My baby suffers a stroke...

Seven months ago, the future of my son was bleak and uncertain.  On his first day of life, he suffered a major stroke to the left side of his brain.  He was suffering from seizures and he was living in the NICU (Neonatal Intensive Care Unit). 

As an occupational therapist, I knew that his life would be different from the one I had envisioned.  I was prepared to accept that my child would be different.

I was ready to deal with right-sided weakness, trouble breastfeeding, trouble holding up his head, trouble rolling, trouble sitting up, trouble swallowing solid food, trouble crawling, and many other milestones.

I prepared my heart and mind for the challenges to follow.  I was going to be a super mom/therapist.  I would do everything in my power to help my son reach his potential.

I knew it wasn't going to be easy.  I knew my own illness would make things even more difficult. 

 Almost 6 months old

Things didn't turn out as difficult as I imagined.

Not only is he reaching his milestones, he's reaching some of them ahead of schedule!  How did we do it?  That's coming next!  Stay tuned!