Dalia has learned this handy phrase. First picked it up while standing on the dock, watching listening to Tal and/or me look out at the pond, count down, and jump in. Now she uses it whenever possible! "One" is clear, then comes two beats, then "go!"
The good news is... she is back to her usual healthy, strong, funny self. She is trying new foods like almond butter, which she calls "ahm". She's having a blast every day, so busy playing outside in her sandbox, going into the pond occasionally, visiting the chickens in their newly renovated home - thanks to Tal, playing in the garden with Ginger, being held (and visiting chickens) with Ralph, going to the playground with Renee, picking and eating wild blackberries with Mama.
The not so good news is that her palate didn't close all the way -- there was a tiny opening which has since gotten bigger, after the surgery. So.. we will go back to Dr. Laub and Fletcher Allen for another surgery, outpatient if possible... (hopes not high) on August 30. Her platelet counts are normal now. However... she went back on the INH/Isoniazid medication for TB virus. We'll see later this month how her platelets are, hopefully still normal. She has endured many doctor visits and taking of blood.
I returned to travel for work the past 2 weeks, went to NYC for 2 nights last week and the week before. It was tough to be away, though I knew she was not missing me very much, as she was with her Dad and Grandparents. I walked in from having been gone and it for her was as if I had never left. I hope!
Will add more photos tomorrow.....
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