I wanted to share with everyone the ongoing things with both of my daughters. So many of you have been so supportive with care, thoughts and prayers. I thank you more than you know.

With my oldest...she's due on the 9th. However, she just had her ultrasound yesterday and an OB appointment. Everything looks GREAT. He's about 7/1 though he's measuring three weeks small. They said he has chipmunk cheeks and plenty of hair (which is odd because I can't imagine him anything but blond with knowing his parents...lol) They said it could be anytime or two weeks. She's slightly dilated, thinning out with his head down and in position, so that anxious wait for "the phone call" is on. I can't wait to meet him!

With my youngest...Whew!

She's entered into another hyperthyroid period called postpartum thyroidtosicosis. It's been horrible and her liver is involved more than it ever was the two times before.

The endo has said that surgery is what needs to happen at this point. She's sick, tired, resentful and petrified. She's clearly sick and traumatized by all this and doesn't want to leave her 3 month old little boy.

She has her liver ultrasound and more bloodwork on Monday, and sees the endo midweek to find out about surgery. In the meantime he's removed the meds used to stabalize her thyroid and put her on drops used in emergency situations and to prepare the thyroid for surgery.

Again, I appreciate you more than I know and I will keep y'all posted during all of this.

Her son, 3-month-old Johnathon, is doing BEAUTIFULLY. He's perfect, above average in development and doesn't appear even touched by this horrible disease while in the womb. He's a true miracle and the thought of him brings a big smile to my face and tear to my eye.

Love and thanks,

KD