It seems like these days my life is filled with lots & lots of check marks! The hosptial has us checking off a list. CPR & Discharge classes (check, check), learn to give meds (check), and proper feeds (check) sheesh! We still have to take a class on his oxygen products once they are ordered & spend two nights overnight with him when that happens. Oh, and we need the car seat installed properly which we're told the Valet guys do at the hospital.
We've also got big at home check marks we need completed. Our basement is mold free, has new walls up & is painted. It's just trim and then the hardwoods and we're done. That's been a long journey. Flooding sucks!! Once its "finished" we need to move all our nice stuff out of the junk room & into the living space. Then, we've gotta move all my arts and crafts stuff (I've got tons) into the basement so we have a free play room upstairs.
We also have to decide if we're going to let Kason sleep in his nursery---OR if we're going to move his crib into our room so we can watch him like a hawk at all times for the first few months. I posted our delima on a preemie board today so we'll see what types of advice I get. We do have a bassinet & he's still small enough for it---but Kason is almost 2 months mentally. He moves around a lot & is active. We think his crib is a much better idea.
I've also got a big LIFE check mark tomorrow. Tomorrow I am going to 6 flags. It checks off the "spend quality time w/a lot of friends" box I've been meaning to get around to, and the " Enjoy the summer" box too. I'm sort of dreading being away from Kason for the entire day at this point--but I've got to do this for myself & my friends. I think I'd regret it if I didnt.
I guess w/a baby my check-list will always be never ending! I'm really starting to realize just how hard life is going to be once he's home. I mean its hard now---but I've got sooo much help with him. Within a month I could be completely on my own!! Luckily, I'm pretty confident that I can handle stress!! :)
:) This post made me cry in a really good way. You've come SO far and I'm just so happy to see that he's going to be going home soon. And I love that you're taking time for you and hanging out with friends.
ReplyDeleteGood job on fixing up the house. I don't know how you guys have done everything. You have so much strength and motivation. Congratulations, Leah, I hope this is definitely the home stretch for you!
Leah, I'm so happy for all your check marks! :) I know you will do an amazing job when Kason comes home, and it's so exciting that it's getting closer!
ReplyDeleteHave a fabulous time at Six Flags, you deserve it!
I'm so excited that Kason is coming home so soon!! You have been absolutely amazing throughout everything with Kason, your home, and other family member's health issues. Like Jess, I don't know how you've done it all but you amaze me!
ReplyDeleteWishing you all the best during this last stretch so your precious boy can come home!
Enjoy your day at Six Flags!!!