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

Dallin's 3rd Birthday

 Dallin turned three on Tuesday.  I know all parents say this, but I really can't believe how fast he is growing up.  We celebrated with having a few friends over.  The kids played while the parents visited.  Then we ate some yummy treats. I like simple parties that don't stress you out so much that you don't enjoy the reason you are celebrating.  

 Dallin requested a "car" birthday this year, so I tried to be creative with the food.  I served chocolate doughnuts and peach rings for "tires" and made "stoplights" with red, yellow and green m&m's on brownies.   Just in case you can't see them from the picture.  Then just cake, ice cream and punch. 

I let Dallin help me make and decorate his cake this year.  Its all he has been talking about for days.  I'm not a professional, but I was pleased with the cake.  Dallin loved it and that's what is important. 

 I had so much fun planning Dallin's party and can't wait to see what theme he will choose for his next birthday. 

Update on Daphnee's Hips

We went back to Daphnee's doctor in SLC on Monday after four weeks of being in the second brace.  The ultrasound still showed no change.  The hips weren't moving into to the hip socket on their own.  This means she will be having surgery to put them in for her.  Surgery is scheduled for the end of October (she will be six months old).  Then six weeks later we go back for them to recast her hips as she grows and then another six weeks in the cast.  Three months total of a body cast from her tummy down to her ankles keeping it open down the middle for a diaper. 

The good news is that she doesn't have to be in any kind of brace or harness until surgery.  So we have six weeks to cram as many photo shoots and other fun stuff in to our schedule that she won't be able to do once she is casted.  Not sure exactly what she is going to be able to wear so I'm sure we will be playing dress up all the time and making sure she gets to wear all of her cute clothes before then. 

Daphnee is already loving the freedom with her legs.  And she is so fun to take pictures of at this age because she is always smiling.  I now have to decide which pictures not to post instead of trying to find one that works. 

This last picture is totally a butt shot to see the cute matching flower.  I love baby girl clothes!!