In late July, James dashed off to East Asia for two weeks in order to renew his work visa (among other things). While he was running (necessary) errands on the other side of the world, Laura did her best to keep the family intact. They were both successful, albeit with a lot of help and not without some hardship.
EMERGENCY ROOM VISIT
Soon after James left, Laura had to take Adelyn to the ER after several days of vomiting (frequent spit ups became more forceful until she was projectile vomiting every meal). When changes in diet did not bring immediate relief, Adelyn's team of doctors wanted to rule out any critical complications. She had a series of X-rays, an MRI, and a few other tests. Thankfully, all the imaging and results came back clear, but it was a miserable way to acquire peace of mind. The poor babe had to fast all nine hours at the hospital--and that after a night of only Pedialyte--and that after throwing up for days.
A recent push to boost Adelyn's caloric intake by fortifying her breastmilk meals with formula was thus established as the cause of vomiting by a process of elimination. She is now back on pure breastmilk and gaining weight just fine, much to her mother's (smug) satisfaction.
KLEPTO THERAPY
Another notable misadventure while James was away was the time the occupational therapist stole Adelyn's grandma's phone. Yes, seriously. An old lady who had recently relocated from Florida had begun seeing Adelyn at home for occupational therapy. Adelyn loved these sessions--the kiddo is very into her exercise and baby massage these days. Unfortunately for everyone, Laura's mom's phone went missing the afternoon the therapist came to call. After turning the house inside-out looking for the missing cellular device and coming up empty handed, the next logical (and only plausible) explanation was that the OT might have taken it. We assumed by accident, of course. That is, until she denied walking off with the phone and we* found it ditched in an empty lot next to Dunkin Donuts. Then we had no choice but to suspect her, as the toddlers certainly hadn't smuggled the phone across town. No joke--though it was (is) certainly laughable. Once the phone had been safely restored to Nana, the little drama actually gave us quite a bit of entertainment and comic relief.
(Never fear, though we feel lighthearted about this petty crime, our suspicions were strong enough that we dismissed the therapist immediately.)
*we = Adelyn's aunt and uncle, Kimberly and Jon Chleboun. Really, their private investigative work was impressive! And thanks to Apple's find my iphone service too.
NEXT HOSPITAL STAY
On Tuesday of this week (August 20), Adelyn will be hospitalized for a catheterization procedure to expand the portion of her aorta that has re-narrowed. (She will also be having her tongue-tie clipped.) If all goes well, she will only be kept overnight.
Please continue to pray for Adelyn Gray:
1. Please pray that Adelyn will continue to grow and gain weight so that we do not have to trial adding other formulas. We'd very much like to avoid repeating the week of vomiting and hospital run.
2. Please pray that Adelyn will progress in her eating by mouth goals. Specifically pray that she will nurse at the breast well. We cling to the hope that she will take all her calories by mouth by the time she is eight months old.
3. Please ask that God would heal Adelyn's heart, that our little fighter will remain strong, and that her catheterization procedure on the morning of August 20th will be successful in permanently fixing the narrowing of her aorta. May there be no complications.
4. Please pray that clipping Adelyn's tongue-tie will help her eat by mouth with more ease.
5. Please pray that Adelyn's brain will continue to recover and grow normally. Ask that her left vocal cord will also heal.
6. Pray that Adelyn will qualify for the programs, therapies, equipment, and nursing she needs to thrive at home, and that these services will be covered by insurance! Pray we find excellent nurses and therapists to assist in her care. Especially ones who are trustworthy and reliable.
7. Praise God that Nana's phone was found, recovered, and undamaged!
8. Praise God that James' trip to China was successful! Ask for wisdom and the Lord's guidance as the Rosenbergs consider where their future as a family will take them.
9. Please ask for supernatural rest as James recovers from jet lag and Laura recovers from the exhaustion of solo parenting. For stamina, strength, hope, and sleep for James & Laura. For peace and security for big brother Owen.
10. For God's provision in all the Rosenbergs' needs.
XOXO
