Bragging Rights

Whew….I’ve had a hard week, and what better time to have a hard week than when Nathan is home to pick up my slack as I try to regain my composure after a stressful week thus the lack of activity on this blog.  Apologies aside, I have many updates. Foremost on my mind is a…

The Waiting Game

You may recall from a few posts ago that the week of February 21st would come with some updates from Drew’s ortho doctors regarding plans or next steps to take in pursuit of reconstructive surgery for Drew’s legs.  Well, I’m sad to say that the week of February 21st has come and gone with no news…

Stirring the pot…

To give a little background to the update below I’ll begin by explaining that in August of 2010 Nathan and I took Drew to Boston Children’s hospital for a second opinion regarding Drew’s legs.  We were seeking a second opinion because Drew’s doctor at Vanderbilt felt a little reluctant to perform any type of corrective…

The First Step is the Hardest…

I just emailed orthopaedic doctors in Boston regarding a recommended course of action for our search for corrective surgery for Drew.  We had arrangements with a doctor in Nashville, but lets just say they “fell through.” In sending this email with the knowledge that the potential result is another 1000-mile trip to Boston that could…