Friday, May 4, 2012

Madison had physical therapy today. Her second visit from Yvette. This is her first time playing with a rattle! Because of all the GI issues we haven't been able to do much activity with Madison but she has been ready for weeks to get moving! Because she has to be inclined usually 24-7 we haven't placed her on an activity mat but we were on occasion laying her down to move around some because she spends most of her time in the swing or on Bill or myself. She did awesome with the rattle. She is even doing what 4 month old do, transfer the rattle from one hand to the other. You go girl!

Madison very much enjoyed the exercise mat and rings.

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Bill loves making faces at Abigail so of course she is going to do it back! She is a cutie! Our little drama queen. :-)

Abigail cheered Madison on by handing her toys and giving her kisses! She loves kissing her baby sister!

We love Abigail in overalls! Cute, cute, cute! 

To have the awww and excitement for life that a child has! I love watching Madison in her swing when the lights are on and things go round and round! She is so amused by it all!

Thursday, May 3, 2012

Today Abigail and I went to the Lutz Children's Museum in Manchester and met up with Jen and 2 of her children for a play date. Overall I think Abigail enjoyed it but it was her nap time so she was a bit tired and not as eager to go exploring. It was our first visit. I think her favorite part was the large ceramic cow that we repeatedly went up to and pet. She hates things on her hands so didn't want to try to milk the cow.

Madison stayed home with Bill to keep the appointment with her nurse that comes out weekly. Madison is now 9 lbs! Yay! It may not be much to most out there for a 3 month old but to us it is a step closer to the 11 lbs for surgery. I don't think of the surgery much. I am trying to enjoy my time with her and manage the chaos of appointments and fighting with the insurance company and Children's Hospital for coverage. It is all so very exhausting. 

Tonight at dinner Abigail kept grabbing our hands to pray. It was the sweetest thing! Love my girls!

Madison is still at the precious stage of curling up in a ball and cuddling! Bill and I both love it. We have to watch Madison 24 hours a day and keep her inclined because of the risk of choking. We both enjoy the nights and early mornings when we get to hold her and have her sleep on us. The recliner isn't the most comfortable but thankfully we have good chiropractors! :-)