I had a doctors appointment a couple of days ago and somehow we started talking about Bryce and why he was placed on his feeding tube. As we were talking a couple of things came up, one was that it has almost been 2 years since the tube was placed, and the other was why he needed it. We never really got an answer to the second, but I think that there is a muddle of reasons that could be considered. The emergency surgery I had while I was 3 months pregnant with him, could be one, his early birth and the way he was born another, but the other reason- is the fact that he is extremely stubborn. He has to do everything himself. He does'nt ever want any help. I'm sure that being the youngest creates an, "I can do it myself" attitude, but he is so funny about it. And after leaving the doctor's office I started thinking about the fact that he hates being held down and the fact that the ONLY person he lets wipe his nose, is his daddy. (Mommy always put the tube in) People think its crazy when he flips out about getting his nose wiped or when he doesn't know whats going on and someone is holding him down, for example, to get his shoes put on. Our lives are dramatically effected by our actions and experiences, even at such a young age. For Bryce, the cause is pretty dramatic, but it just got me thinking about the little things that influence our children's lives and how I can create beautiful results by influencing my kids in a positive manner. Any ways, I just wanted to share with everyone Bryce's milestone. He had the tube for 7 months and while he still won't let me help him with his spoon, he eats great!
