Dangling Tonsils

Well, this post might be a little bit lengthy, but there is much to go over.
1. The MRIs came back and the report was good. We were told that her cerebellum and tonsils were sitting "low," which doesn't mean much according to the doctors. Little confusing, but what is new?
2. The renal ultrasound came back and her kidneys are just fine. There was no sign of anything to be concerned about. (she did however have a very full bladder at the time of the ultrasound-according to the doctor)
3. Pre-op went very well. We met with K's anesthesiologist (spelling?) as well as her surgeons. The surgery is going to take place around 10 in the morning on Tuesday and it will last 2 to 3 hours. (Those are going to be so much fun:() Prayers would be appreciated during that time. We are both going to go just a little bit crazy.
4. K will be put in a cast after the surgery and she will be wearing it for four weeks. We now have to make sure she doesn't fling it off of her arm. Didn't see that one coming:) She's smart enough to figure it out.
5. K will be fitted for a brace for her scoliosis after she is out of the cast. This will be worn possibly years, but it is able to come off and we are able to have baths. That does take some getting used to, but we want her to heal quickly with no surgery for the spine.
6. My mother is currently in the hospital. She is doing fine, but timing is amazing isn't it?
Hmmm...do you think this would taste good? Mommy won't ever know.
Momma G is almost home and we will miss her. We are so thankful for her coming and helping us keep our little one well. K is going to miss the quilting woman.
This is the dog the Shriners gave me. Christmas came early today.
I'm riding on the recliner. That's one way to enjoy a chair.
Thank you for all the love! I hope to get my Christmas cast Tuesday!

Feelin' Good

Well, we are feeling better today. (knock on wood) K is up and running around enjoying her teeth. They sure are sharp!
I'm a crazy girl!!!
Here is K trying to take a bite out of mommy! It's supposed to be crime, K, crime.
See me and the tree? This is my favorite part. Taking off all of the ornaments.
Poppa G gave me a truck. What a handy little table:)
Check out my teeth! Aren't I a cutie pie?

K is Sick

Okay, so we have done everything we can to keep K from getting sick, and it has not worked! Yesterday was a big day for her since we left home at 6am to get her to the hospital in time for the MRI and the Ultrasound. We thought we were supposed to meet with her Docs also, but we were wrong. We do that next Friday when we take K for pre-op.

She did fairly well yesterday until it was time for the IV and she did not like that to say the least. It was close on her getting her MRI because of her having a bug, but it was not that bad yet and we thought it was just drainage from teething (now we know different). She hated the MRI experience up to the point when they knocked her out through the IV. At least she got an hour nap even if it was medically induced. Then she had her ultrasound to see if she has an abnormal kidney. It does not appear so from what we were able to gather, but we will not know for certain until next Friday which will be a marathon appointment. We then came home and got K to rest for a bit and then she went to a Christmas party at her day care. She had a great time and was given a nice book. She also played, or chewed, bells while the other kids sang Jingle Bells. It was adorable. Her Momma G was able to be there and it was great for to be with us and to see that.

Moving on to this morning. K is sick! Please pray that she gets better. I cannot express how important it is for her to get well before Friday or she will not be able to have her surgery. She is lethargic, congested and fussy. She is not a happy baby today. PLEASE PRAY that she gets well. I have to get her now so I will not write any more for now.

Back by Demand

Therapy is really paying off. K has begun to walk forward on her own, with a little help of course. We are working on sitting to stand and walking forward. She is doing well.
K has discovered the wonder of penguins. She has also learned to touch the tree. She enjoys that quite a bit. She pulls really hard on the ornaments in hopes that they will fall off. One of these days I am sure it will.
Here is K in her beautiful Christmasy outfit. Of course, she looks wonderful.
What do K and a lint brush have in common. Both roll around picking up dog hair. She is more effective though.
Already discovered the presents. We are in danger for sure.