We are now 27 days in to daily growth hormone injections and boy what a rollercoaster. At times I didn't know how we were going to ever make this a 'normal' part of G's life, especially not for the next ten plus years. But what a turn around. My hormones took over yesterday and I got a tad emotional....not only had she completed 6 days TEARS FREE, but last night Daddy and G did the whole injection process without mummy. Sniff!
Up until now I had been chief hugger, and any mention of me swapping to chief injector, or not being part of the process at all was met with instant dismissal and tears. However with the prospect looming of me being admitted to hospital early for baby boy (along with an extended stay due to complications), we knew that the job of chief hugger needed to passed on to someone equally as cuddly-and with a huge tummy like mummy! Who better than Pooh bear?! So last night when Winnie the Pooh took over my role, I felt a tinge of sadness, along with elation at how far she'd come in just under four weeks.
Tonight, Pooh bear again filled mummy's big boots, and G managed another tear-free injection with just her and Daddy. Sniff!
It really is incredible to think that under a month ago, our evenings were filled with 'I HATE INJECTIONS' 'WHY DO I HAVE TO HAVE THEM?' 'PLEASE DON'T DO IT'....and now they are all smiles, stickers, magic glittery ice cubes, and a shed load of sweets. Bribery/rewards have played a vital role in this process, as has a nice relaxed routine which G will now refuse to deviate from. Warm bath, Mum and Dad's bed, inject dolly first (yep, a real injection - well a demo pen filled with saline), cuddles, magic ice cube for 30 seconds, sing a nursery rhyme, inject and count to 6, two stories and bed. Bingo!
We don't have an appointment with our paediatrician until July, or with our endocrinologist until around November, so it will be some time before we can start to assess the impact of the growth hormone. However it won't stop G from standing against her wall chart on a daily basis, asking if she's grown. Today the little monkey stood on top of her stool and announced she'd made it past 100cm. Hehehe!
In other news:
- G has taken great delight in helping to prepare for the arrival of her baby brother - choosing wall stickers, helping to touch up the paint work, building the cot and of course sorting through a mountain of baby clothes (courtesy of friends, and my incredibly well-dressed nephew who will only be 9 months older than babe).
- No appointments until July!! Mind you the amount of appointments I'm having is more than making up for it, but at least it's a break for G.
- G has a place at infant school. WAAAAAAH! I'm actually going in to school for a meeting regarding G's Turner Syndrome next week as it is highly likely that I'll be out of action for G's induction and the parent consultations. Darn pregnancy complications.
-Pink, girly, princesses, fairies and more pink. What has happened to our tomboy? She's turning pinker by the day!
Tomboy, or pink girly girl, footballer or princess, she's our superstar and we are so incredibly proud of her. LOVE YOU!
This is absolutely superb work! Well done all concerned - I know that the GH will have a big effect and I'm excited to see how much!
ReplyDeleteSo please you have turned the corner G all our girls have amazing strength and determination. xx
ReplyDeleteThank you ladies!! xx
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ReplyDeleteMy mum rewarded me with Stickers and I used to put them on my chest of drawers. Soon enough my my chest of drawers was full of stickers.We had to get a new one!
ReplyDeleteWell done G !! Xx
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