I remember when we arrived at the airport and everyone remarked at how calm she was. On the outside she was, but when I held her I could feel her little heart beating so hard and so fast. Fast forward to now ............
This beautiful, funny, and lively girl has really started to open up and is showing her personality. It's remarkable to see how far she has come in such a short time.
We went to see a nutritionist on Monday and that meeting was very helpful. As the doctor suspected, she needs more calories. The nutritionist told me that every time I give her something to eat I have to think about what I can add to it to increase the calories. While most people are cutting things out of their diet we will be adding things to Grace's. If she has ham, we're adding mayo to it. If she's having potato we add gravy, if she's having a cracker she needs cheese on it. We're going to focus on 6 small meals and see how it goes. I was heading in the right direction so I was pleased with that, I just need to add extra calories to help her get up. So overall I feel very encouraged.
This weekend I get to celebrate my very first mothers day. I have been celebrated by my nieces and nephews and godchildren for years and it has always meant so much to me. But this year I'm officially in the club with a real live daughter and everything. I know that many people consider this a hallmark holiday but I think there's nothing wrong with setting aside a day to tell those women that mean the most to you how you feel about them. So happy Mothers day to all the wonderful women in my life who bring laughter, love and support. I don't know how I would make it through the day without you (and you all know who you are!)
