Kendall's Hope: Dare I Say It?

Monday, March 15, 2010

Dare I Say It?

Kendall hasn't had a seizure in 6 weeks. This is the longest we've ever gone. Is it possible those nasty monsters are gone for good?

Oh, and she's interested in eating again. Not sure if it's the z-vibe exercises, and new oral stim exercises I've been neurotic about completing every day...or the love of mayo...whatever it is, I'm thrilled. She gobbled up her old favorite beef and broccoli super fast yesterday and today. Its not a pureed texture either. Its pretty chunky and she has to chew quite a bit. Now if we could just get her drinking again...

Anyway, so that's all good news! I pray the rest of the week continues this way!!

5 comments:

Unknown said...: glad to hear that things are looking up a bit...prayers and love from RI; March 15, 2010 at 4:58 PM
Laura Garrett said...: Great news about the seizures...Cody LOVES his z-vibe. He now has emerging chewing skills and I attribute it all to the z-vibe. He's actually wore all the nubbies off it. It really helped with teething too.

Laura G
mom to Cody 25mths w/ TSC & Hydrocephalus; March 15, 2010 at 5:51 PM
Candace said...: Oh six weeks..... holding my breath for her! We made it to five weeks and five days, then Faith had one last Wed.> I was sure hoping! I am glad she is eating better....I know that pain, friend!; March 15, 2010 at 5:53 PM
Jennifer Ortiz said...: THAT'S AWESOME!!!!!!!! woo woo! Mayo? haha. Jude's favorite is refriend beans. I guess he gets that from his dad; March 16, 2010 at 3:13 PM
Tara Bennett said...: Hooray! I'm crossing my fingers it will continue!

Okay, I have to tell you a funny story. I saw the z-vibes at an OT appt once, came home and tried to find them online. I googled, "oral stimulation vibrator." LOLOLOL. Don't google THAT, it is not what you're looking for, trust me! ;); March 30, 2010 at 1:57 PM

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We are very open about our journey with Kendall. We're happy to answer any questions, and welcome all your comments! The one thing we don't want is to be isolated from our friends and family. I've been that person who thinks it is easier to just ignore a child with special needs and their family. I've feared hearing their story. I've been guilty of looking through a child with special needs. I've also thought and said "how on earth do you deal everyday?" Although it certainly isn't easy, we are a normal family...celebrating all the milestones our daughter hits (and maybe cheering a little louder in the process!) Let me tell you...it's been a long road with many bumps but the love and support we receive daily is what keeps us truckin'! Click here for the full story on our precious baby girl Kendall Ann, or scroll down for the quick recap! Thanks for visiting!

About Kendall...

Kendall Ann has blessed our lives in so many ways. She is truly a gift from God and has proven herself to be a fighter from the beginning. She was born with many neurological and optical abnormalities, which we now know is due to a stroke in utero...probably due to her Factor V Leiden mutation and two copies of the MTHFR gene (1-14-09). Oh, and NOW she has Type 1 Diabetes (8-19-09) And NOW (12-16-10) she has problems with her Mitochondria ... and NOW (2-11-13) a neurogenic bladder resulting in a vesicostomy. Of course there is a possibility of a Mitochondrial Disorder, and a possibility CDLK5 caused all the problems and Mito secondary...but we will never know, because we've decided no more testing! When she was born she came right home...no NICU stay...and we had no idea anything was wrong! She has undergone numerous hospital stays and a number of surgeries, but through it all, she has maintained a smile that wins the hearts of everyone who meets her. Please join us in our journey of life with a special little girl full of spunk and personality who happens to have multiple disabilities.