Happy Labor Day! Well it's hard to believe that summer is coming to an end and fall is fast on its heels. Much faster than I thought with the cooler weather we've been having lately. We got to enjoy a nice relaxing weekend with friends and family and I will post some pictures soon. Meanwhile, I wanted to give everyone an update on Grace.
She'll be 4 months tomorrow. My how time flies. I was talking with my friend Sandi who is due anyday (today's her due date) and she's now having contractions 20 minutes apart (hurry up Jaxon, we can't wait to meet you). Talking with her today, it seems like just yesterday I was anxiously awaiting Grace's arrival and beginning to wonder if each pain or movement I felt was the beginning of labor. While I enjoyed having her all to myself and being able to feel each and every movement, it was the best day of my life when they laid her on my chest and I was able to finally see her beautiful face! And now, here we are, 4 months later. Wow!
We went back to the dermatologist last Thursday and we'll be continuing our current treatments of the propranolol and ointment. Her doctor and I are pleased with the results of the propranolol as the hemangioma seems to continue to not look so "angry" and continues to lighten up some. The new ulcers I had talked about previously are now each about the size of a dime, and there are 3 of them, in addition to 2 others that look like they want to get started. Grace is still uncomfortable when being held at times and especially when her bandage is being changed or we're taking off / putting on clothes. She did have another laser treatment when we were there. So now she's had a total of 5 treatments. She was running a low grade fever as well, so we're keeping a close eye on her. We're not sure if the fever is from some infection in the ulcers or if its "teething" time. We continue to pray every day that she will find some relief soon. Thanks to everyone that has sent us encouraging emails / notes and sent up a prayer for us as well. We love you all!
I can't imagine how difficult this is for you and Grace but to just listen to you talk about her is so encouraging!! She is truly a gift from God and one day, somehow, this will all be behind the two of you....but from there, you will be able to encourage others that will face this delimina but will know that God got you through it, so they will someday have it behind them too!!! I do continue to lift Grace up in prayer, especially that the pain will be gone very soon....her precious smiling face looking at you melts the very heart inside you!!!! I enjoy so much every time that I get to see that face!!!
ReplyDeleteWe continue to pray for you and Grace everyday...everything will work out! Love you both
ReplyDeleteHard to believe she is already 4 months old, isn't it amazing how quickly time flies! Glad to hear things seem to be doing well. We will continue to pray for her, she is one very blessed little girl! Keep posting those beautiful pictures of her, me and the kids love seeing how she is growing!
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