Well, how VERY VERY exciting that I can report Rocky's latest tests show a good response to the tetanus immunization and so he is coming off the general antibiotic (used for general protection) he's been on since he was 8 weeks old. These latest results basically show he can mount a response to infection. This is terrific news. The plan, all things going well, is for him to finish his IVIG in October and then, a whole new world!!! He may even be able to get out a bit more prior to then, although we'll have to be really careful during winter still.
It seems surreal to be talking, I'm mean REALLY talking about the possibility of an existance where we will no longer worry about Rocky's survival and where he can enjoy everything life has to offer. For the first time since Rocky has been alive, we will be able to spend Christmas with our family in Queensland, take him to the beach and do all the other things that we have been dreaming of!! He will be allowed to have kisses from his Grandparents, Aunties, Uncles, cousins and friends! We are sooooooooooooooo excited for the man and sooooooooooooo excited for us too!! Brett and I are going to take Rocky shopping ALL DAY no matter how bored the man is (sorry Rocky)....we have missed that! We'll probably spend all our time in Toys'r'us anyhow, like we do now when we go shopping without him LOL.
Everything else is going really well. Rocky has also been able to come off his restricted diet which is a relief and a lot less work for Brett & I. This includes not having to sterilize drink containers and water. YAY! Plus, we all get to sit down and enjoy the same meal together at the table....Rocky had his first Roast Chicken the other day....with all the trimmings.......nice! Even ate roast garlic although I'm sure I saw him screw up his face at the one. Considering the eating hurdles in his life, he is embracing all sorts of foods with gusto which is just fabulous.
Aunty Melissa (my sister) visited last week which was wonderful! Each new visitor we get, Rocky takes less and less time to get used to them which is great. It's exciting to see him interact and learn from others. It's nice to sit back and watch him enjoying that contact. We had a great week together.
Gee, I could go on all day how good things are but I don't want to put the moz on it....so I'm going to sign off and say thank you to God for our many blessings, our dreams coming true & hope you all HAVE A GREAT DAY : ) xoxoxoxoxox Hope you are all well!
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