Wow...It is hard to believe that nearly two weeks has passed since my last update...Guess I've been busy! I seem to have a lot to report, so bear with me...I'll try to sum up the past two weeks as short as I can. We don't really have any more specifics to report on Maddison's blood test results. I had called our ped to try to gain a better understanding of everything, but am still waiting to hear back. My impatient self called the hematologist three times since getting the results, and probably asked the same questions over & over as there wasn't a clear cut diagnosis of what she has. Turns out that there really isn't...from what they continually tell me. I have gotten this from all my questions, research, etc...Maddison has a mild form of a platelet function disorder. Basically, her platelets do not function as perfect as they say they should, and because of this, she could be at risk of bleeding more than the average person as it may take her longer to clot. Interestingly, and thankfully, Maddie doesn't exhibit any of the symptoms. We basically would need to take precautions in situations where there is risk of bleeding, but no day to day management is needed...Thank God again. She cannot have aspirin and some other meds, but that isn't a big deal. So...all and all, I can take this news and more forward. My husband is the greatest, as he always turns a negative and sees it as a positive. He said to me.."this may have been the reason the left side of her heart grew so well...because that blood was flowing better." He is so right! God knows what He is doing! Check out the new photos on our blog site. The link is by the guestbook section...www.maddisonisabella.blogspot.com We've ended our summer on quite the busy note. Maddie not only rode her first pony ride this year, but also got to ride a camel ride with Mommy & her big brother Jacob!
I really thought that she'd be timid, but I was so wrong. She was laughing and padding the camel the entire ride.
We've also enjoyed some time in some pools.
Maddie is back & forth with water...sometimes she loves the pool, other times not so much. She had her first "boo boo" a weeks ago. At a baby pool, she reached down to grab a toy and hit her mouth on the edge. No big deal right? Wrong! She chipped not one but TWO of her little teeth! You can see it in one of the pics when she smiles big. I was so upset, but have managed to get beyond it now.... Let's see...other firsts for Maddie: She went on her very first waverunner ride. Both my boys loved it at this age...she is definitely NOT following in suit. It was short-lived, but we still got it in. Didn't want to overdue it, as I knew she wasn't loving it. Maddie has also conquered climbing the stairs (of course with us following right behind her). She absolutely LOVES it. Everytime that gate opens up, she darts right for them. Always gotta watch her! She is also starting to take a few steps (wobbled). She really wants to go for sure. I don't know how long it will be until she is ready to walk on her own, but I do know that once she figures it out, I'm really going to have my hands full! Watch out! One of Maddie's other favorites is my bathroom drawer with all my hair pieces. She thoroughly enjoys emptying the entire drawer and "re-arranging" everything. She's still not saying any words, but she sure knows how to get her point across. She also is really interacting with her brothers, and mimicing them, especially at the dinner table! Now she just needs to mimic some eating some more types of foods! I swear that girl would survive on watermelon if I'd let her!
Whew...I think that pretty much sums up Maddie in the past two weeks. See...I said we've been busy!
Now...today was our Jacob's first day of kindergarten!
Hard to believe that he is 5 already...let alone starting school! He loved it of course, but if you know my Jacob, that wouldn't surprise you. Devin started 4th grade today! He is becoming quite the young man. I just want a few years back...please.
Each and every day I look at my beautiful children & family I am reminded yet again how amazing our God is. We are so blessed, so lucky, so honored, just so unbelievably fortunate. Thank you all for keeping us in your prayers & thoughts. We appreciate it more than anyone will ever know...only because words cannot do any justice.
Love, The Watsons
Jeff, Nicole, Devin, Jacob, & Maddie
"Live. Laugh. Love."
*** Please say an extra special prayer for a beautiful little girl named Lilie that I follow through caringbridge. There little girl, as her Mommy put it, is getting ready to "fly away but is sad to say good-bye". My heart is so heavy to know what this dear family has to endure. Sweet Lilie is not quite two years old. This has been a very sad day for me, so I cannot even imagine the pain that this family is enduring. Please, please, please pray for some comfort for them...
