We are done with Medicine!!!

Today is a banner day. We are done with the 8 days of antibiotics. YAY for mom.
Violet actually took it pretty well. We had to give it to her at 4 pm and 4 am and as long as she was hungry at those times, which she was, she sucked it down. I only nearly killed her once when the syringe popped half of the medicine into her mouth at one time. She only stopped breathing for a second. It freaked me out completely!!! She actually chokes a lot when she is eating too, so now I am an old pro and I just remind her to breathe and sit her up. She coughs and throws her head back to get more food.
These are the photos from her getting the meds the first time in the hospital.

We also went in for her two week check up today (2 weeks and 2 days). She is right on target with her abilities and her growth. She weighed in at 7 lbs. 11 oz. so she is definitely gaining weight. Her cheeks are showing it, as is her second chin! Her face is rounding out a bunch and her belly is getting more froggy. Her legs are still pretty spindly at this point, but I bet they will start here soon. Dr. Woods seemed pleased with her progress over all. Tonight on the playmat she actually lifted the rattle toy and also grabbed the neck of the giraffe and put his head to her mouth. She also lifted and turned her head from one side to the other during tummy time. Small milestones at this point, but it is all we gots!
Also heard from Mandy tonight. Blood pressure going down, but still too high. Send her good energy for us.
This is also officially the last day Mandy could legally revoke her severing of her parental rights. So as of 6 pm tonight, Violet is stuck with us! I still feel a bit nervous and don't believe it is true yet. While we haven't been dwelling on it, the possibility of Mandy taking back her parental rights did linger in the back of my mind. Based on circumstances, I knew she wouldn't do it, but still, it would have been her right to do so. I just couldn't imagine losing her after just getting to know her. Now we don't have to. Our little girl.
Seconds after taking her meds...back in the sleepy zone!