DX + 2 years!

Here we are, another day (~730.484 days, but who's counting really) and well... here we are. Although our lives have been changed in ways we could never have imagined, we have enjoyed every minute of everyday.


According to Gian's Physical Therapist, Ms. Lisa, "Giovanna is able to do the following: hang from a trapeze for 5 seconds, climb up and down a wall ladder without assistance, pump her legs when seated on a playground swing, play hopscotch, jump into the ball pit. ... Despite her gain, Giovanna continues to demonstrate the following concerns: decreased strength, decreased balance and stability, decreased coordination, delays in her gross motor skills (although she is catching up)."  Out of 10 stated physical therapy goals, she has achieved 5, partially achieved 4, and achieved 1 more (although inconsistently). Pretty good. In fact, she does tend to lag a bit behind her peers, but does not seem to notice or even care at this point... aah to be a kindergartner again. 

Gianni with a few of her "peers" at a friends
B'day party (cheer up Mr. B!)

Gian whooping it up at the "Iron Door Saloon"
(what kind of parents are we?!?!?!?)

 Singing "Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star"
in front of 100s of folks at a friends wedding.

Halloween...Hanna Montana, Kitty, and

the Cat that swallowed the mouse...

 

 After...

Mr. B at the Niners vs. Bears game... go niners!!!! 

Thank you all for your prayers, good thoughts... good juju, we are so grateful. We continue on in surveillance mode - MRIs every 3 months for the foreseeable future, appreciation for the small and big things.