Just 2 days ago marked 3 years since Andrew's aneurysm ruptured!!!!! March 16th..... then late afternoon March 17th he was transferred to Children's Hospital of Milwaukee. He has accomplished so much in 3years :)

He can already count to 10 :) He knows his colors. He loves books.

He loves his big brother and baby sister.

He is a determined 3yr old, a little demanding like a small king, just comes with the age!!!

I added Isabella's new video to the website, feel free to leave comments ;)

you can reach the page here

Andrew had his back MRI this morning for follow-up on his syrinx (pocket of fluid) in his spine. Luckily the nurse got an IV line in the first try. Usually he is a really tough IV start. So we were thankful for that starting off the morning. Otherwise the MRI was uneventful with the sedation lasting all day, still tipsy at ~8pm. 

We spoke with his neurosurgeon about the MRI, the syrinx is stable and has not increased in size. So we will get another MRI in 1 year to evaluate the brain and back. That is good news.

His Neurosurgeon does want him to see an Orthopedic doctor for his back/scoliosis and that should be in May.

Andrew also saw a rehab doctor. The plan will to get more botox injections in the left arm/hand. We can hopefully coordinate both appts in May.

So more appts on friday...... but good news so far.

Today we celebrated Andrew's 3rd Birthday. His true birthday is on Monday. Andrew will be seen in Milwaukee this week for his follow-up MRI, neurosurgery appt, EEG, new neurologist appt and a rehab appt. So hopefully it all goes well. 

Everyone is enjoying our baby Isabella.

All the children are busy learning and growing so much every day......

Nicholas is learning counting, adding, reading 1st level stories. He really enjoys school now. He has started Wrestling and is a little shy but is doing really well with learning all they have to teach him.

Andrew is learning more vocabulary everyday and is talking so much. He is very active and eager to learn. He tries hard to use his left hand, little progress every day I guess. He still has so much to work on with the hand/arm but every little bit is progress.

Isabella is happy, smiley and cooing.

We came home from the hospital today (on her due date) and baby Isabella is doing well. Big brothers Nicholas and Andrew were so excited to see us come home. And they really wanted to hold her

Isabella Paige

7lbs. 3oz. 19inches

November 29, 2011 6:44 pm.

Happy Thanksgiving Everyone !!!!

Enjoy this little video Nicholas and Andrew helped me make.