Maria’s been on a growth spurt. She’s eating like crazy and getting taller. She’s up to 49 pounds and when she hits 50 we’re going to stop feeding her until she learns to walk (KIDDING!).
She’s scheduled for surgery later this month to remove the hardware from her hip surgery a year and a half ago. We are hoping that will help her pain issues because she clearly still has pain. Unfortunately since we can’t ask her what’s wrong we aren’t sure what hurts and why. However her OT says she’s known several kids who have had their pain go away when they get the hardware out. It’s supposed to be a fairly quick outpatient procedure. Her doctor doesn’t want to admit her since hospitals are full of those damn sick people so she’s much more likely to get an infection.
Other than that, not much going on as you can tell from the infrequent updates. On this blog, no news is good news.
Hi, I think simplytoimpress accidentally sent me your holiday card. I would be happy to overnight it to you tomorrow if you would like. Your story seems so inspirational–I feel so happy that Maria has such wonderful parents. Please contact me if you would like me to mail your cards, or you can go through the company. This is sincere; I simply searched for you by your first names when I got the wrong card in the mail.
Rachel Ouellette
rfrabeni@hotmail.com
508-246-4991
Hi, just wanting to hit you in more than one way. I got your card through a mix up at simplytoimpress and want to offer to overnight it to you- at my own expense, of course. We have a good friend whose daughter suffers from the same condition as Maria. Please let me know how you would like to proceed. This is not a scam or a joke. I am a stay-at-home mom with two boys. I got your card by mistake and I want to make it right for both of us.
Please let me know…
Rachel
So- its me again….I have been absorbed in your blog and WOW! So inspiring and you are a great writer. I feel like a part of Maria’s experience. So, I am sure you think I am some kind of weird stalker, but I am not–just a twist of fate brought me to your blog and I noticed your cards were destined for all the special caregivers in Maria’s life, so I wanted to see if I could help get them to you quickly.
Will leave you alone now- hope to hear from you on the cards, though.
Hi Rachel, I just sent you an email. Thanks for letting me know about the cards. Hug your boys extra hard this Christmas, and send best wishes to your friend’s daughter for us! From Maria’s mom.