October 28, 2008

Woo hoo! Three milestones have been reached! Okay, really only two of them are milestones to most people, but as I have mentioned before we are bit on the odd side. First, (the "real" one), Bree had her first bath in a baby bath tub! Up until now she has been getting sponge baths. Courtnee was able to assist me in all my bath-giving glory (quickly wiping her with a washrag), so now Bree has soft fuzzy clean hair, and a smell good little body!

The second milestone happened right before her bath. We had stripped her down and I was holding her as Courtnee was bringing the bath over to us. Just as I was lowering her into the bath, she peed on me! Woo hoo! I have finally been christened! Ha ha!

Thirdly, and lastly, Bree is officially a member of the United States of America! After much worrying and waiting, her social security card came in the mail today! It only took like seven weeks! Whew! That's one less thing to worry about....

Since they have taken her PCVC out, Bree now has no more IV lines! So all that is on her is her nasal cannula for oxygen, her feeding tube, and her "leads". (The leads are for vital signs: oxygen saturation, heartrate and breathing). Each time there are less and less "things" on her so it means that we are on the right track!

Riley also had an exciting day. My good friend, Aleasha, watched Riley for me while I was up with Bree this morning. Aleasha's son, Ethan (aka Riley's boyfriend!) gave Riley her first kiss from him. Up until this point it has been Riley laying on the smooches. When we were leaving Aleasha asked Ethan to give Riley hugs and kisses and he very slowly (and 'gentlemany') gave her a sweet kiss on the forehead. Okay, all together now, let's say "Awww!". :)

Hope this finds everyone happy, healthy and in love with life!