We can now see light at the end of the tunnel! Today, we received official confirmation that little Aspen's surgery has been scheduled for May 16, 2012.
While we are still nervous heading into her big day, we are also very relieved that this special day has officially been circled, starred and X'ed out on our calendars! After four and a half months of continual worry relating to "watching for signs of turning purple, rapid breathing, excessive sweating", we are so thankful that the medical staff at Children's Mercy has been cleared to treat Aspen's heart. We continue to pray for her miraculous well-being, and we praise God for His amazing grace!
Thursday, April 5, 2012
Wednesday, March 21, 2012
World Down Syndrome Awareness Day
I got an email from my sister-in-law this afternoon letting us know that today is World Down Syndrome Awareness Day (3-21, representing the three 21st chromosomes). She also sent along this video - what a beautiful message!
Tuesday, March 20, 2012
Happy Girl
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| Our happy little girl! :) |
Saturday, March 17, 2012
Thursday, March 8, 2012
Play Date with Austin
Today we had a play date with my friend Sandy's little boy, Austin. We had fun taking pictures of the kiddos, and they seemed to enjoy themselves as well!
Friday, February 24, 2012
Development Update
Our First Steps developmental specialist came to visit Aspen today. After spending over an hour with her, she was raving about how well Aspen is progressing! She said her development is right on track with what a typical 3 month old baby should be doing.
She tracks objects, bats at her toys and passes them back and forth from one hand to another. She also smiles and coos and tries her hardest to talk to us! Everyone who's met her also comments on how alert she is and what great eye contact she has. We are so amazed at how well she is developing - all praise to our gracious God for all of His amazing blessings!
She tracks objects, bats at her toys and passes them back and forth from one hand to another. She also smiles and coos and tries her hardest to talk to us! Everyone who's met her also comments on how alert she is and what great eye contact she has. We are so amazed at how well she is developing - all praise to our gracious God for all of His amazing blessings!
Cardiology Update
Aspen's third cardiology appointment was today, and we are happy to
report back that the medical staff is very pleased with her
progression. Her heart murmur is still present, but she is not
displaying any signs or symptoms of heart failure.
Her cardiologist and fellow told us that they will be ordering an echocardiogram next visit and will then present her data at the next surgeon board meeting. They are anticipating an April surgery, and we continue to pray that she is able to get to surgery without any complications!
Her cardiologist and fellow told us that they will be ordering an echocardiogram next visit and will then present her data at the next surgeon board meeting. They are anticipating an April surgery, and we continue to pray that she is able to get to surgery without any complications!
Monday, February 6, 2012
My New Favorite Toy!
Aspen started sucking her thumb today, and now it seems to be her new favorite toy!
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| It tastes so good! :) |
Friday, February 3, 2012
10-Week Check Up
Today we had Aspen's 10-week appointment. She weighs 9 lbs 9 ounces and is 23 inches long. That puts her in the 20th percentile for weight and 75th percentile for height! Our pediatrician said everything looks great!
Wednesday, February 1, 2012
Smiling!
This week our precious angel started smiling! This has to be one of the greatest gifts new parents can receive!
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