Enjoying the beach!

Hello to all:

Katarina is in great spirits as her body is currently clear of infection...Amen! She is enjoying family at the beach house and savoring slab bacon for breakfast! She is definitely my girl! She's sportin her best 'bed head' look and making us all smile with her charm!

We head to Texas Children's Hospital in the morning and meet with Dr. Ostermaier, Director of the Down syndrome developmental clinic. We are ready to begin the journey of learning how incredibly unique our Katarina really is. We've always known that she is 'one of a kind' and has an unstoppable soul, but we expect to be told that she is also a medical miracle!!

Many of you have been praying for Katarina and have added her to numerous prayer list. Know that we definitely feel uplifted by your prayers!!! Please continue your prayers, and specifically asking for wisdom by the medical team, as well as attentiveness by the team to hear her mother's intuition regarding Katarina's health challenges. I am her 'Mama Doctor' (MD) and they need to include my insight and feedback in the team's evaluation and treatment process. After her respiratory and enterocolitis infection last week, I believe she would not be alive right now without her Mama Doctor at her side!!

I will post as often as I can and I appreciate all of the personal messages you have sent. If I don't respond quickly, please know that I have read them!!

Blessings to all,

Nicole