Just Under the Surface

I’ve joked with my sister and mom several times that after the emotional roller coaster of the past year, our tears are just under the surface. Not necessarily in a way that says we are sad, but more typically in a way that things touch us in a heartfelt, emotional way. After everything that’s happened I’m just inches away from being taken back to that fragile state. We have a pump of hand sanitizer at Regan’s changing table that we “got” from CHOP before we left, and every single time I use it, I’m transported back to the NICU where an uncertain future lay ahead. In so many ways, I hope that feeling never leaves me because it allows me to have a much greater appreciation for every simple, special moment we share with Regan.

Regan is now SIX MONTHS (how?!?!), and is doing so wonderfully. We have an Early Intervention therapist-teacher come to our house once a week to help me work with Regan in specific ways to reach her milestones. She’s already blown it out of the water by rolling over right on track, and every time the teacher comes to our house she says she is amazed at how long Regan will work with us.

She’s weighing in at 13lb 8oz and 24” tall. She is eating like a champ on a schedule that’s somewhat predictable. I think she is teething, but no visible chompers yet. We’ve started her on some baby food which she tolerates but can’t say she loves it yet. She’s certainly strong-willed and if she’s not interested in doing something, there’s no convincing her. She loves walks and rides in her carseat/stroller, and we are working on her ability to sit up on her own. She babbles constantly and I can’t wait to find out what she’s saying. In the mornings and evenings, we can hear her in her crib just chatting away, probably telling her animal friends about her day.

Happy 6 Months, Regan! We are SO proud of you and love you more than you can imagine.