I'm a Real Boy Now!

I took Rohne to his last clinic appointment at Children's Hospital in Seattle on Tuesday. He has been doing so well, and it had been 3 months since we had been there, that I almost forgot how to get there!! He has been off his shots since October, and while it was a little shakey at first, his body finally kicked in and did the job. His white count was 1400, which is the highest it has ever been without the shot. Although most kids run over 2000, the Dr. thinks he will continue to get better, and he is still getting over an ear infection. Doc said that he is setting us free, and he can finally be treated like a normal boy. Rohne has made it hard for me not to treat him normally, since he is so wild and crazy, but I'm glad that I have the go-ahead anyway. We are so grateful to Dr. Pendergrass. He was so wonderful, and we are so fortunate that we lived here next to such great specialists, and a renowned hospital. I am not going to miss those trips, dragging 2 active children into a germ-ridden hospital, and trying to keep them occupied while we were waiting, which you always have to do there. I know Rohne won't miss the pokes and prods, but I think this whole experience has made him the strong boy he is today. It has sure taught me a lot, and helped me to rely on the Lord, and weather the storm, no matter what comes at you. It is so hard to see your baby sick. I always said that we were done with 2 kids, because it was such a challenge after I had Rohne. But, I think Heavenly Father answered our prayers, in healing Rohne's illness, before blessing us with this unexpected pregnancy. And, although this unborn baby boy has already given me a run for my money, and it looks like he will until the end, I hope that, with the Lord's help, I will be able to deal with it just as well.