A term we heard numerous times during our pregnancy with Whit was, if he survives his IUGR and related issues - then something called brain and heart sparing kicks in. While pregnant, Whit had fluid on his heart, congestive heart failure, holes in his heart, and a heartbeat of next to nothing at delivery. At his age of three... I am thankful for a healthy heart!
I am also thankful for the significant brain-sparing! It was recently confirmed that Whit might have some scarring on his brain due to his prematurity and low birth weight. There were a few other "labels," "diagnosis," and "terminology" used at this appointment. However, none of the terms, diagnosis, or labels change anything in our hearts about Whit. It is not progressive, but the flip side of that is it is permanent. Due to some of the mild issues that this doctor saw, Whit was prescribed "boots." This is the term we have made up for them - the technical term is SMOs - (or shall I say, the technical acronym). These boots will help him be a little more stable and controlled in his gait. Today, at my grandmother's new house - her first Thanksgiving in this home - Whit was walking up steps with alternating feet! Something he hadn't had the control or balance to do before! As my family and I watched him, we all had a Thankful heart for his brain sparing delivery. He will be fitted for his "boots"in a week or so.
When discussing things we are thankful for on Wednesday, with no prompting - Maggie expressed her "thankfulness." "I am thankful that I get to go to the brother's school!" I am thankful for her heart!
Today was such a long day for the kids - a day of Thanksgiving with no nap. They had a wonderful time playing in the beautiful weather with cousins! Chap couldn't go anymore, and he and my Dad took a nap together. Chap had an accident during his sleep. When he woke up and realized he'd done that - He felt bad that he had done that on Pops! I am thankful for his sensitive heart and his helpful heart!
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