The Dr and the Zoo

After the most horrific IV experience, I had to be that annoying mom who had to call a million times to get lab results.

It wasn't unprovoked- In my defense: Don't tell me you're going to call tomorrow and then not follow through. (and not call the next day, or even return my first phone call that had to be made on day 3 out) That makes me aggravated. Follow through with what you say- then there won't be any needless phone calls to you from me. Nonetheless, I was finally able to speak with the physicians nurse who read me his dictation.
Obviously since we haven't heard from the horse's mouth, we still have many questions... But, it looks like currently Rowan won't need any more of the IVIG treatments! WooooooHoooooo!

We will still return frequently for labs to ensure her immune levels are appropriate.

Rowan has been doing so well lately, the great news just made everything that much better.

Her vocabulary is really growing-- at least 30-40 words for a random count. She is extremely observant and picks up on so much very quickly. During bath time she likes to take a swim on her tummy. Soon HEB may run out of food. We go very frequently. Ro's diet is so healthy- if we all ate what she does- talk about ideal body weight. But all this healthy eating equates to fresh food, hence our burned up road to the grocery store. Still lacking on the red meat, but we make up the lost iron in raisins- ha!

No news to anyone around here, but the weather this winter has been extremely mild to say the least. I can count at least a weeks worth of 70-80degree temperature days with many more 60's this month. We have enjoyed every minute of that beautiful weather outside.







These were at the Zoo! Rowan had SO much fun. She literally walked the entire place for about 2 1/2 hours.

Please watch this video and tell me it's not precious... I dare you.




She loves her puppy.






"gardening"

I've said it before, Rowan's infancy was very difficult to enjoy because she was constantly having to fight some sort of battle. I miss her as a little nugget, but as she's grown I haven't been sad. She's only been better and better. Rowan is such a treasure. We cherish every moment we get to spend with her. She is such a special blessing and we are so thankful that her angel donor made this all possible.