Today was a new day and a new challenge. Reese was introduced to apple juice. My first thoughts were. We can do this! Reese has already taken water(very small amounts) from a spoon, so this was going to be a success....As I stood there and watched from outside her room. There were a million thoughts going through my mind. As the first spoon of apple juice touched her lips, my heart sank. I think I even stopped breathing for just a second. She accepted the spoon with a little gage and no vomiting. These were all good signs... As Annette continued the feeding session, with little refusal from Reese, she continued to handle it well.
It pains me to see her struggle with something that comes naturally for most people. Feeding is a struggle for Reese and this journey has only begun. I can just recently accept that this is a long road to hopefully what will be a happy ending. My heart is filled with so much sadness for what Reese and all of these children with feeding issues are going through.
I was just told that by Christmas, St Josephs Hospital(feeding & swallowing) will have treated their five hundredth child. The people at St Josephs continue to work hard and make every effort in helping our children to learn how to eat. Their love and dedication to these children continues to amaze me everyday! I know my daughter is in a great place at this difficult and challenging time in her life.
Thank you St Josephs for caring about our children!
4 comments:
They are miracle workers. You and John deserve as much recognition and credit as the people at the clinic. If it weren't for your determiniation to help Reese, she wouldn't be where she is right now. Many people would have given in before reaching this point. Go team DOMICO!!!
Keep up the good work Reese. Your such a strong little girl. Trish & John, you strenght and you love is what is keeping Resse so strong. I pray everyday for your family. GO team Domico!!!
Keep up the good work Reese, your making everyone so proud.
Love
Joanne
Hi Reese & Trish,
What wonderful news. At least she didn't throw it up. You are such a strong little girl and you are trying to do your best with everything they ask you to do. What more could we ask for. Keep up the good work, we are so proud of you. John & Trish continue to give her the strength & love she needs to help her get thru these new tasks. You are in our prayers.
Love & Kisses,
Aunt Adele & Uncle Tony
Hi Girls,
Apple juice is just the begining you will get it soon. You are a little toughie just like mommy and daddy. Miss you more every week. Hey Reese you are a big birthday girl soon so get the juice down we have got cake to eat!!! Love aunt Moe
PS:Reese the picture is so cute {love the flower} I'll treat you to Chickies when you come home!
Love Uncle Jimmy
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