Chilling at home.....

So why were we sent home? She just hadn't had a significant growth spurt to cause a 'C' shape on her spine since the march operaton. Also Richard had seen a talk at the scoliosis day 2 weeks ago where a new technique was presented by a Stanmore surgeon who has done 18 new magnetic lengthening ops with a new state of the art op where they don't cut you open each time! We had asked our surgeon to refer us to see this surgeon (last week) to see if it is worthwhile changing naomi's rods completly to this new technique. So that was also considered in last nights late night chat ( he always comes about 9 pm to see us so no surprises there- he just works crazy hours). If we don't change the rods to the new technique then she should be ready by October for another stretch.
She heads back to school this afternoon as it's the going up day today with next terms teachers etc. Thanks for your support!

Not Operating after all !

Rachel has just phoned me (9.45pm) having just seen the surgeon... They have reviewed her x-ray today and have decided there isnt a curve that needs straightening now, and they want her back in October! We are bit shocked understandably, but its of course good news.... 1 less operation, 2 more weeks at school, and a birthday to celebrate again. They are packing up and heading home!

first on the list ...

8th time in a row - Naomi is first on the theatre list again ! She texted me just now to say she's watching Camp Rock and eating gummy bears. Perhaps the last nourishing meal for 48 hours !

Schools Out for the Summer

With the surgery around her birthday we celebrated 3 weeks early, or should I say started the celebrations 3 weeks early. No doubt they will continue in a couple of weeks. Naomi finished school at lunchtime today, there are 2 weeks of term left, but its unlikely she will make it back in. They are doing the rounds of doctors, xrays and such this afternoon. The childrens ward is full, so they are on the adolescant ward for the first time.