Feeding

Oh Joanna, my heart just broke a bit. Wanting to do the basics for daughter and being unable to do so must be so hard. How old is she? As you said, you need to keep trying and one day it will happen. How long ago was your stroke? Four years post stroke and I know that things still continue to improve. Some days there will be setbacks and I'll feel like I've taken a leap backwards or stagnated but then soemthing will happen and show me that I have made some progress. Best wishes, Toni

Hi Joanna,

You have tried and trying gets us further than not trying at all. Good on you for everything you are doing as a mother.

Sue

Hi  Joanne, please don't give up. Get yourself a stress ball and continually throughout the day just keep picking it up and squeezing first for a few minutes, then 5 min, then 7 min until your hand feels stronger. Start off with a soft ball and gradually build up to a harder one.  This may take weeks, months or even a year but you owe to yourself and your baby not to give up. 

Good Luck