Well, today marks the completion of 2 full weeks of helmet adventures! I don't know if that exclamation point indicates more of excitement that 2 weeks have passed, or exhaustion that its only been 2 weeks...
Geoffrey is hanging in there, to be honest. It has been a rough week for him (and all of us), as he has really suffered from a bad heat rash on the back of his head. We knew this was going to happen, so we are not surprised, however, the foreseen knowledge of this side effect has not made it
any easier to handle. We are in a trial and error sort of stage, figuring out the best ointments to apply to his head during the blasted 1 hour window we have to take the helmet off. It can become quite stressful and frustrating, to say the least.
I hate being in this position: watching my baby in so much discomfort, and lately, pain, knowing the cause and (rightfully) not doing anything to stop it (i.e. taking off the helmet). Ugh. I'm trying, but each day I get worn down by the time the end of the day comes and we are all exhausted with the process. I'm personifying this, I know, but I feel like his superhero when I remove the helmet, and then I feel like his worst enemy when I put it back on. Geoffrey is scratching at the plastic throughout the day with no relief, and the moment we take the helmet off, his hands find the large red spots on his scalp and just start scratching (which of course doesn't exactly relieve his discomfort, it only makes it worse).
I sound pretty negative I suppose, but I am just writing out my honest
thoughts of the past week. This is hard. I think I will do SO much
better when I actually have an ending date to look forward to.
Unfortunately, I have no idea when that will be given to me - at the
very earliest, I still have to wait 2 months to find out any date at
all!
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| Maddie insists on getting her picture taken while holding Geoffrey, probably because we don't let her do it enough! :) |
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| I think its pitiful and funny at the same time...especially the fact that the flash actually reflects off of his "shiny head." |
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| Geoffrey has been so tired, mainly due to the fact that he doesn't sleep very well anymore. |
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| After having put Little G to bed 35 minutes prior to this picture, he woke up, only needing someone to comfort him. Standing in front of the fan also helps, as his head gets so sweaty when he sleeps! I love this picture. |
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| And, yes. Even through all the trauma and discomfort, I can still get my blue-eyed boy to smile for me. :) This was taken this afternoon, marking 2 weeks! |
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| Little helmet man. |
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| It's like they were laughing at some hysterical punchline to a joke. :) |
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| I love their joy! This is what sustains me. |
2 weeks down, and counting!!
Jackie - we are all praying for you and Geoffrey as you go through this. I am sure it will get better and each week marks one less until this is finished. This will give you a greater compassion for other mothers and their babies.
ReplyDeleteKeep up the good work, Himes Fam! Little G will thank you when he's older. One day at a time. -V
ReplyDeleteoh my gosh you captured some adorable pictures. Geoffrey has a contagious smile..I can tell! Maddie and Geoffrey look so much alike!! Thanks for sharing your heart. I love you SO much.
ReplyDeleteI love little helmet man! The picture with Brant is precious. Having a daddy and mommy like you two will make these next couple of months doable because Geoffrey knows he is loved.
ReplyDeleteOh what an adorable, sweet, blue-eyed, blonde, baby boy! He's got the perfect Mama, Daddy, & big sister, too. :o) M
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