So, I was reminded today that Aspen is only 35 weeks when the nurse decided it was best to reinsert a feeding tube. Aspen was spending too much energy eating and not getting enough milk, even though she is gaining weight. I was super disappointed and emotional (I know...you're surprised...slight amounts of stress, postpartum hormones, exhaustion, and...???). This all makes sense to me logically, but my mama heart has a harder time with it. Modern medicine is a blessing- right?! The good news is that it takes the stress out of feedings. Bad news is she will most likely not be coming as soon as they thought yesterday. We knew figured roller coaster was coming. And I learned to leave the room when they insert it...that was painful to watch.
I am thankful for these sweet pics I snapped before the nurse put the tube back in:
See, she does have eyes!
In related news, we did the mom swap and now have mom Lanser on duty. Things are immeasurably easier having a grandma around to help through all of this rigmarole.
And tomorrow is Air Force Academy graduation so hopefully we will get to watch the air show!
We are thankful that He is our strength when we are weak!
Good night!
Laura
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