My sister had the suggestion to hire a mother's helper and that was the best idea ever!!! It has helped so much with stress and worry just knowing I will have help a few hours a week. I am really grateful for her. :) I am also so grateful for all the help we have received from my parents, in laws, neighbors and church members. My mom just left this morning. This whole experience has been such a positive one in huge part because we have had soooooo much help, love and support. Thank you. Thank you.
I am really encouraged by Parker's progress. This week he seems to be making some new strides and it is exciting. He is starting to laugh and smile more, he is learning to roll, he is putting weight on his right arm regularly, his right wrist is not bending forward as much, he is interested in the world around him, he is not drooling nearly as much, the new tone medication is helping so much...
There is so much to be grateful for. And it really helps that my house is clean at the moment, dinner is leftovers and the kids are happily playing with each other. Life is good.
Your family has always been so strong and so optimistic. It makes me happy to see his huge smiles at home. I can notice the subtle differences in his progress even just from the pictures! We miss you guys on 3 east. Come visit us soon! (PS- Parker's picture is still on my fridge here at home!)
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What a perfect idea! A mother's helper is perfect. Your post made me grin. I loved reading that Parker is smiling and laughing more. And doesn't it make such a huge difference when the house is clean? I remember you saying that you vacuumed three times a day sometimes at the Village, and I thought you were OCD. But now I understand!
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