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We had a new twist today, Alexa had her 12 year well check with her pediatrician.  It was (sort of) nice to be able to have something with a remote sense of normality.  Dr P has not seen Alexa since the evening before she was officially diagnosed a year and a half ago.  I think it did her good to see how well the girlie is doing, she was VERY up to date as was the nurse of Alexa’s treatment, I was quite impressed.  I’ve always loved her ped, which is why we make the drive up north to her and have never switched to a local dr.  She has always been so wonderful with Alexa (who is now two inches taller than her!).  She measured in today at 1/4″ taller than a week ago so now she’s 5ft 1/2″.  We also found out after a quick exam that she does not have a fungal infection, so no more meds.  hooray!

So now she has one week to go until she is 12 years old!  She is very excited, I only wish we could give her a nice celebration however finances have taken an unexpected hard hit thanks to needing 4 new tires and car inspection and now an unexpected loss of income….so I’ll be lucky to make the car payment this month and feed this kid hopped up on steroids.  At least I had the foresight to get the basics for a family birthday gathering, it’s more than she got last year due to feeling poorly and low counts so keeping it positive.

Thankful for her health and to be celebrating another birthday, the rest will work itself out as always.

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