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Thursday, January 10, 2013

Taco Night & Blood-draw results...

...yes both on one day :)  -  Alena's favorite dinner.  She has been asking for me to make Taco's now for at least a couple of weeks. Both girls were quite happy as I made pancakes for breakfast, and Taco's for dinner...

Almost like a celebration, right?!  Well, that is how Ron and I felt when we opened the letter with the blood-draw results for the girls.  You may remember, that we went up to the hill {a.k.a. OHSU} after Christmas for the dreaded blood-draw to measure the GALT levels {to measure the Galactose in their blood}, as well as their Vitamin D levels.  Things can change, so for some reason I am always a wee bit nervous...good news, their GALT levels remain stable and well controlled and we are so happy!  On the other hand, their Vitamin D levels had been way too low and we have been working to improve them now for quite a while.  And...the result is Alena finally meets the minimum, and Mia Rosie is almost there.  I think the difference is that Mia Rose only drinks fortified OJ {and not as much} and Alena drinks a lot of fortified Soy Chocolate Milk.  Also,  we have been giving the girls the Vitamin D drops every morning...I am one happy Mama!