Friday, November 10, 2006

Lets get you caught up.














On 10/30/06 Kelsey had 2 checkups. First the cardiologist said she looked great. Her EKG and examination was fine. Oxygen was 98%. That is good news. They will not need to see her for 4 months, till February! Then we went to see her pediatrician.. She weighed 12 lbs 6 ounces and is growing just as she should. She got 4 shots, and poor thing tolerated it pretty well. Just was cranky that day.

Halloween was fun. Grandma Shirley was here, so she got to get involved. Don’t think she gets many trick or treaters out in boondocks Montana. Megan was an angel dog (she created it), and Kelsey just wore her little Halloween sleeper. Megan hit the streets with her Grandma and Mom. We enjoyed some good candy (we share here! Hehe)

Kelsey is 4 months old. She has started eating food! We have been doing rice cereal, applesauce, carrots and peas in the last 2 weeks. She is still getting use to this new routine and swallowing.

Grandma Shirley left today to go back to Montana. She has been here since the end of June for the delivery, and poor thing has been here since. We will miss all the love and support she has given us.

I (Nancy) now have to get back to the real world and go back to work.. I was able to work out of home this last 4 months, but it is time to go to the office again. We have found an in home sitter for Kelsey in Irving. We take her to “Susan’s” house and she will watch Kelsey while we are at work. After checking out over 12 centers, we finally feel so relieved to have found Susan! We will start this on Monday. It will take us awhile to get use to the routine of getting Megan to school and Kelsey to the sitter, and both of us to work. Still figuring out who will do what.

I know there are a few families that are dealing with TOF babies that read this blog. Just know Kelsey’s little scar is the only sign she has TOF. Every time we look into her twinkling little eyes, we are reminded she is a normal baby in every way. We are so grateful to the surgeon and hospital staff and to everyone that prayed for Kelsey! Best wishes to you all.

2 comments:

Anonymous said...

Hey,
Just thought I would check out your page, and Kelsey is looking really good. It is good to hear that things are going so well for you.
Emily (RN in PICU)

Anonymous said...

Hey guys it looks like Kelsey is doing great. And Megan that is such a cool looking outfit. Just wanted to say hello and see how things were going. Kelsey looks as happy and healthy as Anthony does. He finally got to play some football at school the other day and was so excited. He just got his boyscout outfit and is ready to go get all his badges. At this time of year we look at all were greatful for and as a parent of at TOF child as well I know how greatful you are that Kelsey is as healthy as she is, and that we have loving family members who help us through all the tough times. Take joy in what God has given and he will continue to Bless all who will receive. I wish you all a great Thanksgiving holiday.

Amy & family