So it is coming to the time where I need to go back to work full time..... Seems easy right? Just find daycare and go. Not so easy. With Bryce's health I have a bunch of dilemmas that I am not sure how to figure out...
1. Still seeing 4-5 doctors for his many health issues. Not as often as before but still pretty consistent.
2. Bryce has therapy 2 times per week at my house, and I think we'll be adding another due to his slight feeding aversion.
BIGGEST ISSUE 3. Bryce is still on O2 24/7 and we won't even begin weaning until at least mid May and that could take many months to get him off or mostly off... And no daycare that I have found will take him with the tanks because of the liability of the tanks tipping or other children getting caught in the extension to his cannula.
4. He is still a very hands on kid that requires more attention than even I can give with just having my three kids never mind 6 or more in a daycare.
5. And then of course THE GERMS!!!! Daycares are full of them and I would probably be out with him more than working due to the germ exposure....
6. And the topper... I do not have nursing and can't get nursing.... So no help there either..
Please if any other preemie moms or ANYONE has any advice it would be GREATLY appreciated, I am in a BIG PICKLE right now.
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Finally Football season!
Cute
Look at my muscles!
No Oxygen!
So who does he look like????
VAPO THERM!!!!! Yipee!!!
Look at me I'm on VapoTherm now! You can see my fat cheeks!
July 5, 2007
First day no oxygen...
Apnea study
On Monday 7/2/07We participated in an Apnea study for UMass Medical School, it is a study to try to prevent apnea in preemies.
Colee holding Bryce
Faythe Holding Bryce
We're home!
Fist time trying out the carseat before going home
Cute!
Daddy and Bryce
Finally I remembered to take a picture!
Sleeping...
Just to get an idea of how small Bryce is, that is my hand and its almost twice the size of him. This pic is from last week.
2lbs. 11.6oz.
Coming out for my first tubbie!
My first Tubbie
Anne (bryce's nurse) Putting him in the tubbie for the first time
The Mommy Massage!
Ahhh... This is the life!
Mmmm... Fingers!
Mohawk!!!!
Anne not only gave Bryce his first tubby, but she also gave him his first Mohawk!
I'm only the cutest baby EVER!
Mad??? What gave you that idea?
Peek-A-Boo
So in this game what comes after you put your hands over your eyes???
Bryce trying to pull out his breathing tube
Is this thing really NECESSARY??
Bryce holding onto a toy instead of his breathing tube and pulling it out!
Mom pretty sure you should have someone else take the picture and not try to do it yourself!
Just Me and My Mom!
May 8, 2007
Even on bad days I'm still so Cute!
Please NO MORE PICTURES!
Would you stop with the camera already!
Clean blankets, clean bum what more can a boy ask for??
Boy am I tired!
Changing my Bed
Mom gets to pick me up while my nurse changes my bed
Happy Birthday Mommy!
First time I ever got to hold Bryce
Best birthday gift a mom could have aked for.
6 comments:
Erika,
I wish I had some answers for you. Daycare is hard enough to find even with a child that does not have the issues that he has. It is too bad that you couldn't do a couple of days at home for work. The only thing that I can think of is to find someone that will come to your house, where Bryce is more comfortable and more familiar with. I wonder if there is any way to get a list from Child Care Services with reputable and reliable day care services. Sorry I couldn't be much help. I know that things will work out for you. It is the hardest thing to go back to work full time. Believe me I had to do it twice.
Good Luck and always remember to smile.
Sandie
What about contacting nannies for hire, they have a website also? Like said before I think your only bet is get him a "nanny" to come to your house and do his care...If I could I would watch him!!!
Good Luck
Amanda
Hey Erika,
The best and easist thing for you and Bryce would to get a nanny that would come to your house. I'm sure there's nanny agencies out there with good references. You know I'd be more than happy to take Bryce if you need me too, just let me know, I'm home all the time. Talk to you soon!
Jenn
Hey Erika - I was checking up on how everything was going with your son, and I wanted to say Hi. I hope you don't mind. I would love to be able to keep seeing him progress if that is ok with you. I happened to notice that you are going private.
I hope things get better for you. He is so adorable, and what a fighter.....
My prayers go out to you and your family...
Hey Keri
Of course I don't mind. I need an email address for you so I can invite you to my site when I do get around to going private. You'll have to sign in with an email address... If you don't want to post it you can call me with it to... My number is listed. Hope all is well with all of you guys! Talk to you soon!
erika
Hey Erika - My e-mail address is kerig25@hotmail.com. We are all doing good. Thanks for letting me continue to see how things are going. If you ever need anything don't be afraid to ask....
Hang in there!
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