Erika took Scarlet in last week for another MRI and at the same time had a blood draw done for Von Willebrand. The scan is the same as last time which is good, there was one difference that was there the first time and they attributed it to the diabetic coma, it wasn't there in November but there's a little back this time (a fluid name that I'm pulling a blank on). So back to the neurologist in a few months to check on development, although she's doing just fine development wise right now. The big bummer is she tested positive for Von Willebrand, type 2b we're assuming since that's what Erika has. :( It's an inherited bleeding disorder. Erika has it, Dave has it, Grandma B. has it. So not only does she have diabetes she has the bleeding disorder, quite the bummer for a diabetic!!!! It does explain why she bleeds when she's teething, not a lot but there is definitely bleeding! It also explains the easy bruising when insulin shots are given. So over the years she will simply have bruises that seem to come out of nowhere. To this day Erika has bruises that can get huge and yet she has no clue where they came from. The poor kid! I babysat her today and she's either getting sick or teething. So she's on short lasting insulin since that triggers ketones without fail and sends her sugars skyrocketing.
On another note we are having the most gorgeous Spring we've had in a very, very long time! The daffodils are in full bloom, the tulips are in full bud so probably will start blooming soon. My honeyberries are blooming. The really bad part is the snowpack is pathetic this year so I have a feeling this will be a really bad summer water wise, unless we have a cool wet one. We'll see what the next several months bring! But I do think I'll be planting my lettuce soon!! Today was in the mid 60's and this weekend is supposed to be around 70! April weather in March.
The thought that has just really stuck with me is time reveals what the days conceal. I can think I'm doing so good but in reality I'm struggling inside to do what's right and if that struggle ends in defeat and not victory time will reveal that unwillingness for my Father's will to be done. Sure, for a time, the defeat can be hid but after a while it becomes quite obvious. I'm also very thankful for the assurance that no matter what happens, as long as I am willing for his will, then all will be work out exactly the way it should.
Tomorrow I'm going to be posting my garden pictures once again. :)
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