Tuesday, december 27

We went to the ear, nose and throat specialist today. I was so happy we were lead go go to this Otolarynologist. He hs been practicing for as long as I have been alive. My mom went with me into the city of Chicago. I have to admit I wasnt excited about going into the city. I am a small town girl through and through! It can be dangerous riding with me too as I dont know my way around....my brave mother! Any who, we made it down and back without a problem. Praise God for a GPS! Okay, now on to the results. Basically he told me that he didn't know what the cough was exactly. That is fine though as it rules out anything foreign thing in his throat or any damage from the short time that he had a breathing tube down his throat in the NICU (less than 12 hours). When they scoped his throat they saw that his esophagus was somewhat red and irritated. He seemed to think it was from reflux and or a slight case of asthma. Again, good information for me as I have thought about stopping the reflux medication because his sleeping pattern hasnt changed much since he has been on it. Both the reflux and asthma should be something he will out grow. Hwever, he did mention it could get worse too. I am to see him again in a month. However, he will conact the pediatrician to let her know his findings and to suggest a greater steroid to keep his airways open. This is a form of treatment of asthma.

David, Arianna and I were listening to worship music tonight on the iPad. Wow did it remind me of how faithful God has been to us! It is amazing how God can take care of us. Even in the little things and when we don't think things are changinga in our favor. Isaac's health is only due to His faithfulness and love for us! The doctor today was really amazed at how great he has been doing and how he looked. Isaac is now 21.5" long. That is 7 inches longer than he was when he was born.

Arianna keeps bringing me plastic food to taste. She just made some soup for Sunday(?). I told her it tasted really good to which she said "I know". At least she is confident in her cooking abilities...okay, she just came in wearing Isaac's blue sock he was wearing today...I need to go...love to all my readers!