February 19th is a big day for 2 reasons in our house. Three years ago today Keyan had her trach put in. We were scared, in disbelief, sad, and yet happy to be getting rid of the tube in her nose. After so many attempts to get her off the ventilator, while we certainly did not like the idea of a trach, we did want to be able to hold her easier, let her move around, and experience life a little more normally. I know that the picture looks bad but she actually looked a lot worse before the trach. It was amazing how much more peaceful she was after the surgery. When this trach journey started, we were told she would have the trach for about a year. Here we are three years later and living life to the fullest with her trach. Every Spring we hope to get rid of the thing, but we know that in God's perfect time it will happen and boy will we have a huge party. The trach has given her a great quality of life and no matter if we have it for three more months or three more years we will take it one day at a time and be thankful she is with us. It is amazing how three years can pass so quickly.
Today also happens to be the girls original due date. Had they gone full term, they would have been born today. So...they are officially three years old today! Maybe that means that they will start listening, become potty trained, and stop fighting!!! Oh I can dream can't I?
February 19th is a big day for 2 reasons in our house. Three years ago today Keyan had her trach put in. We were scared, in disbelief, sad, and yet happy to be getting rid of the tube in her nose. After so many attempts to get her off the ventilator, while we certainly did not like the idea of a trach, we did want to be able to hold her easier, let her move around, and experience life a little more normally. I know that the picture looks bad but she actually looked a lot worse before the trach. It was amazing how much more peaceful she was after the surgery. When this trach journey started, we were told she would have the trach for about a year. Here we are three years later and living life to the fullest with her trach. Every Spring we hope to get rid of the thing, but we know that in God's perfect time it will happen and boy will we have a huge party. The trach has given her a great quality of life and no matter if we have it for three more months or three more years we will take it one day at a time and be thankful she is with us. It is amazing how three years can pass so quickly.
Today also happens to be the girls original due date. Had they gone full term, they would have been born today. So...they are officially three years old today! Maybe that means that they will start listening, become potty trained, and stop fighting!!! Oh I can dream can't I? 
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