Hospital, Halloween and Home

Daphnee had a follow up appointment and CT scan this morning.  Her hips look great and perfectly centered in the sockets where they need to be.  I am so glad to report that we are HOME now!  Daphnee is doing amazing!!  She is her happy self as usual and with being in the harness and brace for 2 months she doesn't really seem to mind being in the cast. 

Since we didn't really know what life would be like after surgery we didn't plan anything for Halloween. Luckily, Dallin isn't old enough to know what he is missing yet. :) I'm ready for just a quiet evening at home.  Knowing us we will celebrate with a movie and some yummy caramel corn. 

Happy Hauntings to everyone else who is celebrating!!

Hip Surgery

Daphnee's hip surgery went really well yesterday.  It didn't take as long as anticipated and wasn't as invasive as they originally thought it might be.  We were discharged from the hospital at noon today.  We will be staying with family in Utah until Monday because Daphnee has a follow up appointment.  Then we will travel home on Monday night.  

Here we are on our way to the hospital.

 Waiting in pre-op in her tiny hospital gown.

 After surgery trying to pull out her IV.

 Trying to rest before we were discharged. 

We are all doing well.  Daphnee is as comfortable as can be expected for now and just trying to rest. 

Pre- surgery Update

Daphnee had a check up with her Pediatrician today before her surgery this week.  He was impressed with how well she is doing.  He couldn't believe how much she had changed in 6 weeks and was pleased with how happy and interactive she was for her age. 

Just shy of 6 months stats:

Weight: 14 pounds 3 ounces

Height: 24 1/2 inches

I haven't been as worried with her weight because her eating has improved immensely!!!  She gained 3 pounds in 6-7 weeks and jumped from the 2nd percentile to the 18th.  Woohoo!!  I haven't been concerned with her weight lately, but it does give me peace of mind going into surgery.

For the last several days we have just been getting ready to go to Salt Lake.  The house has been deep cleaned, all the laundry is done, meals in the freezer and Scott was excused from his classes for the week. 

I will thank you all in advance for the thoughts and prayers that will be in Daphnee's behalf on Wednesday and through recovery. We will post as soon as we can on how the surgery went and how she is doing.

Help Choose Daphnee's Cast Color

You probably haven't been counting down the days like we have, but in case you were wondering Daphnee's hip surgery is coming up next Wednesday (Oct. 26th).  We will be in Salt Lake City for a couple days, but should be home by next weekend at the latest.  

We have been trying to decide what color we should get her cast?!?!  What do you think?  She will be in 2 casts over the 3 months, but we just need to decide what color for her first one right now.

Check out the right side of our blog and vote for your favorite color. 

Food Blog - My Tasty Table

After years of contemplating and a HUGE nudge from my husband I have started a food blog.  You can visit it here.

Please keep in mind it is brand new and a work in progress.  You can follow it or check back often as it continues to grow. 

Feel free to leave comments and tell me what you like or don't like about my posts.  I want to post what people are interested in. 

Thanks!!

The Kiddos