Yea, the PT gyms are in Brooklyn, luckily. The speech therapist (who was great) has friends at two local ones so we're trying to get in there because it will help for the speech and PT to be able to talk about Violet and figure stuff out together. And the EI people come to us which helps a lot.
She also recommended we have a monthly meeting with ALL of Violet's therapists to try and work on plans together so we're going to try and organize that too.
I know all these appointments + pregnancy is crazy overwhelming, but these sound like excellent suggestions from the therapist. I know you have to work on it at home too, but if V is going 3 times a week, I feel like it would be ok if you did less at home. I'm also willing to come to BK and help out on Dr. Appt days. I totally recommend our sitter, but at $20/hr I don't know if that would help you out much. She is awesome though.
You said she does dishes, right? We really are probably going to need someone after the new baby arrives so I'll be asking you, thanks!
You are such a fantastic mama and you're doing a fantastic job. One of my fears of having Madison evaluated by EI was that we would need to arrange for services and it would be very difficult with us both working full time. For now, they just want us to focus on some homework and go back in 6-8 weeks.
That is fantastic about her standing today in PT!!! Go, Violet.
I can only imagine how overwhelming this all is. That is so great that V is making progress at PT! I agree with everyone else that if things get to be too stressful, it is entirely ok to cut back. You and YH are doing an excellent job raising V.
First, big hugs! You're super woman! That's a lot to handle at once and you're doing great! I'm glad you got some meds to make you feel better. SUPER AWESOME JOB V on the standing! And, take these ladies up on their help offers. Hopefully you can schedule some appointments at times that are convenient, and make them standing so that you can get a good schedule going. Luckily, this should make you first tri fly by because you'll have so much to do. Hang in there mama!
Post by thedahliharpa on Aug 7, 2013 22:11:19 GMT -5
I'm late to this thread but am so happy to see that V stood today. That's awesome! I would feel overwhelmed too and I'm sure there will be rough days but overall you guys will great. I'm sorry that this may push back your moving timeline but I know you appreciate how much access you have to excellent medical care. You are doing a excellent job and as others have said its ok to ask, plead, or pay for help.
Big giant hugs your way! It sounds so overwhelming and scary, but it will get easier and you can do it! You are an amazing mom in every single way, even though you don't always feel that way.
Do your doctors have issues with bringing V to appointments? I know my OB has told me time and time again to never apologize for bringing her to pregnancy/post-pregnancy appointments. He said "If I were in the bringing-babies-into-this-world field and had a problem with babies being around, then I'm in the wrong world. Besides, I like seeing my handy-work. I only deliver the beautiful ones." Hes a funny guy and had me at ease and laughing in no time. I took that with me and will be going to MANY appointments with Mel once the ball gets rolling. I've found many nurses are very happy to help in situations like these. I also have no one to bring with me to appointments and DH can't take off/work from home most days that I would need, so I am switching doctors where I'm not allowed to bring her, and just hoping for the best. If it doesn't work, I'll have to figure something out.
If I can help in any way, let me know. I'm about to dive head first into a million appointments myself, but if I'm free, I'm yours.
Hang in there!
This was my first thought as well! I know my DS1 was a bit older than V, but I always brought him to my PG appointments. Is that possible to do? Then DH wouldn't have to get time off work? Could you bring V in the stroller and give her snacks and ipad or something while you have your scan, etc?
YAY for standing, that is awesome You are doing a fantastic job Trudy. ((hugs)) and hair pats ~~~
Post by Dorothy Zbornak on Aug 8, 2013 0:18:26 GMT -5
Did I write in this thread? I don't know ... I passed out at like 8 last night, and I know I meant to. Anyway. Trudy, you are awesome and I can't believe you would ever doubt that for a second. I will pat your hair for real in a few weeks.
Everyone's said what I wanted to say already and much more eloquently. You are an awesome Mama. This time might seem really overwhelming but it will be worth it, and you guys are doing some amazing stuff for Violet. Hugs! Hang in there.
Oh Trudy, you are amazing. You are so committed to her and you're doing absolutely everything you possibly can. Everyone has already said it better than I can, so just a few extra hair pats from me. Also, take these Probies up on their childcare offers! You are not managing this alone.
Violet stood on her own in PT today! I don't even think she knew she was doing it because we distracted her with yo gabba gabba, haha. But that's a good step!
Wow, I missed this somehow yesterday!! That is so fantastic!
I wanted to say also, is there a hospital or someplace near you that has OT that takes insurance? I mean see how it goes with the private lady, but research or maybe even share with her that this is a lot of money and see if she has any recs. I can also email Audrey's old PT and see if she has any recommendations in Brooklyn. I mean, for A's appointments I only had to pay a $40 co-pay and that makes such a huge difference financially.