Thankful

September is appointment month it seems. It's very stressful looking at our Google calendar, but I'm so thankful that we have doctors and therapists to take our Libby Rose to! We've had 3 appointments already this month, and have another 6 before the month is over. The ENT visit went like we thought. Libby Rose has fluid in both ears and will need tubes, and it's scheduled for October 30th. I really liked her ENT and would highly recommend him to others in our area. The orthopedic visit was NO FUN! The lady who checked us in was rude from the get go... She made me cry when she was griping at me for not having adoption paperwork (which she couldn't tell me exactly what I needed...IDIOT!). She told me several times that I was told to bring "adoption paperwork" in the reminder call, but no one told me. I stepped outside with my girl to pull it together while Charlie dealt with Ms. Fart Face. She told Charlie she didn't mean to make me cry and completely changed her tone then. She never apologized to me though. Whatever... On to the visit... Dr. Moses looked Libby over pretty quickly rambling off some numbers in dr. lingo. Then he told us numerous times that our little girl was not normal and would not be normal. He said we wouldn't get out of her what we wanted to which I promptly replied that all we "expect" out of our little girl is the best that she can do... THE END. He then started talking surgery and said it probably wouldn't do any good. Then mentioned casting her for 2 months with changing casts each week. He told us this probably wouldn't work either but would be better than the surgery that wouldn't work at all (WHY MENTION IT STUPID?!) He told us she had no feeling in her left hand, but couldn't explain how she picks things up with it... Basically, he babbled on about surgery, casting, and botox all the while telling us our daughter was not normal and should not be expected to be normal. I was ready to lay the smack down, but I decided to ride it out... He said he was going to refer us to a botox dude and a developmental pediatrician. He said the waiting list for the developmental pediatrician was so long that Libby would never be seen, but he was referring her because she wasn't normal... When Libby stood up and climbed my legs to get into my lap, he seemed shocked... This proved to us that he didn't really listen to what we were saying or seem to give Libby Rose a chance and watch what she could do. We were given a prescription for OT and PT... NEVER heard of that, but whatever she'll get both at school. Oh and he said school would not be good for her and helpful that she needs far more help than they can offer I was ready to punch this joker between his eyes.... Lastly, they sent us to xray. I went in with her, they took a couple shots, and we went home. We have no clue about the results... Odd? Yes, it is. We won't be going back there.... Nope. Not. At. All! Charlie called Dr. Bruce in ATL who specializes in pediatric orthopedic cases of children with cerebral palsy! Boo to the yah! The lady who scheduled our appointment was so nice. We can't wait to see what he says! Yesterday, Charlie and I both felt distraught, but we've rebounded for our little princess. She's worth a fight. She's worth so much more than words can express. She may not be "normal" compared to her peers, but to us she is. Normal is overrated anyway! I write all of this to update you on Libby's progress and to ask for prayers for the rest of our visits. Please help us pray that plans will be made to help our girl progress as much as she can. :) We know she has so many possibilities and look forward to seeing how much she excels in the months to come.