Holding Natalie for the First Time in Her Spica Cast
When we were getting ready to leave the hospital after Natalie’s surgery she decided she wanted to be held for the first time. I did not realize I would have to be taught on how to hold her.
The cast makes it very difficult to hold them close. The nurse had to show me ways that would be comfortable to her and me. A little time passed and we found out how to hold her comfortably. The cast can make it difficult to hold them close to your chest so that they can lay their head on your shoulder. You have to place a pillow at first under their chest to make it even with the cast. That is how the nurses wanted us to hold her. She did not like to lie down like that at all so we had to find other options. After about five minutes of twisting and turning Natalie was able to find something comfortable for her. This was also something that I was not prepared for. It is hard to not be able to hold your baby close to you like you have since they were born. That was one of my difficult moments.