Hi Ladies,

I just wanted to say thank you for sharing all of your stories. It has really helped me this past week.

Susan-Thanks for the website. They were so helpful and I feel better prepared for my daughter's surgery.

Kylie- That's great that your daughter is sleeping better! I am sure you feel better too since you are sleeping better hopefully.

Bizzib- My prayers are with you. This must be hard and since I am on the pre-surgery/spica cast side of this all, I don't have any advice. But, from what I've read from my own research, just try to keep her routine as normal as possible and have structured time throughout the day with lot of activities and walks to help keep her mind off the fact that she can't move normally. I hope that helps and pray it gets better for you and your little princess!

Teepee2- Thanks for the encouragement. I am sure that Taylor will adapt better than me. I just know we have a very long road ahead of us. I hope all goes well with Mikayla's ultrasound!

So to keep everyone up to date, we finally have a date for Taylor's surgery (sooner than I wanted). Taylor's surgery is scheduled for next Thursday morning (October 11th). I have no clue how to prepare and just wish I had more time to get organized. Does anyone know how to deal with an 18 month old in a spica cast. It just seems as though it may be difficult since she is used to walking and climbing. She is so independent and I'm concerned she won't adapt to being immobile.

Anyway, well wishes to all of you!

Love, Rachelle