, the doctors doubled her dose. They say we should see results by Monday, so we’re keeping our fingers crossed.
Otherwise Afton is doing quite well. She likes to smile, stand (with some support) look at toys and books, and listen to music. She can’t take her eyes off of the guitar when Dad strums a few tunes. She even got to go on a couple of trips. We went to Tomah to spend a weekend with her Fruit cousins. She also visited Great Grandma (GG is the preferred nickname as she’ll explain to you) Lundorff. So many people have been coming over to visit her as well.
We did hire a nanny. Her name is Brittany, and she is so wonderful. She’ll make a great addition to our family. Afton got to play with her all day yesterday. They were friends from the start.
Thanks again to all of you for your thoughts and prayers. Let’s all hope that things stay calm for a while. As parents, we really enjoy and need these times of normalcy. Love and kisses to you all! Happy Valentines Day.
