Just wanted to pass along a quick update while I had a few minutes. Ethan continues to do well. We will be returning to Mnpls for further surgery (what exactly will be fixed is yet to be TBD) but that will be in early 2012. We're also switching medical teams and will be going to the Shriners Hospital for Children. We are optimistic on what we'll be told needs to be done to get Ethan on his feet and moving forward.
For now, we are gearing up for the holiday season and for 2 very special birthdays. Ethan and his twin sister Ashlee, turn 7 at the beginning of December so the birthday list has been presented and we are getting ready. Other than that, things are going well. Ethan continues to be "independent"...in fact he told the bus para that he didn't need help getting his backpack and getting off the bus..."I can do it Myself!"... If he keeps up that attitude she jokingly commented she may be out of a job. He holds the flag and helps out in the classroom and is doing quite well at everyday tasks, so overall we are making progress. His bony deformities are the most evident right now and continue to become much more noticeable as he grows. He continues to show no "evident" signs of any seizures associated with Cerebral Palsy--yeah. Somedays I wonder as he has an incredible tendancy to exhibit "selective hearing" and will completely tune you out...however he is also male so I continue to keep that in mind as the most logical answer.
I know this is a short and somewhat non-eventful update however I just wanted to keep folks up to date on where things are at.
Until later...
Lisa
