So, there have been tons of things going on in our lives since my last post in November. Most, if not all of you, know about all of them through Sydney's Caringbridge website. Anyway, here is a quick re-cap. Sydney's seizures got really really bad and we had to resort to a hemispherectomy on February 14. It was one of the hardest decisions we have ever had to make, but we couldn't be any happier with the results. Sydney came through like the true hero that she is. She hasn't had a seizure since the surgery, and she makes progress every day. She is walking and making new sounds and she amazes everyone who meets her with everything she has been able to accomplish.
Our other major news involves the two new little people that will join our family later this summer. We are expecting twins to join us sometime at the end of July, and we couldn't be happier. If the many ultrasounds are correct, we will be having a boy and a girl, so Sydney and Ethan will both have their own special playmate. They love feeling the babies move in my tummy, and I can't wait to see how they will both react when the babies are here in person.
Ethan is growing up more and more every day. He is the best little helper. His favorite activities, other than the usual fun boy things like playing with cars and trucks and making muddy messes in the yard, are helping with the dishes, and the laundry. He is a wonderful big/little brother to Sydney as well. Whenever he asks for a treat he makes sure that he gets one for Sydney too, and he applauds all of her new accomplishments on a daily basis.
I am looking forward to sharing lots of great stories and pictures with everyone in the coming days, weeks and months. It seems as though our entire lives were put on hold while we rallied around Sydney to get her through some rough days. Now, we are finally able to exhale a little and truely enjoy every day to its fullest. It's good to be back:-)
