A Real Bubble Bath

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Drum roll please.

Can you tell what's going on?

Of course not. It just looks like a bubble bath, right?

Well maybe.

For Ivey this was her first bath EVER that water ran down her face…around her neck!

Sound like a small feat? Well maybe – for most.

Remember back once upon a time there was an ng-tube in her nose and tape all over her face….then there was a trach……now there has been an open hole in her neck (covered with gauze)….all of which means no water, just a sponge bath on her face and neck.

Well, I think the opening from her trach has closed!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Finally after two and a half years there are no coughs, sputters or gagging. Just one great BIG smile from water tickling her neck!!

For the first time…… a real bubble bath!!!!!

(It's hard to see, but there are bubbles everywhere!)




Comments

Anonymous said…
Oh how lovely for Ivey to enjoy a real bath that so many people take for granted.

Made me sooo happy to see her being able to finally do this, brought me to tears, what a special moment for Ivey and all of you! xx
September 23, 2008 at 10:46 PM
Heather said…
Nothing like a warm,sudsy bubble bath for a hard working girl.Love the pictures.When you click on them you can see the bubbles really well!Splash a way little darling and tell momma you need at least one of these a day.
September 24, 2008 at 3:38 PM
Girl Raised in the South said…
Well, a girl's first bubble bath is certainly something to celebrate! xoxoxo
September 25, 2008 at 7:40 AM
Shannon said…
Oh Ivey,
How this post from your momma makes me not take ANYTHING for granted. (tears again!) I bet you loved to feel the water trickle around your ears and over your eyes and down your little belly. I hope you have many more luxurious bubble baths, cause that's what all Princesses need!
Here's to many more bubble baths,
The Best Family
Austin
September 25, 2008 at 12:09 PM
Heather BT said…
Ah yes, introducing her to the joys of the ultimate feminine relaxation technique, the bubble bath, can only be a good thing.

I've given your blog an award at my blog
Heather BT
http://adoptakid.blogspot.com
September 25, 2008 at 11:25 PM
Avicile Mohaili said…
An amazing accomplishment! Way to go!
September 27, 2008 at 1:06 AM
Connie Barris said…
now.. a girl has got to have her bubble bath...

calgon--take me away!!!

woooohoooo Ivey...
October 3, 2008 at 6:00 PM
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