A blessed but rough week...

This last week has been crazy but we are blessed. So Tuesday we went down to Primary's to do a follow-up visit with the PA. we weren't really sure as to why we were there but it was clear when we left and what to expect from here on out. Audrey's official diagnosis has changed slightly. It is now called Simple Partial with Secondary Generalized Seizures. All this means is that her seizures start on one side/spot in her brain then spread to the rest of her brain. So what it looks like is her right arm starts twitching and then the rest of her body starts shaking, and her eyes blinking. Sounds scary and it is, in the moment... but she's getting good 'eye lash batting' practice. ;) ha ha

So right now she's on two medicines and we're just trying to find the sweet spot (right dosage) to where she will be seizure free. She had another seizure yesterday which was only about 5 minutes and came out of it herself. (no meds required) YAY! (our celebration moments are small right now) so the new record for the month is 12 days. awesome! 

Going along with Audrey's long seizure, they found some weird blood cell in her blood workup they did... thought it might be leukemia. We retested on Tuesday and everything was normal so all clear there. Such a relief to only have to worry about one problem at a time. 

On some happier notes... Congrats to my 2 cousins and their exciting news of their babies... baby girl coming in may and another(no gender yet) in Sept! So excited for you both!!! and a shout out to Erik! glad you're safe! (for those who know the latest events there) ;)

Thanks for all those who have asked about Audrey in the last couple of weeks. We're still doing our thing and 'roll with the punches' when they come. Can't wait for Spring to come and stay... we've already been to the park twice (even with snow still on the ground) because we have spring fever SO bad!

Happy Birthday to Garrett!! I can't believe it's been 3 years since he came into our family. What a cute, fun little boy! He is my 'best helper' and such a sweet brother to Audrey. They do love each other a ton. Siblings are awesome! except maybe if you have to share clothes... right Celeste?!....  :) He was able to get just about everything he wanted... batman, superman, buzz lightyear, and a swimming shirt he is dying to use.

The slide is his favorite thing at the park. Still love that contagious smile! My cute happy boy!

 My 'best helper'. 

He even thinks vacuuming is something fun we do... because he plays 'chicken' with the vacuum.

4 months old... so cute.

Where does the time go? 

 Birthday morning...

Evidence of the birthday moment...

 After a picnic at the park, I was informed on the way home, " Mom I'm not 3 yet but i'm gonna be 3 today. Here's my plan... we're gonna go home, make cupcakes, put the candle in, and you sing 'Happy Birthday', then my blow it out, then I'll be 3."

Who knew, that a 3 year old would know, that there was a birthday 'rite of passage'. It never does feel like your birthday until someone sings and you blow out the candle right!?!

On to the next couple weeks... Easter and Conference...