We are celebrating our Christmas in Kansas City as a trio this year. We're under voluntary quarantine but due to a very good (and chubby and pink) reason! It was our first Christmas gift of the season. We had to have a last minute cardiology appointment due to some concern by LC's pediatrician about a sudden and uncharacteristic weight gain. She and I went downtown to Children's Mercy on Christmas Eve and received a Christmas surprise...her "cardiologist" (quotation marks due to the appointment with yet another unvisited cardiologist...this time Dr. Cane...it puts our count up to five now...) will be referring her to the cardiac surgeons on January 2nd as a candidate for surgery. We'll get a call on the 2nd to hear what date has been set but anticipate it happening within the month of January. Undergoing the surgery during the middle of cold and flu season won't be ideal, but neither would waiting as her success up to this point has been due to some pretty impressive compensation she's set up on her own. She's been contracting around her lungs to try and ease the job of her heart and it's why she was able to come home from the NICU after birth without requiring heart medication. Her ability to maintain an elevated chest pressure is very helpful to her heart, but the contracting she's doing to create it will be a source of concern after her surgery. Her body will continue to try to maintain a higher chest pressure than will be necessary and is one of the main and most serious complications following her type of cardiac repair. If you'd specifically list that aspect of recovery in your prayers for LC during the coming weeks, we'd be extremely grateful.
The next Christmas surprise came when LC and I arrived home from the big appointment...
She has a social security number!!!
So far, finalizing LC's adoption, establishing any social security benefits and receiving any medical assistance has been completely on hold due to the hospital never applying for a SS number for her. We have continually felt SO blessed to have her Ohio family join ours, but in this situation they completely saved our lives and went through hassle, legwork and expense to obtain a number for LC in Ohio. I have never been so in love with a nine digit number.
And, of course, so many gifts of the wrapping paper variety...
Speaking of our Ohio family...here is LC basking in the loot they sent her for Christmas. God Bless that family for their talent in selecting fabulous headwear. That hat she's wearing had me squealing with delight.
The next Christmas surprise came when LC and I arrived home from the big appointment...
She has a social security number!!!
So far, finalizing LC's adoption, establishing any social security benefits and receiving any medical assistance has been completely on hold due to the hospital never applying for a SS number for her. We have continually felt SO blessed to have her Ohio family join ours, but in this situation they completely saved our lives and went through hassle, legwork and expense to obtain a number for LC in Ohio. I have never been so in love with a nine digit number.
And, of course, so many gifts of the wrapping paper variety...
Speaking of our Ohio family...here is LC basking in the loot they sent her for Christmas. God Bless that family for their talent in selecting fabulous headwear. That hat she's wearing had me squealing with delight.
Here's another favorite from Nana Cam...I LOVE this duck. That's it. That nursery's theme is gonna be pink and ducks and there's nothing Justin can do to change my mind. Quite a bit he could do to change my budget, but very little to change my mind...
Merry Christmas to You All from
Justin, Courtney and
Little LC Boom Boom!
