Sunday, August 10, 2014

Houston TS Clinic

It's funny how much life changes. Before Maddie and TSC, a trip to a Specialty Clinic wouldn't be exciting or something worth counting down the days too. It used to be concerts, football games and netflix binging that got us excited. Now it's really awesome doctors and medical professionals that excite us. Oh how times change :)

Needless to say, we are very hopeful for our trip to the Houston TS Clinic. To be honest I'm not exactly sure what we will come back with, but I know it will be more than we know now.

We will be meeting with a new geneticist that is doing research into patients who show no mutation. It doesn't really mean that it will benefit us directly, but it could make a step forward in the TS community by learning more about these select few.

We will also be speaking to a neurologist that we met at the World Conference. She seemed so wonderful I can't wait to pick her brain(no pun intended) about some things going on with Maddie. It's so hard being a parent because you constantly worry about your child, but throw in a disease and the anxiety is even worse. I'm on constant watch for signs of other TS manifestations. It can be draining. I'll be happy to hopefully put some of those things to rest with this visit.

Pease pray for us as we travel and visit with a new set of doctors. The trip will be a long one, but I'm confident it will be worth it. I can't wait to update you all on all that we learn.

Thanks for all the prayers! This momma is going to need them!!!
Heather



Maddie is checking through our schedule making sure it works with her ;)

3 comments:

  1. This trip will open more doors and give you more to hope for. These new drs are looking for patients like Maddie. She will now doubt teach them something....lol I sure am excited for you all. Keep us posted. I love you!!! Love the pic of Maddie!

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  2. I'm praying for safe travels! Love you all!

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  3. Heather,
    I have never met you, but I went to school with your mom. I have been reading your blog and I am amazed at how strong you and your family is. Your grandfather gave me my first haircut. He would be so proud of you. I pray for you and your family. The first time I saw your picture I thought that you looked just like Teresa when we went to school. I hope everything goes well for you all. I am glad that you have this blog, it has made me very aware of the problems that your daughter faces and the political problems that you all face. We will continue to pray for you and your family......
    Gary Hummingbird and family.....

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