Wednesday, November 19, 2008

Update..

Update
Sammie had an appointment with his Cardiologist and Neurologist yesterday at Fletcher Allen. It never fails that the days I need to drive an hour or two are the days that it decides to snow out! It wasn't bad though!

We were in Burlington the day before for Darby's appointment and while we were waiting we saw Dr. Johnston. She was the Neo-natal physician that treated Sammie in the NICU and also saw him up until about 6 months ago. She couldn't believe how big he was and how much he had changed! She was very pleased to see him! He can put a smile on anyones face! :)

So yesterday we saw Dr. Drucker, his Cardiologist, first. She also hasn't seen him in 6 months. She was so happy to see him sitting up and standing (with my assistance of course!) and playing and making noise. She couldn't believe how much energy he had. I told her she hadn't seen anything! haha! She checked him over, answered all my questions, asked me questions, changed some medication doses and told us she'd see us in 6 months! woo hoo! I love those visits..where it's more a visit then anything else!

Next he saw Dr. Kalsner, his Neurologist. He had passed out for his nap by this time so she decided not to wake him. After all, Dr. Drucker had already poked around him! Since he has now been off the seizure medication for a year and we have not seen any seizure like activity she said we don't need to see her again unless something comes up! Another huge WOO HOO! So a big Thank you shout out to Dr. Kalsner and all her nurses that took such wonderful care of my Sammie Sam! We will miss you dearly, but hope we only see you in the hallways or if you pop in to say hello at a different appointment!

So great news this week. He has his two year check-up on Friday! Busy busy week here and next week will be also because of Thanksgiving! Hope you all have a great Holiday!
Chow!

3 comments:

Anonymous said...

THAT IS AWESOME! NO MORE SEIZURE MEDS. WOO HOO IS RIGHT. I CAN'T WAIT UNTIL THAT DAY COMES FOR US. I HATE PUTTING MEDICINE INTO JOSH'S BODY, BUT I HATE SEIZURES EVEN MORE. SAMMIE IS DOING GREAT! I LOVE SEEING AND READING ALL OF THE CHANGES HE IS MAKING. HE IS ONE TOUGH KIDDO. HAVE A GREAT NIGHT.

Angie said...

So good to hear that Sammie's check ups went fantastic and nothing "new" has popped up. I like those kind of visits too. You are right. He puts a smile on everyone's face. Just look at his face...it is precious and his eyes are to die for. He sits up so straight and big. I'm so happy for him and it is awesome that he is standing with your help. Hopefully Alayna will catch on to why she has legs attached to herself and begin to use them soon! Take care and I enjoy reading your updates.

Kimberly Whitaker said...

Great news. ONE DOC DOWN! I'm so glad everything is well!