Wednesday, September 14, 2011

Emi Stopped Breathing Last Night

I have not slept in my bed now in seven weeks.  I hold Emi and monitor her breathing and choking.  Last night was the first night I laid her down next to me on her back to sleep.  It was a God intervention.  I woke from my sleep instinctively to see her purple face.  I just grabbed her up and said her name and she gasp for air and all was fine.  She took several short breaths and then her breathing went back to normal.  The rest of the night I held her.  She is also not able to go the the bathroom on her own.  For five days now I have had to stimulate her to defecate.  She has what looks like yeast growing on her tongue.  It has been there since birth and not cleared so it needs a look.  She also has intense gastrointestinal discomfort.  I don't know if a change of formula would help.  I am also going to inquire about occupational therapy.  She tries to stretch her muscles all the time.  I believe she could have hypertonia that would benefit from therapy and I don't know all the correct stretches.   I am making an appointment today to have her evaluated and get some help in helping her overcome these problems that were induced by the drugs and lifestyle in Section 8 housing.  I am finding it difficult not to build anger toward the ones who have subjected her to this diffucult situation.  It is needless that a child suffer at the hands of someone so selfish they can't think of anyone before themselves.  Oh my precious Emi Claire.  You will be healed.

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