FIRST STEPS!!!

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The day that Jacy was diagnosed with Spina Bifida during an ultra sound the Dr. told us that she would NEVER be able to walk unassisted... well on Thursday Setpember 14th she proved him WRONG!!! Jacy has a toddler rocking chair that she likes to sit in while she watches cartoons in the mornings. I was sitting on the floor nearby and all the sudden she stood up and WALKED to me!!! She took about 5 steps, until she reached me, and then gave me the biggest hug! It was amazing!!! I actually scared Jacy from screaming so loud! =) I hurried and grabbed the camera and she took 12 more steps!!! (I hope you all got to enjoy the video I sent). She practices a little bit each day and I am sure that she will be running around here in no time!

At almost 18 months Jacy is just doing great. She has a mouthful of teeth and loves to show us how to "chew chew chew" when she eats. She is our little tank, weighing in on Friday at 26.5 lbs and 30 inches long! She is now with her babysitter 4 days a week due to work and school schedules. She loves to play with her friends!

She had another MRI on Friday to check her spinal cord. We are trying to determine if the stretch on her spinal cord needs to be corrected with surgery or not. Please keep her in your thoughts and prayers as we wait for our appointment to see the Neurosurgeon to get the results of the MRI, on Oct. 6th.

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