Tubes, MRI, Camping, and Caterpillars

Between December and April Teryn had consistent fluid and ear infections. Over a 2 month period we went through a total of 7 different antibiotics with no change. The fluid did not get worse, but it did not get any better either. The original plan was to place tubes for Teryn when she has her cleft surgery. When she was hospitalized last in March I spoke with her pediatrician about my concerns with waiting. He agreed that it would be better to go ahead and take action. We met with a great local ENT and Teryn had tubes placed in April The procedure went fabulous and she has had no fluid since then. It has been amazing to see the difference in her response to noise and even the increase in her attempts at vocalization. She is "talking" so much more. (in her own way)

The end of May was very busy. After my last day of school we headed out of town that afternoon for a night of camping with Grandma and Grandaddy. They were going to camp in Pensacola and Teryn had an MRI there the following morning.
The MRI went well and after speaking with the anesthesiologist we agreed to not even attempt an IV. I received a call from the neurosurgeon a couple weeks later and there has been no change since her last 2 MRI's. This is GREAT news. This means that there is no increase in the fluid or evident pressure around her brain so there is no need for brain surgery!!!!

We had a nice sleepover with Grandma and Grandaddy but had to rise very early for the MRI and then head home right after.

Teryn and Grandaddy having some chill time in the camper.

Attempting a bath in the camper bath tub. She is much to big for the sink now. Since she doesn't sit completely independently, this was quite a challenge but we got it done.

Before leaving for our trip she needed a snooze. She cuddled up to her caterpillar on her own. She was so cute we hated to wake her to put her in the car.