Today Isaiah had his 9 months check up. Time goes by so fast! I can't believe he will be 1 in less than 2 months! He has come such a long way! We actually saw Isaiah's original PCM (Primary Care Manager) Dr. Jimenez today because Dr. Carver is gone til August #insert sad face. Dr. Jimenez knows about Isaiah's history but she's never met him so she didn't expect him to ace his check up but he sure did! Again, above average in so many areas and right on track with his physical development. She sure was proud of him and so were we but as she said "nothing we didn't know already". His affected hand was only noticeable when he tried to fight her, haha.
God has been so good to us! Time and time again He has proven that He is able! We know of many fellow stroke survivors who have to use AFOs, get tons of therapy, have delays, etc. so we certainly don't take this blessing for granted. But God has a plan for each of them! Their trials will be somebody's testimony. They've partly been ours. The things they've accomplished have been what kept us going. Their stories have helped us identify issues Isaiah had and that we would not have been able to spot so easily otherwise. Their stories have helped others get a proper diagnosis and therefore, get the right help and therapies. They have helped raise awareness in many, many states and countries. You can read about some of them here.
We are so excited to meet many of them in a mere 3 weeks at the CHASA Family Retreat! 3 weeks!?! Ahhh! That means I only have 3 weeks to get the SWAPS done, like 117 of them! I also only have 3 weeks to gain weight so I can fit in my shorts and I only have 3 weeks to work on my post baby belly so I won't look gross in a bathing suit, lol. If you only see me in a one-piece at the retreat it means I didn't quite reach that goal, ha! The retreat is also where Isaiah will receive his iPad, whoot whoot! Oh, and please remind me to take lots of sunscreen! ND has made my skin weak!
When we come back I will start planning Isaiah's first birthday party! A little early you might think; well, yes, but we are going to incorporate a fundraiser. Isaiah doesn't need gifts, he has everything he needs, from clothes to toys. So we thought it would be nice to invite everyone from NICU nurses to doctors, family and friends to come out and have fun while raising money for a good cause. That is, if we are here for his birthday. If we are in Germany we will have to find a different date....but I still like the idea of cake walks, pie throwing contests and such! Yeah, I'm a kid at heart,
Alright y'all, let me get off the computer now and enjoy some sunshine with my monkeys. God bless you and thank you for following us!
Love,
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