As she grows, I feel like I'm getting better at navigating the medical side of things. I know the best place to draw blood from, how to distract her while the doctor listens to her lungs, and the best hold for them to check out her ears. Having a kid with Ds means that there are more chances to practice these things, but it honestly doesn't run our life.
Tag: cardiology
My {1} Month Old with Down Syndrome
Well, we've officially survived o n e WHOLE m o n t h with Kara. We're still standing and she's still breathing!
Sweet Lemonade ::: 8/9/2016
Tuesday, August 9, 2016 Yesterday was pretty scary, but last night was about ten times worse. After I was admitted, stripped down, and propped up in a hospital bed, I was given Cervidil to prepare my body for labor. They needed me to dilate to at least 1cm before inducing me. The doses they were … Continue reading Sweet Lemonade ::: 8/9/2016
Life’s A Dance
Nothing in life is certain. Not once did I think that'd be right here, right now. Three weeks from our due date and scared as hell. I keep thinking "What did I get myself into? I can't do this." Down syndrome. Heart surgery. Stress. As her due date nears, I find all my optimism fading away. … Continue reading Life’s A Dance
Unexpectedly Beautiful
Since our appointment with the cardiologist, I have been very emotional. Even more emotional than I have been through this extremely emotional pregnancy of mine. I just can't seem to wrap my mind around the fact that my baby will be having a major surgery before she's a toddler when I have yet to break a bone *knock on … Continue reading Unexpectedly Beautiful
Keeping an Open Heart
Monday left a bad taste in my mouth. We woke very early to get to the hospital in time for Baby Girl's fetal echocardiogram. Turns out, we were too early and did a lot of waiting. I felt like a nervous wreck. All of the positive vibes I'd been accruing were swept away as I sat … Continue reading Keeping an Open Heart
6-Month Pregnancy Update ~ A Prenatal Diagnosis For Down Syndrome
We've officially made it {{SIX}} whole months! Everyday is something new. New aches and pains. New questions and concerns. New worries and comforts. New baby kicks and flutters. Most of all, every day brings me new appreciation for life and my little family. At six months, Baby Girl is strong and active. Right now she loves … Continue reading 6-Month Pregnancy Update ~ A Prenatal Diagnosis For Down Syndrome
How I See My Baby As A Unique Orchid ~ The Halfway Mark Of Our Pregnancy
"Roses are beautiful. They are very special, but they have thorns. Roses are also very common. I see them everywhere....Orchids are also beautiful, but they are more welcoming because they don't have thorns. They can be more fragile than roses, but I don't see orchids as often. That makes them more special to me. I … Continue reading How I See My Baby As A Unique Orchid ~ The Halfway Mark Of Our Pregnancy