Bailey’s OT

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I can’t believe it’s been so long since I’ve written a real post. I have to admit, I miss it. I really do. I have been emotional lately anyway- I can’t believe how big my sweet little girl has gotten. Today was her last occupational therapy appointment. She is eating, and we are continuing to work on her vestibular “issues” if you want to call it that. Her therapist is so proud of the progress she has made. I have to admit that as much as I hated taking her there, I was sad for it to be over. It’s hard to say goodbye to someone who has helped your child so much. They really become important in your life. We’ve seen her twice a week for basically four months now. She has gone to summer camp in their office. We’ve had tears and triumphs and lots of lollipops. We’re done.

I promised myself (and Bailey) that when she finished we could start gymnastics. We went to her first class last week and she loved it. She is doing flips around the bars and walking on the balance beam (with the teacher’s help, of course). My girl is fearless and if I don’t keep up with her she’ll just try it without me or without her teacher. Yesterday she started trying to do summersaults off the edge of the couch. We also had to pack up her high chair because she was pulling it over to the couch and jumping off the couch, trying to grab the back of the chair and swing. She makes me nervous.

A friend and I were talking yesterday about our daughters’ personalities. Hers is more hesitant and cautious. Mine plunges headfirst into just about anything. I hope that serves her well in life but that she doesn’t get hurt too much along the way.

And because I haven’t shared any pictures in a while…

And playing dress-up with Mommy’s glasses and the Silly Hat-

Tuesday Toot- Therapy is Tough!

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I have been taking Bailey to see an occupational therapist for over two months now. Her eating has improved SO much. There is a lot that goes on behind the scenes, though. It’s a time commitment: Twice a week I drive about 20-25 minutes each way to get to her therapist’s office, wait 45 minutes for her appointment, listen to her cry in the other room… It takes time away from “fun” activities that we could be doing and also interrupts our schedule. It costs a stinkin lot of money. Today I even initiated a difficult conversation with our therapist and got some answers to questions I had. But I do it because I love Bailey. I want her to get better and to be able to eat normally, play and focus on “normal” activities, etc.

I think as moms we can be hard on ourselves. Take time to think about something that you have accomplished lately. It’s not bragging; we just need to acknowledge our hard work and it’s good to feel good about it! To read about what other moms have done, visit Mommy Community.

Not sure where to start…

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because I don’t really have much to say when I think about it… but when I start writing I end up coming up with a few things. I am having a hard time getting into blogging lately. Which is probably evident by my more sporadic posting! Things are going well here.

Bailey has been seeing an Occupational Therapist for a few weeks now for her eating issues and they are improving. She is also working on movement, like swinging and rocking which she has never been able to tolerate. I have a lot to say about this, but right now I just don’t feel like typing it all out. The therapy is hard, but it is going well. I hope that makes sense. It also gives me a new respect for moms who go to therapy multiple times a week, month after month… it takes a lot out of you. We only go twice a week but I have already discovered this.

Jonathon and I are doing well. We usually are, so it’s not like that is big news, but just something I like to be aware of. I have a good marriage. I met someone a few days ago who just left an abusive marriage and her thirteen-year-old daughter was also hurt. I don’t want to get into details but ti reminds me how blessed I am.

Avon is mostly good. I worked at a career fair on Thursday and then helped my manager with some meetings on Thursday night. It was a long day but I feel like I made some good connections. I am still working hard toward winning a cruise. My numbers are good so far but I need more orders- so if there is anything you want, let me know! You can shop on my Avon site and order for Representative Delivery.

I also had a quick break in between everything and got to run into Gymboree to pick up my holds. I got some great stuff, including this dress and these sunglasses (not to wear together) but I am so excited about them!

Bailey also loves, LOVES her friends. Every day she asks me where we are going and then checks to see if we will be seeing Addison, Kenzie, Ella, and always Gabe. Gabe has been her favorite for a long time. Which is funny because they ignore each other when they are together. Here are a few pictures from a playdate with Mackenzie and baby Tristan. Bailey was obsessing over Tristan again and kept kissing him.