Sweet Dreams

Last night was Morgan's first night in her helmet and she did amazingly well. She had a difficult time getting to sleep, and woke up once shortly after falling asleep. After that she slept until 6:00am. She ate and went back down for another hour or so. This is better than she normally sleeps. We went in to check on her several times during the night, and I just couldn't believe she was still asleep. She cried out several times throughout the night but always settled herself down. Tonight she went to bed very easily and only cried out several times. I am truly amazed at how well the evenings have gone so far. I know we have just begun so it could change, but we were warned that the first few nights would be the toughest. So far so good! We are so thankful she is adjusting so well and so quickly.

Today was our first public outing in the helmet. We went to Lowes first and the pink helmet caught the attention of several people, but overall it wasn't that bad. Then we went to Wal Mart and turned many heads. I am OK with those who look at her with a surprised and confused look. That is to be expected. After all, it isn't everyday you see a little baby in a pink helmet! It is those people who walk by and notice the helmet and then almost break their neck trying to get a closer look that bother me. Really, it just isn't polite to stare! There was one really sweet little girl who was talking to Morgan and making her laugh. As we were strolling off the little girl said, "She has a pretty pink helmet". I said, "thank you" and then her father looked so embarrassed and shhhed the little girl. It is funny how adults get very uncomfortable when they see her, but children just simply ask why she is wearing it and then go on about their business. I am sure we will get use to people starring and asking questions.