We had a visit with a neurologist today and got some good news. Based on a physical examination of Romy and some background references, Romy is nearly guaranteed to walk. And since she doesn't show any signs of seizures, is very likely to have completely normal (pending chromosonal testing comes out in our favor- which I believe it will) or above normal intelligence! She has maintained her "walking reflexes" meaning she can move her legs one after another in a walking fashion. Her newborn reflexes are gone or nearly gone which is another great sign. She smiles and giggles just like a baby should. The next step is to get her in loads of consistent therapy and into a spasticity clinic to manage the tightness in her legs. She may even get botox injections into her muscles (the real reason botox was invented). It's kind of ironic to get such wonderful news on the anniversary of the day I was admitted into the hospital for an unknown placenta problem. One year ago today, I was scared out of my mind and was told my baby was extremely likely to either die or be severely handicapped. God works in such mysterious and wonderful ways.
Anyway, Romy and I are leaving for Washington tomorrow to spend the holidays and her birthday with my family. Romy will get to hang out with her cousins for a few weeks and we're very excited! It's snowing there now, so we're going to bundle Romy up in a snow suit and let her play (more like sit and cry) in the snow and get a few pictures.
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