December appointment

Monique had her check-up this week by her pediatrician. He says she looks the same as last time. But again, he can only judge by what he can see and he can't see her heart. She liver is not enlarged and her feet don't swell, her pressures are still ok too. I have noticed a change in her activity tolerance, it may be the beginning but nothing too serious yet.

So, another month has gone by and all is still ok. I don't think too much about the surgery that is to come, that I know is inevitable. If and when I do it drives me crazy and turns me into someone I don't want to be. I have never been a pessimist and I think it is in the best interest of everyone around me that I don't start now.

Monique is starting to read simple sounds and know her letters and the sounds they make. She is learning so well it surprises me. I guess I never thought that one day she would be in school and learning the things she is. She is my baby... but it is so nice to watch her grow and I am curious to see what paths she will chose for herself. I hope she never says "I can't!" and she follows her dreams no matter what they are. Although it would be nice if she would keep the ones she has now. She says she wants to be a doctor and a mommy. Wouldn't that be nice. Oh well, as long as she is happy and healthy.

As they say... Shoot for the moon, if you miss, at least you will land among the stars!