Written October 9th, 2006
Kelly and I have often asked when our Abby will catch a break. If it’s not one thing it’s another. So far Abby has been mostly uncomfortable with some short moments of calm and comfort. When will it be the other way around? When will Abby be comfortable most of the time with the occasional moments of fussiness?
Well, we’re hoping that time has come! Abby is doing a lot better these days. She seems to be getting used to her G Tube and she is eating a lot better as well. A full bottle is 70 cc’s. She averages about 40 cc’s every time we feed her from the bottle and she occasionally takes around 50 to 55 cc’s. We’re still not at a "full bottle" yet, but this is a lot better than a week ago. Last week she wouldn’t take the bottle at all.
People have asked for a picture of the G Tube so here it is. What she has now is actually called a Mickey Button. The tube you see actually comes off of that the other part when we’re not using it. It’s nice because Abby doesn’t have a tube hanging off of her all the time. An issue of concern right now is Abby’s ability to go poop. We’ve tried to help her out in this area with milk of magnesia as well as with some suppositories but to no avail. It’s important her little system learns how to move things along on its own. We don’t want Abby to get too dependent on our assistance.

Abby is smiling a little bit more and more each day. It’s a lot of fun to watch. Okay, sometimes it’s because she’s tired or she’s got some gas, but that’s alright. She is still as cute as can be. She is even cooing a bit. Sometimes she surprises herself with the sounds she makes. We’re hoping that this is a true corner that Abby is turning and not just a good few days. This week is filled with many more doctors appointments for Abby and mommy. Keep the prayers coming that this is indeed a new chapter for Abby and that she will begin to take at least one "full bottle" each day. That’s the goal for now. One full bottle a day.

Have a wonderful day everybody.
PS – Sorry to be such a slacker….again.