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10 month update




So pedi appt. was this afternoon. Maddy weighs 12 lbs. 3.5 oz. She also apparently could have a slight infection in her left lung so we stopped by Walgreens on the way home to get the prescription filled.So the doctor still isn't happy with her weight of course but I think he, like us, has hit a brick wall of bewilderment and loss and is starting to have to say that maybe this is just how she is. We will go back to the endocrinologist for a check up and follow up blood work (fun fun) at the beginning of March. Her blood work from December indicated that her calcium levels were slightly high. This is probably do to her arthrogryposis but it could also indicate a problem with kidney function. So please be in prayer about that for us over the next couple of weeks.

On another note some blogs of interest that have recently come to my attention:



http://cindysoccer.blogspot.com --shows newest updates on the Hall house in Denver!

http://tammyjeanz.blogspot.com -- a scathing expose of Valentine's Day from the retail point of view

Pictured above:
Attention Grandparents! Coming Soon to a mailbox near you!
This Sunday Maddy made some Valentines for the grandparents and great grandparents.

Comments

bee said…
I will be haunting the mailbox until we get the Valentine. Sorry to hear sweet Maddy is not feeling so great. Get well SOOOOONNNNN!
February 10, 2010 at 7:58 PM
Brandon said…
Hmmm, I guess maybe she is just going to be small. I only weighed 35lbs when I was in the first grade! My parents were always kinda worried, I even remember going to the Dr. for just a "look see". I bet she will be fine. Will be praying.
February 11, 2010 at 6:38 PM
Jennifer said…
She is a tiny little thing for sure. Hope she continues to check out fine at the endocrinologist. Praying for her to continue to grow and develop and most importantly, continue to bring joy to her wonderful parents! Hope she feels better soon!
February 12, 2010 at 6:43 PM
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