A simple sentence. No one said it to me in the beginning, but boy did that tube cause a lot of chaos. The NG tube graduated to the G-tube which morphed to a GJ- tube…. A brief history of Ivey's feeding tubes: *The NG tube was in place the first time I ever saw my daughter in the NICU. My only memory of her without a feeding tube is them placing her in my arms immediately following her birth. *The G-tube, well, that is a story within itself. That decision did not come lightly. Another hole in her. Another decision on our plate, but not really on our plate, it was apparent it was a medical necessity for her survival. Literally to give her a chance to live. A permanent decision. A 5am panic attack in the Scottish Rite elevator that happened to coincide with Dr. Meyers arriving at the hospital at the same time as me.... Our intersection in the elevator set the stage for the years to follow. From that point on, he knew I was a little nuts and a lot...
Confessions from the mind of this sleep deprived mom navigating the world of complex medical needs, deafblindness, and special education. And y'all, it may not always be pretty, but it's real, and it's always for the love of Ivey.


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Hope you have a fun day!
(what an adorable picture of her brothers loving on her:)
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Aline
I pray you have a fun filled day enjoying your beautiful family who love you! I am sure they will give you plenty of kisses and loving!!!
God loves you!
Sending Birthday wishes and LOVE your way....from another "elizabeth" :)
IN HIS LOVE,
Liz
p.s. I have thought of you all day so far, since we are both celebrating our special days.... :)
=)
Your Aunt Connie
lady bug Hugs and butterfly kisses
Debbie
Also, HAPPY B-DAY IVEY!!! I've been meaning to post that for a couple of days but I've been busy with house guests!