Crazy Day

Today did not go as I had planned (I find that happening a whole lot more now that I have a child). Madison had an appointment scheduled with a crainiofacial doctor at Vanderbilt at 8:30 this morning. This is around the time I get her up, so we had a much earlier morning than usual. We got up at 5:30 to do her morning routine of reflux medicine / wait 30 minutes / 8 oz bottle.

First problem... she was running a low-grade temperature, had a horrible cough, and was congested. This was an important appointment though, so we went ahead and got ready to leave.

Second problem... I put her in the car seat, buckle her up, and shut the door. No sooner have I went around the car and opened my door, I look inside and she is throwing up. All over her... all over the back seat... all in her car seat...

Jake changes her clothes while I wipe down the car seat the best I can. I know she can't help it, but it is so frustrating, especially since she hasn't done this in a long time. (It used to happen multiple times a week). Anytime she is really congested, she almost gets strangled on the drainage. That combined with her acid reflux is a bad combination.

So we finally get going to meet my mom who thankfully was able to go with me to her appointment.

Third problem... she throws up AGAIN in the car seat on the way to meet mama.

Fast forward to her crainiofacial appointment. Good news - no surgery needed. Not so great news - he recommends her wearing a helmet to shape her head. So I call the clinic to get her fitted for a helmet, and they have an opening at noon.

Fourth problem... I am down to one burp cloth, one blanket, and one clean outfit. At the rate Madison went through linens / clothes during the morning, she may have to go in her diaper to get fitted for her helmet.

Luckily, no major issues until her noon appointment or on the way home after. We go back next week to get her helmet (might I add it's light pink & I may have to just hot glue a bow on it).

She's a couple of months past the age they typically would like to have babies in a helmet, but they think we will still see some improvement & some rounding of the back of her head. She will have to wear it 24 / 7 for about 6 months. I was happy to hear that we can take it off for pictures / special occasions!

Fifth problem... insurance won't cover a helmet for a baby unless they have had head surgery. So we are out $1,500.

This afternoon we went to our 3rd doctor's appointment for the day since she wasn't feeling well. Luckily, the RSV test was negative, so they think it's just a bad cold.

Hoping my baby feels better tomorrow & we have a calmer day!