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Thursday, February 02, 2012

Oh Axel

Almost two years ago, when I met you for the first time, it never occurred to me I'd your mother just a few short months later. Never would I have dreamed I'd watch you suffer through some of the things we've had to "fix" for you. Back in November when you started having problems I dreaded the thought of having to repeat it all, and tell you that dreaded halo was in your future again. I was dreading having that contraption around for another summer!

But today we got great news! We learned the pain you're feeling is a pretty normal part of the healing process, particularly for a boy who's grown nearly 5 inches in the 8 months since the surgery was done! (and gained 21 lbs!)

I can't wait until this summer Axel, to show you all the fun things it will bring!

7 comments:

Becca said...

YAY!!

Grace said...

Yippie! I hope you have the best summer of your life, Axel! I am sorry you are hurting though and hope the pain goes away soon :)

Imogen said...

FANTASTIC news! Yay, go Axel!!!

Unknown said...

YAY! I'm so happy for you! And especially for Axel! :D

Tamara said...

Oh - I can't think of a word good enough for that news! I thought for sure he needed another surgery. Fantastic!

Jackie said...

OMG!!! What wonderful news! So, happy :)

Anonymous said...

What WONDERFUL news! So sorry that he is in pain, but so glad that it means he is growing and thriving! :) Looking forward to watching him explore and learn more new things. :)