No Rest For The Weary!

Now that Bennett is home we have to do some things a little different to help his incision and chest heal. That means no picking him up under the arms, just scooping and no tummy time for several weeks. Tummy time is so important at this age for strengthening just about everything so it bothers me that he can't do this but that doesn't mean that I'm gonna let him slack off! I've got him in all sorts of different positions that will work on holding his head up better and of course I'm always trying to engage him with his toys. At the hospital they gave us the coolest gadget to use for positioning him in many different ways. I have no idea what it's called but it's very soft and flexible and can be used to help keep him on one side, tummy time (eventually), sitting up (eventually) and as you can see in the pictures below, propping up after eating (reflux) and helping him to reach for his toys.

We also got to take home another boppy that is much plumper than the one we had so I'm loving that too. We should be able to resume occupational therapy soon so this little guy doesn't get much of a break. I know, I'm a mean mama. Honestly though, it's amazing how quickly he has bounced back like open heart surgery was nothing.

Oh and remember how I've said Bennett never really crys and he's so easy going? Well, don't get me wrong he's still a great baby and easy going (still sleeping through the night!) but ever since we've been home after surgery he's letting us know that he indeed can cry and it's almost like he's enjoying showing us just how well his little lungs work! He's not crying just to cry but when he's tired or wants to eat or wants his paci, he let's you know and he never really did that before. He's got a little 'tude! Anyways, here are some pictures of him "playing"...

He looks thrilled, doesn't he?

Hello again bug friend.

Okay mommy, I've had enough!

I love that little lip!