10 Months Old (by the way)

I didn’t mention that Jordan turned 10 months yesterday… And accomplished something new on our long, 8 hour trip home from Kentucky: She drank from a sippy cup all by herself. I was so proud, I snapped this picture of her in her car seat. I’m proud.

So, as part of that, we started getting Jordan to drink from a sippy cup at school today. And we tested out drinking formula for the first time as well… I’ve been overworked and exhausted — so pumping hasn’t been a priority. So I will run out of my frozen storage this week. We tested Jordan’s reaction today at school… And it was like she didn’t care at all. Maybe it’s because she just thinks drinking from a sippy cup is just so cool. Maybe it’s because food is food is food… But I watched her and she didn’t seem to mind. That eases my mind… But I’m a little sad that I couldn’t exclusively provide her milk all the way up to 12 months. I fully weaned Cam by 11 months because we were going to the big job interview for our current jobs. I probably will continue being the majority of Jordan’s milk feedings up to or just a little after 12 months. Who knows what will happen. I’m just kind of sad to think that Jordan turns a year old in only 2 months. That’s shocking.

So Jordan doesn’t seem to mind her new prosthetic at all except when I put it on or take it off. She’s pissed off about anything that involves her laying down or being restrained in any way. She throws an all out fit: If it’s getting a diaper changed or a new shirt… So her reaction to the arm isn’t any different.

Overall, I’m glad we made this trip. The folks at Pediatric Prosthetics treated us really well and gave Jordan a lot of care. They put a lot of time, focus and effort into her challenging arm. It will be interesting to see how we can integrate this prosthetic in her life and see if it helps or hinders. I’m certainly hoping it helps.