StephanieOlivarez

Waiting for Friday to come- getting a little scared-hope the VCGB comes out ok-I do not want Shelby to have another surgery. If it does not go well-hopefully we can wait until after the Holidays.
We also have another swallow study the day after Christmas-that is fine with us. Our new development doc said we should be having these studies done every 3 months-WHY did our old developmental doc not do this- he so much dropped the ball. It really makes us angry. Were just happy we have found one that actually cares. He called us Friday and asked about the swallow study and when our last one was. Our old developmental never called us-becasue plain and simple he did not care. Could go on forever-but were happy we with the developmental doc we have now.
I still can't believe Christmas is still here. Were cutting down on gifts this year and are taking about the true meaning of Christmas. Jesus Christ Birthday and the girls are really getting it. That makes us happy.
Thinking a lot about last year- scary- we were in the hospital for Christmas. I just can't get it out of my mind.
I get to go on a field trip with our oldest-to see Cinderella. I am the only parent who gets to go. I feel great about this. Last year I missed some field trips with the older girls and I still feel like I have to make up for lost time. I don't think that's healthy-but that is how I feel.
I am thinking more CHristman though- getting presents wrapped- I do know for sure that we are truly blessed to have all four of our girls!!!
The ATV ride for CHERUBS planning is going great. We are going to have a shirt made for Shelby that says, Rat Patrol 171st ATV DIV CDH survivor, take her picture on one of our 4-wheelers, and send them with the write up to the magazines and to the members of Rat Patrol. Shane came up with the idea.
Were going to write Please come ride with me. I am a CDH survivor!!!!Pretty cool huh?
I am so excited about this angel ball to-were going to come with only Shelby and my Mother is going to watch the other three girls- she ROCKS- she said it will do you both good to get away with only one child!!!!I Thank God for my mother.