Rough Day for Tater-tot

Dear Tatum,

We went to see the Neonatologist today to discuss your Apnea report and also for your monthly Synagis shot (a shot given to preemies to prevent RSV). Of course the shot was horrible for all three of us. It is so painful for your Daddy and I each time you are given a shot. It hurts you so bad and that is the last thing we want to see our baby girl experience. Your next visit is going to be even more difficult as you will be getting all of your vaccinations again, requiring 5 shots.

As for your heart monitor, the doctor advised us that you should continue wearing it in the evening as well as during any naps you take during the day. We will work with it as long as it takes. I am confident that you will be free of the machine by summer.

Although it was much better this morning, we had the doctor examine your left eye as well. It was extremely watery for the last day and a half and had a thick substance that would build up every couple of hours. I kept it clean with a warm cloth yesterday and you didn't seem to be bothered by it. The doctor suspects that it was a blocked duct and the warm cloth unblocked it. I am relieved that you are okay and that it was nothing to worry about.

You are growing so well as you now weigh 10 lbs. 7 oz. and you measured 22.5 in. long. We were very pleased that you are now over ten pounds. You will be moving into your 3-6 month clothing before we know it.

After the doctor visit we came home and you had a nice long nap. By the time Daddy came home for lunch you were awake with an incredible smile on your face. By the evening you were having lots of fun and ready to play. You stood on my lap for almost an hour moving your little legs as if you were going for a walk. It makes us smile to see you happy again after such a rough start this morning.

You are in your crib and sleeping well. Last night you slept from 10pm until 6am this morning. You would have thought that I would have enjoyed the sleep, however, I was up from 3am on checking in on you. Daddy checked in on you as well around 4:30am.

I love you sweetie and know that tomorrow will be a better day.
Sleep tight!
Love,
Mommy