First of all, thank you everyone for your prayers and thoughts for our family over the past two days.
They mean so very much to us, you will never know :)
Wednesday started off so well, for our family.
We took Kaitlyn to her yearly check-up at Childrens Hospital to see her Cardiologist.
She's been followed up by this Dr. since birth, the last two years.. only once a year.
She's been off medication for W.P.W for a year and a half and doing so well!
I wasn't very nervous going into this apt., I just gave it to God and trusted Him for the rest.
She got a E.K.G that came back 100% normal and it showed that there was no longer any sign of W.P.W
(for reference on W.P.W, please see the tab above W.P.W)
So that is just one major thing to cross off of her medical list, and we are beyond thrilled and amazed.
He said she looked great and he didn't need to see her yearly anymore!
I can't tell you how that makes you feel as a parent, it's amazing and wonderful.
He also said that we had no reason to believe or worry that our Khloe (due in 3 months) will be born
with W.P.W. Another huge relief (although, honestly I have not worried about that at all)!
I know that Khloe has been doing wonderfully, all ultrasounds have came back 100% normal.
I know some people may wonder if I am worried about Khloe's health, because of the problems Kaitlyn was born with. To answer you honestly, no I am not worried, I'm trusting in the Lord.
YES, I want a healthy baby.. who in the world doesn't?
I am taking the best possible care of myself, just as I did with Kaitlyn.. I have no reason to believe she will
have any of Kaitlyn's medical issues.
All of my children have been born the way God has seen fit, they have all been born according to God's will
for their lives. God has plan and a purpose for all of my childrens lives, and I accept that whole heartedly.
Kaitlyn was born with a purpose and God has that purpose for her, He has made her into a little miracle
and a daily example to others.. He has made that little girl mighty and strong.. and unbelievably loving.
I wouldn't trade or change her for anything in the world. Her challanges have made her who she is, and I would never change who she is.
I know, just like Isaac and Kaitlyn.. Khloe will be born into this world just how God wants her to be.
I will love her no matter what, healthy or not!
But the GREAT news, she is healthy and growing very well and we couldn't be more excited to add
this precious little girl to our family :)
Well that was a rabit trail.. but one I am passionet about ;)
Now, after her apt. we left for Chicago, it always such a LONG trip.
Not getting any better, being 6 1/2 months pregnant either. haha
We always stop at my Moms (she is half way to Chicago) and Mom and Dad got their "squishy hugs"
with Kaitlyn. It's so nice to brake the trip up that way :)
We got to our hotel around 9 P.M Chicago time, Kaitlyn and David went swimming.
She LOVED that.. she's such a water bug!
We had to be at Shriners at 7:00 A.M, they were SO busy this time.
We had 3 other children in our room with us, Kaitlyn was full of energy and running around everywhere.
She gave all the nurses some pretty good entertainment :)
Casting days are SO long and tiring on all of us, so it was helpful that Kaitlyn was in a happy mood.
Poor baby hadn't had anything to eat or drink since 8:00 P.M the day before, but she never complained.
I wanted to eat my foot, however, I was that hungry! haha
They didnt start any casting until 9:00 A.M that morning, and they were behind.
Kaitlyn was 3rd in line to be casted, so we had to wait for a couple of hrs.
We finally got back to pre-op (the room just before they whisk her away for casting).
Kaitlyn always gets ansy and nervous in this room, she knows exactly what's coming next.
She was a handful for the 30 mins we waited in there!
I think she turned that nervousness into more energy haha
They gave her the meds they always give the kids, to calm them down.. before being put under.
She is always so funny after she gets these meds.. so giggly and smiley. haha
Her Ortho. Dr. said that she did not have any change *out of cast this time.
But her *in cast numbers were good, 17 degs. *in cast.
You dont always see correction *out of cast with every one.
We were alittle disspointed, but happy with the *in cast numbers and are going to continue trusting the Lord.
At least she's not regressing *in cast :) that's something to be very thankful for!
Finally left for home about 2:00 P.M Chicago time and it was a long ride! yawn!
Kaitlyn did fine traveling home for the most part, she reclined back in her seat and watched her movies.
We only had one major issue on the way home..
The anastasia gave her the "runs" pretty bad this time, so being that she was in a sitting posistion..
it got everywhere.. and on her freshly new cast.
Dealing with all that in the van, was NOT fun! Poor little girl felt SO bad.
But was very happy to be back home, we got in at 11:45 P.M last night.. she slept pretty well in her bed.
She's doing great today, not many messy diapers.
She's in a great mood and getting back to normal routine.
I think I'm far more wiped out that than she is today.. haha
I want my bed for sure!
Look under the tab P.I.S and sub-tab Cast #4 for a few pics of her new blue cast.
She's such a tro