We're in the clear!

We finally got back the results from Brynn's sacral ultrasound and we're in the clear! Everything was A -OK which I pretty much had a feeling that they were. Her spinal cord extended down to the level that it should and the radiologist was able to visualize the tip around L2. I was so relieved to hear that the radiologist could visualize the needed information and that we didn't have to schedule a MRI (with anesthesia) which is often necessary to see those structures by the 15 month mark. Earlier (up until 6 months or so) the structures are easily visualized by ultrasound since they're still more cartilage like and not as bony as they are later on (like at 15 months). It took 2 xray techs and myself to wrestle with Brynn to get her to hold still for the radiologist to scan her. She is one strong little girl who put up quite the fight and she managed to pee all down the front on me when I was lifting her off the table. I think I got a few funny looks walking out to the hospital valet with her later on with my wet winter coat, jeans and a wet top, LOL! But just knowing Brynn was alright was so well worth the pee soaked clothes and wrestling match!

While we were waiting in the waiting room for the scan, Brynn absolutely loved the oversized Legos (or Mega Blocks) that were in the waiting room. I went out the next day to Tar.get and bought her some of her own. Any excuse to shop, right?

My husband and I have been quietly celebrating our recent victory with Brynn while getting ready for our next big step. We're officially moving into our new house in just 10 short days and it's a bit hard to believe. It's bittersweet leaving our current house that we've shared so many memories for the last 8 years in together. There's been the ups and the downs...but so many more ups. It kind of feels like we're starting a whole new chapter. Everytime we leave the house because we have a showing - our dog Neela jumps in her little carrying back as if to say "Don't leave me...take me...take me too!" Don't worry little Neela...both you and your non furry sister Brynn are coming with us as we take our next steps.