Another Ear Infection

Kaidyn is now on her third ear infection. Fun stuff. So the doctor is now beginning to talk about the possibility of tubes. Not too sure about them but I have heard that once they get tubes many kids no longer get sick as much. So we will see what happens after this ear infection clears up. We are getting ready for Christmas Day. Even though this is technically her 2nd Christmas to us it like her first, since this will be her first Christmas at home.

So Merry Christmas to all of KJ's blog readers. Thank you so much for your prayers and keeping up with her story. May God bless you all above and beyond your expectations.

The Pollard Family

Please pray for the Pollard Family. They recently had twin boys born at 25 weeks. Both are in the NICU at Scott&White in Temple. As we know, they have a long journey ahead of them with many days of uncertainty. Keep their family and they babies in your prayers. Thanks!

Daycare

Kaidyn has officially started daycare with week. *deep breath* I did okay. She's doing great! I'm excited for her to be around kids her own age. The good thing is that her daycare, Peas in a Pod, has cameras so I can watch her ALL DAY! She having little difficulty adjusting so that makes it easier for me to let her go each day. I can tell she has fun cause she is worn out at the end of the day. I am looking forward to all the things she will learn at daycare just from being around kids her age. Hopefully they will aid in her development and getting her to catch up. I can already tell she's wanting to attempt to talk more. That's really the area that started to lack. While she's always been a noise maker/screamer. She is still not saying actual words. Really I just want her to say Momma! Haha. But so far so good with daycare. I'll give an update on the total week this weekend.

Lucky 13

Kaidyn is now 13 months and doing so great! Could really ask for better! She's crawling around everywhere, pulling up and everything, and on her way to saying 'Momma' (I can hope anyway :) ). She has gotten her braces now and had them about two weeks. And what do you know... She's too strong for them! She can still pull up on her toes! So back to Central Texas Orthotics we go! They already had to add an extra strap while in the doctor's office. Since then we found that she can take her left brace right off! I don't know what we are going to do about her. I can tell she's going to be a climber because she loves to pull up and hang on/off things. She is the strongest baby I've ever seen!

This week she has been under the weather. Another viral infection it seems. We've been fight fever, congestion, cough, etc. No ear infection as of yet but I think its coming.

It's Been a YEAR!!!

Her Birthday Outfit

Too cool!

Also in remembrance of Kaiya Dawn who would have been 1 on 10/23/10

I can't begin to explain how this past year has been. Yes I can! A ROLLERCOASTER! And one I didn't want to ride but not can't seem to get off. Ups and downs, twist and turn and even some circles big and small. But what a GREAT year it has been. Kaidyn has been such a blessing! When I look at where this blog started, with such sadness and uncertainty, I can't help but thank God for his blessings in our lives. Kaidyn would not be here today nor doing so great had it not been for the Lord and his great mercy. I just can't thank him enough.

So now at the one year mark we are oxygen free with no last effects from being a 24 weeker that we can see. Well besides the developmental delays that are expected she is doing great! She's getting ready to get her braces here in the next few weeks. She's crawling!!! And wanting to walk so hopefully when she gets her braces she will be on the move in no time.

Thank you all for being with us through out this year. It seems like its been so much longer. Can't believe all the events took place in just a year. Please continue to pray for us and especially for Kaidyn as she progresses and plays catch up! Thanks again!

Leg Braces and Such....

We found out that Kaidyn will have to get leg braces to help with her foot position. The ECI physical therapist said that its best to correct now and hopefully she won't need them long term. The issue is that when we stand her up she stands on her toes and won't put her feet flat. Her left will go down with pressure but her right foot is a little more difficult. She has high muscle tone in her legs so the braces will help with that. I mean she has calf muscles already!!! She gets fitted for her braces later this month.

Yesterday (Monday) Kaidyn had an eye appointment in Temple to check and make sure her retinas and all that looked good. Came out with a good report! Eyes are straight and tracking well! She is near-sided and will need glasses in the future but nothing to worry about for now. Back in a year for another check!

Today I found out that Kaidyn now has an ear infection. Two weeks ago when I took her to the doctor when I thought she had an ear infection she didn't it was viral. Today I took her just because she was still congested and having a hard time breathing (no fever or any other signs) and now she has an ear infection. Go figure! So we are on antibiotics for the next 10 days. This cold/flu season is not starting how I wanted. Luckily she was approved for the Synagis shot (to protect against RSV) so that puts my mind at ease... alittle.

KJ Update

Kaidyn has been good overall. Sorry its been awhile since I posted. I've been incredibly busy! Anyhoo, her surgery went great! The cyst is gone and it was just a skin cyst. She recovered great. Didn't even phase her one bit. She seemed less cranky after surgery than she had been all week prior to. So that's a good think. Her post op went good as well.

She has gotten her first cold. She was getting a cold and I thought maybe an ear infection so I took her to the doctor. Her ears were fine so they gave her a flu shot and then her cold got worse. So we did breathing treatments for a few days and its gotten better. She has been super stuffy but its draining now (ewww..) So she get suction daily. I wish we had the suction thing from the NICU that was awesome! But we work with what we got.

I wanted to post also and let those who follow her blog that Baby Chole Gallaway passed away on September 21. She was 8 months and was in the NICU the entire time. Please pray for her family. She leaves behind her mom, dad, sister, brother, and a host of family and friends; many who never got to meet her face to face. Her services were so nice, touched my heart. I know Kaiya was there to welcome her into Heaven. Its nice to know she has a friend there with her.

We we are on the count down to a year! Here we go!