Adios, Synagis!

During the flu/RSV season this year and last Bryce has been receiving monthly synagis shots. They're essentially a very, very expensive ($1,800/shot) immunization. We had to go through a lot of back and forth to get them covered this year by insurance since Bryce had been home a full year. But in the end the did it and he didn't get sick.

Today Bryce had his last Synagis shot - likely forever!

We saw a special pediatrician monthly for half the year for these shots so we had grown accustomed to the staff at ARC Far West's pediatric clinic. As Dr. Lingle left the room today (after bragging about how great Bryce looks) I overheard her tell the nurse that it was bittersweet.

I think, no - I know, that if Bryce understood he would disagree. He would be ecstatic not to have those awful pokes every month. I know I'll miss the sweet ladies of Dr. Lingle's office but I sure won't miss holding him down for that huge needle!

Swinging & Grilling

Bryce loves his swing, Daddy loves to grill...

and my favorite thing to do is hangout out on the porch pushing Bryce in the swing and enjoying Caleb's cooking!

It's a Good Day

We had a yummy breakfast at Central Market Cafe, followed by a stroll through the Zilker Garden Festival at the Zilker Botanical Gardens. Now, with bellies full of Zilker nachos, we're on the Zilker Zephyr for a train ride through the park!

What more could we ask for? Maybe a bit of sunshine, that's it.

First Day of School

Bryce had his first day of "school" today - he began his two days per week schedule at Bright Star Academy.

As you can see, it was no big deal to Bryce. Mommy on the other hand nearly had a panic attack, despite several visits over a shortened day, spying via the lobby cameras and never being more than 5 miles away.

Barreling Into Our Lives

I believe that most of our readers are familiar with Bryce's tumultuous beginnings and most of you also know that there are a hand full of organizations that I credit with helping us to get through the hardest time in our lives. One such organization is Hand to Hold, a local Austin non-profit that works solely with the parents of preemies by providing resources, peer mentoring and community to a group that tend to otherwise feel thrust out into a world of doctors, therapists and special needs all alone.

Well, this month we are the highlight family for Hand to Hold's website. Please take a second to refresh yourself on the story that brought you to us all those months ago and consider supporting this amazing organization:

Barreling Into Our Lives