Jada is home from her exam under anesthesia (EUA)

Jada did awesome at her exam today. We woke up at 5:00am and were at the hospital by 6:45am. Unfortunately we weren't seen until almost 9:30am (imagine, a waiting room packed with kids who are starving and parents who haven't had coffee yet.... not a pretty sight). Even more unfortunate, I think that the doctor was running late because the family before us got some bad news. Usually, if the exam takes long, it's not a good thing. And, it turned out to be just that. So, our thoughts and prayers go out to that family.

We also met another Rb family who lives in Ecuador. They come to Boston to get treatment. Yes, Ecuador. The little boy was diagnosed in Ecuador, flies here almost every 3 months for treatment by Dr. Mukai. The family barely speaks English and they are staying at a charity house (see, your donation dollars DO really help!). They have no family here, and they had to leave 2 of their other children behind. Their appointment was after ours, so I hope they are receiving some good news.

We are reminded how Blessed we are to live in this area and to have support from family, friends, and the best medical community. It's always a very humbling experience when we go to the hospital. Sometimes we are the "worst" story in the room - most times we are not.

Jada did really well, despite not having eaten in over 17 hours. She came out of anesthesia like a pro! Basically sat up, drank some apple juice, and got into her stroller while waving to the nursing staff. So, we're home and she's sleeping off the remainder of the anesthesia.

Just before she fell asleep, she talked to Tita Mari and Gavin. Here is a cute video of Jada talking to Tita Mari.