8 weeks post-op (McFarland Bypass done 2/21/2018) Cast came off with minimal issues, as he just cut it off with scissors. However Amy was very distressed about him (and others) touching her special leg. It is SUPER sensitive. ? Here is some evidence of healing, but the bone hasn’t really incorporated Read more…
6 days post-op (McFarland Bypass done 2/21/2018) Today is our first post-op appointment. We need to get x-rays, and orders say through the cast. However, we might be getting a new cast today anyway, because somebody has already started walking in her cast, which is a no-no! So we are Read more…
2/21 5:03am. Surgery day. Couldn’t sleep, so Amy’s Daddy and I talked until 1, when we finally could sleep. Now here I am. AWAKE. I’m not supposed to be awake for an hour and a half. Sleep is impossible. ? My stomach is a tight knot. Last night she suddenly needed to cry herself Read more…
Made it to Stanford okay, and early! We’ll probably be chilling in the waiting room for awhile. Amy made a new friend to play with, so she’s happy. X-rays today! Today was a big day, because first, I had a burning question. But first, the good news! Amy’s leg Read more…
So here we are at last! And like any “regular” appointment, we need to start with x-rays. She’s getting so good at taking them, she never fights anymore, and holds so still. “Amy! Let me count those toes so I know they’re all there.” “Grandma! Don’t touch my toes!” Read more…
This is my beautiful little girl. Her name is Amelia Rose, and this month, she turns 2 years old. The big thing on my mind? Amy’s birthday party. We’re having a pool party, and it’s all about Elmo, her favorite character. Before today, it was the most important thing of Read more…