Many of you know that Addysen was born with an imperforate anus. When we brought her home at nine months old she had not had her surgery to correct this or have her stomas reversed. Therefore, she had a colostomy and a mucous fistula. Poor little thing just had not been healthy enough to undergo the surgeries. Thankfully on November 7, 2007 she had her anal opening created and then on December 26, 2007 she had her stomas reversed. Since the middle of last November we have been dialating Addy's little hiney to ensure that the opening stays open and to develop the muscles. Today was the last day for Dilation! Yeah! We go see our favorite Dr. Ford on the 4th of November and he will tell us whether or not we will have to continue dilation or be all done! Yeah! It did not seem to bother Addy after about three days until we had to switch to a larger dilator. This is a pic of the final dilator, 13 mm. I told her this morning that it was the last time and she started clapping. I'm not sure if she understood or just clapped because she knew Mommy was saying something that she was obviously excited about! Too cute!
Here's Addy watching her morning Mickey Mouse, she wouldn't even look at me!
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Addy is so adorable! I saw your blog through Sarah's! Just thought I would stop and check it out! Cute kids!!
-Shawndi & A'Reian
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