We started him on a high calorie supplement powder last week and at his weigh in this week he had gained 10 ounces. His doctor (who has seen him once a week for his entire life) calls him Bob and this week added "The Piglet" to his name which Robbie seemed to like quite a bit.
We started him on an appetite stimulant this morning. In my head I imagine him eating bowls of gravy and porkchops from here on out. This morning we just started with applesauce and it went surprisingly well.
As many of you know our insurance company had denied us coverage of Robbie's delivery, surgery, and NICU stay in the beginning of his life. It's a long story but basically they said he could have been taken care of at an HCA hospital (who I work for) even though they don't have a Children's hospital. After three appeals they finally approved us. This is the difference between owing $40,000 or $0. We now owe $0. Boom.
To celebrate I put Easter Eggs all over the patio and Robbie would gather them and bring them back like the faithful little puppy he is. He then danced to all of the birds chirping with his signature head bob.
I also spent about an hour yesterday teaching him to high-five. It was worth it.
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Boom!
Great job with the appeals, glad that it came down to $0. Now that you have the $40,000 windfall, you can go spend it all on candy.
That's what Molly and I do.
Or applesauce. Now that Robbie's smoking a doob or so a day, you'll be needing it. :)
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