Indianapolis Children's Museum and the 3 month post op

It's hard to believe it has been three months since our big surgery fest, but time flies when you are having fun.  We were just in Indianapolis for Hannah's 3 month post-op appointment.  The great news is Hannah's x-rays were spotless and the doctor is very pleased with her progress.  She has been released for normal kid activity, but she will still need to avoid any activity that may cause chest trauma.  We struggle a bit finding a decent balance for a child with a bar in her chest.  I do not want to hold her back.  I think she should be cautious, but she needs to move on with her life.  Al is afraid to let her to do the most normal kid activities, such as ice skating and riding a bike.  It was comforting to hear the bar has mostly settled by now and the best out come will be from Hannah moving and doing everything she had been doing prior to surgery.

As with all the trips to see the doctor in Indianapolis, we did try to make a day out of it.  The Children's Museum of Indianapolis is a can't miss destination if you are ever in the area.  They have a number of long term exhibits that are a child's paradise.  The Dow Science center is always a very hand's on place the girls' could spend an entire afternoon in.  The short term exhibits are a fun change to the museum my girls know by heart.  They have a new Frogs exhibit that was our first stop of the day.  I don't want to spoil the fun, but from Poison Dart frogs to a tomato toad to a bull frog, Frogs will keep you hopping.  It was just a fun exhibit for everyone.  Other stops on our agenda?  Barbie, of course.  There is nothing like a mid-day fashion show to get everyone smiling. The Dow Science center for boat bulding and water fun. Most trips to Indianapolis include the Children's Museum.  I can't say enough about it.  If you are in Indy it is a must see.

The girls in Frogs

Abby modeling with a new buddy

Emily and Abby having a fashion show

Hannah in the Dow Science Center

Lauren modeling the latest Frog attire

Maddy, Abby, and Emily walking the run way.

Note: We were not compensated in any way for endorsing the Children's Museum of Indianapolis.  It is a family favorite that we visit often.

We have a big appointment

I haven't been around much.  I'm in one of those don't feel like talking moods.  Tomorrow Lauren has an appointment with the specialist we have been waiting a year to see.  To say I am nervous would be an understatement.  I am terrified.  I am terrified of getting answers we don't want to hear.  I am terrified of not getting answers.  I'm terrified of being told we've spent the last year worried sick for no reason.  I am terrified of everything. 

If you believe in prayers, can you include Lauren in them today and tomorrow?  Can you send her  positive thoughts and vibes, our sweet girl needs as many people praying for her as she can get. 

My one saving grace, Lauren is and will always be perfect to us regardless of what any doctor tells us.