Darsie was supposed to go in for recasting today. But once her cast was sawed off, there was a little bit of foot fungus so we are treating that before recasting. She had this the last time we did serial casting as well, so I'm wondering if the DAFO combined with the sock constantly and sweating creates a damp sort of environment or if it just a result of serial casting. Anybody with any experience?
Unfortunately, the Botox hasn't been nearly as effective as it was the first round. We are pretty bummed about it but trying to remain hopeful. In an effort to really make the most of it, Darsie's foot is being serial casted tomorrow. In the first round of Botox, we saw huge improvement immediately and even more after the serial casting. So, fingers crossed that the casting is what we need to really take the Botox to the right level for her. I know that kids grow "immune" to the Botox, but after just one round?
Anyways...for a bit of cheeriness, a video of the Great Bertowski...
Have a great evening everybody! I will be back soon with an update on the serial casting. Please keep your fingers crossed that it helps!
I hope everyone is surviving this cold blast. In Washington, it is unseasonably warm but (as expected) very wet.
This week we had a check up with the rehab med doc to see how Darsie's Botox injections were performing. The muscles are all loose (yay!) but because of their memory, they are still pulling her foot inwards. So, he wants our PT to proceed with serial casting. We had good luck with the serial casting during the last round of Botox, but we still have to decide if we want to do it again. It definitely complicates life for all of us. However, I do want to take 100% advantage of the Botox.
Bert turned two months! Isn't it amazing how fast time flies? He is such a BOY, too. I look at photos of other babies the same age and he just seems older. I was reading a blog post about a family that got stuck at someone's house due to a snow storm and they had to put her in a size 3 diaper (same age as Bert by a few days) and I just laughed. Bert is officially in size 3 diapers. I don't know if it is because he is a big boy (appointment next week) or just because he is a big-time blower-out of diapers.
Jeff turned 33! We spread his birthday celebration from morning 'til night and I have a special adventure planned on Saturday. As well, we have a birthday dinner with his family on Sunday. Nothing like a week long celebration, right? I think we all deserve it.
And last, Bert has now started rolling from tummy to back! My baby really is growing up!
All remains well with Elise and me, too. Just nothing new to report!
Sorry to leave you all hanging again. I've been taking life slow and easy, napping a lot, enjoying family and friends, and eating lots of ice cream. We had a fantastic Christmas and I was thoroughly spoiled by everyone and feel like such a princess. Darsie also had another round of Botox in December so we've been working on that as well as I'm trying to develop goals and ideas for the Small Grapes shop for 2010.
2009 was awesome in so many ways but I'm REALLY looking forward to 2010. The last part of this year has been awesome with Bert's birth but I'm so ready to leave behind the health issues and stress that culminated towards the end.
A couple of "goals" are to make new friends and foster deeper relationships with the ones I have. I also want to learn to knit. And make Small Grapes a successful and fruitful fabric business. But mainly I want to enjoy and love my family as much as possible. Fruity and cheesy I know, but so true!
I should probably add "be a better blogger" to the list, huh?
Sorry for the long absence. Besides trying to get used to mothering three children, I had a seizure on Sunday due to preeclampsia and wound up in the hospital for a night. I'm still trying to get my blood pressures under control and am fighting somewhat constant fatique. I'm hoping to get back to normal ASAP and resume regular blogging in the somewhat near future.
In the meantime, Happy Holidays! I hope everyone has a lovely holiday season filled with family, fun, and fantastic food.
Robert Jonathon, born November 4th, 2009 at 6:02pm. Weighed 6lbs. 7oz., and measured 17.9 inches. He is beautiful, has taken over our hearts, sleeps, and become an integral cog to our family.
More soon but recovery is going well. I did end up back in the ER due to some postpartum high blood pressure, but all is well now. Bert is growing like a weed and doing everything a newborn should be doing. He is so sweet and his look changes daily. Can't wait to share more.
