[greeneyes]

We met with the pedi surgeon this morning. She's the professor of pediatric surgery at the University of Texas and seemed seriously on top of her game. Since Violet has been moving things along without any assistance for the past three weeks, she's wanting to just wait and see what happens. She does not believe her small anus is the issue. In her opinion she feels that while it is on the small side, it is still well within the range of normal.

If you remember the last update, I was frustrated with the pedi GI for being contradictory on the topic of the barium enema. The pedi surgeon said BEs are notorious for being false negative for HD and we really only did it to make sure the rest of her bowel was functioning normally. She also said that a suction biopsy (which the pedi GI recommended) can sometimes also show up false negative, especially in a baby this small, at which point we would do a deep-tissue biopsy. In her opinion, she wants to wait a month and see if Violet continues to be asymptomatic. If she starts having issues, she'd rather just do the deep-tissue biopsy as that is the definitive, conclusive test. Unfortunately the deep-tissue biopsy will require general anesthesia, the thought of which makes me twitchy.

So! We are hoping that Violet continues to do just fine and all of the above will not be necessary. I also got clearance to start her on solids, which is exciting. That was a lot of fun with Lily so I'm looking forward to starting it with Violet. In other news, the girls and I are going on vacation for the next 10 days and I am FOR SURE looking forward to relaxing!

[soImarriedAnerd]

I hope that her symptoms stay away!!!!! Glad you found a provider you like also--that makes SUCH a difference
ENJOY your time off

[Mars]

I hope Violet continues to do well on her own!!! This new lady also sounds fantastic! Good luck with everything!

[♥Ashley♥]

I hope Violet keeps doing good like she is! That is wonderful!

I'm glad that things have been moving along for her recently. The new doc sounds great and on top of things. Hopefully this will be a non-issue from here on out!

What are your vacation plans? And where are new pics of the girls?!

[HopeWishWait]

I'm so happy to hear she's doing well!! I hope everything continues that way and you can all enjoy your vacation! What are you guys doing?

[greeneyes]

The first three days we'll be in Charlotte for Violet's dedication ceremony. Then we'll be in Decatur, Michigan - almost due east across Lake Michigan from Chicago - for seven days for my grandparents' 50th wedding anniversary.

Happy Violet:


Shy Violet:


Lily showing off her piggie tails:


Lee and Lily making her "CHEEEEESE!" face:


Sweet sisters:


Tuckered out:


Sorry for the low picture quality, most of the time I'm taking photos with my iPhone because I don't have time to grab my DSLR.

[midnight_starr]

I hope Violet keeps doing well!!!

[bittersweet]

You have the most beautiful girls!!! So glad Violet is feeling better. I hope it stays that way. And yay for vacation! Have fun.

[HopeWishWait]

They are just SO gorgeous, Kate!! Have a great vacation

[ShannonMVT]

I love the pics of your girls together. I hope Violet continues to do well.

Great pics. I love the sister shots.

I hope Vi continues to do well, sounds like she will. Have a great vacation, you all deserve lots of R&R

[*kyle*]

OMG, I am loving that pic of the two of them sleeping on their stomachs! How adorable! They both are so beautiful. I'm really glad to hear that Violet's symptoms have been getting better, will continue to pull for her!

[Mod-LadyCoconut]

So happy to hear that Violet is feeling better and things look on the up & up. Those pictures are precious... the first one of the two girls is beyond adorable and I love Lily's CHEESE face! Too cute! Have fun on your trip!