Dear friends,As you can see, Lizzie's been doing so well that we decided to bring her out for a swim! Yesterday we brought her to an indoor pool - the water was warm, and Lizzie was so curious and excited - she couldn't wait to get in.
Her first time in a swimming pool was enjoyable for all of us - we brought her rubber duckies that can squirt water, and some pails to play - Lizzie was so excitedly splashing that she didn't even mind when she splashed herself in the face! (Recommended reading for infant swimming- "Learn to swim" by Rob & Kathy McKay) We tried some simple water-confidence exercises, including passing between mummy and daddy. Lizzie discovered that she could float and kept trying to float on her belly.
Lizzie prefers 'belly time' in water
Check out those baby-abs!
Lizzie & Daddy
Also, we are pleased to announce, that Lizzie is no longer suffering the effects of constipation. She's been on regular 'Lactus' for the past 2 weeks, and she's been having normal bowel movements every day now. We'll be tapering her dosage 0.5ml each day at a time and hopefully will be able to withdraw it gradually. Thank you for all your advice and prayers.
Its only 3 days away from Lizzie's 10th month birthday, and already she's pretty good at self-feeding baby biscuits. Sometimes big chunks break off, and she chokes easily on them, but usually, mummy, daddy or grandma are around to swiftly remove them before it happens.
Lizzie sneaking a biscuit
Oh no! I'm caught!
Can I have some more?
We've introduced a bedtime routine, in the hopes that Lizzie will not only get to sleep early, but sleep through. The good news is, Lizzie is getting to bed by 8pm every night, but unfortunately still wakes up at regular intervals throughout the night.
We discovered a great invention - the nighttime nappy!!
Wow this thing can really absorb. We use the Fitti nighttime nappy on Lizzie, and it really does help her sleep undisturbed by a wet nappy. Brilliant.
Lizzie's next appointment with her cardiologist is coming up this Monday. We don't know if any scan is scheduled, but please continue to pray for Lizzie, that we will have our prayers answered.
We ask for healing for our baby girl - for complete restoration of her chromosomes and heart defects. As we continue to pray in faith, we want to thank God for sustaining and strengthening her, and for making her such a joyful child.
God Bless,
Elaine
