Failed Test

Abi has one of those convertible cribs that transform through a toddler's bed to a full bed. Just for kicks we decided to take the one side off of the bed and see how Abi would handle the new setup.

Unfortunately Abi's bed has the top, decorative board that is permanently attached to the bed which contributed to the test failure.

Why do we think both, Abi and the bed failed the test? See yourself below ;-) No bed change until she's 2nd

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Spring in NC

We love spring in NC. One of the most beautiful seasons. Great time to play outdoors and go to parks and playgrounds.

Just some pictures from past couple days





















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1 Year Ago Today

It's been one year; one year ago, today Abi had her second and last (we pray it was her last one) open heart surgery!

Just couple pictures to remember the journey and give God praise for walking with us.

She's so strong and she's the most wonderful gift J and I could have been given. We would never trade her for any other ;-)

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No fear no giving up

Sunday afternoon Abi showing off on her 4-wheeler and running up and down the hill with her stroller.

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Day Off

Last month I planned a day off for today planning to be in a seminar, but I missed the registration deadline and I didn't go. This gave me a whole day with Abi. And it was a beautiful day; 69F and sunny. Great day for a date with my little girl ;-)

We went shopping to one of the malls near Charlotte and we had a blast. This is Abi 'shopping' and having lunch with me





























From the mall we went home so Abi could take her nap and then we headed out to the playground picking up Aly, Abi's older friend.

After all of this fun we ended up home for dinner, more outdoors playing and books reading and of course watching a cartoon eating apples








It was such a fun day! Abi has changed so much within the past couple weeks it is hard to believe! She talks more, uses more words, puts 2-3 words together, is pure fun and joy to have her around.

Nope, it's not easy hehe, I'm exhausted, but spending time with her like this is one of the best things that could have ever happened to me.

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Today's Cardiologist Visit

Today we went with Abi for her cardiologist appointment; first in 6 months. 6 months it's been the longest in between visits in her entire life. She did great during the appointment, though she was much less distractible then the last time when she was younger.

The puls-ox, when it was finally able to do any reading, showed saturation at 96% which is really good. Due to Abi's unwillingness to cooperate we were not able to check her blood pressure, but she did remarkably well during heart echo and we got very good pictures. Abi had most fun with EKG - playing with the wires attached to her chest with 'stickers' and then taking the stickers off on her own- the visit couldn't have ended better for her. She loves stickers ! :-)

Her Ebstenoid tricuspid valve is not leaking much and does not seem to affect her in any negative way. If there are no changes to it she may never need a surgery to repair or replace it.

The pulmonary baffle that was created during double-switch surgery and corrected last year is wide open. No blood flow obstruction! That's a wonderful news!

The next important thing to check was possible leakage where the TGA repair was made. Nothing wrong there either!

It was one of the best appointments ever! Once again we got into talking about Abi's future, and I mean FUTURE. It is possible things may change with her growing, but it is possible she will not need any medical, heart related intervention in a long time, if ever. If she was 16 years old now with her heart looking this good, she would most probably never need anything done with any of the defects and/or repairs.

She's absolutely amazing! ! !

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