Love her smile...

In our day to day lives we are busy, just like everyone there is something going on all the time.  I LOVE my LIFE and would not trade it for the world :)  I had a time stop moment tonite....

So I scheduled family pics over a month ago with one of my good friends Ellen - we met many years ago when I worked for Russ Miller.  I just love her!  Every year I get  family pictures, its like non negotiable for me.  I LOVE pictures and I want to look back every year and see our family.  I want Mallie to see our family as we grew together.  It is IMPORTANT to me :)  Every year Steve grumbles (although each year its less, LOL)  Picture day is usually crazy and Mallie is crabby, my hair won't do what I want, Steve is sighing and asking how long it will take, I  ordered 3-4 outifts and sent all but one back.... its a process and a production.  Even with a day off yesterday it was still chaos up until Ellen showed up at our door.  Like a half second I thought gosh is this worth it....like I said , half second - then that thought flew away.   So we went to my secret favorite spot and then finished in our back yard.  It was fun, Mallie was a ham and Steve never complained once....well maybe once but it was about mosquitoes.  ha!  I can't wait to see all of them!  Today Ellen posted a sneak peak and love them!  Soooo...

Mallie's 4 top teeth are all Loose!  I have been saying to her for some time now, ok lets keep those teeth in until at least family pictures.  She would laugh and say ok momma!  Seriously tho, how did we get here?  When Mallie was 6 mo old like all her teeth came in at the same time.  So I guess its only the way it works that they will all come out around the same time together.  Someone commented how they loved her smile .... and .... well I FREAKIN love it too and it makes me sad that soon it will change.  Baby teeth gone is part of growing up and it is happening before my eyes.  Speeding thru the days, hours, months and years, like a landslide.  When she smiles and laughs it makes my day and I think.... I am doing something right.  IT IS THE BEST!  I am sorta hoping her teeth won't ever fall out.... hahaha I know that is not possible.  But still - its going to change EVERYTHING - she will always be my little girl...but its going to change her look.   I am not ready.....  I want her to stay this way forever.  I think this is all normal feelings.

Mallie is very strong willed and can be a stinker (yes I know , believe it or not), she is your typical kid.  She throws fits , she screams, some magnified with the communication gap - but overall she is a sweetheart and I can't believe how much she is growing up.

Almost 7 years old, SEVEN, yes I said 7 - what?  Tonite when I read the comment of loving her smile, I just love that we have family pictures every year to capture it .  To capture her youth and see her grow because even tho we are living it.  We don't always see it until one day we wake up and go , she is 25 and getting married.

Point of my post is relish in your family, take that trip, get those family photos - document your life.  Looking back on the million photos , it is your story, it is her story.  Tonite time stood still for a moment. Last nights shoot was a milestone session.  The next family photoshoot she will look so different and no longer have her baby teeth.

Thank you Ellen!  http://www.reallifephotographybyellen.com/



sigh.....  #stopgrowingup  #staylittleforever #lovehersmile #malliebean #lovehertothemoonandback

I have to share today...

Good Morning - it has been some time since I have really wrote anything - I have so much to say.  Please know that I am not an expert writer and this may be sporatic and jump all over the place.  I want to start with what has prompted my writing today.  While Mallie was eating lunch today , we were watching videos of this young up and coming artist sing.  It popped into my feed and she was singing Jolene - Mallie was instantly drawn to it.  She loves music but Jolene is a favorite song of hers.  Country gold a girl after my own heart :)  So we started watching other videos and this girl did a cover of Sugarland's "something more" .  I had not heard it in forever and my how fitting the words are to me.  First of all I was staring at Mallie while she was watching and trying to sing along to a song she had never heard before.  Heart melted.  Then the words of the song really are speaking to me today.  It is very fitting I guess because 7 months ago I did something that is forever changing my thinking about what I want in life.  I have had a couple really great conversations with people the last few days and I just feel I want to share my heart and why I am doing what I am doing.  With the social media world blowing up and everyone selling something - I just want to tell my why I am choosing the path that I am.

First and foremost my little Mallie is my number one reason for doing anything.  She is our world and our everything.  Since she was born my life has forever been changed.  I have been challenged in strength and there were days I wanted to run.  Not from her but just lost not knowing what to do.  I became her advocate for every single thing and I researched till all hours.  I googled and read as much as I could trying to figure out what is best for her so she can have the best life. I have come to realize something so important.  She needs more of my time and I need to be more available to her.  She is growing up so fast, time is not slowing down but speeding up.  I need to invest in her more than I am now.  Working 8-5 everyday and coming home to cram in dinner and homework with three tired out people is downright crazy some nights.  We are all on high emotions from the stresses of the day.  Trying to get all the things we are supposed to do and then where is the FUN time?  She goes to bed around 8 and we are not walking thru the door until sometimes 6pm.  Mornings are the same - rush out the door.  Other people are raising her......  I never looked at it like that before but school and daycare see her more than I do.  THAT IS SO SAD to me....  As we move on into her school years she needs that extra help with things that are too hard to do in 20 min a night.  I have realized that something needs to change and I am pretty focused on that right now.  So what am I doing???

 Going back to when I graduated HS - I Had no plans.  I had no Dreams for a career.  I had been dating Steve since I was 15 and tho he had gone away to college.  I had not desire or reason to do that.  So I did a little community college  and when a job opened up at a local photographer's I jumped on it.  My first real job and I loved photography.  I thought of it as a learning opportunity - tho I was hired for admin duties, it was still a foot in the door.  I did learn alot working for him ,not what I expected to learn but I did grow and learn.  See no fault to him as I never said anything - I was hoping to learn ins and outs of  photographing people. He retired and I had another job come in the nik of time.  I was thankful to have a job to go to because I still had no idea what I wanted.  I have gone my whole life not knowing that I had options outside of 9-5 jobs.   I mean I knew people did things they loved and got paid for it but because I had really found that one thing.....  sure I love photography.  But I love it as a hobby and my own personal use.  I know I could never do it for a living because I believe I would get burned out.  Having it as a hobby is where I like it.  Having Mallie has made me see how precious life is and you really need to find something that makes you happy.  The reality for most is you can't survive financially without that 9-5 job.  That is where I have been my whole life.  I need to work, to pay bills and to survive.  It don't matter if you like or not that is how you live.  For those that have already discovered a dream and made it to a reality and are living and loving - I am so happy for you.  For those stuck and not sure I hope my story helps you.

So here it is - I had a wonderful friend share a product with me several years ago.  I pretty much never really looked at it - took the samples and that was that.  Several more years had gone by and I had made some pretty good changes in my health becuase I was not happy with myself.  I hated how I looked and surely did not feel good.  With prescriptions hanging over my head because I had high cholesterol, I just knew I needed to do something.  My dad passed away at 61 from heart disease.  Had his first Heart attack at 53.  So scary when that happened - noone should have to see a loved one suffer or leave the world so soon from somethings that could have been prevented.  Losing my dad has stuck with me for so many reasons but one is I need to be on this earth as long as I can for Mallie.  I am not getting younger and genetics don't go in your favor the older you get.  Genetics are huge but honestly what we put in our bodies is bigger!  Food can either help us fight disease or create it.  So I lost 20+ pounds - ate clean and started a workout regimen.  I was really excited to get my blood work after I did all that.  Surely it would be better!  Well to my dismay my triglycerides went down but , good vs bad cholesterol still sucked!  Total was still high.... I was really bummed and just thought , well I will avoid the drs so I don't have to go on those nasty meds.  Fast forward to Oct of 2014 when I reached back to my friend about Juice Plus.  I was looking for anything that could help my daughter get off her miralax.  I am pretty proud that is the only med she was on, but still a chemical and it did not work consistently.  As a family we all started it together!  After the first 4 months one thing was very apparent.  I still had Mallie on Miralax but we no longer had monthly back ups and tummy issues.  There is no magic dosing with miralax and too much or too little is never a good thing.  Finding that middle ground was impossible.  It all depended on what she ate that day or how much she was drinking too.  So for that consistency with both together was a huge improvement. Mallie has unique challenges with her digestion that we are still currently looking into but a huge change for sure.  Other things - she is willing to try more fruits and veggies - will even ask for them sometimes.  She loves drinking water more than anything else which is also helpful.  This last year being on JP - she only had a couple sicknesses that did not need antibiotics.  Her yearly ear infections have gone away.  She has had tubes 4 times!!  I do have to say the first school year we started JP she was sick alot - but because it works on a cellular level it takes time to build up those healthy cells that regenerate every 3.5 months.  As a family our overall sickness has decreased in duration and how many times.  I don't think steve got sick at all this year.  So July of last year I got my yearly bloodwork and was expecting to see the same thing.  To my surprise I had normal numbers   - FIRST TIME EVER!!!!  Only change was Juice Plus!  I knew that we would take it forever!  I called my friend and said how do I save money on the product.  2 Days later I was a distributor - only wanting to save on our own product.  Ha!  I even had a call with a few of Liz's sponsors and I remember thinking why do I need to talk to them?  I honestly don't remember much of what they said to me (sorry Leslie and Rebekah)   - I shared my story with others and they decided to give it a try.  When you love something you share it with people right?  I do it with everything.  I find a good moisturizer, I tell people - that part comes natural to me.  I also love hearing from REAL people about products because they tell the truth.  Little did I know in July what was going to happen to me.

At first I shared it and many decided to try.  Then I tried to SELL it and let me tell you that is not a great thing.  Everyone is selling something right?  I became "one of those people"  where I bet lots of you reading this were like Geez....  enough already.  Quit trying to sell - just post cute pics of Mallie.  I do want to say sorry to those that I have been in contact with where I just seemed like an annoying sales person of another product.  I slowly learned that you can't just do that.  My goals started to change because bottom line is I really just want to help others and educate them on importance of nutrition.  Baby steps is what I did and I did not get it 5 years ago like I do now.  Seeing my family, friends and others start to feel better - whether it was more energy.  Headaches going away or allergies getting better, story after story I have forever been blessed by.  It really makes my heart happy when people's lives are impacted for the better.  I have met and became friends with some amazing people.  I just love the community that is building around JuicePlus - with one goal to help others.  So I guess I have found my calling - it is so rewarding to me.  I just want to inspire others and share knowledge.  Even if you don't buy Juice Plus I hope I teach you something or inspire to make some changes for you or your family.  We are living in a fast paced processed everything world.  What we eat and what we do will effect generations long after we are gone.

I am happy to say Steve is making huge changes for himself too - I like to think I inspired him  - not sure he would admit that.  None the less he has lost over 30 pounds and is feeling amazing!  He is not exactly where he wants to be but will get there.  I am so proud of him and so excited to see what the future holds for our little family.  He will no longer want to sit on the couch and we can get out and do things together!  I LOVE IT!!  Plus he puts up with my time I spend on the business.  Working full time and trying to make a career change in my spare time is hard.  Thank you for your patience and support Steve. Also thank you for all that you do for us!  I love you!

I want to say finally that - Juice Plus is a MLM company and no not a pyramid scheme.  (those are illegal).  I am happy to say Juiceplus products have changed my life and made realize how I can help and give back to others.  The products and the company are amazing and I am so excited about my future.  I don't feel like I am selling the products - I am sharing.  The power of the products are a catalyst for other changes to come.  No matter who you are, young or old you can benefit.  I can't promise any one thing and surely does not CURE everything.  Fruits and veggies help reduce free radicals in our bodies -that is a known fact.  We are supposed to eat 7-13 different ones each day  - most people can't , won't and don't.  Juice Plus bridges that gap and then some.  Simply its dried fruits and vegetables in gummy or capsule form.  IF we were to buy 13 different fruits and veggies to eat - it is well over 30 dollars. Try feeding a family like that and good luck getting them all to eat every kind.  At less than $2/day per person - I think its pretty amazing!  Not too mention the relationships the company has with the growers.  We have farms all over the country that make our produce - picked upon full ripening for the best nutrients, then dried at low low temps to lock in all those nutrients.  I can't say enough :)

Ok so I have rambled on alot today and hope you find something in this post that makes you think.  I want to help as many people as I can in all aspects of life.  I hope to someday soon be able to not only drop Mallie off at school but pick her up.  I can't wait for the day I don't have to feel guilty for asking to get time off at work.  Would love to go visit my sisters who all live far away whenever I want.  I like that I can take this business anywhere.  I want to not live paycheck to paycheck anymore!  I have found a way to do all of this and help others too.  This is my DREAM job that I never knew existed.

To all my friends and family  -thank you all for the support and encouragement.  I am truly blessed! Love to all!!

Dear Mallie on your 6th Birthday

Mallie Bean,

Every new tomorrow is another day you are growing up and changing before my eyes.  When did you get so Big?  Seriously, you can stop anytime now.  (haha)  Your whole life we have said we can't wait for you to... (fill in the blank).   Always wanting more for you and wishing things would come faster. Every Milestone and accomplishment, we just want want want.  I think that is normal :)  Seems that in life, we rush and rush to get everywhere and then we miss living and enjoying those moments. Good/Bad or what have you - those moments pass so fast.   I am trying so hard to cherish all these moments now because I know, tomorrow I will wake up and you will be in college or married with your own kids.  Time moves so quickly.  Although sometimes it seems to stand still - it never really does.  We can't stop time from moving but we can try to live More.   I want to keep that in my memory bank when your screaming at me because you don't want to put your jammies on.  Yes, you are such a typical Toddler and it may frustrate me at times - but I LOVE IT!!  I am so proud of you and proud to be your Momma!  I think I say it every year but I can't believe you will be  6 Years old in just a few short hours.   You are an amazing little fire cracker, still learning and growing every day. Each year You show me what a wonderful Gift you are to us in more ways than I ever imagined.  I hope to instill in you to see the gifts we are given - even if they are not always on an easy path or what we expected.  We need to be grateful for everything we have and always tell each other how we feel.  Promise?  I know you don't know what that means yet , but you will.   I promise to keep fighting for you and doing everything to help you succeed in this life.  You are my world , my life and my baby girl.  I love you to the "Moonie" and Back - and I Hope you have the BEST Birthday Ever!!!    

Love Always,

Mommy

2014 ends with Trip down memory lane.....

Today I started transferring all the old video's I have to DVD and WOW! How times have changed and how Mallie has Grown. Her very first video she was about 2 months old just an infant. So sweet - she has been so happy all the years! Looking back today at me talking and cooing over her the whole time she could not hear a sound. That is insane! Earlier this week I found a journal I had started when Mallie was born. I had an entry in there when she passed her hearing test here in Ludington. Once she passed that we put it to the back burner right then and there. There is no doubt the implants have been Amazing for her. There is a part of me sad to watch her now knowing she could not hear us. I know I should not be sad because the outcome is beyond what I could have ever imagined. She was SO HAPPY in all the videos and photos. Mallie really enjoyed seeing "baby Mallie" She wanted to keep watching and watching. Of course there are tons of her and Macie, melts my heart. So glad to have the videos for her to see. I have one tiny clip of Mallie with my Mom and Dad. She asked to see that one over a few times too. If you blink you might miss it. I took it on accident when I was taking photos of them on our couch. She was mesmerized by his watch so he took it off and let her see it. even if only a second or two its a treasured moment I wish I had filmed longer. Life, you are a bastard sometimes! Taking people and pets away that mean so much. Even tho this post is going sappy - I had a lot of happy emotions watching Mallie's progression. She truly is amazing - from where she started from until today. She is a sassy spoiled toddler now (not always smiling and happy). Still each day she does or says something that has me in awe. Especially since starting School this past fall. Her vocabulary is soaring! She LOVES school and is doing very well. She scored higher than half the class in the Reading area. Math she is just below where they would like to see her - but really not far off. She has the best team behind her. Steve and I are very happy with the decision to put her in Kindergarten this year. We had an appt this past monday with Cochlear to do some internal diagnostics on Mallie's right processor. For over a year we have had some random incidents where it quits working. There seemed to be no apparent warning , the next day it just would not turn on. The last time was February or March of this year. Then it happened in October this year. When we went to get it fixed this last time - she just had to load the programs back on it. LIke it was wiped clean or something. Mallie's impedences or whatever they are called seem to fluctuate on that right side. A little change is normal but this side had pretty drastic changes here and there. Have not figured out what may be causing it either. We were going once a month to Audiology to keep an eye since March. Then with School starting we skipped a month, of course that is when it would happen. Anyway we were referred to have Cochlear come and do their testing to make sure the internal devise is working properly. Worst case she would need to be re-implanted. So we went and they basically tried to break it and make it do whatever it does. They were unsuccessful at this meaning all is good and no surgery at this time. They also told me that different body chemistry , infections, etc will effect the fluid surrounding the internal electrodes. All we can do is keep closely monitoring her right side and hopefully avoid future shut downs. Still working on potty training - this is and has been the most challenging I think. Just not sure what is going to make her click on this one. WE have tried EVERYTHING, as far as rewards. Stickers, candy, special prizes. Put real undies on her before - nothing seems to really take the cake. Between School, daycare and home we put her on the potty at regular intervals. She does well with this, however she will never or rarely say " I have to go potty" Or stop what she doing to go. I think part of it is she does not have to think for herself. We do it for her and if we forget or get busy she has her pull up on. NO skin off her back, right? We have a few ideas to work on in the next few months to put it back on her - hopefully by Spring she will Have it! The only other thing is we have not had her medically tested to see if there is a medical reason she is not able to potty train. I really don't think there is something preventing this other than mallie herself. Time will tell! ONe thing we are struggling with at home besides potty time is her hitting Steve and behavior issues. She will yell and scream for no reason sometimes when asked a simple question. Hitting Steve, not sure other than she gets away with it. He waits for me to decipline her. Which is fine accept she does not take him seriously. I am the one putting her in time out and making sure she stays there. Steve does not want to hear her cry or scream so he tries to fix it by giving her what she wants. I am by no means perfect when it comes to decipline either. It is a really big struggle right now in our house. I think some of it is communication - Mallie is still learning how to respond to different situations. She has a lot of trained responses for things like: why, who, how do you know, what's your name. Those are key phrases she uses alot and she uses them when she does not know what to say or what to respond. We are working on having her broaden her thinking for herself to respond to different things. There is so much to learn and she is doing great! Still have a long way to go! We are all still learning!! Well Christmas came and went again like a whirlwind. Mallie told Santa she wanted Drums and he delivered! She LOVES them! She got some new clothes, some magnetic blocks, coloring books, a clock puzzle, new Jamberry nails, candy, Elsa doll, Frozen on Ice tickets for March. Much more and we still have two christmas's to go! We watched a few frozen on ice clips the other day so she could see what it was. She is very excited and keeps asking if we are going today, haha! Should be a good time, we are going with Mit & Kids, My MOm and Dawn & Amelia. It is not till March so she will be asking for a long time. She is getting over a cold and I am starting it - ugh! This is round two for us - we were both sick around Thanksgiving time. I hope we are done for awhile as it would be nice to have some time off to do fun things. Not sit around with kleenex and cold medicine. Still trying to get Daddy on board for a new furry kid in the spring. I know he is not excited about the idea at all, and his reasoning is because he does not want to take care of it. It leaves hair everywhere, yada yada. I have gone my whole life with a Dog in it. The only time was the Jan I moved in to this house until June when we got our Sweet Macie. I miss her terribly and feel ready to meet a new little buddy to grow up with Mallie. Looking back at the videos today - how much she loved Macie. I remember when she would get upset and we would say Where is Mae. She instantly stopped crying and would look around to find her. Macie would lay by her as a infant and was so good with her. Mallie would pull her ears, hair or grab her tightly. Macie was simply amazing with her. Everywhere we go where there is a dog - Mallie is drawn to them and loves them. Dogs teach us so much, how to love unconditionally. I know the work that goes into training a puppy but after lots of looking into - getting a full grown dog is just not a good idea. I have been in contact with a breeder in Northern Michigan - they raise English labs. They are supposed to be more laid back and they have a more blocky head. Mostly I want the laid back mellow mannered dog. Steve and I had a conversation where he said Springtime. He is claiming this is not true but I remember the talk well. With Steve's crazy hours sometimes its nice to have that Dog here for piece of mind too. Wish us luck Steve agrees to getting the new family member this spring. Well here is to a new year, new adventures and new beginnings. 2014 started out rough but has been a pretty good year. Hoping 2015 is Great too! Happy New Year to All of you!

Happy 5th Birthday Miss Mallie

Dear Mallie, Well, where did those 5 years go? A couple hours from now you will turn 5, I can't believe it! I sure hope the next 5 don't go so fast. I do love seeing you grow up, its the reason I get up every morning. Its the reason I live and breathe. You are absolutely Amazing beyond any words that I could write. When I think back to the year you were born - all the wonders, all the questions, and fears about the future. There was a time, I was afraid you would never crawl or walk. You showed me, us and the World - why YES I Will WALK! Also a time I never thought you would hear the sound of my voice, the sound of rain, any sound. You SHOWED us again - I can HEAR!! Finally, There was a time I thought you would never be able to TALK, and once again - YOU SHOWED US! From the moment you said your first word (uh-oh) till today you have not looked back. You are one smart beautiful little girl! You started Mainstream Kindergarten last week at 4 years old! Do you know how awesome that is? Every step, every word and every moment - it was ALL you baby girl! I love you sooo much! To the moon and back! I want you to know I will always be here for you. I will continue to advocate for you and make sure everything you need is in your reach. I can't wait to see where the road takes us next. Still so proud of everything you have accomplished and overcome! Happy Birthday Tootie! Love Always, Mommy

Randomness

Decided tonite is a good night to update the blog.... note to self don't read the posts about Macie before you start typing. Seems time is going faster than ever and so much to do. I still miss Macie. Mallie still talks about her, Steve is still against getting a new doggie family member. I think I am ready for another one, I really would like Mallie to grow up with a dog and I just love dogs. Steve does not want to have the responsibility and he really HATED the dog hair. I just don't know what it will take for him to say yes! Meanwhile last weekend we celebrated 10 years of Marriage! My whole summer was consumed with planning the party and just like everything else it was over before we knew it. It was a great time and so thankful for everyone that came out to celebrate with us! The last 10 years have been a rollercoaster, there was a time where walking away seemed like the only answer. I tell you Marriage is WORK and it takes both people to be 100% committed to finding a way to make it work. We went thru so much during Mallie' younger infant days - both of us deal with things differently. This made it extremely hard to find a common ground. Somehow tho, we made it and we are both stronger because of it. Far from perfect, but getting better all the time. I hope we can continue on the path we are now and I can write about 20, 30 or 50 years someday :) Love you Steve!!! On to Mallie - potty training - UGH!!! I know alot of the problem is me - I am not consistant with her, it is so hard! Crazy schedules! Only 2 weeks till school and I am feeling like a failure. speaking of school - Mallie is going to full time Kindergarten and will have a full time aide with her. I really want her to be mostly potty trained before school. However because of mallie's physical needs and her delays, it is not a make or break kind so scenerio. So part of me feels relief, another part feels bad because that is just one more thing kids could poke fun at. Maybe she will realize it more when she is in school. only time will tell I suppose. In the last week she has been telling me more that she has to go! Which is a huge improvement! Her 5 year old Birthday is coming up! Whoa man - can't believe it. Each year she gets stronger and her personality shows thru that much more. Her sassyness is too, not always pleasant - Yikes she has a temper sometimes. In the next month lots is happening - I hope to write up so more as things happen. First day of School, Turning 5 - All huge milestones :)

School...say what?

Well miss Mallie is signed up for Kindergarten starting in the fall, where did that time go? We were really not interested in Kindergarten, she turns 5 in September. Preschool was what I was planning along with Victory School as the place. Well so much for that idea - but I believe everything fell into place or at least will fall into place. I am very much at ease with the whole Idea of Kindergarten next year after meeting with the school. She may have to go twice but that is ok, she would have done Pre then K if I had my choice so K would have been the following year anyway. Everything is as it should be :) We will meet again with all of her therapists, a teacher and principal do work out her IEP for next fall. Mallie made herself right at home when we visited the school, no doubt she will LOVE IT! I am very excited and a little sad at the same time. Mostly excited, but can't believe almost 5 years has flown past already. I don't like that at all! Had an audiology appt last week and everything looks good still, no drastic changes - that is what we like to hear! We will keep closer tabs on the CI mapping so that we can avoid or catch any issues sooner rather than later. Mallie's feet have been weighing on my mind too, she wears her AFO's 95% of the time and they do help her walk. I have just been noticing her big toes starting to curve inward and without the braces on the Pronation is very strong, more on left side than right. I feel like all the Drs we see are like oh just keep doing what your doing, blah blah blah. After much research and discussion with our PT, we both agree a wedge to balance out that pronation is what needs to happen. I was just at Mary Free Bed last week getting her casted again for her next set of braces. I asked him if we could do somthing inside because she is still able to pronate inside the brace a bit. He had some random reason why we should not add a wedge. I got to thinking about it all weekend and I know we need to do something. I am trying to avoid deformity, pain or surgery later down the road. Not one of her Drs that should be responsible for this care to entertain my thoughts. Its very frustrating!! So we are sort of taking into our own hands. We put some foam in her current braces to help bring that inside of her foot where it belongs. Right away it seemed to make a difference in her walk. The pronation is her ankles rotating inward and it is very severe. Looks like it would hurt her, and if not corrected it certainly will later on. More to come on this for sure. Other than that things are good here, she keeps surprising us with phrases and the things she will remember and say. We certainly love that little peanut! Night for now, Happy May Day!