Our Incredible Girl

It has been three weeks since Ava was released for all activity and she is doing fabulous! She heard the words "you can do anything you want" and full speed ahead she went. There is not a worry in her mind! (I'm still a nervous wreck but with each week it is getting better.) One of the first things Ava wanted to do was go to the park, out of everything climbing is what she missed most. Up the rock wall she went and the smile she had at the top said it all... my girl is back! Over Memorial weekend our family went to a picnic with a ton off kids. I watched her with a tear in my eye and a smile on my face take off with her friends. She was finally being a 5 year old with out a care in the world. To see her run is amazing, you can't tell at all that she had surgery. She has worked so hard to come this far. This mama is so proud!! 

This past Wednesday Ava returned to her GI doctor for her 3 month growth check up. I was on pins and needles to see how much she grew, we knew there was growth but was it enough? Is she finally getting healthy? I couldn't wait. The moment of truth... Ava had gained 2.3 lbs, grew a 1/2 inch and her BMI went from 3% to 10%. Yeah! Ava was finally in a healthy range! She's still small but she's growing!!! We took her off the appetite stimulant to see if she can eat enough on her own and continue to grow. We will return to her GI and Endocrinologist in August for another check up, hopefully this pattern will continue. I have to say life is good! Ava is healthier and stronger then ever! I watch her in awe every day and can hardly believe in 11 months my girl has become a different person. There is nothing better then hearing constant laughter and seeing that beautiful toothless smile. She is still stubborn, strong willed and challenging at times but I wouldn't change her for the world, those are the qualities that got her through this last year. Who knows what the future may hold for Ava but right now we are celebrating her healthy hips!!