CHOA Visit

Ian was a champ at our CHOA clinic visit. He chose his arm for labs and didn't cry or wimper or anything. He had extra blood drawn this time as he needed vitamin levels tested. Dr. Romero again was Ian's hero and I think Ian would do anything he asked of him. He got more stickers than he needed as usual--I think we are growing quite the collection.

As usual we were not lucky enough to find a wagon to transport Ian from parking garage to 6th floor clinic area through the maze of cafeteria, etc. so we did our usual "race"to help him along. Brett and I joke that we will be able to get a wagon when Ian is 6 or so and doesn't need the help. We stopped for frozen yogurt (ice cream to Ian as we don't want him thinking that yogurt alaways is like ice cream since it is staple on his high protein diet) on the way after clinic as Ian's reward. It may become routine now. He loved it!

New Specialist

Ian's new specialist was great. The visit was a success to everyone but Ian was thrilled because in the waiting room there was a TRAIN TABLE. Score one for Dr. Pillai immediately! Ian loved it and was a great patient that day. He had to wear a cute blue hospital gown for this first visit which was more comprehensive than future visits will be. He weighed almost 35 pounds and is 37 inches tall. Growing like a champ!

We head to Atlanta for a transplant clinic visit in 1.5 weeks and I'm sure talk of Dr. Romero and the butterfly hosptial will pick up.