Rough Start to a Good Day!

Susanne was so thankful that Scott was feeling better. It made such a difference to her that he took over the 6:00am feedings again. A couple extra hours of sleep made a world of difference.

Paxton started off his day playing on his play gym while he finished his 9:00am feeding. He actively kicked around and batted at the hanging toys. He got so excited when his aim was accurate.

Paxton was very sensitive about his positioning at all times. He had such a weak core that when he was in a supported sitting position, he would tend to slump and regress relatively quickly. If he was laid on his back, his reflux would act up which usually lead to gagging followed by vomiting or spitting up. Even with an elevated pillow to support his head and neck, he was sensitive to being placed on his back. If he was positioned on his stomach for tummy time, his G-tube would be compressed and occasionally provide discomfort. Also, if he just finished eating, this position would trigger vomiting because of the pressure on his full belly. The biggest concern was that he didn't have a lot of head control. Without proper support and supervision, his face would be planted directly into his boppy pillow. This increased his chances for suffocation. Paxton did best on his sides or upright over the shoulder. They each had their own pros and cons, but they still appeared to be the most comfortable way for him to be positioned.

Later in the morning, Paxton sat with Poppy in his special spot in the breakfast area that attracted the sun. They enjoyed soaking up its warm rays. A little Vitamin D never hurt anybody.

As Paxton's midday feeding finished, he woke up gagging and vomiting. It was always scary to witness this because of the concern of aspiration. Susanne whisked him up right away to try to prevent this from happening. After getting him settled, Susanne placed him in his lamb seat while she went to the bathroom. She no sooner sat down before he started crying. Luckily, Poppy was close by and was able to console him. He had spit up again for some reason. His stomach must have been upset because for the next hour he was very easily disturbed by the slightest movement. Susanne couldn't get him comfortable for the longest time. She tried every position under the sun. Finally, she found the money spot. He calmed down and recovered from the traumatic last hour. Susanne could tell that he was overtired at this point. He was fighting falling asleep, but he eventually shut his precious eyes. Susanne hoped that he would sleep for a long time. He definitely needed it.

Gigi played with Paxton when she got home. She encouraged him to kick his piano to cause the lights and music to turn on. He always seemed so impressed with himself. It was neat to see him make the connection that he was causing the toy to activate. Gigi worked with Paxton on exploring different teething toys with his tongue. He seemed to love the feel of the toy rub against his gums. He allowed one of the toys to go beyond his gums. He still didn't quite understand how to get his tongue underneath them to form a seal and suckle. He couldn't even figure out how to munch and chew on the toys, but it was fun to watch him touch them with the tip of his tongue. Hopefully, the other skills would develop over time.

Paxton sure laughed a lot this evening. This made Susanne feel better since he had a little bit of a rough day. Once Scott got home, he took over with some of the playtime. Paxton ran out of steam quickly. Before they knew it, Paxton was ready for bed. Scott spent some time cuddling with the little man. Once he was dozing off, he placed him in his crib. He made sure he was snug as a bug in a rug and gave him kisses goodnight.

Scott and Susanne discussed the happenings of their day over dinner. It was nice to just sit with each other and talk. It felt like the old days again.