Wednesday, February 25, 2009

Comparison photos - ROHHAD and Neuroblastoma signs

So - randomly I go through photos and remember when everything was normal in our lives. Here are some photos of Haven right before everything went crazy. These are from 2006 - I have uploaded a bunch of photos to her flickr site. You can click HERE to see them.


Haven working on bikes with her dad in the garage. This was in May 2006. She was 2 years and 4 months old.

June 2006 - Uncle Kevin's graduation.

Haven with big sister Kendall and Grandma Sing

Haven with Grandma Virginia.

June 2006 - Having fun with Kendall

July 2006 - the very next month. Gained about 25 pounds in one month.
With dad - July 2006

Haven and Kendall - December 2006 - after many multiple doctor appointments. Diagnosis - mom overfeeds child reduce calories to 1,000 per day.

December 2006

Haven's 3rd birthday - January 26 2007. Begins having major stomach pains putting us in the hospital and doctors thinking mom is insane. Doctors start treating me like I have Munchausen Syndrome. Begins to have blood in the potty and doctors diagnose that she is pushing to hard give her prunes.

3rd birthday party. Wearing size 6 at this time.

Gained approximately 35 total pounds (up and down) in 6 months.

1 comment:

  1. Oh Misty, I just can't imagine how frustrating it was for you at those doctor appointments. Knowing that something is wrong with your child and the doctors pushing it off as nothing, or at least nothing serious. My heart goes out to Haven, you, Kris and all the other families dealing with this horrible disease. My love to all of you.

    Steph

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