Good News!

We were back at Texas Children's Hospital today for Erin's follow up with the Pediatric Orthopedic doc.  I have to give props to TCH.  Our appointment was for 10:40 and at 10:44 we were in radiology getting our x-rays.  Very impressive. 

Dr. Horwitz didn't move quite as quickly.  We were shown to the room and had to wait for a while.  An Intern came in and did an assessment.  It was around Erin's nap time so she was passed out in my arms.  He woke her up to feel the break area but she woke up in a great mood.  Dr. Horwitz came in about 20 minutes after that with yet another intern (very much a teaching hospital!).  She was sitting in my lap just smiling and giggling.  He did his poking and prodding and Erin took it all in stride.

Dr. Horwitz said the break is completely healed.  He said she's 100% good as new.  We talked about the therapy Dr. Elahee has recommended.  He took a long time looking at her and touching her shoulders and neck.  The whole time Erin just smiled and laughed at him.  She really was turning on the charm.  He said that neck/shoulder condition has a name, and he used it, but I can't remember what it's called.  Anyway, he said he doesn't think she actually has it but said the therapy certainly won't hurt.  He said he would not diagnose her with that condition but if she does have it, it's very, very slight.

I already had her therapy scheduled.  Next Wednesday, Erin will start her Physical Therapy for her neck/shoulder.  They will assess her and give her therapy there.  They will also give us home exercises.  (How sad is it that I already have her therapy outfit picked out.  She has the cutest pink leopard tracksuit.  She just HAS to wear that to work out in!  Now, I just need to find a cute little pink Richard Simmons headband to go with it.)

It was a great visit to TCH and we are to thankful to God for His blessings.  It's heartbreaking to see some of those kids at TCH and it just makes me even more thankful for my healthy, happy baby.  Thank you all for your prayers.