Kadence

Today Kadence went to Shriners to get an x-ray and set a 'game plan' for the next few months. It wasn't until after the x-ray that we were told her Dr was stuck in Iraq. (possibly Iran because we heard both) The guy we were talking to was kind of funny. When I said that didn't sound like much fun he said,'Ya it isn't like being stuck in Denver or Iowa....Iraq is a little different.' So we were a little upset that David took the day off of work and we weren't even able to talk to the Dr about the next few months. Then we looked on the bright side and realized we did get her x-ray so we could do the rest over the phone and most people who come to the SLC Shriners come from Montana or the East Coast. We didn't have a long drive or a plane ride to be frustrated over so we feel pretty lucky. The doctor is supposed to be getting back the beginning of next week and will be calling me. The Dr who did look at the x-ray and talk to us said he is pretty sure it is time for another cast. Her curve is back up to 66 degrees which isn't great news. Also most kids are only out of cast for about 6 months and Kadence is at 5 months. Naturally the child grows and they need to get them in a new brace, but since Kadence's curve progressed they will do a few castings first to try and correct the curve a little. So when the Dr gets back he will most likely call to schedule Kadence next casting. Probably right in between Halloween and Thanksgiving.

After the appointment, we took Kadence to the zoo. She LOVES going to the zoo and it is a good bribe too. We took her on the train for the very first time and she was so funny. Her little smile was so cute as she told us all about the train and the different animals she saw. Then we went to see the baby elephant and baby giraffe. Two of her favorite animals and how often do you get to see baby animals at the zoo?


On a side note, Shelby is feeling much better and is doing her breathing treatments without too much fighting.