Save The Date!!!

We made two steps forward today...and this mom is more excited (and a little nervous to be honest) than words can say right now!

Peek A Boo

Let's rewind a little - I woke up today thinking, Day 14.  Today is Day 14 of the 7 to 21 days we were informed it could take to get insurance to approve the cochlear implant surgery.  And little did I know that Day 14 was our lucky day.  We got a phone call today from Boys Town NRH to let us know that they had approved the cochlear implant surgery for Chloe!  Happy Dance (with tears of course)!  It is still a little fuzzy if both sides will be covered as actual paperwork didn't indicate times two, but we are going to take it one "ear" at a time.

Still hadn't had much time to process all of the excitement, items on my to-do list and the second phone call came.  Boys Town NRH called to schedule the surgery.  We have a date!!  As things are scheduled now, Chloe will have surgery on JULY 24 to implant the processor on her right ear.  Happy Dance (with more tears of course)!  Now, things can change from now until then but we are praying that Chloe remains healthy and we are given green light go for surgery.

On a side note, Chloe currently has an ear infection on her right ear - just started antibiotics and ear drops tonight.  The tubes are doing their job and allowing for the infection to drain and not build up and since we have time, I think we will be able to clear things up by then.  

Thankfully the family is busy with all sort of activities - July 24 will be here before we know.

Chloe Jean - 9 months

Just in the mood to post and thought "why not" share an update about Chloe's growth and development.  She  had her 9 month checkup last week (in one way I can't believe she is that old already, but in another, it seem like we have been traveling for quite some time) and Chloe is:
Beautiful
Bright
Healthy
Happy

Oh wait, those are the things I tell her everyday, now the doctor gave us:

Weight 19 lbs 11 oz (60%)
Length 28.75 inches (90%)

Chloe has had a big week here lately and is starting show off all her new "tricks"
Waves (when she wants); Blows Kisses (when she wants); Crawls up on all fours, but army crawls when she wants to get there quicker; Starting to pull herself up on toys, and thinks she can stand without holding on (thinking maybe we need to invest in bubble wrap to protect her head); has two bottom teeth

Can't forget Big Sister Sydney...she is amazing with Chloe and can get her to laugh so easily.  Chloe's eyes still sparkle when Sydney comes into the room and sure enough she has to play right next besides her, too big for "baby" toys now.  Sydney is learning how to be "4" and is also teaching her mother patience and trying to see just how far she can push some buttons...but overall, her questions, her responses, her non-stop talking (and/or singing) make me smile and laugh.

Tired girl after weekend of camping

God is truly amazing and has blessed us with two thriving young girls...I don't know what I would do without them.

(( Yes, we are still wating for a surgery date to be scheduled, it should be with insurance now))