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The dr. called this afternoon with results from Kenah's test. With the blood work, they tested three levels - IGA, IGG and IGM. One of her levels (IGA) is low. This puts her at increased risk of infection, which could explain part of what Kenah's been through. However, because she's only deficient in one area, they do not feel she needs any transfusions at this time. The plan is to repeat labs every 3-4 months to keep a close eye on her levels. We are thankful as we know the news could have been worse, but we still want our baby to be lifted up to the Great Physician, knowing only He can heal and make her whole.
Kenah is still scheduled to go back to the allergist for complete allergy testing in two weeks. She will continue the steroid until that time. She's experiencing a few side-effects from the meds, which has been very unpleasant for her.

Here's just one more example of how awesome God is and how He works: Whitney showed up at my house to spend some time with me only five minutes before I got the call from the dr. All week, my mom has shared that she feared I'd hear the news that Kenah had a deficiency and be alone. God knew and He didn't want me to be alone, so He sent a friend to be by my side. Thanks, Whit! ..."I will never leave you or forsake you"... He is good! So good.


Goodnight.

okay, just real quick...

1. We had a great day yesterday with the Caddy family. The arrived around 3pm, we had a cookout, went to the Jerzee for some yummy ice cream and then showed them around our awesome city. They are priceless to us. More than friend, they feel like family. Thanks, Jason and Tina for making time to come visit us! Each time we are together again makes us miss you even more, but we are so thankful for the memories our families continue to make together! We love you all! Can't wait 'till next time.

2. Forgot to share Kirah's experience with petting a live bat at church Wednesday night. No, I'm not kidding. No, I didn't know what she was doing or what she was petting. Yes, he liked it. No, this is not a joke.

3. Getting ready to enjoy happy hour (Sonic! a Diet Coke! here at my house!) with Whitney. I need a little girlfriend time! :)

4. I'm excited for a long weekend. Brent and our neighbor are building Kirah a swingset for her birthday this weekend! Yay!

Jesus. Jesus. Jesus.

Update on my baby: Went to the allergist this morning. It was very informational for us. However, Kenah had to have a blood test today to look for an immune defiency. We've been told that there's a chance the hives she's had are a result of this. My dad was diagnosed with the defiency recently, and just last night I learned that it can be hereditary. Yesterday and today have been very difficult for me. I told a friend today it's been bizarre the waves of emotion that I've felt. One moment I find myself very optomistic and sure my baby's just fine. Five minutes later I am crying, feeling discouraged and scared.

What has yet to be understood is why the prescription strength meds. have only taken the hives down for a few hours, but never taken them away (which is usually the case with allergies). IF Kenah has this and the hives are not some random allergy, she will have to receive infusions (my dad has received them about once a month) to assist her body in making up for what it lacks. My dad was unaware of having this condition for many years and that is what lead to his lymphoma. The allergist did assure me today that if Kenah is in fact facing this challenge, it doesn't neccesarily mean she'll have it forever. She could grow out of it by the time she's 10 or 15 years old.

Here's how amazing God is: Tonight I was struggling throughout choir practice. Just feeling scared, worried...We began singing a song that speaks of the name of Jesus and the power in His name - Jesus. Jesus. Jesus. Something special, Supernatural. Something happens when I call on your name. Then, Scott shared a verse in Joshua..."I will never leave you or forsake you." The Holy Spirit came over me and it was as if Jesus was holding me closer to Him than I've ever been. It was absolutly amazing. Words cannot begin to express the peace I felt in that moment. I knew at the very minute I wanted Kenah to be anointed and prayed over. It couldn't wait either. So, I found Pastor Mark and my family and we began to pray together as she was anointed. As we were lifting her up to the Lord, I heard the choir begin to sing...Jesus. Jesus. Jesus. Jesus. Jesus. Jesus....something special, Supernatural....

God is amazing. He has taken this restless, worried, unsettled, anxious mother's heart and filled it with peace. Peace. I love my Jesus and I know He loves my Kenah Jo even more than I ever could.

my baby and her hives

Ok, so this is just a glimpse into how my baby girl has looked for 14 days now...
The dermatologist said it's definetly hives and she's definetly allergic to something. He put her on her second prescription strength anti-histamine and a steroid. I am feeling very discouraged and overwhelmed by this because I have NO IDEA what she's allergic to. The next step is allergy testing, which if you've been through you know is not pleasant. [sidenote: I passed out when my mom took me for allergy testing in jr. high] Please pray for my baby. Being a mommy, I want to be able to fix it. I haven't been able to yet. Tried cutting out milk, but obviously that's not it. Next (I guess) will be all dairy products. Who knows.

P.S. I apologize in advance for the showing of buttcrack.

the dentist, the interview and the dermatologist.

Had to take Kirah to the dentist today. She's been complaining of a tooth ache for a couple weeks now. She screamed. She cried. She kicked and screamed some more. No cavities. Just a little mouth and lots of teeth with little room. Dr. is sure she'll have to have some pulled later on but for now we're good.

Somehow, out of nowhere I got an interview at Kohls tonight. Long story and to be honest I'm way too tired to blog about it in detail. Anyway, we'll see what happens. I'm confused, reluctant but also a little excited about it. I don't know.

Kenah goes to the dermatologist tomorrow. We are praying we get some answers to the hives/rash/funky breakout thing she's had for 14 days now. Let me rephrase that: We BETTER got some answers since we're paying a $50 copay for all 30 seconds the Dr. will look at her cute butt.

Alright. I'm outta here. More tomorrow.

if momma aint' happy...

1. It's Friday! :)
2. My awesome hubby and I worked our butts off yesterday (his day off). We got a lot done - including all the laundry. Yay for productivity.
3. We still have 100 things on the list to be completed before company comes next week.
4. Our very good friends (we like to refer to them as family) are coming Wednesday. We were on staff with them in Omaha. Jason and Tina have four kiddos (3 are boys) and they are all coming to see us Foxes...and we're all going to be staying in our house! If you've been to my house and are reading this I know what you're thinking because I'm thinking it too. BUT, we are so excited to have them come, Brent's excited to have some testosterone in the house and who cares if there's only one shower and no extra bedroom?
5. We have a super busy weekend including two birthday parties tomorrow!
6. Kenah is now sleeping through the night. 9:00 pm - 7:30 am. WITHOUT NURSING. This makes me one happy momma. :)
7. I am waiting for a call from the Dr. Kenah had hives last week and continues to break out in this bizarre rash bump hive looking thing. It's weird. I have no idea what's causing it but I'm starting to get a little anxious about it. She acts okay (unlike when she had hives). I hope we can get some answers today.
8. Kirah told us (at the dinner table) that she fell down the stairs at Walmart. She's realized that she knows how to put on a good lie and make it funny. We told her that Mommy and Daddy know that's not true because Walmart doesn't have stairs. She just laughed. Can you say "Drama Queen"?
9. Speaking of drama queen, I need to go check on her big toe. She hurt it yesterday and I think her leg may fall off here soon.

Nighty night.

Welp, it's Wednesday night and I am exhausted. Not sure why I'm not in bed because my girls are. I have to be up bright and early in the morning because we are keeping the neighbor boy while his mommy has surgery. Kirah loves him, so I'm sure it'll be a fun day. Hubby has to paint the garage doors and fix his flat tire tomorrow. I have about 5 loads of laundry to do. I had it to do on Monday and Tuesday too. Yup, been a slackin' this week.

Ok, nighty night. Sleepy tight. Don't let the bedbugs bight.

I'm Baaack!

It's been forever. I'm sorry. I've had no internet and have thus been completely out of touch with the world. All is well though and I hope to be blogging more now that my long lost wireless signal has shown his lovely face again.