Today Gracie had two appointments. First stop was to the Pediatric Surgeon, Dr. Bloss. We love him! He was following up on her cyst. He said we should not be concerned because it is so small and it will go away by itself. He picked her up and gave her a smooch on her head. Dr. Bloss did the trip's heart surgery when they were days old and also Brody's gut surgery. He is an amazing surgeon.
We then made our way to the Med Center for Gracie's swallow function. Great progress, she did not aspirate into her airways with the preemie nipple. This means we do not have to spend $1,000 in January for thickener. She is not ready for a regular nipple but that is ok. She is so smart! She trained herself to take small sucks so she wouldn't put herself in danger. The Speech Pathologist was impressed. More proof that she is one special little girl.
Tomorrow Gracie will have her surgery to release the tendon. I feel a lot more comfortable going into it this time. Once done, she will be put in her last cast.
Wednesday is a really big day... Brody will be released from the hospital! Both girls have ultrasounds and Gracie has a Urology appointment but after that I will get my big boy!!
Thursday we have a Pedi appointment for all three.
Friday, Ricky comes home!!!!!
We have a very busy week ahead. Hope everyone is getting ready for Christmas. We will be officially ready to go by the weekend.
Krista
