tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9126789497520322074.post4643901402429016526..comments2023-09-03T11:12:31.728-05:00Comments on Double the Blessing: Reminders...Amyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16580424822737591694noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9126789497520322074.post-10948825299751092212013-02-09T05:48:12.666-06:002013-02-09T05:48:12.666-06:00My 9-1/2 year old daughter was a 4lb premmie. And...My 9-1/2 year old daughter was a 4lb premmie. And she had MAJOR reflux issues. So that she ended up at age 5 months on DOUBLE an adult dose of reflux meds when she weighed only 8lbs! And she stayed on them until after she was 2. At age 3 she started to eat 'properly' and now is 'normal' for her age/height. Her reflux story was similar to your girls in that all the reflux meds seemed to work for 2-3 days, sometime up to a week and then she would regress. And the paediatrician would increase the dose, she'd eat and then in a few days the improvement would seem to 'wear off'. It took months for the paediatrician to have enough proof that our girl needed a BIG BIG dose of meds. But with our patience and his skill, we got there in the end. It's tough. Very, very tough. But you are doing wonderfully. <br /><br />My parents were a great support. They continually offered much help. But as a first time Mum to a desperately wanted baby who came to us thanks to IVF, I wanted to do everything. I thought I was the only one who could do things 'properly'. I was wrong. It took me having awful depression when our girl was 9 months old for me to have to stand back and let others help with day to day cares for our daughter. If I had my time again, I would ask for help earlier and accept many of the offers of help I turned down. I was great at looking after my daughter but no so good at looking after me. And my mental health. Make sure you can take care of you.<br /><br />There are so many people out here in BlogLand who understand your frustration. Vent away and keep up the great work :)<br />Mum2twopreciousgiftshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15007154408088837824noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9126789497520322074.post-45013935063818426672013-02-08T20:48:52.407-06:002013-02-08T20:48:52.407-06:00You are a wonderful mama!! I agree with Kim's...You are a wonderful mama!! I agree with Kim's comments that we never can fully understand the trials we will face as parents until they come...and God is present every time we throw the bottle, scream at a child, or say things we regret. Every mama can relate, perhaps not to your particular struggle, but I promise He will sustain you!! So thankful you have Matt!! A good husband is a precious gift:) <br /><br />I will pray that despite not being able to leave for long, that y'all will still have good time to connect and spend time together. <br /><br />Can we come see y'all President's Day weekend? Amandahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03781257280467868424noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9126789497520322074.post-91773647829860139772013-02-06T06:24:40.275-06:002013-02-06T06:24:40.275-06:00Praying for you this a.m. Amy. We never really kn...Praying for you this a.m. Amy. We never really know what challenges we will face as parents...This is tough for sure. I so appreciate your honesty as it will encourage moms everywhere. We all want to "throw the bottle" in some way or another. I hate cliches, but.....this too shall pass. Hang in there! No doubts that you are an amazing mommy!!!!Kim W.noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9126789497520322074.post-7568995122294044592013-02-05T16:04:58.022-06:002013-02-05T16:04:58.022-06:00Om, I'm praying for you, Matt, and your sweet ...Om, I'm praying for you, Matt, and your sweet girlies. I can't imagine your struggles, but know that lots of people are praying for you! Love you!!emilyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12075506823481243602noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9126789497520322074.post-34170811994684421182013-02-05T13:08:24.311-06:002013-02-05T13:08:24.311-06:00Hey!
My name is Melissa Lewis and I don't keep...Hey!<br />My name is Melissa Lewis and I don't keep an active blog- have one but never update it. I am a 5th grade teacher and have 2.5 year old twins. They were born at 34 weeks weighing 2.12 and 3.10 due to IUGR. I know so many people have offered their stories and advice and that's not what I'm trying to do here. I have found your blog through another blog and have read it since you had the girls. I am so sorry for the struggles you are going through with them eating. We had the exact same issues and it is so heartbreaking and hard for others to really understand. My heart literally feels like it's back 2 years ago in the same position you are in. We went through a million different things to try and fix it and many doctor visits and phone calls as well. We today have happy and healthy (tiny) 2.5 year olds. I would be happy to help in anyway even if it just to vent to someone who might understand, but above all else I wanted you to know I am praying for you. I truly am, every morning at 4:30 while I'm running on the treadmill (life of a twin mom and teacher) I am going through my prayer request list and you are on it b/c I know how hard it is to go through what you are doing. Please know it will get better. Contact me at any point if you wanna chat- MLewis@hotmail.com Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com