Friday, July 17, 2009

Good News!




We finally received the call we have been anxiously waiting for since Tuesday....and good news- Kate's brain scan was normal, so no surgery needed. Hooray! We also received news that the DNA test for Prader Willy came back negative, so we are very relieved. Kate's therapists also feel like she has shown some improvement in her feeding skills as well as her muscle tone. She got her new orthopedic shoes and brace yesterday, so she is now sporting a new fashion trend (well, I don't think anyone will want to copy this trend) and she doesn't really like wearing them. We are now waiting on results from the DNA test for Myotonic Dystrophy (which we don't expect to get for at least a few weeks) and her thyroid blood test.

Our BIG celebration at home has been that Kate has become a little more alert and active and even gave Mommy 3 smiles in a row after her 5am feeding the other day. Mommy was so excited, she cried! Oh, Katie-bug, we have been waiting to see that beautiful smile...thanks for finally sharing it!

We are getting a true lesson in the virtue of patience! For now, we will continue to go to Kate's weekly therapy appointments and doctor appointments, swimming lessons and playdates for Charlie and try to be a normal family. We have such supportive friends and family, which makes this journey we are on right now go a little more smoothly. Thank you all for your love, support and prayers! We are hopeful that we will continue to share only good news from now on!

9 comments:

Anonymous said...

You brought tears to my eyes when I read this latest update! I especially loved the part about Kate smiling at you. :-) What a great reward for you and your patience during these hard weeks. Prayer does work! We will continue to pray for sweet Kate and your family.
Thank you for making my day!

Jenn

dayle timmons said...

What beautiful pictures! Go Katie-girl!

Mrs. Lauren Skipper said...

We are so excited for baby Kate and the Contes! Know that we are in this with you and will be here for whatever you need:) You are an amazing mom and you are so right to just enjoy each smile and each moment!!

Casey Clingan said...

This is AMAZING news!!!! Know that we are continuing to pray for baby Kate and her BIG brother and her extraordinary parents!! Hugs and kisses to you all.

Christine Jepsen said...

I am so thrilled to read about little Kate! She is a strong little cookie! Keep us posted and love the pictures:)

Anonymous said...

I am so happy to read about Kate's progress and test results. Keep the updates coming. I continue to pray for your family and Kate. Love,
Ashley Broner

Sherrie Rabe said...

What wonderful news!! Her smiling at you made my heart melt!! Good news for sure.

Sherrie

Susan T. Phillips said...

Yeah Baby Kate!!!!!!

Anonymous said...

Great news Bissy! The Katie-bug is on her way with all the love in the world to see her through. Thinking of you.
Maria