We just got back from spending a week at the beach (specifically, Myrtle Beach, SC) with Heather's family. It was a great vacation, exactly what we all needed. We had a little "excitement" when I forgot to pack one of Eliza's medications, and it turned out that to get a temporary refill to get through the week with, we needed to find a specialty compounding pharmacy to mix up the medication. Fortunately there ended up being one only about a half hour away. Besides that, the trip went pretty smoothly!
Of course everyone wanted to take their turn holding and playing with Eliza. She was thrilled to have such attention from so many people, and we were relieved to have so many extra hands to make light work of the day to day of raising Eliza.
Playtime with Nana
Smiles and laughter all around
If you look closely, I took this picture just as Eliza began a spit-up. Eliza likes to spit up on Aunt Hannah!Eliza is still not a big fan of the great outdoors, but she did make it down to the beach several times to lay in the shade, and even got to dip her feet in the waves!
Hanging out at the beach together. Eliza and Heather are chilling out in the tent.
Eliza prefers the shade, even outside
Elvis impersonation?
Testing the watersEliza really did remarkably well being away from home and in a strange place for so long. She didn't want to go to sleep at bedtime - too much excitement? - and continues to spit up very frequently, but during the day she was usually a content and happy baby. At the beach we saw several families with little toddlers walking in hand, a very cute sight - I guess next year we'll be one of them!
Soooooo cute!! Glad y'all had a fun getaway. :) I love your new profile family pic too!
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Lissa
We had a great time with everyone and the ocean was wonderful but of course the number one attraction was Miss Eliza. Love You! Nana
ReplyDeleteHope she is up for another trip soon! We'd love to meet her at the reunion. Shelley & Greg
ReplyDeleteLooks like a great vaca. I love the new family pic too!
ReplyDeleteShe is sure growing!! What color is her hair?
ReplyDeleteLoving the family pic. of you 3.
Martha
Hi, I came across your site when looking up g tubes in preemies. My son was born at 24 weeks also. I had high blood pressure and he was not growing. I was due Sept. 28th and had him on June 14th!!
ReplyDeleteHe also has a feeding tube and had a Fundopication. We use button buddies too! He just had his first birthday last Tuesday! My little man will be 8 months corrected next week. He is eating baby food by mouth and we have introduced a sippy cup, but we still supplement through the tube. I would love to share our story with ya'll and share stories on the g-tube. What a journey we have been on!
Ashlie