Day 78 - February 9

Dear Julie,

Today, you went swimming for the first time! Dada was home from work, and we decided it was time to share one of his favorite activities with you. We went to the YMCA in Tazewell, to the heated, therapy pool. I nursed you before we got started, then dads and I got you dressed. They don't sell swim diapers in your size, so you looked pretty funny! However, you couldn't tell once you had your swimsuit on.

You LOVED the pool! You played in the water for a solid hour before getting tired. When it was time to nap, we decided to head home. We were afraid that if we didn't wash the chlorine off your skin, your eczema would break our. So, we decided to give you your veery first shower. You were not impressed. The water was cold, the locker room was air conditioned, and you started screaming bloody mirder. I held you, while dads soaped you up, then we rinsed off. Dads took you to get dressed, while I took a quick shower. Then I got dressed and started to put clothes on you while dads showered. You never stopped screaming. You were cold, and unhappy, and you let everyone know. We finally got you calmed down in your car seat, by rocking you and covering you  with blankets to keep you warm. You napped on the way home, and all was right with the world wheh you woke up.

We played for the rest of the afternoon, then it was time for bed. We out in your pajamas and swaddle, gave you your Zantac, and I nursed you while singing our sleepytime songs. Then the exorcism happened. You had a reflux attack, and started projectile vomiting. Everywhere. I just held you as vomit covered both of us and the glider. You threw up so hard that you just collapsed in my arms, and took a deep breath, like you were saying, "Shew, glad that's over!" Dada quickly started the tub, and you and I took a nice warm bath together.  Then we started our bedtime routine over again, and you went to sleep quickly. I love you baby girl, sleep easy.